Why doesn't Gulfstream use tag axles on their longer coaches. Most motorhomes over 40 foot use a tag axle. The Scenic Cruiser was almost 42 foot long and it still had a single axle. I sure would like to see Gulfstream use a tag, even on their forty foot. I believe Freightliner now manufacturers a chassis with a tag. What do you guys think of the idea of adding a tag?
coolchas11
Senior Member
Tag axles are being put back into the GS line. Saw them on our recent tour. Charlie
Beaufort NC
Senior Member
I am wondering why you want a tag? Stability?
Tag axles are needed if the weight is there that requires a tag axle, but there are also a lot of negatives to having a tag axle.
You loose storage space due to the tag axle taking up the sides where storage compartments would be.
Two more tires to maintain and pay for at replacement time.
Two more sets of brakes to maintain, of course you would also have more stopping power.
More suspension components to wear and maintain.
The weights of the GS coaches built without tag axles did not require a tag for the weight as our coach which is 41' long. I am not sure I would ever want a coach with a tag if it was not needed for the weight. We don't have any handling problems and it tracks terrific.
Maybe you could enlighten us on "Why" you think a tag axle is so much needed and the advantages of having it other than it looks "cool" and more like a bus?
Ron
You loose storage space due to the tag axle taking up the sides where storage compartments would be.
Two more tires to maintain and pay for at replacement time.
Two more sets of brakes to maintain, of course you would also have more stopping power.
More suspension components to wear and maintain.
The weights of the GS coaches built without tag axles did not require a tag for the weight as our coach which is 41' long. I am not sure I would ever want a coach with a tag if it was not needed for the weight. We don't have any handling problems and it tracks terrific.
Maybe you could enlighten us on "Why" you think a tag axle is so much needed and the advantages of having it other than it looks "cool" and more like a bus?
Ron
Right now we still have two houses. One in California and one in Miami. If we decide to go full time I want at least a 42 foot or longer coach. You need plenty of carry capacity and the tag will give you that plus stability. Also once a coach gets over forty feet long you need a tag for stability with cross winds. I realize that you loose some compartment space, but to me stability is a very important factor. I had bought a gasoline coach before I bought the Scenic Cruiser and it was 36' foot long. I only put 5,000 miles on it and I traded in because with was a nightmare with cross winds.
Beaufort NC
Senior Member
The reason I asked is that prior to my Crescendo, we had a 36 foot Holiday Rambler with a tag. The Crescendo without the tag has far superior handling characteristics (Workhorse chassis). What with the negatives cited above by GStream 40, some of which we also experienced, I personally would not want another tag, except if necessary for weight.
BTW, we crossed the Utah desert last summer in a nasty thunderstorm, and while it required attention, at no time did we feel that we didn't have full control of the coach. The Workhorse tracks very well.
BTW, we crossed the Utah desert last summer in a nasty thunderstorm, and while it required attention, at no time did we feel that we didn't have full control of the coach. The Workhorse tracks very well.
coolchas11
Senior Member
Tour Masters, but I'm not sure of length.
coolchas11
Senior Member
The GS web site has an article about the tag axle...45' Tour Master.
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