I’m being told all gas class A are on the same chassis ??
Then why are people here telling me the Vista 18 ft don’t handle wel ??
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For new class A coaches the only choice is the Ford F53 chassis.
But the F53 chassis comes in many variations to accommodate different sizes of motor homes.
Wheelbase lengths are:
Wheelbase - 178"
Wheelbase - 190"
Wheelbase - 208"
Wheelbase - 228"
Wheelbase - 242"
Wheelbase - 252"
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) starts at 16,000 pounds for the shortest chassis and goes up to 26,000 pounds for the longest chassis.
These differences in the Ford F53 chassis makes different length and weight chassis handle differently.
I had a 29 foot MH on a 18,000 pound GVWR chassis and it was very difficult to drive. I now have a 35 foot MH on a 24,000 pound GVWR chassis and it is very easy to drive.
I have read on forums that the heavier GVWR chassis behaves better on the road. I know that my 18,000 pound chassis required constant inputs to keep it centered in a lane. My 24,000 pound chassis stays in the center of a lane without as much effort so drivers fatigue is much less.
Also you can get 22.5 inch tires on the larger chassis and I believe that also makes a difference.
Safe travels JD
But the F53 chassis comes in many variations to accommodate different sizes of motor homes.
Wheelbase lengths are:
Wheelbase - 178"
Wheelbase - 190"
Wheelbase - 208"
Wheelbase - 228"
Wheelbase - 242"
Wheelbase - 252"
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) starts at 16,000 pounds for the shortest chassis and goes up to 26,000 pounds for the longest chassis.
These differences in the Ford F53 chassis makes different length and weight chassis handle differently.
I had a 29 foot MH on a 18,000 pound GVWR chassis and it was very difficult to drive. I now have a 35 foot MH on a 24,000 pound GVWR chassis and it is very easy to drive.
I have read on forums that the heavier GVWR chassis behaves better on the road. I know that my 18,000 pound chassis required constant inputs to keep it centered in a lane. My 24,000 pound chassis stays in the center of a lane without as much effort so drivers fatigue is much less.
Also you can get 22.5 inch tires on the larger chassis and I believe that also makes a difference.
Safe travels JD
