Motorhome Recommendations?

[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.

[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

[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

[nova67]

One of my employees has a Fleetwood Discovery with a 275 hp and allison has 1 slide tows great. He paid 72 k for it has 32 k miles and immaculate. Bought it in sacramento 2 weeks ago a real steal.It's like new and was stored indoors.

[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