length to wheel base ratio
I seem to recall a thread about 8 years ago concerning the best ratio for handling and I can not find it. Does anyone know the best length to wheel base ratio? Thanks!
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BigRabbitMan wrote:
While it has been touched on here, my thoughts are that while wheelbase to length is a factor, a larger one is where the center of gravity is relative to the wheelbase. The farther forward it is, generally the more stable the coach will be. With the heavy rear engine of a diesel, it needs a longer wheelbase to maintain stability than an equal length front engine gasser. Cross winds are a separate factor so the wheelbase issue/number is something to consider, it is not a hard number. The number for my rear engined coach is .52 and it handles fine.
That's what the math says. Not only where the CG is relative to the wheelbase, but how high it is in the coach.
