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Car Forum / Driving, Maintenance, Tuning / RVs / January 2007Information and recommendation selection of tire chain
My neighbor lady (retired widow with some mobility limitations) has just purchased Class C (perhaps I should say lucked-up-on as it has 4K miles, less than a year old at ~ 1/4 MSRP) Monaco Esquire, Ford 450 gas with front wheel drive. My wife and I are making short trips with her until she is comfortable and well acquainted with the vehicle. My question: What would be the best tire chain to consider for her needs. This would likely be emergency only as she well plans every trip in advance. TIA I see where "NotMe" <me@privacy.net> contributed: >My neighbor lady (retired widow with some mobility limitations) has just >purchased Class C (perhaps I should say lucked-up-on as it has 4K miles, >less than a year old at ~ 1/4 MSRP) Monaco Esquire, Ford 450 gas with front >wheel drive. Are you sure about the description? Personally I have never seen a Ford 450, let along any FWD class C's. Tire chains? WHY? Will Sill The Curmudgeon of Sill Hill Good point. I'll have to check as I'm going on third hand information based on her reading of the window sticker. |I see where "NotMe" <me@privacy.net> contributed: | >My neighbor lady (retired widow with some mobility limitations) has just [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] | Will Sill | The Curmudgeon of Sill Hill > Good point. I'll have to check as I'm going on third hand information > based [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > | Will Sill > | The Curmudgeon of Sill Hill How about a 450 chassis as opposed to a 450 motor? Don't know about the front wheel drive. Paul >> Good point. I'll have to check as I'm going on third hand information >> based [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > Don't know about the front wheel drive. > Paul How about an F-450 Four-Wheel-Drive chassis? <G>  SignatureQuotations from Tom Gorrell: "A wing nut without a left or right is just a nut. Which best describes me" "I'm sorry about the erratic weather and must admit it's been caused by the pinko commie Clinton & Reno supporters." "I am hiding nothing, other than the fact that I'm homosexual." Quotation from the Graphic Queer: "I have always advocated the death of the human being and I see that I was right all along. This earth will be so much better off once we are no longer part of the mix." >>> Good point. I'll have to check as I'm going on third hand information >>> based [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > > How about an F-450 Four-Wheel-Drive chassis? <G> That would do it. <G> I would think that it is an E-450 a standard chassis for Class C's. >> How about an F-450 Four-Wheel-Drive chassis? <G> > > That would do it. <G> Yes, I've never seen an RV built on an F series cab/chassis. There were a few ambulances made that way however. SignatureSteve Barker >I would think that it is an E-450 a standard chassis for Class C's. > >>> How about an F-450 Four-Wheel-Drive chassis? <G> >> >> That would do it. <G> railphotonut@not.hotmail.com (Steve Barker LT) wrote: >Yes, I've never seen an RV built on an F > series cab/chassis. ...... Try www.explorermotorhome.com, and Earthroamer, and a few other limited-production RV makers. F450's with or without 4WD. I've seen a 27' Xplorer F450 on a consignment lot. Nice looking unit, but bigger than I'd want to take off-road. Talked briefly to a guy who drove it from SC to Fla & back. He said it was 'rough-riding' and got 'poor fuel economy', tho' I suppose both are highly subjective. Not real sure about now, but the Tiger CX used to be available optionally on Ford or Dodge pickup chassis. It uses the Chevy Silverado 2500HD as standard, with the 3500 as an option. www.tigermotorhomes.com Jim, "Guns don't kill people. Husbands who come home early kill people." '06 Tiger CX on 2500HD Silverado chassis, 4x4, 8.1, Allison. The above address is invalid; send email to fesser at same domain name. http://community.webtv.net/IronDuff/SpringBreak http://community.webtv.net/a968/ContinentalDivide http://community.webtv.net/a968/TennentMountain > Talked briefly to a guy who >drove it from SC to Fla & back. He said it was 'rough-riding' and got >'poor fuel economy', tho' I suppose both are highly subjective. Well with extra payload capacity comes heaiver frames, axles and springs which equals a stiffer ride and more weight to move down the road and it takes more fuel to do it. Myself I preffer a stiffer ride in a truck for the extra control it can give you with a heavy load onboard or in tow. ----------------- TheSnoMan.com I agree I don't think there's a front drive especially in a ford. But Will, here one example of the 450. http://www.automart.com/vehicledetail/adid-47756476/2006/ford/e-450/antigo/wi SignatureSteve Barker >I see where "NotMe" <me@privacy.net> contributed: >>My neighbor lady (retired widow with some mobility limitations) has just [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > Will Sill > The Curmudgeon of Sill Hill I see where "Steve Barker LT" <railphotonut@not.hotmail.com> contributed: >I agree I don't think there's a front drive especially in a ford. But Will, >here one example of the 450. > >http://www.automart.com/vehicledetail/adid-47756476/2006/ford/e-450/antigo/wi Right. A V-10. I'm sure there are others as well. Will Sill The Curmudgeon of Sill Hill OOOOOOO I get it. you were thinking engine size and I was thinking fender emblem. duh... SignatureSteve Barker >I see where "Steve Barker LT" <railphotonut@not.hotmail.com> > contributed: [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > Will Sill > The Curmudgeon of Sill Hill >My question: What would be the best tire chain to consider for her needs. >This would likely be emergency only as she well plans every trip in advance. I'm having a hard time with the concept of a Class C with front wheel drive. Regardless, I drove my Class B (19', rear-wheel drive) with chains numerous times when we lived in the mountains and had no choice if we wanted to get to our house. There's no way I would recommend that "a retired widow with mobility issues" attempt to do this with a Class C under any circumstances. If she runs into a storm she'd be better off to park it until the roads are clear. This is not something for the faint of heart to attempt. GB in NC > My neighbor lady (retired widow with some mobility limitations) has just > purchased Class C (perhaps I should say lucked-up-on as it has 4K miles, [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > TIA I cannot see how your lady friend with limited mobility would be able to install chains, and the better the chains the more difficult they would be to install, have her install snow tires instead. Rudy > My neighbor lady (retired widow with some mobility limitations) has just > purchased Class C (perhaps I should say lucked-up-on as it has 4K miles, [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > TIA http://www.onspot.com/ SignatureFrank Tabor It pays to be obvious, especially if you have a reputation for subtlety. |
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