Chevy Chassis is out of control
Frankly it doesn't seem any different than my grandparents E450 31ft but I'm getting tired of being pulled over! Pulled over outside of Jackson MS because the road suddenly started tossing the RV arou...
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ron.dittmer wrote:
If you are like me, you question why inferior parts are installed to begin with. I wonder if it has to do with "load averaging". The chassis may be equipped under the assumption that it is a delivery truck, sometimes running empty, sometimes with a partial load, and rarely loaded to max capacity by weight. But in the case of a motor home, the weight of the house and contents loads the chassis to max capacity "ALL" the time which renders those parts inferior all the time. That is why I feel the NTSB should require chassis manufactures to install heavy duty equipment on every "Made For RV" application chassis.
I find "load averaging" VERY VERY VERY hard to believe. ???WHY??? Because Ford not only offers cutaway chassis, but specifically a Mobile Home Prep Package. You can search the web and find the details, but basically it deletes seats, mirrors and cab carpet. Then in adds deluxe grille/lights, cruise, power windows/locks etc. I think there's even a shortened antenna to sit under the Class C overhang. "Hey Joe! Winnebago just ordered 1000 cutaways with MOHO prep. Wonder what they'll do with those?"
