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Re: Will a 24' Class B+ on an E450 Chassis be too rough
ron.dittmer wrote: Bside60 wrote: camperdave wrote: I'm not sure how an E450 would help you anyway, sine you are flat towing (ie: no tongue weight). The biggest advantage is the extra GVWR, isn't it? Here is some of what I've found regarding the E450 advantages over an E350: "an E450 gives you bigger brakes for more time between brake jobs, more transmission cooling for less heat load on the engine and longer transmission life, a 4.5 inch wider rear dually stance for better lateral stability offroad and in high side winds, pump boosted power steering instead of vacuum boosted power steering, thicker steel in the chassis frame for less frame torsional twisting transfer into the coach box, and lower differential gearing when pulling up long grades for less heat load on the V10 in hot weather". It looks like you've covered everything mechanical. One plus for the E350 is... the rear differential gear ratio of the E450 will yield near one less mpg in fuel efficiency. This based on lots of RV.net discussion. But given you plan to tow 4600 pounds, that point might be a wash. The question is whether or not the E450's mechanical benefits outweigh the harsher ride....assuming the ride is that much harsher of an E450 based motor home that weighs only 9600 pounds (with slide out). My wife and I with all our stuff and fresh water add less than 1000 pounds in the same motor home you are considering. That would bring the margin down to a minimum of 3000 pounds. That is a lot of margin. It might yield a very rough ride. You make great points. I didn't mention on this forum how important transit comfort is to us (not just for whoever is in the cab but aslo for anyone back in the coach). Coming from a 9.5 foot truck camper hauling two teenagers and two 60+ lb dogs and 4 bikes, my wife and I have learned to pack light! With just the two of us and one dog now I am thinking the ride quality may have to trump other considerations. We haven't bought a Jeep yet!548Views0likes0CommentsRe: Will a 24' Class B+ on an E450 Chassis be too rough
camperdave wrote: I'm not sure how an E450 would help you anyway, sine you are flat towing (ie: no tongue weight). The biggest advantage is the extra GVWR, isn't it? Here is some of what I've found regarding the E450 advantages over an E350: "an E450 gives you bigger brakes for more time between brake jobs, more transmission cooling for less heat load on the engine and longer transmission life, a 4.5 inch wider rear dually stance for better lateral stability offroad and in high side winds, pump boosted power steering instead of vacuum boosted power steering, thicker steel in the chassis frame for less frame torsional twisting transfer into the coach box, and lower differential gearing when pulling up long grades for less heat load on the V10 in hot weather". I am still learning though and value any opinions.309Views0likes0CommentsWill a 24' Class B+ on an E450 Chassis be too rough
We want a Phoenix Cruiser 2350. I am deciding whether to go with an E350 chassis or an E450 chassis. We want to be able tow a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4 down comfortably in the Colorado mountains but don't want to get beat up by a rough ride when not towing. Any input is welcome. Thanks6.3KViews0likes23Comments
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