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Front Engine Gas vs Rear Engine Diesel Grand Villa Drive Comfort

Hello, Does anyone have the experience of driving a front engine gas Grand Villa and a rear engine diesel. How much difference is there in ride comfort and noise?
J W Korth
1991 Grand Villa U-280

Re: Front Engine Gas vs Rear Engine Diesel Grand Villa Drive Comfort

Reply #1 –
A lot of difference in noise, power, and ride'
Jimmy Freytag,  Ardmore, Ok
1999 36ft U320. — -SOLD—-
1988 40ft GV        1990 36ft U280
1993 40ft U280      1996 36ft U280
  TRAVEL WHILE YOU CAN THE TIME WILL COME
            WHEN YOU NO LONGER CAN.

Re: Front Engine Gas vs Rear Engine Diesel Grand Villa Drive Comfort

Reply #2 –
Depends on what two coaches you are talking about.  I at one time  had a gas Foretravel on the Dodge Chassis., then I got a U225??  There was no comparison between the two.  Gas motor, more noise up front, Ride, stopping  (Hydraulic brakes vs Air)
2014 ih45  (4th Foretravel owned)
 1997 36' U295 Sold in 2020, owned for 19 years
  U240 36' Sold to insurance company after melting in garage fire
    33' Foretravel on Dodge Chassis  Sold very long time ago