Ford E350 Handling

samven1 wrote:
I need some emergency help and advise. I recently put a deposit on a 2015 Four Winds 22e which is really 24 ft long. It is on a E350 chassis but the dealer does have it on a GM chassis. The badge on the GM says 4500 but the specs on the door panel are less than the E350 and GM web site says these weight specs are for the 3500. I am confused about that but also wonder about the handling of the new ford chassis. I have read some horror stories about white knuckle handling of the ford and lots of money being thrown at it to correct. I really cant afford to upgrade a new motorhome right after purchase just to use it. But all the posts on handling seem to be for older pre 2008 units and I dont know if a change has been made to correct the complaints.
I have talked to the dealer about test driving the 2 units back to back but because of weather it has been tough to find a day without ice or snow. Also I will be test driving an empty unit, not loaded for a trip, we cant put water in them because the temps have been in the 20's and they are all winterized. Is there anyone with a newer 12,13,14,15 unit that is still having ford handling issues.

Thanks

I'm down the road from you and in the same situation. I want to get the Thor 22E or the Forest River 2250 on a Chevy. Thor is on the Ford. I'm struggling with the same stuff. What dealer are you dealing with? Right now I'm talking to Reines in Manassas. They have both and I'm waiting to hear from them on what deal they can offer. I have not driven but sat in both and the Chevy has more room and seat adjustment. Driver comfort is important to me because of a bad back and the fact that I'm going to use it to see the country towing my Harley. The sales mgr. told me yesterday that last week they sold the Ford 22e to a guy doing the same thing as me. He was a big guy and after having the ford for a week, he came back and wanted to drive the Chevy. He did and came back and asked if he could swap. They are good people and did the switch. So I'm leaning toward the Chevy 2250LE and hoping they can meet my price requirements. I'll keep you posted and you please do the same.