Gundog wrote:
I used to have a 2000 Fleetwood class A 30' coach with the workhorse chassis and 454 Chevy engine. This coach had a large section of the body past the rear axle and it handled terrible in the wind. I have a class A license and I have driven a lot of large vehicles that coach was the worst thing I ever drove when the wind kicked up. I take trips through the Columbia River Gorge and that thing could shift sideways 4' when a gust hit me. I have had many travel trailers 5th wheel and bumper pull and nothing was a s bad as that.
I no longer have that RV but I am looking at getting another class A and I really don't want to end up with another one that handles like my old one. I always thought the problem was the large overhang beyond the rear axle making it like a bat when wind hit the back end. That coach also really whipped around from the air wash from large trucks. I am looking at coaches in the 32'-34' range one of the coaches is a 03 Monaco 32 Cayman with the Cummins 5.9 and Alison trans the picture makes it look like it has a large overhang like my old one and that worries me. Can anyone comment on how the Monaco 32' handle?
Thanks Mike
Typically a DP will have a lesser overhang and tail for wagging the dog, however having a longer wheelbase will make things even better, so you might want to consider going larger.
As for the P32 chassis, I think it was one of the best handling and softest riding of any gasser with it's IFS front end. We had an 87 Fleetwood PA, with no complaints and a 36ft National TC with a tag axle that handled even better, wind or no wind.
