Question about RV'ing in South America
Hello folks, I am planning to take a 38' Class A diesel pusher to South America. Since I have seen much of the US and Canada, I will be shipping this RV on a ro-ro from Halifax to Caracas. The ...
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He suggested strengthening the chassis with extra cross members and inner C channel bars in some spots. This will help stabilize the coach by reducing twisting/torquing.
Reading on C channel truck framing, this shape appears to offer the worst frame twisting resistance. Virtually every truck I see on the market is going (or, has gone) to hydroformed boxed framing front to rear (a much stiffer (stronger?) frame it appears. However, I am NOT a structural engineer. If your RV dealer knows of a reputable commercial truck upfitter, I would visit this upfitter (with your rig present) and discuss this possibility in great detail.
You probable have something like a "Workhorse" motorhome frame under your Class A ? If so, I would contact the frame manufacturer (Workhorse/Navistar) and discuss the hardening with them. This is their website: here-->
