Going from Class A to Class C
I sold my 33 ft Class A (Ford F53 chassis)a few years ago. I was never happy with the ride. Solid axles, leaf springs,80 lbs.air in tires etc. I'm thinking of going to a smaller (26 to 28')Class C. Wh...
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I've owned both A and C. If ride quality is a major criteria, you should test drive some units. The front of my Class C is better, the rear is really no better. If you test drive a new MH make sure the tires are inflated properly if you plan on a comparison. Driving around with the tires 20 psi low will take off the harsh bumps, but you can't travel that way. I also agree that they all need shocks if you want the best ride, but the improvement is not dramatic. It is enough that anyone can tell it is better however.
As far as the brand loyalty, everyone just seems to like what they have or be mad at what they hate. There is almost no logic to it. As an example, the 450/4500 GVWR is exactly the same (14200), unlike what is stated here. While GVWR is important because many RVs are heavy enough that the available remaining capacity can limit what you can carry, it isn't really a brand thing between GM and Ford. They are the same, and have been for years. The fanboys will be along in a second to explain how another specification matters for their favorite...
Specs to prove my point about GVWR if you care:
https://www.ford.com/commercial-trucks/e-series-cutaway/models/e450-cutaway-drw/
https://www.gmfleet.com/chevrolet/express-4500-cutaway-van.html
As far as the brand loyalty, everyone just seems to like what they have or be mad at what they hate. There is almost no logic to it. As an example, the 450/4500 GVWR is exactly the same (14200), unlike what is stated here. While GVWR is important because many RVs are heavy enough that the available remaining capacity can limit what you can carry, it isn't really a brand thing between GM and Ford. They are the same, and have been for years. The fanboys will be along in a second to explain how another specification matters for their favorite...
Specs to prove my point about GVWR if you care:
https://www.ford.com/commercial-trucks/e-series-cutaway/models/e450-cutaway-drw/
https://www.gmfleet.com/chevrolet/express-4500-cutaway-van.html
