Coach Road Noise
I'd like to hear from those on the forum who have owned both DP's and gas coaches and how much difference their is in noise level while on the road. Certainly makes sense that having a rear engine wo...
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I've owed both. The Pace Arrow was a 1999, an F53 V10 36 footer, older but a top of the line gasser in her day.
Conversation while driving was simply not possible. We'd scream at eachother if we had something important to say. din't listen to the radio much, couldn't hear it anyway. That v10 was plain loud, loud cruising, and horrible accelerating or pulling up a hill. The leaf spring ride reminded me of the UPS truck that she really was. Steering was white knuckle, 2 hands on the wheel at all times.
The knight is a whole 'nuther deal. Smooth quiet diesel power, 40 feet back where I don't even know it's there. Air bag suspension gives a luxury car ride, and active handling keeps her upright in the curves. One handed steering, easy conversation and a lil music make it all good.
Conversation while driving was simply not possible. We'd scream at eachother if we had something important to say. din't listen to the radio much, couldn't hear it anyway. That v10 was plain loud, loud cruising, and horrible accelerating or pulling up a hill. The leaf spring ride reminded me of the UPS truck that she really was. Steering was white knuckle, 2 hands on the wheel at all times.
The knight is a whole 'nuther deal. Smooth quiet diesel power, 40 feet back where I don't even know it's there. Air bag suspension gives a luxury car ride, and active handling keeps her upright in the curves. One handed steering, easy conversation and a lil music make it all good.
