228 in WB in a 34 ft MH
In my search for a short Class A MH 32-34 ft I have not seen any with an 228 in WB. Does anyone on here know what makes and models have this WB?gy
Forum Discussion
- My 36.5 ft diesel pusher rides on a 228" wheelbase - Tiffin Phaeton.
Gjac wrote:
Chum lee wrote:
. I was just looking at the Ford 53 specifications PDF file last week for ride height questions and noticed they made 228 in WB on a 30 ft chassis. I just never could find a finished MH with these specs.
Most of the major Class A MH manufacturers buy their gas chassis partially finished from Ford or others.
Google search: "Ford F53 chassis specifications" and/or others. Typically Ford sets the wheelbase (there are many different lengths to choose from) and the MH manufacturer picks the one they want for each particular model and GVWR.
Chum lee
That is the length of the Ford chassis, but the motorhomes factories will put a 34-36 foot box on top of that.Chum lee wrote:
. I was just looking at the Ford 53 specifications PDF file last week for ride height questions and noticed they made 228 in WB on a 30 ft chassis. I just never could find a finished MH with these specs.
Most of the major Class A MH manufacturers buy their gas chassis partially finished from Ford or others.
Google search: "Ford F53 chassis specifications" and/or others. Typically Ford sets the wheelbase (there are many different lengths to choose from) and the MH manufacturer picks the one they want for each particular model and GVWR.
Chum lee- Most of the major Class A MH manufacturers buy their gas chassis partially finished from Ford or others.
Google search: "Ford F53 chassis specifications" and/or others. Typically Ford sets the wheelbase (there are many different lengths to choose from) and the MH manufacturer picks the one they want for each particular model and GVWR.
Chum lee - Thanks for the feed back. From the responses it looks like only Tiffen makes a MH with these requirements.
- My info came from the current Tiffin web page; 2017 Allegro 31MA and 31SA are listed with 228" WB:
http://www.tiffinmotorhomes.com/sites/default/files/pdfs/2017_allegro_specs.pdf - My Tiffin 2013 31sa has a 228in WB.
CVD wrote:
which model and year did Tiffen make a 33 ft MH with a 228 in WB?
Are you shopping for a front or rear engine coach?
With a pusher, where the straight 6 and transmission are both behind the rear axle, your overhang mostly predetermined. Then, to get reasonable weight on the front axle, it is “pulled back". Thus the relatively short wheelbases on pushers under 35’ long (actually most under 40’ have less than ideal length/wheelbase ratios). E.g. Tiffin RED 33A: 35’ length/198” WB = .47 ratio.
On a front engine RV (gas or diesel), the engine can sit directly over the front axle and the rear axle can be placed where balance is best (drive shaft can be made to whatever length is needed). Thus, you find better length/WB ratios. E.g. Tiffin Allegro 31: 33’ length/228” WB = .57 ratio.
That brings the question of which gives a better overall ride and control - a leaf spring front engine chassis with a good wheelbase ratio or an airbag pusher chassis with a short wheelbase? I’m all ears.- I got 208 WB on a 33 foot motorhome and its just fine, turns sharp and overhang looks normal, my drop hitch dose not drag on normal gas station driveways.
- Are you shopping for a front or rear engine coach?
With a pusher, where the straight 6 and transmission are both behind the rear axle, your overhang mostly predetermined. Then, to get reasonable weight on the front axle, it is “pulled back". Thus the relatively short wheelbases on pushers under 35’ long (actually most under 40’ have less than ideal length/wheelbase ratios). E.g. Tiffin RED 33A: 35’ length/198” WB = .47 ratio.
On a front engine RV (gas or diesel), the engine can sit directly over the front axle and the rear axle can be placed where balance is best (drive shaft can be made to whatever length is needed). Thus, you find better length/WB ratios. E.g. Tiffin Allegro 31: 33’ length/228” WB = .57 ratio.
That brings the question of which gives a better overall ride and control - a leaf spring front engine chassis with a good wheelbase ratio or an airbag pusher chassis with a short wheelbase? I’m all ears.
