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Originally Posted by BrianW
The GTRVs were all built on E150s, which IMO are undersized for the weight of the build.
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The "Hay day" of GTRV seems to be right around 2000 or so and most (but not all) were on E150 chassis. You are not alone in your opinion - I am told that at some point, GTRV stopped using the E150 platform for that very reason. Interestingly, I once had a 1982 Sportsmobile on a Chevy half-ton chassis with 305 - I had a lousy experience with it, only marginally better than the 1974 VW Westfalia with 1700cc it replaced. Compared to both, the GTRV top is very low - same height as a stock van so is more often garage-agble. However, I prefer the slight increase in interior height of the SMB when top is down. Everything is a compromise I suppose.
Thanks for all the tips.....
Peter