length to wheel base ratio
I seem to recall a thread about 8 years ago concerning the best ratio for handling and I can not find it. Does anyone know the best length to wheel base ratio? Thanks!
Forum Discussion
SoCalDesertRider wrote:
I never understood why diesel busses and motorhomes don't place the engine in front of the rear axle, instead of behind it. The rear could be used for storage, which is much lighter than an engine. With the heavy diesel engine mid-ship in the chassis, it will have far better handling than a rear engine or front engine chassis.
Actually, Spartan DID make a "mid engine" diesel chassis, the Me2. A few made "garage model" motorhomes on it.
Sadly, no one saw the advantage of making a short (like 30-32') high end coach on it. Wheelbase would have been within a few feet of full chassis length. The perfect "downsize" coach for many 40' DP owners as they age.
Here is the press release: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/spartan-motors-introduces-new-mid-engine-rv-platform-75907507.html
Google will get you more hits.
