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Originally Posted by EA37TS

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is nice but it can be a pain. When in moderate traffic on an interstate it can cause unwanted aggressive braking when going around slower moving traffic and going behind a faster moving vehicle in the left lane. This has occurred numerous times with the ACC on my Lincoln and the Grand Cherokee. I'm not sure I would want that happening on a motor home, especially when towing a car or trailer.

Yeah, I agree some things “sound good” in theory, but often aren’t as good as one expected when put to the test.

I like being in control, and rarely use my normal cruise control. I feel I can anticipate speed better and thus save fuel and brakes. If adaptive cruise control isn’t very smooth, I’d probably not use it either. I basically enjoy driving so want to do it myself.

Emergency braking has safety potential, but I’m concerned about misuse.

Overall the new E-Series seems a little more capable. I just wish Ford had increased the SRW GVWR to Mercedes Sprinter and Transit levels (at least to 11,000 pounds). It seems such a waste to have so much underutilized mechanical hardware. I’d personally prefer a Transit- or Sprinter-size Class C if it were on an E-Series chassis with real truck engine and drivetrain.

If wanting a small gas motorhome, I’m not sure a high-revving V6 is the best choice.