โAug-08-2012 02:23 PM
โSep-14-2012 02:02 PM
IMO the key feature on yours is the airbags. I'd never get a C again with airbags on the rear.
โSep-14-2012 11:11 AM
RvBill3 wrote:
Mine fully loaded with water, fuel, and food and gear for 16 day trip had no problems. It is a 4500 chassis with factory installed Firestone Ride Rite airbags on rear. Very stable and comforfable ride.
I can't tell you it is better than the Ford. I only test drove a Ford. I can tell you I am very happy with the ride of the Chevy after 5000 miles. I see no need for any modifications to the equipment as delivered.
โSep-14-2012 11:09 AM
โSep-14-2012 09:45 AM
IAMICHABOD wrote:pnichols wrote:
IAMICHABODYes! Way less. Took a ride in one, A Ford,thought I would loose my fillings..
Soooo .... is your motorhome on the Chevy 4500 chassis?
Soooooo...... To answer your question............NO
I have been test driving the new ones and in the same make and model on the different Chassis and the Chevy 4500 was WAY smoother and didn't rattle my fillings Than the same one on a Ford Chassis.
As for the reason I guess you would have to ask the engineres.
That is why I started this thread to see if any one has had any problems with the Chevy Chassis,so far all I have found out is that they get better fuel mileage, ride smoother,have more leg room and dont have the inherant front end problems.
The rest is just chin waggin. :B
โSep-14-2012 09:24 AM
pnichols wrote:
IAMICHABODYes! Way less. Took a ride in one, A Ford,thought I would loose my fillings..
Soooo .... is your motorhome on the Chevy 4500 chassis?
โSep-14-2012 07:59 AM
Yes! Way less. Took a ride in one, A Ford,thought I would loose my fillings..
โSep-14-2012 07:08 AM
dleslie125 wrote:
I did not have airbags on my 2007 Jayco Greyhawk on Kodiak as they were not an option with Jayco. I have airbags on the rear of my Itasca Impulse (an option selected by the dealer on the Silver models he orders) and given the difference we found compared with the Kodiak, if I still had the Kodiak the first thing I'd do is have airbags installed. The Itasca rides much nicer than the Kodiak - especially over rough surfaces. A lot of Kodiak owners have had rear airbags installed and all reported a good improvement in the ride quality.
โSep-14-2012 06:26 AM
pnichols wrote:...and the extra leaf spring that the Ford has that the Chevy does not
Does the 4500 Chevy in fact still pound less in the rear from bumps and cracks in the road surface?
โSep-11-2012 03:03 PM
โSep-11-2012 11:08 AM
โSep-11-2012 10:09 AM
...and the extra leaf spring that the Ford has that the Chevy does not
โSep-11-2012 09:31 AM
โSep-11-2012 08:15 AM
However for those with good roads the firmer ride of a Ford may be good.
โSep-11-2012 04:36 AM
โSep-10-2012 05:36 PM
IAMICHABOD wrote:
WOW THIS THREAD HAS TAKEN SOME WEIRD TURNS.
I started out asking about problems with Chevy Based R/Vs.
IT turned to a discussion on the mileage and merits of B+ vs Classic C, then to Mileage,Then Ford VS Chevy...
Then handleing like a sports car, then sports cars, then aqua sports in a Class C and THEN potty breaks and showers.....:@ WOW
A lot of give and take and some good info and some funny stuff....
No harsh words, all in fun,now that is why I like this Forum.
But But I gotta ask. Does anyone have anything to say about reliability of the Chevy or any real problems. If not, I'm gonna declare Chevy Based R/Vs best in the field........:W
Roomy, Quiet,Smooth Riding, Easy on Gas,and Goes straight down the road without a lot fiddleing with front end........
All documented in this thread :B