"Maximum 24 ft or longer" question
I'm looking now since quite a while for a used RV and I noticed that Class C's that are 26 ft long (or longer) are significantly less expensive that the shorter ones that are no longer than 24 ft. ...
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I am not trying to start a debate here. But your E450 25 footer, class C might be adequately loaded for an E450. If it was significantly lighter weighted, your ride might resemble that of an empty box truck.
Baring special suspension components, your softest ride will be achieved right at the max load rating for each axle. Lots of excess margin will make for a rougher ride. That is straight up factual.
I recall some years ago, a fellow Phoenix Cruiser owner special ordered his second Phoenix Cruiser, I think it was the same E350 model I own. His first was on the E350 chassis, his second on the E450 chassis. He said the ride was much harsher than the E350 version he had previously owned. He was almost regretful with his decision. I recall he wanted more capability to tow something much heavier than the E350 was rated for.
I suppose he could have taken out a rear spring or two, and swap out front coil springs to get the ride-to-weight relationship right.
In the case with our rig, I think we could actually use one more leaf spring in each back corner and change our front coil springs to the next lower rating because we are rear-heavy and front-light. It would be nice to soften our front suspension.
Baring special suspension components, your softest ride will be achieved right at the max load rating for each axle. Lots of excess margin will make for a rougher ride. That is straight up factual.
I recall some years ago, a fellow Phoenix Cruiser owner special ordered his second Phoenix Cruiser, I think it was the same E350 model I own. His first was on the E350 chassis, his second on the E450 chassis. He said the ride was much harsher than the E350 version he had previously owned. He was almost regretful with his decision. I recall he wanted more capability to tow something much heavier than the E350 was rated for.
I suppose he could have taken out a rear spring or two, and swap out front coil springs to get the ride-to-weight relationship right.
In the case with our rig, I think we could actually use one more leaf spring in each back corner and change our front coil springs to the next lower rating because we are rear-heavy and front-light. It would be nice to soften our front suspension.
