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WAFlowers
Jun 18, 2018Explorer
We went from a 37+ foot 5th wheel to a 40' Class A diesel pusher preparing to go fulltime at retirement in 2-3 years. Unlike the report from 3 dog nights our Tiffin Phaeton is both more spacious and offers more storage than our Montana did plus the ride is more stable and comfortable than our F350 dually. There is no rocking or sway given the substantial Freightliner chassis and air suspension.
Drivability is great. Maneuverability is surprisingly good given the 55-degree wheel cut. Most of our 5th wheel driving skills translated well and even backing up the RV (obviously not with the toad attached!) is no problem.
We flat tow a Jeep Grand Cherokee but the 10K tow capacity would let us tow anything towable. Other than having to remember that I need a bigger gap when changing lanes it is as if it isn't there! ("What the heck is that SUV doing tailgating me? Oh, it's mine.")
Operating costs aren't terrible compared to a Class C we once owned. Maintenance isn't bad either because the intervals for oil changes are longer although the quantity of oil is greater.
Drivability is great. Maneuverability is surprisingly good given the 55-degree wheel cut. Most of our 5th wheel driving skills translated well and even backing up the RV (obviously not with the toad attached!) is no problem.
We flat tow a Jeep Grand Cherokee but the 10K tow capacity would let us tow anything towable. Other than having to remember that I need a bigger gap when changing lanes it is as if it isn't there! ("What the heck is that SUV doing tailgating me? Oh, it's mine.")
Operating costs aren't terrible compared to a Class C we once owned. Maintenance isn't bad either because the intervals for oil changes are longer although the quantity of oil is greater.
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