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Gjac
Explorer III
Mar 09, 2019

Handling characteristics of MH.s

In looking for a shorter MH 30 ft or less which would have the best overall ride. I know many on here have had various types of MH's over the years. I mostly read about the Ford Class A's being rough riding but don't hear too many complaints about other types of MH's . But if you compare Class A's, C's, B's or TC's which would have to best overall ride. My closest experience is with 2 Hi top B vans(not camper vans) that drove very nice compared to my A.
Class A
  • Tom_Barb's avatar
    Tom_Barb
    Explorer
    Mar 10, 2019
    azdryheat wrote:
    Where you gonna get air ride on a 30 footer or less?


    some times ya just havta go bigger to get what you need.

    When we were looking we drove several class C, to me each one was an over built box truck.

    then the 30-36' cheaper coaches use the same type chassis, = box truck with better cab.

    the newer small A will cost near what a 2002-2008, 38-44' higher end coach with air ride.

    Just my humble opinion
  • enblethen's avatar
    enblethen
    Nomad
    Mar 10, 2019
    Later model Workhorse p-30 chassis. Earlier ones had the spacer on front suspension to make it have wider stance.
    I had many items changed on my old (current) P chassis. Changed to Super coil springs, new Henderson Bell Cranks, larger and stiff sabilizer. Got rid of air bags in coil springs.

    I believe newer Class C has better suspension without having to modify extensively.
  • T18skyguy's avatar
    T18skyguy
    Explorer
    Mar 10, 2019
    Tom/Barb wrote:
    Air Ride and independent front suspension is hands down best for ride.

    I agree. That about sums it up. My E450 Jayco with the J ride is very nice, but air ride is the tops.
  • Tom_Barb's avatar
    Tom_Barb
    Explorer
    Mar 10, 2019
    Air Ride and independent front suspension is hands down best for ride.
  • wolfe10's avatar
    wolfe10
    Explorer
    Mar 10, 2019
    Bud,

    So, you are recommending a Chevy/Workhorse P chassis for its "handling characteristics"???

    I would probably put it at the bottom of the gas food chain for "handling characteristics".
  • enblethen's avatar
    enblethen
    Nomad
    Mar 09, 2019
    Hi, Gary!
    I like the coil springs.
    Many of the Fords have a rigid front axle that makes the ride rougher.
    Workhorse had some that had straight from axles as well.
    I would stay with coils and maybe even strut style front suspension.
    I have seen a couple with magnesium control arms. I am not sure how they would hold up. I like steel ones.
    Still working on plans for esterly trip. Getting offly long

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