โAug-08-2012 02:23 PM
โNov-25-2013 09:02 PM
โNov-25-2013 06:58 PM
pnichols wrote:Gene in NE wrote:
The Ford E350 was at 10,700 lbs for a while.
Boy, that must have been a few years ago. I'll bet it was way back when good old one-ton dually pickups were rated only in that range, too.
It seems like all (U.S.) "1/2 ton, 3/4 ton, and 1 ton" pickup trucks have been getting heavier and heavier ratings over the last 15-20 years. Maybe that's one of the main reasons why they're also outlandishly expensive now, too. Thicker and thicker steel frame platform construction costs more to produce than stamped unibodies.
โNov-25-2013 01:51 PM
vanGogh wrote:
Bill, we just ordered a 2300 on the Chevy 4500, like yours. So it's not too rough with that HD chassis? I was a little concerned about that.
โNov-25-2013 10:27 AM
Gene in NE wrote:
The Ford E350 was at 10,700 lbs for a while.
โNov-24-2013 06:56 PM
Somebody posted specs awhile ago with the dimensions of the frames and the thickness and tensile rating of the steel. AT THE TIME (because it did not include the new GM 4500), Chevy was the weakest, E450 the strongest, E350 in between.The source of this statement could be trying to be misleading. I would hope the Ford E450 would be sturdier than the Chevy 3500. That is comparing a 1-1/2 ton to a 1 ton chassis. As to the Chevy 3500 versus the Ford E350 would depend on which version. The Chevy has been at GVWR of 12,300 lbs almost forever. The Ford E350 was at 10,700 lbs for a while.
Not that we ever should, but I've heard: "You can overload a Ford but never overload a Chevy."
โNov-24-2013 06:35 PM
j-d wrote:
Somebody posted specs awhile ago with the dimensions of the frames and the thickness and tensile rating of the steel. AT THE TIME (because it did not include the new GM 4500), Chevy was the weakest, E450 the strongest, E350 in between.
Not that we ever should, but I've heard: "You can overload a Ford but never overload a Chevy."
โNov-23-2013 07:14 PM
Snowman9000 wrote:
How many speeds is the transmission in the newest Chevy Class C's?
edit: Never mind, I found a Chevy commercial brochure. It's a six speed. Cool.
โNov-23-2013 01:29 PM
RvBill3 wrote:vanGogh wrote:
We just bought a Coachmen Concord 225LE on a Chevy 4500 chassis. We ordered ours because we specifically wanted a Chevy chassis. We have noticed that it is very comfortable to drive until we get to about 59 mph or faster. Then the coach becomes harder to keep in our lane and the steering doesn't feel very responsive. We have not yet loaded up the coach or filled up our tanks. Will the coach drive differently once it is loaded up? Should it feel more stable and responsive?
Thanks,
Elle
I like the way ours rides loaded vs unloaded but I would not describe it as a problem like you are. Just feels more solid. I would suggest carefully checking tire pressures. Our manufacturer recommends 65 front and 80 rear. I run about 50psi in the rear air bags. It's a comfortable stable ride.
โNov-23-2013 04:27 AM
vanGogh wrote:
We just bought a Coachmen Concord 225LE on a Chevy 4500 chassis. We ordered ours because we specifically wanted a Chevy chassis. We have noticed that it is very comfortable to drive until we get to about 59 mph or faster. Then the coach becomes harder to keep in our lane and the steering doesn't feel very responsive. We have not yet loaded up the coach or filled up our tanks. Will the coach drive differently once it is loaded up? Should it feel more stable and responsive?
Thanks,
Elle
โNov-22-2013 07:10 AM
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โNov-14-2013 04:46 PM
Vintmxman wrote:
I have owned both the ford V10 chassis and the chevrolet powered chassis and prefer the chevy. Better fuel mileage, less maintenance,, fewer repairs, less cab heat and a much smoother ride in general. Both were were 30 feet .the 6.0 motor is strong running. Great combo in my opinion.
โNov-14-2013 04:24 PM
โNov-13-2013 10:15 AM
vanGogh wrote:
We just bought a Coachmen Concord 225LE on a Chevy 4500 chassis. We ordered ours because we specifically wanted a Chevy chassis. We have noticed that it is very comfortable to drive until we get to about 59 mph or faster. Then the coach becomes harder to keep in our lane and the steering doesn't feel very responsive. We have not yet loaded up the coach or filled up our tanks. Will the coach drive differently once it is loaded up? Should it feel more stable and responsive?
Thanks,
Elle
โNov-12-2013 08:34 PM