Phoenix Cruiser and Coach House
I think the Ford based products from these companies are interesting. Experiences, observations and opinions regarding them are solicited.
Forum Discussion
pnichols wrote:
What may be the most interesting is ... I'm not sure how much longer those rugged, reliable, and easily maintained/repaired Ford V10 powered E350 and E450 cutaway van chassis are going to be available for U.S. Class C manufacturers to use. In my opinion if out shopping this year for a quality Class C, I'd grab one of those great Ford chassis based rigs before it's too late.
By the way, note that the Coach House Platinum line is only built on the E450, even their smallest Platinum ... the 220 model. The E450 chassis for this small Class C would kindof be an "overkill" chassis for it, which means that braking, towing power, non-towing power, engine/transmission cooling, and overall handling should be superb (... at least that is the case with an E450 under our 24 foot Class C). The E450 is of course married with Coach House's all one piece fiberglass coach body.
What a combination ... you just have to be able to afford it!
Pretty well on their last legs. What replaces them is a very good question.
