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- tropical36ExplorerBetween Spartan and Freightliner, there was a time when the Spartan was optional on some coaches and never knew one to not have a side radiator, whereas most all the FL's had a rear radiator and were mainly found on entry and mid entry level coaches.
Nowadays, it seems that FL has the better chassis available as well, so most sure, there's not much of a difference.
Foretravel has partnered with Spartan in recent years, if that might tell you anything.... Foretravel and Spartan - hotjag1Explorer IILast motorhome was on a Spartan. Current motorhome is on a Freightliner.
I really can't tell any difference in the way they feel going down the road. Steering is precise with both and passing trucks have very little effect on handling.
Chassis won't be a concern when looking at another motorhome. Engine HP, that's a different story. - Big_KatunaExplorer IIThey mostly use common components eg rear ends, trans, Cummins pick a size.
With or without IFS, Haladex air controls, compressor, etc.
I don’t know if I’d get married to these modern pollution systems.
Lightly used quality unit pre problematic pollution system. - Executive45Explorer IIIMost people respond to a question like this with "The BEST is the one I own". I always buy the best. Like's been said, Ford or Chevy. Each mfg has it good points and their less than good points. Chevy is built like a rock, but it's an ugly rock. Ford looks cool but can't hit a basket to save it's soul. Narrow your selection then look for the good and bad on the chassis that coach is built upon. Chassis are but one piece of the puzzle anyway. For instance, Monaco built all their older coaches on their Roadmaster chassis. Their best was/is the RR10R with 10 air bags mounted on the outside the frame rails. Very solid very good ride etc. But, only the luxury coaches, Signature, Executive, Dynasty and later the Camelot, have steel cages. IMO, all the chassis mfg are excellent. It's what's assembled on top of them that makes all the difference when you're driving....Dennis
- navigator2346ExplorerDynoMax
- Tom_BarbExplorerOur Cummins/Alison/Spartan has been bullet proof for 20 years.
- IvylogExplorer III10 airbags...Prevost, Newell, Foretravel, Monaco Roadmaster which includes 2004+ Beaver, HR, Safari all on the RR10S for the handling and 9,000+ of CCC. The newest Monaco is NOT on a RR10S chassis.
- tinkererExplorerI have only had Freightliner not saying they are the best, but it seems to be easy to get parts and service nationwide once they get your vin# in the system.
- Bill_SatelliteExplorer II
zxer wrote:
What's your thoughts ?
Freightliner ?
Roadmaster ?
Spartan ?
DynoMax ?
Workhorse Custom ?
Others ?
PREVOST! Nothing else. Now, what's your budget? - chuckftboyExplorerBest in which way?
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