ron.dittmer wrote:
Desert Captain wrote:
Load an E-350 and a 450 to their GVWR's {as many of us do} and the 350 will be between 2,000 and 3,000# lighter {depending on the model year} yet both will have the same engine and trans.
Hi Desert Captain,
I think you missed my point in all this.
Just because a 21 foot motor home on an E450 chassis is capable of carrying 3000 more pounds than an E350 equivalent, does not mean the owner is going to add 3000 pounds more weight. My assumption is that he will load the two flavors the same.
Ron, as usual we agree more than we don’t. The Op’s Questions have been thoroughly addressed by a number of different posts. My point is without sacrificing ride quality and fuel economy my (and your) 350’s get everything done, neither of us needs the extra capacity of a 450 to tow your Jeep or I my motorcycle/trailer.
As I previously stated if one wants to tow or load heavy the 450 becomes the better choice but most folks who choose a small C have no need for the extra capacity that comes with a 450 especially with what you have to give up.
As always... Opinions and YMMV.
:C
