E350 Ford Chassis
In my research for a new motor home, I looked for comments on the E350 Chassis. I found some disturbing comments concerning the stability and handling of the Chassis. I contacted Pleasureway and w...
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nbking wrote:
Now that is something that I never thought of - the fact that the RV manufacturer may have altered the vehicle to improve road handling. That is interesting. I will have to investigate that further with the vehicle I want to purchase. Thanks.
The biggest factor in stability is where the RV maker puts the weight. The way they built the coach, and where they put heavy items, can have a big affect on the moment of inertia, and if this is paired with a wheelbase that is too short, bad handling is guaranteed (but fixable by adding aids like sway bars, track bars, shocks etc). Overall length to wheelbase is only a guideline. The real issue is where all that mass rides in relation to wheelbase. A longer rear overhang isn't the end of the world, as long as all the tanks aren't stuck back there too!
