pnichols wrote:
Ron,
That PC 2350 with these options: E450 chassis instead of E350, 4X4, slightly taller tires, and no-slide would make a great off-highway Class C.
A bed up above the cab like in the "classic" Class C design would also be a great extra-space option. I like the 30,000 BTU furnace size that PC uses, too, instead of the common 26,000 BTU size.
I wonder if PC could cram in slightly larger tanks ... i.e. more propane capacity would be nice. Is the stock battery compartment capable of at least 250 amp hours of capacity ... or would a another outside storage compartment have to be sacrificed for more battery capacity? Where's the gas Onan generator located?
The 42 pound propane tank in
Our Phoenix Cruiser 2350 seems to be about as big as will fit in the allocated space. A custom size propane tank might accommodate a few more pounds. The tank is mounted below the floor, sandwiched between the generator and the rear tires on the driver side.
Our 4000 watt Onan generator is right behind the driver, mounted below floor level.
Our rig was originally equipped with two 12V lead acid batteries in a battery drawer located on the passenger side between the main entry door and rear tires, below the floor level. I have since removed the battery drawer to gain enough height to install
THESE two 6V AGM batteries. You can read about their amp hours on the website. The pair fits fine but need to be sealed because checking fluid levels would be extremely difficult. If you wanted more than two batteries, the extra would have to go elsewhere for the compartment is fully utilized. I suppose you could add them in the rear storage compartment located just rear of the rear tires on the same side of the rig but that is a lot of extra weight located rear of the rear tires. I much prefer to have more bulk storage for light weight outdoor stuff like chairs, grill, Lynx blocks etc.
A few people ordered our model 2350 on the more capable E450 chassis instead of the standard E350. They say the stance is better but the ride is a lot rougher. A few others have gotten the Quigley 4x4 on both the E350 & E450. If you limit your motor home to paved and reasonable unpaved roads, the E350 is the right choice for it offers the softest ride. If you don't care about the rough ride and feel more comfortable with a tougher rig, then get the E450. If you go to places on quite questionable roads, then an E450 4x4 seems a good idea.
Just remember that it's a house with cabinets, appliances, dishes, and all the rest. Don't over-rate the chassis if you RVing style does not call for it for the E350 will help to keep the TV on the wall and your dentures in your mouth. And you won't need to wear ear plugs either, to muffle all the rattling.
