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Mondooker's avatar
Mondooker
Explorer
Feb 16, 2016

Guidence on Coach Specifications

OK guys, I'm getting closer and I'm circling the wagons but those darn indians keep firing and riding around like crazy people!

I found a floorpan that my wife and I really like. It's 37' with the living area in the front of the coach that we really like. I noticed that it has a 22,000 chassis with a 242 wheelbase.

Another coach that we like is also 37' but it has a 24,000 chassis with a 252 wheelbase.

My question is, is the 24,000 chassis and 10" longer wheelbase important enough to go with our #2 motorhome choice?

One other question. What kind of gas mileage can be expected on the open road going 60 to 65 MPH?

Thanks guys
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  • Gjac's avatar
    Gjac
    Explorer III
    Feb 16, 2016
    Are you talking about the Workhorse chassis W-22 and W24?
  • Mondooker's avatar
    Mondooker
    Explorer
    Feb 16, 2016
    No they are Ford... I didn't think they even made Workhorse for todays motorhomes!
  • Ivylog's avatar
    Ivylog
    Explorer III
    Feb 16, 2016
    I'd go with the 2000 lbs extra GVW and the 10". 6 mpg in the West and 7 in the East BUT closer to 60 mph. Heck, I can get 10 mpg but it's at 45 mph.
  • Busskipper's avatar
    Busskipper
    Explorer
    Feb 16, 2016
    Ivylog wrote:
    I'd go with the 2000 lbs extra GVW and the 10". 6 mpg in the West and 7 in the East BUT closer to 60 mph. Heck, I can get 10 mpg but it's at 45 mph.


    Tend to agree with Ivy go for the extra GVW but we always came down the mountain we went up so with 5mpg's going up and 9 going mpg down = 7 mpg average:B

    Bigger is always better,

    JMHO,
  • Dutch_12078's avatar
    Dutch_12078
    Explorer II
    Feb 16, 2016
    Go with the floorplan you like best. You'll spend far more time living in the coach than you will driving it. Check the CCC (Cargo Carrying Capacity) numbers on both models to see how much difference that 2000 lbs actually makes in how much you can take with you. You may be surprised...
  • Mondooker's avatar
    Mondooker
    Explorer
    Feb 16, 2016
    I just looked at the brochures and none of them list CCC (Cargo Carrying Capacity). They all show Bottom Storage but that's it!
  • tropical36's avatar
    tropical36
    Explorer
    Feb 16, 2016
    Mondooker wrote:
    OK guys, I'm getting closer and I'm circling the wagons but those darn indians keep firing and riding around like crazy people!

    I found a floorpan that my wife and I really like. It's 37' with the living area in the front of the coach that we really like. I noticed that it has a 22,000 chassis with a 242 wheelbase.

    Another coach that we like is also 37' but it has a 24,000 chassis with a 252 wheelbase.

    My question is, is the 24,000 chassis and 10" longer wheelbase important enough to go with our #2 motorhome choice?

    One other question. What kind of gas mileage can be expected on the open road going 60 to 65 MPH?

    Thanks guys

    Main thing is GCWR vs GVWR for towing specs. Look at CCC, so that you might not be overloaded leaving the driveway, as well. When all else fails, have the coach weighed before buying and see where it's at to begin with.
    As for fuel consumption, they're all about the same and insignificant to the overall cost of ownership. Now buying new or newer and looking over the cost and depreciation per mile, is another story and very expensive indeed.
  • Trumpet_Player's avatar
    Trumpet_Player
    Explorer
    Feb 16, 2016
    Mondooker wrote:
    I just looked at the brochures and none of them list CCC (Cargo Carrying Capacity). They all show Bottom Storage but that's it!


    They no longer use "CCC" in the specifications. Instead, they now use "OCCC" which stands for Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity. That number will be found on the required Federal Certification Tag inside every coach. Have the dealer take a picture of the tag and email it to you. That will give you everything you want to know about axle capacities, towing capacities etc.

    Safe travels.
  • Gjac's avatar
    Gjac
    Explorer III
    Feb 16, 2016
    Mondooker wrote:
    No they are Ford... I didn't think they even made Workhorse for todays motorhomes!
    . You didn't state the year of the MH's in your OP, I think you can find them up to 2010, but I would want the lightest with the most CCC everything else being equal.

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