Who has converted their Class C to 4X4

Carringb

I saw that on some of the C's I looked at. I thought it was a typo.

The long rear overhang is a concern of mine also. But that is also why I was thinking of a 84 inch Cab and Chassis. Nothing really interests me smaller than the Lance 992. That's 10 foot of floor on a 8 foot bed. Close to 5 feet of back overhang. So that compromises towing to some extent.

I love the mountains. The kids love the beach. Trying to find a compromise vehicle does just that. Compromise the vehicle. LOL

Wish I could find a 22 or 23 foot Class C on a 10' Cab to axle e 450. v10 and convert it to a 4x4. I don't understand why they put the 22/23 footers on a short wheelbase e350 and then give it such a long rear overhang.. And most of those don't have a v10. Oh well, for about 180 grand I could probably find one. :>)

The standard Class C usually has a RV extension off the rear of the vehicle chassis. This is what is limiting you to 5000 lb towing in most cases. If you want factory rated towing higher than this, you have to look into the Super C's which have a stronger structure. There are companies that will beef up the underside of a Class C with a sub frame to give you heavier hauling ability, but your RV frame warranty will most likely be void if that sub frame fails and causes damage.

Only a few of the Class C's and Super C's are 4wd and the price to have high towing capacity plus 4wd gets high very fast. This was an option we considered before going to the truck camper until we saw the prices. A new truck and camper will still cost less than a new Super C, but you can find new Class C's almost the same price as just a new truck...

http://www.quadvan.com does Ford-approved 4x4 RV conversions.

Also, the newest Class Cs from Forest River include a 7500# receiver, and Thor is including an 8,000# receiver. GCWR of the E450 is 22,000 so as long as tongue weight doesn't overload the rear axle, you can use the full tow capacity.

coolbreeze01 wrote:
Can be done, here is an example rvtrader.com/listing/2008-Host-Class-C-Motorhome-330-4WD-QUAD-SLIDE-113395675

He would not be going too far Off Road, that overhang would kill even of thinking doing that

ductape

I live very near Pismo dunes. It is one of my grown kids favorite spot. I would like to get on the beach with them when I buy new.

Right now I have to camp at the Oceano Campground.

That's a lot of money for a 6 year old vehicle. But that type of vehicle solves two of my problems. You can get 4x4 and you could get a manual transmission. I believe Bigfoot and Provan/tiger build similar vehicles.

Vague advertising seems to offer 4x4 conversion of a new C class for about 20 grand. Nice small C class can be had for 80 grand or less. That would seem to be a lot cheaper than a new Host type vehicle.

Maybe cheaper than a 1 ton and a good overhead camper.

Quigley and Sportsmobile also seem to offer full warranty, through Ford etc, including drive train if you supply a new C class.

I was hoping some members have experience with one.

I looked at a Chinook C once that was 4wd on a 450 chassis.

Not sure why you want the 4wd since that will reduce towing capacity, unless you need the tow vehicle to be off-road capable?

Can be done, here is an example rvtrader.com/listing/2008-Host-Class-C-Motorhome-330-4WD-QUAD-SLIDE-113395675