We spend a lot of time talking about length and interior set ups and that is how it should be. But the other side of the equation is what it’s like getting there?
Weight and wheelbase dictates, for the most part, ride and handling. Then there’s springs for the gassers and air bags for the diesel pushers etc. And of course nothing rounds out the over the road experience like a tag axle!
Look, I’ve driven both gassers and diesel pushers that got pushed all over the road by wind and 18 wheelers. I’ve even been in some that were darn right dangerous to drive over 40 mph in even a moderate wind. This is another area where weight and wheelbase can be your friend. Granted not always but mostly. Some coaches just handle like a lumber wagon!
Nothing calms down the road and holds you in place like a tag axle. You will also pay between $40,000 to $60,000 more for a coach equipped with one.
But here’s the thing. Depending on what you want to spend especially in a used coach, you can find just what you want by dropping down a few years and still get something terrific.
And do yourself a huge favor and buy your last coach first! Rather than settling to save $20 grand for something you’ll not like and trade in 2 years, whereby losing $20 grand plus. Pay a little more If need be or drop down a year to keep you smilin as you’re drivin!
