New Ford Chassis

theoldwizard1 wrote:

dodge guy wrote:
Not enough of a change to be excited about!
Let’s see independent front suspension, and an air ride option.

That would be a HUGE cost increase ! One of the reasons that the F53 sells well is it low cost compared to other manufacturers.

(Do ANY Class A's actually have independent front suspension ?)

The air suspension would be absorbed by the higher end class A coaches. I would pay to have it.

As far as the independent front suspension. GM had it under their chassis. It would put them in the 21st century as far as ride and handling go. it wouldn't cost that much to design it. while they are at it they could add a trac bar to the rear axle. lots of needed upgrades for minimal cost and effort. would put them at the front of the competition they need and don't have. GM or Chrysler could jump in and design a chassis just like I stated and Ford would be scrambling to get it done.

dodge guy wrote:
Not enough of a change to be excited about!
Let’s see independent front suspension, and an air ride option.

That would be a HUGE cost increase ! One of the reasons that the F53 sells well is it low cost compared to other manufacturers.

(Do ANY Class A's actually have independent front suspension ?)

Not enough of a change to be excited about!
Let’s see independent front suspension, and an air ride option. Maybe they can gear them properly, many are under geared which makes them extremely slow, and OD useless. Not too mention having to turn on Tow Haul every time you start it!

theoldwizard1 wrote:

way2roll wrote:
Looks like the new Ford Chassis models are hitting showroom floors. I've seen very little info on these but the claim is that the new V8 has more power and is also more quiet. I also heard that the chassis rides smoother.

Watch this video ! It does cover some other subjects but it has a short test drive of a 2021 Class A chassis.

Thanks, so it looks like a lot of suspension upgrades will dramatically alter the ride. No mention of the noise though. I guess a lot of that is still dependent on RV manufacturer insulation and build quality. No real mention of road feedback that's so problematic on the old F53. Hated the bone shattering feedback on separation joints and bad roads.

way2roll wrote:
Looks like the new Ford Chassis models are hitting showroom floors. I've seen very little info on these but the claim is that the new V8 has more power and is also more quiet. I also heard that the chassis rides smoother.

Watch this video ! It does cover some other subjects but it has a short test drive of a 2021 Class A chassis.