Handling issues
I need help. I have been pulling a small 20 ft TT and have finally decided to upgrade to motorhomes. I read a ton of stuff here,looked at many and decided a small (26-30) ft class A or C would be best...
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pnichols wrote:So it finally happened, Koni offering FSD shocks for the E350/E450. I can't wait to hear from people who get them on their class-C.
Just as KONI promised, here is their E350/E450 solution to at least a portion of the harsh Class C ride coming from the rear suspension ... at least for my case of a small Class C that under-loads and under-works it's E450 chassis:
http://www.koni-na.com/uploads/KONI_E350450_Cons_PR.PDF
P.S. "Under-loading" and "under-working" the chassis under your Class C is a good thing if the harsher ride in the rear can either be tolerated or otherwise addressesd. Some of the benefits are A) larger brakes for more safety and longer periods between replacement brake pads, B) better transmission cooling for climbing long grades in warm weather, and C) thicker frame steel for less stress induced deformation of the RV's flooring and super-structure.
You are absolutely correct pnichols in saying there are great benefits to getting an E450 under a rig that is normally built on an E350. The long list of benefits is challenged only by the harsher ride, a modest cost increase to purchase, and I've heard a loss of 1 mpg because of the rear axle ratio. But I find it hard to believe it takes a 10% hit in fuel economy.
