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LiebetheGSD's avatar
LiebetheGSD
Explorer
Feb 25, 2018

F450 Drivers Seat

I thought that this would have been posted before but could not see a link, how is the drivers seat comfort for long drives in the F450 chassis? I used to be able to drive for hours on end but last year I had a fracture in my spine and now I get uncomfortable after an hour or so. I believe it is partially to do with the position of the cars seat as I don't have that problem on my motorcycle as that is a more upright position.
Right now I am leaning towards either a Minnie Winnie or a Leprechaun in the 30' range but have not ruled out a couple of Class A's either.
I should be able to sit in a couple of them later this week but that doesn't give a great estimate of what it is like on long drives.

Thanks...
Class C
  • rogerddd's avatar
    rogerddd
    Explorer
    Feb 25, 2018
    I prefer the Ford chassis, but when we were shopping for a Class C the Ford seating was not comfortable. That is the reason we bought a C on a Mercedes chassis. Big trade-off, because I also prefer gas vs. diesel. However, we are comfortable for long term travel in the Mercedes rig.
  • Dusty_R's avatar
    Dusty_R
    Explorer
    Feb 25, 2018
    I've been driving the E series since '72, E-100, E-150, vans, and E-350, E-450, mhs, never had a problem setting in the driver's seat. We now have a 2015 E-450, mh. The cab seats swivel around and recline, to use in the coach. We are snowbirds and find that those cab seats while are not real bad they are not real comfortable to set in for several hours.
  • azdryheat's avatar
    azdryheat
    Explorer
    Feb 25, 2018
    Well the C seat isn't the plush Pusher seat but it's OK. I drive RV's in my job and the C's can be pretty nice, depending on the brand, but then I don't have back issues. Perhaps rent one for a week and see for yourself.

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