Wheelbase to length ratio. What does it mean?
When you divide the wheelbase by the length of the motor home, you should have a wheelbase-to-length ratio of 53%. This ratio gives us a good idea of the handling characteristics you can expect from t...
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The longer the wheel base the less wagging you would get. Plus less swing of rear of MH to left when you make a right turn. But nothing is free. The longer the wheel base the more difficult it becomes to manage in tight areas in shopping centers etc. Manufacturers try to accomplish both. Good handling in small areas and good handling on the hwy. Longer wheel base MH chassis cost more than short wheel base. (more steel required) RVers look mostly inside the box not under. So the question is cheap box on nice chassis or beautiful box on a cheap chassis. Most manufacturers try to balance it out. Some do better than others. However, look at TTs. Their rear overhang past the wheels is huge. Same with 5vers. So their seems to a lot of over concern. Rear and front trak bars help correct some of the short wheel base problems. Best way to choose is to drive it before you judge it. JMHO.
