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Originally Posted by pilot

We also are looking at either a Class A or a Super-C. Is there anyone who has driven both a A and a Super-C? One of my concerns is my wife has some concerns about driving an A, and we have heard a Super-C is easier to drive. Any thoughts

Class A gasser or diesel pusher? Driving is similar but the ride is totally different. Depending on the DP the handling can range from about the same to as different as night and day.

Super C motorhomes come on various platforms. The Magnitude/Omni for instance is on a Class 5 truck chassis while the Accolade/Seneca is on a Class 7 chassis. The class 5 chassis does not have rear air suspension or air brakes but they are smaller and sit lower to the ground.

We test drove a few Class A diesels and Super C motorhomes. We went with the Accolade 37TS Super C primarily because the floorpan met our requirements. We were lucky enough to have a dealer that had a Magnitude and Accolade sitting across from each other so we were able to compare side by side.

One very important note about pushers. Be careful. Some of the smaller pushers such as the Legacy, Forza and Palazzo have no towing capacity to speak of. They are limited in towing due to the transmission that is installed. If towing capacity is a concern stay away from anything with an Allison 2000 or 2500 series transmission. Our Accolade with an Allison MH3000 trans can tow 12,000 pounds.

Enjoy the search because that is half the fun.

Disclaimer, the DW has never driven any of our motorhomes so although we discuss her ability to drive one that has been a very minor factor in any purchase decision for us.