Class B Motorhome Vibration While Driving
We're in the process of purchasing a 2004 Pleasure-Way Excel-TS Ford (class B+) with 73,000 miles on it through a consignment dealer. Because of insurance issues we did not take it for a test drive bu...
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Salesman's explanation rings somewhat hollow, as they often do. To the best of my knowledge, Michelin doesn't use nylon in the cords of either the LTX or the Rib (their two most likely tires in load range E). Nylon used to be known for flatspotting. I've owned LTX's; didn't like them at all, but it was for poor handling on a class B, not flatspotting. Ribs are all steel, I'm pretty sure.
I'd suspect less-than-perfect balance, a bent rim, or a lot of other less likely culprits.
Considering some Ford E-350's very real reputation for poor drivability in B's and C's, I'd be _very_ hesitant about buying one I couldn't take for a proper test drive my-own-dang-self. Please, do yourself a favor. See the class B forum's FAQ section about the importance of test driving on a 4-lane with fast-passing big rigs, and the importance of checking tire pressures first.
Jim, "Mo' coffee!"
I'd suspect less-than-perfect balance, a bent rim, or a lot of other less likely culprits.
Considering some Ford E-350's very real reputation for poor drivability in B's and C's, I'd be _very_ hesitant about buying one I couldn't take for a proper test drive my-own-dang-self. Please, do yourself a favor. See the class B forum's FAQ section about the importance of test driving on a 4-lane with fast-passing big rigs, and the importance of checking tire pressures first.
Jim, "Mo' coffee!"
