Considering move from class A to C
Hi all, Senior citizen here. I’ve been considering moving to a class C (from class A) thinking it may be easier and more comfortable to drive. However, after reading some of the threads regardin...
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x2, rent one of each, Ford and Chevy then decide.
I found the A to have a little more visibility than the C. The A chassis has more comfortable upgraded drivers seat choices, the C cab is size restricted.
Vision: The A chassis is has a smooth outside sidewall where the C is a narrow van cab and rv portion sticks out often blocking your side/rear vision, creating a blind spot. Especially when making turns, yielding to traffic, you sometimes have to adjust your angle of approach. Its just something to have to get used to.
Ford vs Chevy: If you want a certain floorplan and it only comes on a Ford then have no choice.
I have driven both Ford/Chevy on the highway and backroads in fleet trucks and the Chevy's were easier to drive with less need for suspension upgrades as many Ford owners try to improve the ride and drive quality.
Fords need to be correctly aligned and are sensitive to handle better. I have found the urban roads today are in dire need of being resurfaced. I have to align my Ford 24 ft C more often due to potholes. As it falls out of alignment I can feel it start to wonder and get banged around by crosswinds. A good alignment brings it back on track.
Another thing that was recently mentioned on this forum was a little more rear overhang ground clearance on the Chevy. Clearing driveway aprons etc.
I found the A to have a little more visibility than the C. The A chassis has more comfortable upgraded drivers seat choices, the C cab is size restricted.
Vision: The A chassis is has a smooth outside sidewall where the C is a narrow van cab and rv portion sticks out often blocking your side/rear vision, creating a blind spot. Especially when making turns, yielding to traffic, you sometimes have to adjust your angle of approach. Its just something to have to get used to.
Ford vs Chevy: If you want a certain floorplan and it only comes on a Ford then have no choice.
I have driven both Ford/Chevy on the highway and backroads in fleet trucks and the Chevy's were easier to drive with less need for suspension upgrades as many Ford owners try to improve the ride and drive quality.
Fords need to be correctly aligned and are sensitive to handle better. I have found the urban roads today are in dire need of being resurfaced. I have to align my Ford 24 ft C more often due to potholes. As it falls out of alignment I can feel it start to wonder and get banged around by crosswinds. A good alignment brings it back on track.
Another thing that was recently mentioned on this forum was a little more rear overhang ground clearance on the Chevy. Clearing driveway aprons etc.
