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Desert_Captain
Jan 21, 2017Explorer III
My sympathies to the OP but I do not know why so many folks never take a proper {as in thorough}, test drive BEFORE plopping down a bunch of hard earned cash on a motorhome. For the record how about at least an hour on a variety of roads and highways.
What does it feel like when an 18 wheeler blows by you at 80? How much acceleration do you have on an up hill on ramp? How's the visibility with the existing mirrors or do you have to rely on multiple cameras to see what is around the coach {don't get me started}.
Any motorhome that does not drive and handle well right off of the showroom floor is the WRONG motorhome! You should never have to spend dime one to get a $100,000{+}, RV to drive and ride well. I'll let you in on a little industry secret.... If it doesn't drive well right off of the lot it is NOT going to get one bit better without you spending an inordinate amount of money on aftermarket fixes {that may or may not work}.
Fortunately many ride and handling problems are easy to solve. As noted, weigh the rig loaded for normal travel. Inflate your tires appropriately for the load they are carrying and if necessary {and it should NEVER be necessary on a new RV}, get the alignment properly done.
If a dealership balks at a proper test drive... Run Forrest run to a reputable dealer who wants to earn your business. If the coach needs and alignment that is 100 per cent the dealers problem before ANY money changes hands.
As always.... Opinions and YMMV
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What does it feel like when an 18 wheeler blows by you at 80? How much acceleration do you have on an up hill on ramp? How's the visibility with the existing mirrors or do you have to rely on multiple cameras to see what is around the coach {don't get me started}.
Any motorhome that does not drive and handle well right off of the showroom floor is the WRONG motorhome! You should never have to spend dime one to get a $100,000{+}, RV to drive and ride well. I'll let you in on a little industry secret.... If it doesn't drive well right off of the lot it is NOT going to get one bit better without you spending an inordinate amount of money on aftermarket fixes {that may or may not work}.
Fortunately many ride and handling problems are easy to solve. As noted, weigh the rig loaded for normal travel. Inflate your tires appropriately for the load they are carrying and if necessary {and it should NEVER be necessary on a new RV}, get the alignment properly done.
If a dealership balks at a proper test drive... Run Forrest run to a reputable dealer who wants to earn your business. If the coach needs and alignment that is 100 per cent the dealers problem before ANY money changes hands.
As always.... Opinions and YMMV
:S
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