Practical Car Discussion

Discussion in 'Automotive' started by Again_Dejavu, Sep 28, 2014.

  1. logoster

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    Tbh, the speed required to cause that during a turn would be higher then you should be going to take a turn in a vehicle of that size

    Anyway, what would you consider more practical in the case of american class a vs 5th wheel 6677?

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  2. SixSixSevenSeven

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    I do not know what american class a or c are. There is a 5th wheeler near here towed by an imported LHD f250.
    I can only compare to something like the bus in meet the Fokker's, it appears more practical to have 1 of those and tow a smart car than try to get a 5th wheeler along UK roads, manageable to do that of course, just looks harder.
     
  3. logoster

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    When I add american, its just because american motorhome tend to be bigger then those in uk (at least from what ive heard and seen)

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  4. Potato

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    It's not that difficult to stand up and pee in the back of a bus. If you brace yourself against >2 walls you're fine.
     
  5. logoster

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    Im surprised no one asked what a toad is in the rving world :p

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    Also to answer 6677's question of what the difference is between class a and class c, class a tend to be bus like in terms of looks (flat front and all that) a class c motorhome is usually a e-series van cutaway chassis with a motorhome in back, or the chevy equiv of the e-series cutaway chassis, or an f-series cutaway chassis. Either class can come in either gasoline or diesel engines

    http://www.newmarcorp.com/blog/post...between-class-class-b-and-class-c-motorhomes/

    Will explain it a bit better then me


    Also a toad is a towed vehicle (that you tow behind a motorhome)
     
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  6. HadACoolName

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    I own a wagon, I love my wagon, if I lost my wagon I'd get another one.
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  7. GingerPunk603

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    Ok, new topic of discussion. FWD vs. RWD.
     
  8. HadACoolName

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    RWD. nuff said
     
  9. GingerPunk603

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    I'm pretty sure that people like me, who prefer 4WD/AWD will just be sitting here, watching this discussion like...
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  10. Potato

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    RWD
    Easier to work on and tougher
    And because of hooning possibilities.
     
  11. logoster

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    4wd/awd system that can be turned off (like the one in the ford expedition, set the dial to 2WD and boom, instant RWD expedition, so that you can do all the burnouts)
     
  12. Potato

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    I think 4wd is selectable, and AWD automatically comes on. Pretty sure that's it.
    That's what I prefer also. I don't like AWD. Not enough control of the car for my taste.
     
  13. Shadowdragon94

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    the only rason i like fwd
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  14. Cwazywazy

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    I'm pretty sure 4WD is selectable and AWD is all the time. (Like in Subarus.)

    OT: RWD. Duh.
     
  15. BlueScreen

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    4WD uses a transfer case and a driveshaft to the rear. It can be turned off (unlink the transfer case).
    AWD uses a centre differential to distribute torque to a rear and front differential. Since power goes from the engine directly to the central diff, it can't be turned off. AWD systems can be controlled mechanically (Audi Quattro), or via the ECU, which is used in all modern AWD systems to avoid extremely complex mechanical features. Modern AWD systems have active power distribution, meaning the rear/front wheels get more/less power as needed.

    I didn't even know all this, just googled "4wd vs awd".

    OT: RWD.
     
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