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Class c diesel or gas handeling

Bvending
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I’m looking at purchasing a new jayco class c 25’
I was most interested in what handles better and is more enjoyable to drive
Mercedes diesel or the ford f450 chassis


Thanks
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Waco_Kid
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Explorer
X 3 on the Chevy chassis, mine handles great.......Bruce
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MDKMDK
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Having owned all 3, I prefer the Sprinter and Express van rides and handling to the Ford.
Mike. Comments are anecdotal or personal opinions, and worth what you paid for them.
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IAMICHABOD
Explorer II
Explorer II
Or you could look for one on a Chevy Chassis

There you would get better handling and comfort than a Ford, more drivers compartment room than a Ford.

At a much lesser cost than one on a Mercedes diesel and as for service and parts the Ford or Chevy based RV will cost you much less and be more available.
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midnightsadie
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Explorer II
I have a older sprinter 2007 and it has seat belts at the table and the couch. they have way more leg room in the drivers seat. and I can go from coach to drivers seat with ease . I,m 6ft 1in and 230 #. and it handles just fine. drive one before you make your buy, all so gets twice the mpg.

Lwiddis
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What are the payload numbers on these two?
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carringb
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The Sprinter normally handles better, but a any of the 24+ Sprinter coaches, especially the full-slide models, may be close to GVWR empty. In this case, an E450 may handle better. Enojoyable to drive is subjective. The E350 is more truck-like, but has way more power, far bigger brakes, and a smarter transmission. The Sprinter is more car-like, and also has a roomier cab.

BTW - those 24+ Sprinter coaches only have 2 seatbelts, because they don't have enough payload for more occupants.

I suggest driving both, and checking the yellow factory weights and CCC sticker on any unit you are interested in.
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