Frustrated Chevy buyer
Why do Mfrs. seem to shy away from building on the Chevy? Is it cost? I'm frustrated trying to find our next B+ so equipped. I have been very pleased with my '06 Chevy chassis under our 30+ foot B+...
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bobojay5 wrote:
The GM chassis is a better handling, better riding, more comfortable, quieter chassis, along with one of the best, least problematic V8's still in existence. The 4500 GM chassis is superior to either the 350 or 450 E series except in GVWR in the case of the 450.
Some of that is a matter of opinion and choice.
Ford's high revving modern V10 mated up to their computer controlled 5-Speed (6 speeds internally) Torqshift transmission makes for a superb Class C motorhome combination, IAW with my own experience and everything I read.
Chevy's V8's seem to be becoming a dinosaur as of late and Chevy's plain old suspension systems are mostly just the classic leaf springs and coils, AFAIK. Dodge/RAM is making some effort to keep their V8's state-of-the-art. Does Ford have an Eco-Boost V8 yet? I'd love to see a Ford Eco-Boost V10.
IMHO, the only reason Chevy's cutaway cab is more comfortable is because the front nose sticks out about 9 inches further, thus making for more room around the doghouse. However, this also makes any Chevy van based vehicle 9 inches longer.
