Who is the R/V expert?

[beerrun]

What is your thoughts on this diesel

 

[RitcheyRch]

@2FORCEFULL to the white courtesy phone

 

[ArizonaKevin]

What is your thoughts on this diesel View attachment 1171825

Not an expert by any means, but these mid sized Diesel pushers sometimes have a lighter duty chassis/drivetrain than their 36+ counterparts. Do you know what engine/chassis it has?

 

[beerrun]

Not an expert by any means, but these mid sized Diesel pushers sometimes have a lighter duty chassis/drivetrain than their 36+ counterparts. Do you know what engine/chassis it has?

 

[ArizonaKevin]

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6.7 Cummins in this is broadly similar to the 6.7 in dodge pick-ups, a good engine but a far cry from the big block 8.3 Cummins ISC. How do you plan on using it?

 

[beerrun]

6.7 Cummins in this is broadly similar to the 6.7 in dodge pick-ups, a good engine but a far cry from the big block 8.3 Cummins ISC. How do you plan on using it?

Desert/morro bay trips

 

[boatnam2]

Done with travel trailer?

 

[beerrun]

Done with travel trailer?

I think I'm done with my truck

 

[beerrun]

Twice in 3wks and it only has 105k miles

 

[beerrun]

Done with travel trailer?

The trailer has some issues that now that we have it we hate like I'm a bigger guy anwed getting around the bed not easy the bed sits high off the ground hard for the wife to get into loading my razor is a chore for me I think this trailer is better for a younger generation in better shape the me

 

[napanutt]

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I see it has air suspension. Knew someone that got one similar but no air suspension and they said the ride sucked. They didn’t keep it that long as I recall because of that.

 

[napanutt]

Our 37 pusher has the door on the side as opposed to by passenger seat. I kind of like it that way but you only get one couch in stead of two.

 

[lbhsbz]

I think I'm done with my truck View attachment 1171828

That doesn’t look like a Ford…what’s it doing on a tow truck?

 

[BIGRED9158]

For that price point I feel like there is lot more better options out there talk to @ONE-A-DAY he has owned a lot of different diesel motor homes

 

[beerrun]

Our 37 pusher has the door on the side as opposed to by passenger seat. I kind of like it that way but you only get one couch in stead of two.

What do you have if you don't mind me asking

 

[beerrun]

That doesn’t look like a Ford…what’s it doing on a tow truck?

Twice in 3 weeks going into limp mode the first time it was the plug for the #7 injector

 

[napanutt]

What do you have if you don't mind me asking

It’s an 01 Tradewinds by National RV. 37 with a 300 HP cat.

 

[Done-it-again]

Look for an older Monaco diplomat/Windsor or Tiffin phaeton . Might have to deal with gold accents. But it will be better ride and power. If you need towing rating of 15k, then a Fleetwood Revolution.

 

[HALLETT BOY]

Just wait a couple months , you’ll be able to pick it up at auction for pennies on the dollar . RV industry is getting hit hard , tons of repos out already . Oh , if you’re in Ca , get ready to smog it 4 times a year .

 

[boatnam2]

The trailer has some issues that now that we have it we hate like I'm a bigger guy anwed getting around the bed not easy the bed sits high off the ground hard for the wife to get into loading my razor is a chore for me I think this trailer is better for a younger generation in better shape the me

I know exactly what your talking about.

 

[BIGRED9158]

@beerrun

Looks like this thing would be perfect for a bigger guy

2005 TIFFIN ALLEGRO BUS 40 QDP 3771 | Motorhomes of California

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[RiverDave]

Do you have to sleep a lot of people? If so I have a triple bunk setup with a drop down queen over the driver passenger seat.. mid entry nice moho around that price point

 

[lbhsbz]

Do you have to sleep a lot of people? If so I have a triple bunk setup with a drop down queen over the driver passenger seat.. mid entry nice moho around that price point

We have a classifieds section Dave…

 

[napanutt]

We have a classifieds section Dave…

Who needs a classified section when you own a whole forum?

 

[beerrun]

Do you have to sleep a lot of people? If so I have a triple bunk setup with a drop down queen over the driver passenger seat.. mid entry nice moho around that price point

No the less the better tired of people staying with us and breaking stuff and not saying anything

 

[beerrun]

@beerrun

Looks like this thing would be perfect for a bigger guy

2005 TIFFIN ALLEGRO BUS 40 QDP 3771 | Motorhomes of California

Motorhomes of California is an RV dealership located in Costa Mesa, CA. We sell new and pre-owned Class A, Class B, Class C, Fifth Wheel, Travel Trailer and Toy Hauler with excellent financing and pricing options. We offers service and parts, and proudly serves the areas of San Diego, Oceanside...

www.motorhomesofcalifornia.com

Yes I have seen that one I like it

 

[2Driver]

No expert, but personally Im far from a Thor fan based on what Ive seen.

Those Tiffins are nice, buddy just sold his after 7 years and they loved it.

 

[BSP14]

Not an expert by any means, but I have owned a 33’ DP on the same chassis, from a different manufacturer.

The towing capacity is NOT 10K; it has a HITCH ASSEMBLY rated at 10K, a GVWR of 26,000, a GCWR of 30,000, and a net cargo carrying capacity of 3312(+/- depending on options). That means the rig would weigh 22,688 (26,000 - 3312) when completely empty…So fully loaded (need to check on 4 wheel scales) towing capacity would be 4000lbs. You’d probably have some CCC left over to add to the combined vehicle weight rating, so if the rig was loaded at say 24,500lbs, you COULD tow 5500lbs and be right at 30,000lbs.

In my experience, the ride was harsh (the bags have to be filled tight), the short wheel base and long body made cross winds and passing busses/semis an issue.

 

[Bpracing1127]

I’m looking at this route too. Moho and trailer instead of truck and trailer.

 

[X Hoser]

@Ol Man had one, maybe a little newer tho? Maybe he’ll chime in?

 

[Travmon]

For the most part , we ( at Northwest Coach) are not big fans of anything thor makes,,I think it really depends what your going to do with it,, For people that really want to put a few miles on their RV , these high production low cost units ( thor , forest river ,jayco etc.) tend to be full of small anoyances ..My biggest pet peave with most is the amount of thin plastic panels in and around the dash area that will start squeeking and groaning while driving and there really is no way to fix it because no one really designed a spot for the associated fastener ( screw) to LAND !
Out of all the RV manufacturers out there ONLY a couple (Winnebago industries ) actually build the parts for their own assembly line.. What I mean by that is all the other coaches the only parts made ( other then paper covered wood cabinets and interior stuff) specific to the coach are the front and rear fiberglass cap and the front interior thin plastic windshield , dash and trim..EVERYTHING else is from the UNIVERSAL RV catalog.. so when they need a part to go around a corner , they bend it tp go around the corner, when wimmebago needs something to go around a corner they tool up make a mold or die and make a curved piece that is consistent with another of the same pieces.. Winnebago is the ONLY company I can get brkts, molding , detailed drawings , parts breakdowns on and on..for every coach they make..
Every year we loose another great manufacturer to a sell out to the bigger companies whom really want the logo and model names to add to the shitbox high production lines they run. Most of the newer stuff 10 years or so Is only worth keeping around for a couple years. It is sad that you can not buy a coach and take great care of it keep miles not too high and still they want to self destruct..
ANOTHER thing to look at for you kids down south is the amount of fiberglass/filon that is starting to blister on the sidewalls after the 8-10 year mark, it is caused by heat on the dark color stripes and paint jobs.. I have done loads of testing and research to learn this ; It looks terrible , it hates wax , its not sand and prime, repaint fixable , its annoying because all the other lighter colors will be perfect.. What I learned while testing was the average RV sidewall in the sun can vary from color to color..For example heat temp gun testing on a silver coach with dark grey and black stripes was ( on this particular day ) silver 110 degrees, dark grey 145 degrees, black around 165 degrees.. so even silver right next to black sees that much of a swing..So be looking for that as well..Thats all I have to offer.. BUY LO SELL HIGH !!

 

[MonkeyButt70]

RUN AWAY from Palazzo’s. I had one, factory service was beyond terrible. The dealership bought it back. After that fiasco I started an RV repair business because the current industry is beyond repair. I repaired alot of RVs and hands down Thor products were the worst. PLEASE DO NOT BUY THAT PUSHER. Best products I have worked on in that price range are Fleetwood and Winnebago.

 

[Dr Rob]

What is your thoughts on this diesel View attachment 1171825

Check out the 2006 Alpine coach on craigslist in Phoenix. Way better build quality, better cjassie and a 400 horse Cummins.

 

[Travmon]

If you guys want to see the GOOD ,BAD and The UGLY as to what goes on in these repairs and how they are built feel free to check out the videos I put on our Northwest coach facebook page or instagram.. I am always happy to answer questions for you guys and help every body get pointed in the right direction..If your looking at a specific coach and have some questions I will answer the best I can.. Unfortunatley for most of you I will never be your shop of choice because I have chosen the PNW as home base but I will be as helpfull as I can..Reach out to the main office if needed and they will find me Travis

 

[Travmon]

Check out the 2006 Alpine coach on craigslist in Phoenix. Way better build quality, better cjassie and a 400 horse Cummins.

Alpine were well built units , they are no longer in buisness if that matters..We have several customers still enjoying them..

 

[Brokeboatin221]

I think I'm done with my truck View attachment 1171828

What happened to her?

 

[paradise]

If you guys want to see the GOOD ,BAD and The UGLY as to what goes on in these repairs and how they are built feel free to check out the videos I put on our Northwest coach facebook page or instagram.. I am always happy to answer questions for you guys and help every body get pointed in the right direction..If your looking at a specific coach and have some questions I will answer the best I can.. Unfortunatley for most of you I will never be your shop of choice because I have chosen the PNW as home base but I will be as helpfull as I can..Reach out to the maun office if needed and they will find me Travis

Awesome

what’s the good, bad and ugly on the freightliner super c brands? Who to look for and who to avoid.

 

[hallett21]

Who needs a classified section when you own a whole forum?

River Liquidator Dave’s

 

[boatnam2]

Its amazing when you look at newer low end stuff, well not low end anymore, but 110k stuff new and the stuff a few years old the interior looks like it 20 years old and all shreeded. The more i look the less i want someting.

 

[monkeyswrench]

@beerrun , I don't know much about the coaches and builders. From a mechanical standpoint, the 6.7's will feel kind of gutless from the factory. They are set up very conservative from the factory. They do get fairly decent mileage in stock form, and are fairly stout.

The ISC has a couple hiccups, egr pipe off the cooler from the factory was thin and may split, but the replacement is a better design. The DEF pumps and heaters for them tend to weep a little, factory hose clamps are spring types. The ISC is also tuned very conservative, but will move anything. Mileage suffers a tad, but pulling grades is no problem.

To me, any coach feels "squishy" going down the highway. I'm more accustomed to an older Peterbilt. When sitting that high on an air ride front axle, things just move around a lot.

 

[beerrun]

What happened to her?

Went into limp mode again second time in 3wks will find out tomorrow last time it was 1700.00 to fix

 

[beerrun]

If you guys want to see the GOOD ,BAD and The UGLY as to what goes on in these repairs and how they are built feel free to check out the videos I put on our Northwest coach facebook page or instagram.. I am always happy to answer questions for you guys and help every body get pointed in the right direction..If your looking at a specific coach and have some questions I will answer the best I can.. Unfortunatley for most of you I will never be your shop of choice because I have chosen the PNW as home base but I will be as helpfull as I can..Reach out to the maun office if needed and they will find me Travis

What would you recommend in the 100k-125k range only need to sleep my wife and I

 

[beerrun]

06 is pre emissions right? Can that be registered in California?

 

[RiverDave]

Reading this thread is kinda depressing because I really want a Thor Aria 4000 for my next motorhome.. it checks all my boxes albeit a little low on Hp

 

[beerrun]

If you guys want to see the GOOD ,BAD and The UGLY as to what goes on in these repairs and how they are built feel free to check out the videos I put on our Northwest coach facebook page or instagram.. I am always happy to answer questions for you guys and help every body get pointed in the right direction..If your looking at a specific coach and have some questions I will answer the best I can.. Unfortunatley for most of you I will never be your shop of choice because I have chosen the PNW as home base but I will be as helpfull as I can..Reach out to the maun office if needed and they will find me Travis

We are not opposed to traveling for the right RV

 

[Dr Rob]

06 is pre emissions right? Can that be registered in California?

That is correct. Pre emissions I'm not sure on RV registration in California. It is one h*** of a lot of coach for under $60000.

 

[Riverhound]

I recently went down this rabbit hole while researching DP's, and the one consistent thing is to stay away from anything built but Thor. Unfortunately, that includes the newer Tiffins. I looked at several Thor products, talked with several owners directly, sifted through tons of internet noise, and decided to stay far away. We ended up buying an older 2005 Country Coach and really glad we did. There seems to be a sweet spot in the DP world from 2000 to 2006ish (pre-DEF) where coaches were just built better.

 

[joecfd1]

Look for an older Monaco diplomat/Windsor or Tiffin phaeton . Might have to deal with gold accents. But it will be better ride and power. If you need towing rating of 15k, then a Fleetwood Revolution.

Agreed... We have an 02 40' Monaco Windsor. Very well built and has a very heavy duty chassis. Ours has a 350 Cummins that Gale Banks worked his magic. He bumps the torque from 1050 ft. pounds to 1200 ft. pounds. Apparently, that's the max that the trans can handle. We had a 24' stacker trailer when we were racing and loaded it was approx. 18k pounds. On the hills is was a little lacking but always made it to the top. We now have a 24' ATC enclosed that you don't even feel while towing.

As previously stated, you have the gold to deal with. We changed all of the hardware and it made a huge difference.

Are you towing anything?

 

[beerrun]

Agreed... We have an 02 40' Monaco Windsor. Very well built and has a very heavy duty chassis. Ours has a 350 Cummins that Gale Banks worked his magic. He bumps the torque from 1050 ft. pounds to 1200 ft. pounds. Apparently, that's the max that the trans can handle. We had a 24' stacker trailer when we were racing and loaded it was approx. 18k pounds. On the hills is was a little lacking but always made it to the top. We now have a 24' ATC enclosed that you don't even feel while towing.

As previously stated, you have the gold to deal with. We changed all of the hardware and it made a huge difference.

Are you towing anything?

Razor

 

[Dr Rob]

Razor

Razor