Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 

Click Here to Login
Register FAQ Community Calendar Today's Posts Search Log in
View Single Post
Old 06-19-2016, 10:24 PM   #51
Chance
Senior Member
 
Brand: Still Looking
State: Texas
Posts: 6,187
THOR #2121
Greater stability isn't that big a mystery .....

This article from Popular Science compared two very different motorhomes from the past considered to handle very well, almost car like.

August 1973 Popular Science Review

Although one was a Front Wheel Drive GMC and the other a "gasoline pusher" manufactured by FMC, they both shared a low and wide aero design (at least aerodynamic for their time).

Specs for the FMC motorhome include a height of 8'-8", and the Classic GMC was about 9-feet to top of AC.

And it may be hard to believe, but they both had independent front and rear suspensions, which just shows that motorhomes can be designed to handle much better if it is a priority.


Most of us know what Classic GMCs look like, but in case you are not familiar with the FMC gas pusher.
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version

Name:	image.jpg
Views:	136
Size:	77.1 KB
ID:	2294  
__________________
Chance is offline   Reply With Quote
 
» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Thor Industries or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.


Thor Motor Coach Forum - Crossroads RV Forum - Redwood RV Forum - Dutchmen Forum - Heartland RV Forum - Keystone RV Forum - Airstream Trailer Forum


All times are GMT. The time now is 03:46 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.