Full timing rig; the search continues
My family is planning on a full year tour of the states in a few years. Original plan was to use our current rig, but plans have changed; truck and fiver are gone, which opens up a motorhome purchase....
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For going higher, I'm only talking about another $10 - $20k, still sticking under $100; the difference between a $50k and $70k rig, from my looking, shows some real differences in conditions and care. I would rather spend the extra cash and get something solid than go cheap and wind up, possibly, spending more just to fix rot, leaks, mechanicals, appliances, etc. Not saying there aren't bad units out there being offered for a premium, nor am I saying that all cheaper units are full of major issues.
Folks want to travel, but are getting too far along to buy on their own and expect to use it enough to justify a full expense; this limits both of our initial outlays. If they find travel is no longer feasible, I can buy out their portion and still be less out of pocket.
Emissions garbage: DPF, cooled EGR, DEF. The system on my Dodge lasted about 45k (under regular use) before needing over $6k in replacement parts. We plan on using it maybe 3-4 times a year, so it's another possible headache. If RV systems are the same as the trucks, it also cuts mileage in half during regen; not that a pusher is known for fuel economy, but loosing about half your mileage just to clean a filter seems crazy to me. And considering the newer units use, essentially, the same 6.7 Cummins as the trucks, I would say it's a good possibility, along with all the quirks that come with the engine the 5.9 didn't have, such as coded injectors.
Folks want to travel, but are getting too far along to buy on their own and expect to use it enough to justify a full expense; this limits both of our initial outlays. If they find travel is no longer feasible, I can buy out their portion and still be less out of pocket.
Emissions garbage: DPF, cooled EGR, DEF. The system on my Dodge lasted about 45k (under regular use) before needing over $6k in replacement parts. We plan on using it maybe 3-4 times a year, so it's another possible headache. If RV systems are the same as the trucks, it also cuts mileage in half during regen; not that a pusher is known for fuel economy, but loosing about half your mileage just to clean a filter seems crazy to me. And considering the newer units use, essentially, the same 6.7 Cummins as the trucks, I would say it's a good possibility, along with all the quirks that come with the engine the 5.9 didn't have, such as coded injectors.
