E350 - Does this make any sense?
We have have had class B/small class C motorhomes for about 15 years. Our current unit is a 2006 Phoenix Cruiser 2100 (21ft) on an E350 with dual rear wheels. With the V10 (6.8L)it is rated at 18,500l...
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AJarand wrote:
I'm also concerned a bit because the MH is built on the shorter wheelbase E350 which leaves a fairly long rear overhang.. Not sure if that would be a stability concern when towing?
I see what you mean. Yours is built on the same 138" wheelbase on my van. I still think it's doable, with some extra precautions:
1) Stick with an Ultra-light model. Possibly with spread axles, as they will be a little more stable. But skip anything with torsion axles, as torsion axles can't equalize the load between them, so anything but perfectly level can overload one of the trailer axles. Also, be sure the trailer does not have a short tongue. You need 4' from the ball to the trailer wall. (propane should be okay inside that zone)
2) Use a virtual pivot point hitch, like the Hesnley or ProPride. This has the extra advantage of placing the pivot back a little further, giving a little extra turn clearance.
That all said.... by the time you buy a new TT that fits your needs, and to the hitch upgrades, you'll be 1/3rd the way to a new Class C anyways, which drive better and the 2016s get better fuel economy too.
