ron.dittmer wrote:
The worst handling class-C rigs are the shortest ones with huge rear over-hangs behind the rear axle. The longer the rig, the more stable it is on the road. The sweet spot seems to be an extended wheel base around 200" and 26-27 over-all length.
I have not found this to be the case.
Our 158" wheelbase, 24 foot, E450 based Class C handled just fine right from the start when new. However, Winnebago did design it wisely with the heavy refrigerator, generator, and 18 gallon propane tank items well forward of the rear axle and primarily in the overall front half of the wheelbase. Our total weight is around 12,000 lbs.. I use 65 lbs. in the front tires and 80 lbs in the rear tires. I just recently had the stock front steering stabilizer shock checked at slightly over 71,000 miles, and it was still OK.
I think it's a combination of things causing steering wander. With alignment and weight distribution being the primary concerns.
