Workhorse to Re-enter Class A Chassis Market

427435 wrote:
Rear engine gassers are more expensive to build than front engine gassers due to the cost of low volume drivetrains and cooling systems for a rear engine.

For a lot less cost, some good sound proofing (like in cars and pickups) takes away the main advantage of a rear engine gasser.

This explanation is simple and IMO correct.
Front-engine motorhomes were/are traditionally built on mass-produced affordable chassis platforms. And, that's the reason most of them "ride like a truck". I did a lot of research on this subject, back when I owned a Vectra which was built on a Ford truck chassis. After I learned that in order to improve the ride significantly(to my satisfaction) the corrective measures would be cost prohibited,......THAT'S when I decided to order a Dutch Star on a diesel-pusher Spartan chassis.
Consequently, I have become convinced that the best chassis choice for motorhomes is a rear engine, purpose built platform.