How about a shorter diesel pusher?
Hey Good folks, How about a shorter diesel pusher? Say in the 34' to 38' range. Do they handle different? Do they ride different? ~Thanks, John
Forum Discussion
I always thought 38' DP's were a great length and allowed you to go many places, especially if it has 4 slides or a full wall slide. My sister had a 34' DP and I previously had a 36' DP. I would NEVER recommend going shorter than 34'. The design of DP's limit where things can be placed. The generator GENERALLY has to go in the front, dictating axle placement and the engine is always pushed as far back as possible. So the wheelbase is always dictated by the overall length of the coach, where a gasser is usually dictated by a standard frame length where various length boxes are added.
Once you get into a short DP, they have great turning radiuses, but generally suffer from porpoising and difficulty making them go straight down the road in any kind of wind or truck passing conditions. I know many will tell how great their short coaches work, but keep in mind, I owned one, did more suspension work to it than most and it still suffered in certain conditions.
Personally, I think the manufacturers purposely stay away from making sorter coaches due to profitability. They can make the identical level of coaches, like a Diplomat, in different lengths with very little cost to make a longer model, yet they can charge substantially more. When short coaches come up for sale, they don't sit around very long.
Once you get into a short DP, they have great turning radiuses, but generally suffer from porpoising and difficulty making them go straight down the road in any kind of wind or truck passing conditions. I know many will tell how great their short coaches work, but keep in mind, I owned one, did more suspension work to it than most and it still suffered in certain conditions.
Personally, I think the manufacturers purposely stay away from making sorter coaches due to profitability. They can make the identical level of coaches, like a Diplomat, in different lengths with very little cost to make a longer model, yet they can charge substantially more. When short coaches come up for sale, they don't sit around very long.
