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Re: toad versus no toad
What I like about a toad is it acts as backup transportation should something really bad happen to the MH. Say you have a pet of some sort, it is hot outside, and something fails while on the road. Now you have a way to protect your buddy from the elements while attempting to get assistance for the MH.702Views0likes0CommentsRe: Compact Class C
road-runner wrote: Max tow capacity at GVWR = 4,220 Increasing the 4220 comes at the expense of reducing OCCC. I meticulously watched my OCCC, and by keeping it under was able to tow more weight than 4220. Have a Wrangler with stuff stuffed inside, and from memory it weighed in at about 4300 or so. As you said, many/most may run over.549Views0likes0CommentsRe: 2020 Mercedes Sprinter based RV's
HawkTX wrote: Thanks everyone! Went up and looked at the unit today. It's super nice! Way nicer than our 2017 View we had. Lots of bells and whistles on that new 2020 chassis. Still deciding if this is "THE ONE" or a travel trailer we are looking at. Obviously a big difference in price. Also looked at the Minnie Winnie 25 footer with the Ford chassis w/the Triton engine. Time to think thru. Did you look at the View J?571Views0likes0CommentsRe: Winnegago View and Navion reviews Likes or problems
You can also get opinions from a Sprinter forum, as there are a few folks here that are pretty fixed on their not-so-favorable opinions of the Sprinter. Personally, I have had both (big E and Sprinter) and will stay with the View until death do us part (unless I change my mind).213Views0likes0CommentsRe: Motorhomes on Mercedes Chassis
Not sure this has been mentioned, but if you want to turn a tight corner when towing, say you get in trouble or make a bad decision, the Sprinter will turn much quicker than the other units. I have had both a E450 and Sprinter and would never go back to the larger unit, just for that reason alone (test drive them both, and you will see). And, if you get the J model (Winnebago View or Navion), the interior opens up nicely -- the other units have walls and other things in the way, and they felt cramped to me. And the cabin seems much easier to move around in than the E -- I can move the seat much further back, and my spine is much happier. As for mileage, it is similar to other observations. Tow a Jeep Wrangler (4000+ pounds), and mileage goes down about 2, and you know it is there, just like I knew it was there in the E series. The above is just one simple farm boy's opinions.391Views0likes0CommentsRe: Transmission Overheated on my Ford E350 Chassis Shasta
jimx200 wrote: We're you on Old Priest Grade? If so, it's a real steep haul up and I have seen cars and trucks off to the side with overheating problems. HD transmission coolers really help. Good luck He may be referring to Whitney Portal, which is paved to the top, at least it was 45 years ago when I was out there. Darn I'm Old, but not a Priest.680Views0likes0Comments
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