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Originally Posted by 63corvette
Over the years I have owned a gas class A and C, a diesel pusher, and now I have a truck based class C motorcoach.
From my perspective the Truck Based motorcoach or Toter is the way to go if at all possible because of the heavy duty nature of the unit. Brake and stopping is the biggest thing you gain with a truck based unit in my opinion.
The diesel pusher is the second best but a lack braking was an issue when pulling a trailer of any size. If you choose a pusher be sure to get at least 350 HP and the largest displacement engine along with at least a 6 speed transmission. You need that if you plan to pull a trailer of any size.
I pulled a 28ft Goldrush (not a stacker) with the 350 HP pusher which was on a Spartan Bus chassis and breaking even with the air brakes was still an issue.
The gas class A and C had the breaking issues and both needed work on the frame to beef up the capacity for trailer pulling. Hills were also an issue in the hills and mountain passes.
Just My 2 Cents
Rick Cates
Canyon, TX
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I had the same experience with a spartan chassis pusher with an 8.3 350 Cummins, ran great and pulled a moderate load just fine but I never felt comfortable with the brakes, even with the trailer brakes set to kill. I also moved to a freightliner chassis and a 14l detroit, now I don't even need trailer brakes and barely use the mh brakes with the engine brake. IMO mine isn't as nice inside as a fully decked out motorhome but damn do I feel safer.