Motorhome Recommendations?

[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

[Charley Lillard]

Ha !! Sounds like Mr Bubbles will just have to spend more dough. Don't they now make a motorhome with a space in the back for a car ?

[Enoch]

"Don't they make a motor home with a space in the back for a car?

Yea it's callled The Futureliner

[JChlupsa]

[JChlupsa]

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Don't they now make a motorhome with a space in the back for a car ?

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Yep but its for a small Mini type, dont think his Camaro will fit

[BUIZILLA]

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Don't they now make a motorhome with a space in the back for a car ?

[/ QUOTE ]Travel Supreme makes a mid engine model now with a rear *carport*, which only 2 motorcycles can fit, but it IS cool none-the-less...

JH