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j-d
Nov 07, 2013Explorer II
Bryan saved me a little work, I was ready to look up the WB for the 3100. I'm starting to believe that:
1. Floorplan, not driveability, determines Wheelbase
2. There's a standard plan for the common Bedroom/Walkaround Queen/Wardrobe/Bath part of most RVs. Rear wheel well ends up under the shower on one side and an appliance on the other.
3. Added length takes place forward of the axle, with things like dinette, lounge chair, pantry, etc. The Bedroom stays the same
4. The "long" Class C's do OK with handling and weight balance because of what's been added forward of the axle, increasing the wheelbase
5. The "midrange" ones have problems because the same Bedroom is aft of the axle but not enough wheelbase in front of it to offset the weight. Tail-Heavy!
1. Floorplan, not driveability, determines Wheelbase
2. There's a standard plan for the common Bedroom/Walkaround Queen/Wardrobe/Bath part of most RVs. Rear wheel well ends up under the shower on one side and an appliance on the other.
3. Added length takes place forward of the axle, with things like dinette, lounge chair, pantry, etc. The Bedroom stays the same
4. The "long" Class C's do OK with handling and weight balance because of what's been added forward of the axle, increasing the wheelbase
5. The "midrange" ones have problems because the same Bedroom is aft of the axle but not enough wheelbase in front of it to offset the weight. Tail-Heavy!
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