E-350 vs. 3500 promaster
I am looking at getting a new Class C/B+ and were wondering what the consensus was regarding E-350 vs. 3500 promaster RVs. Is there a clear reason why one is better? I am looking at something 24' or l...
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CharlesinGA wrote:ron.dittmer wrote:
All Dodge has to do is tool up a free spinning dual rear axle assembly for the Promaster to address the majority of the load deficiency for RV and commercial applications. I wonder if they don't offer it because maybe the front wheel drive engine & transmission combo wouldn't be able to handle the load. There could be multiple dynamics as to why the chassis is what it is today.
Like SkiMore says, The Dodge Promaster van is fine for a class B application, but not the cut-away chassis for a B+/C.
The tandem rear axles are quite common in Europe on the Fiat Ducato chassis motor homes (which is the exact same as the Promaster) (this chassis is also used by Peugeot, with a Peugeot engine in it).
https://youtu.be/33opsx1NLRU
Charles
Charles only difference is their all Diesel engines , no Gas ones. Illustrative photo is of a Trakka 700, 29ft Class C, which is made in Australia
