Looking at new Gasser
We've been looking at a new Winnebago Adventurer 38Q. Love the floor plan and features. Seems less expensive to operate due to lower maintenance costs. Currently have '05 DP with Cummins ISB. Pretty m...
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The Air bags (suspension ) as you know provides a comfortable smooth ride .. You WILL notice a large difference in the sprung ride of what is essentially a converted "bread" truck Vs the Bus frame like ride of the DP. Its the first thing most people notice and like about a DP.
I differ on the Brakes .. The heavy Thick air brakes if cared for will go 150000. miles or more on the DP..not so the lighter truck crawl under and have a look The brakes are at their limit more than the DP. Not a bad thing ,just a difference There is a reason air brakes are used on very heavy vehicles .. semis etc.
I note I have limited time in a Gas Motorhome( lots of time.. 8 years... in a 26000lb delivery truck and am a Tractor trailer driver in real life so that is my perspective
I differ on the Brakes .. The heavy Thick air brakes if cared for will go 150000. miles or more on the DP..not so the lighter truck crawl under and have a look The brakes are at their limit more than the DP. Not a bad thing ,just a difference There is a reason air brakes are used on very heavy vehicles .. semis etc.
I note I have limited time in a Gas Motorhome( lots of time.. 8 years... in a 26000lb delivery truck and am a Tractor trailer driver in real life so that is my perspective
