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JohninSD
Explorer
Oct 01, 2014

TC to Class C - anyone have a locking differential?

Hello - as the heading says I'm seriously considering moving from a Truck Camper to a Class C, mostly to gain living space and outside storage. Right now I have a Lance on a 4wd F250 and I actually use the 4wd on occasion. It occurred to me that a locking differential on a Class C would probably suffice in situations where I would use the 4wd (slippery campsites, desert boondocking, nothing serious). So does anyone know of a small Class C (26 feet or so - I've been looking most seriously at the Itasca Spirit) that can be ordered with a locker?

Has anyone had a locker installed aftermarket? Appreciate any info on pros/cons of doing this.

I've looked at the Quigley website thinking perhaps I'd get a Class C converted to 4wd but I'd rather save the $13k or so for gas money. And I have a Jeep for real 4wd stuff. I tow the Jeep with the truck and camper and would plan to tow it with a Class C also.
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  • Tiger4x4RV's avatar
    Tiger4x4RV
    Nomad
    Oct 02, 2014
    I agree. My LS has engaged several times and really made a helpful difference. My Tiger is built on a stock Chevy 4x4 pickup chassis with a few extras that I ordered like LS and skid plate. Most MH's probably do not have such factory options.
  • BruceMc's avatar
    BruceMc
    Explorer III
    Oct 02, 2014
    I've had limited slip diffs in most of my pickups and have realized the benefits many times. I wish our MH had one - we were stuck twice in the summer of 2012; I believe if it had one, we'd been able to pull out of those situations without assistance.
  • j-d's avatar
    j-d
    Explorer II
    Oct 02, 2014
    I believe one of us here retrofitted a Limited Slip into an E-Series axle. Not a true "Locker" but should still do your job. Stay tuned, there may still be info on your question.
  • JohninSD's avatar
    JohninSD
    Explorer
    Oct 02, 2014
    Thanks for the responses. I've looked at the Tigers before - maybe if I hit the lottery - will look at what Jayco has to offer. I don't plan any serious offroad travel with a motorhome - I have the Jeep and a dirtbike for that. The locking diff is just a convenience for off pavement (not off road) situations where that little bit of extra help might mean the difference between stuck and unstuck.
  • BobandShaz's avatar
    BobandShaz
    Explorer
    Oct 01, 2014
    Jayco builds a 4x4 class c. The extra weight is not so good. You can also Google locking diffs. I would look for one that is air activated.
  • Tiger4x4RV's avatar
    Tiger4x4RV
    Nomad
    Oct 01, 2014
    Tigers (http://www.tigervehicles.com/) come with all sorts of 4WD options. You can order regular, extended, or crew cabs. There are several models and lengths of Tigers.

    My Tiger has 4WD with a limited-slip differential. I am happy with that. Most of my 4WD travel is what you might call "4WD lite" - smallish rocks, sand, gravel, maybe a bit of mud. You are not going to be able to rock-crawl or do Jeep sorts of things with any vehicle as large as you are talking about unless maybe you get something with a Fuso chassis.

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