Original Member Title: Bluebird Bus is taking over the design and Production of the Ford F53 and F59 chassis.
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A member reported that Blue Bird has entered an agreement with Ford to take over design and production of the F53 and F59 stripped chassis after Ford announced discontinuation, and hoped Blue Bird might redesign and improve the chassis. Members questioned what specifically needed improvement, with one commonly raised concern being the “tail wagging the dog” handling effect on some motorhomes.
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One member suggested moving the rear axle farther back could reduce...
A member reported that Blue Bird has entered an agreement with Ford to take over design and production of the F53 and F59 stripped chassis after Ford announced discontinuation, and hoped Blue Bird might redesign and improve the chassis. Members questioned what specifically needed improvement, with one commonly raised concern being the “tail wagging the dog” handling effect on some motorhomes.
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One member suggested moving the rear axle farther back could reduce tail wag, though another noted that could limit shorter coach options.
Several members said the issue may not be the chassis itself, but how RV manufacturers choose wheelbase, extend the rear frame, and build long rear overhangs, especially on lower-cost models.
The discussion treated chassis design and RV body design as trade-offs rather than reaching a firm conclusion about what Blue Bird should change.
Bottom line
The topic remained unresolved, with members generally pointing to RV body layout and wheelbase choices as major factors in handling complaints.
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