How Common is a 4WD Class C?
We are thinking about selling the TT...we love the space when it's set up, but it's a lot to drag around. Now that we're older and mostly travel alone or with another couple, it would be great to be m...
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"Gary ... great comments above regarding your RV'ing style. It's very similar to ours.
However, they raised a question: Was your 6" inch lift necessary for mechanical reasons - or just done because the installers assumed the vehicle owner would want some amount of lift for off-highway clearance?
I've often wondered if 4WD could be installed on a Ford E350/E450 Class C with about no lift? For off-highway clearance I prefer more ground clearance for only the suspension and driveline components - not the whole coach above them. As such, on our 2WD E450 Class C I merely use larger diameter tires than stock so as to raise the all too important suspension and driveline components but hopefully not increase the center of gravity of the whole vehicle too, too much. The Ford E350/E450 vans have more than enough fender clearance and steering mechanism clearance to permit larger diameter tires. I've used this same approach over the years on a Dodge van I converted into a camper and on my currernt GMC 4X4 pickup.
The former Army Hummer is a great example of this - low to the ground "coach", but high off the ground bottom-side mechanical stuff."
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Phil..I bought the truck already done so I can't really say why the 6" lift. I can say tho, that without that clearance, there are many places I coudn't get to because of the rear overhang. As it is...my armour plate has lots of shiny scrapes. And of course, the running gear is still at the same level. I have to drive accordingly..not to get the pumpkin damaged or rear running gear. The thing about company trucks (like Hummers)..Army or power utilities...they pay for the damage, not the driver.
Tires...now there's a topic. No tire shop here will change my tires to larger ones. The ones I have are the ones designed for an E350. They look small when seen from the side..but that is what is supposed to be on. I 'could' buy and install myself but doing so throws all the gearing and electronics out. I will maybe look at a tire with a bit of a wider stance, next time I buy. I also would like to be able to run spacers but cannot. The E350 does not provide enough of a gap between tires to do that. Yes..I checked with a couple manufacturers.
You know how it is, Phil..always looking for a new add-on, but I have never, ever, had a more able RV. I am still trying to work up the nerve to try the beaches in S Washington this winter. I keep looking at Hill Towing video's on YouTube and figure..nu uhhh.
Gary
"Gary ... great comments above regarding your RV'ing style. It's very similar to ours.
However, they raised a question: Was your 6" inch lift necessary for mechanical reasons - or just done because the installers assumed the vehicle owner would want some amount of lift for off-highway clearance?
I've often wondered if 4WD could be installed on a Ford E350/E450 Class C with about no lift? For off-highway clearance I prefer more ground clearance for only the suspension and driveline components - not the whole coach above them. As such, on our 2WD E450 Class C I merely use larger diameter tires than stock so as to raise the all too important suspension and driveline components but hopefully not increase the center of gravity of the whole vehicle too, too much. The Ford E350/E450 vans have more than enough fender clearance and steering mechanism clearance to permit larger diameter tires. I've used this same approach over the years on a Dodge van I converted into a camper and on my currernt GMC 4X4 pickup.
The former Army Hummer is a great example of this - low to the ground "coach", but high off the ground bottom-side mechanical stuff."
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Phil..I bought the truck already done so I can't really say why the 6" lift. I can say tho, that without that clearance, there are many places I coudn't get to because of the rear overhang. As it is...my armour plate has lots of shiny scrapes. And of course, the running gear is still at the same level. I have to drive accordingly..not to get the pumpkin damaged or rear running gear. The thing about company trucks (like Hummers)..Army or power utilities...they pay for the damage, not the driver.
Tires...now there's a topic. No tire shop here will change my tires to larger ones. The ones I have are the ones designed for an E350. They look small when seen from the side..but that is what is supposed to be on. I 'could' buy and install myself but doing so throws all the gearing and electronics out. I will maybe look at a tire with a bit of a wider stance, next time I buy. I also would like to be able to run spacers but cannot. The E350 does not provide enough of a gap between tires to do that. Yes..I checked with a couple manufacturers.
You know how it is, Phil..always looking for a new add-on, but I have never, ever, had a more able RV. I am still trying to work up the nerve to try the beaches in S Washington this winter. I keep looking at Hill Towing video's on YouTube and figure..nu uhhh.
Gary
