The wife and I are looking at a small 35' diesel pusher. I've never driven a motorhome and I don't know what I expected, other than I thought it would be a lot quieter. Because the engine is in the back, I guess I expected to hear nothing but wind, but that wasn't the case. Of course our Louisiana roads are in poor condition, and this particular stretch of interstate was horrible (uneven and potholes), but still. Is your motorhome quite? Do you have to spend $300-$400K to get a quite ride?

In our gasser, we can talk to each other comfortably, without yelling, most of the time. worst noise is window rattling, usually depends on which way the wind is blowing. 30', 2005 model, under $75K. Suits us fine..

If you want luxury car quiet..Yes but more like a million dollar provost conversionEngine in back equal BusEngine in front equal TruckA big chassis with a big engine Nothing provides "quiet" like distance from the engine and lots of money for padding

praisetoGod wrote:The wife and I are looking at a small 35' diesel pusher. I've never driven a motorhome and I don't know what I expected, other than I thought it would be a lot quieter. Because the engine is in the back, I guess I expected to hear nothing but wind, but that wasn't the case. Of course our Louisiana roads are in poor condition, and this particular stretch of interstate was horrible (uneven and potholes), but still. Is your motorhome quite? Do you have to spend $300-$400K to get a quite ride?Not bad at all and a far cry from our old gasser, which really wasn't all that bad until you were listening to the engine screaming between the seats while crossing over the rockies or other. As for the ride, I'm assuming what you tested, had air, rather than a spring suspension?Depends on the coach of course and all we have to complain about is a little wind noise coming in somewhere, but again, no biggie.Longer the wheel base, the better the ride and the less overhang in the back, the better the handling and especially when the trucks blow by you at speed. Generally speaking and without a tag axle, you'd like not having the tail wagging the dog.

have heard,(haven't driven one yet) that the entegra's are the quiet ones out there. I would like to see for myself.

I drove 4 or 5 before buying, some gas and some diesel. Some were full of rattles, road noise or engine noise. We did have a budget so to get a DP you have to give up something and sometimes that is the care it didn't get. We ended up with an '04 Winnebago gas on a W22 workhorse chassis.It is much quieter then our Excursion pulling a 8500 lb TT. At 70 on the open road the wind and a little whine from the drive line is all you hear. Yes, maybe in the Rockies you may hear the engine for a few min but not bad.

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bfast54
Explorer
Dec 24, 2016
old guy wrote:
have heard,(haven't driven one yet) that the entegra's are the quiet ones out there. I would like to see for myself.

Absolutely I have driven a couple of ENTEGRA.... and it's unbelievable how quiet they are

you can find them pretty cheaply I believe at----- Texas motorhomes?????
They sell a ,LOT OF EM....!!!!!!!
tropical36
Explorer
Dec 24, 2016
praisetoGod wrote:
Good point.

2017 Pace Arrow 35e. The Pace Arrow returns as a diesel pusher.

Wasn't even thinking along those lines, as there are so many out there. Did know that Bounder made one and even though things change all the time.
praisetoGod
Explorer
Dec 24, 2016
tropical36 wrote:
praisetoGod wrote:
tropical36 wrote:

So, what was it, that you bought?

Fleetwood Pace Arrow 35E

Year, Chevy, Workhorse, Ford and you should probably make it part of your signature???
Helps when you converse, for getting better and more feedback and suggestions from those familiar with your rig. Especially if they have a like coach.
We once had a 87 PA chevy and after that a 98 National Tropical on a chevy chassis with autopark. Sure did a lot on the latter over 9yrs and for improving things, so someone could have a lot to offer....

Good point.

2017 Pace Arrow 35e. The Pace Arrow returns as a diesel pusher.
praisetoGod
Explorer
Dec 24, 2016
Good point.

2017 Pace Arrow 35e. The Pace Arrow returns as a diesel pusher.
tropical36
Explorer
Dec 23, 2016
praisetoGod wrote:
tropical36 wrote:

So, what was it, that you bought?

Fleetwood Pace Arrow 35E

Year, Chevy, Workhorse, Ford and you should probably make it part of your signature???
Helps when you converse, for getting better and more feedback and suggestions from those familiar with your rig. Especially if they have a like coach.
We once had a 87 PA chevy and after that a 98 National Tropical on a chevy chassis with autopark. Sure did a lot on the latter over 9yrs and for improving things, so someone could have a lot to offer....
praisetoGod
Explorer
Dec 23, 2016
Mile High wrote:
Congratulations on the coach! The fun begins!

Thank you!
praisetoGod
Explorer
Dec 23, 2016
tropical36 wrote:

So, what was it, that you bought?

Fleetwood Pace Arrow 35E
tropical36
Explorer
Dec 22, 2016
praisetoGod wrote:
It was the road! Well, not just the road. There was one rattle that they had to fix because a part was loose, but we also drove it on another road that was not in terrible condition as the other section of I-10 and the road makes the difference. We love the floor plan and we bought the coach. Thanks for all your replies and helpful information.

So, what was it, that you bought?
crasster
Explorer II
Dec 22, 2016
The engines can be a bit noisy but the air hitting the coach seems to really make the difference. We can't hear really well in any of our coaches except for the Yota C. That's because it's like being in a tiny truck.
Rodz
Explorer
Dec 22, 2016
DP vs Gas noise only pertains to the drivers area. Noise in the rear can be very annoying in a DP but extremely quiet in a gasser. Front noise in a gasser is only a problem on steep hills when it downshifts and the rpm gets high. New gassers are very quiet front to rear on fairly flat land and with 22.5 tires the ride and handling is great. I've owned all of them. Freightliner, Roadmaster, Spartan and several gas units.

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