Motorhome Recommendations?

[GaryH]

I'm with Jim. I wouldn't recommend a B series Cummins in a motorhome. Especially if you are going to tow. There is just not enough torque there even if you turn it up. At the very least go with a C series or the electronic ISC. An M-11 is even better.

[Denis]

What's the difference between a B, C, electronic C, and M-11 Cummins?

[BUIZILLA]

About the same as a 350 to a 454 to a 496 to a 572...

[CamarosRus]

On a similar subject.....IF youre only going to tow a Camaro in the trailer, with little else......How Much would it help to lighten the towing load by ME buying a 20' 10,000GVW Trailer.....in terms of milage and strain on misc power plants and braking...????

[Stuart Adams]

I have a Haulmark Motorhome on a Freightliner chassis. Mercedes 450hp/1550torque diesel. Pull anything at 9-10 mpg. Comfortable and STABLE on the road. Doesn't get pushed around like the diesel pushers.

[Denis]

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I have a Haulmark Motorhome on a Freightliner chassis. Mercedes 450hp/1550torque diesel. Pull anything at 9-10 mpg. Comfortable and STABLE on the road. Doesn't get pushed around like the diesel pushers.

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That's an awesome rig, a manly man's motorhome. Unfortunately, Wifey can't or won't imagine herself in the driver's seat.

Seeing as this is our first motorhome and there's just the 2 of us, I'd prefer "gently used" with either low mileage or very well maintained, hopefully within driving distance of Seattle but I'll buy a plane ticket to go pick up a killer deal. Sizewise, I was hoping to keep it under 30 feet and under $40K but it appears at first blush that I'll be lucky to find a turnkey Class A diesel coach for under $80K.

Sound about right?

PS: Buizilla et al, if you come across anything that might fit the bill, or can recommend a good local dealer, let me know. Would like to find something within 30-45 days at latest.

[BUIZILLA]

Denis, an 80k diesel budget is a tight one... if that's the case, you need to look for 95-98 American Eagle's, or 96-98 Country Coach Intrigue's... there are some damm nice one's out there right now.. you may not even get a single slide ... a 96-98 Monaco Dynasty might work. ALWAYS look for no pets, no smokers, and NO full timers coaches, preferably inside stored when not on the road... you WILL want the 8.3-325 Cummins engine in that year range if possible, we get 360-380 hp all the time out of them... dealers run away from non-slide buses now for trades, but that's your budget...... Oregon and Washington have some good dealers... check for them on RVTRADERONLINE under dealer search by state. Anything with 5 year old tires, WILL need new tires...

Jim

[GaryH]

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What's the difference between a B, C, electronic C, and M-11 Cummins?

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Denis, the B is 5.9L, C is 8.3L and M-11 is an 11L engine. As the saying goes, there is no replacement for displacement. Bigger is better. Assuming it has the best codes in the ECM, the electronic engines will give better fuel mileage and more torque than it's non computerized brother. We have power upgrades for the above mentioned engines with the exception of the M-11. Just bite the bullet and buy one of those 40' RV's with the slide outs and equip it with a 500 Detroit. I can turn that up too