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jimbo409 wrote:
I am thinking of buying a 1999 bounder but the one I’m looking at has dual axles. What is the reason for the dual axles and how many tires will I need. I assume there would be 10 tires am I right 8 in back 2 in front.also this rv needs new tires what will this cost and where can you buy these. The rv is only 12 m so I don’t mind putting a little money into it if the rest is nice. I am not sure I need a 36 s it is just the wife and I. Also I need to check to see it it has the ford or Chevy 454 engine which one is better. Looking forward to trying this raving deal just retired and looking for a new adventure jimbo

As explained, 8 wheels total and the tag supplies the needed extra 4500lbs on Chevy P32 rigs more than 34ft. House manufactures usually followed suit with the Ford chassis, rather than changing things. The good news is, that the tag model will handle better and especially with passing trucks, that try to wag your tail.
With the 99 yr, you're between a rock and a hard place, so would recommend going up a couple of years and choosing the Ford.
The Chevy would be my preference in 99 with it's 7.4 vortec engine, but maybe not for you, considering it will have the infamous autopark and maybe something you may be sorry for. The Ford with an older chassis will have a 460 V8 or a first year V10 and wouldn't want either one, even though there are some, that will swear by them.