1998 Holiday Rambler Endeavor 35' Diesel
Ok, you all are the crutch I lean on as I have a million questions...I will bother you for one more. Going to look at one of these tonight, basically guy just bought this unit from an elderly wom...
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Holiday Rambler did not change much from 98 to 2000 so I'm assuming the one you're looking at is like mine...one slide, freightliner chassis, and either cat or cummins diesel engine with 6 speed allison tranny.
Look for leaks around the windshield and the skylight over the shower. Check for a musty smell in the cabinets in the slide (seam tape loosens and allows moisture inside when slide is out). If you get it, recaulk the roof, paying attention to joints between front and rear cap and the roof panels. Before you buy new tires, weight the coach loaded for travel. I'd bet that left front tire is 600 pounds heavier than the right front, and the left front is running right at or slightly above it's rated weight limit. (mine was)
Does it have diesel generator or LP Gas generator? The diesel is more desirable.
The 98 and 99 freightliner had one piece instrument panels, and when one guage (such as oil pressure) dies, it can not be replaced without replacing the entire panel. There are work arounds as I've seen add on guages installed.
The freightliner chassis is a good one, and they still have a free 24 hour customer hotline with good techs available.
Regarding the 2002 gas HR vacationer, I've never driven one but my preference would be the diesel as I think it will handle better on the highway. Of course, you can always drive both and pick which one you like.
Good luck with your choice.
Fred
Look for leaks around the windshield and the skylight over the shower. Check for a musty smell in the cabinets in the slide (seam tape loosens and allows moisture inside when slide is out). If you get it, recaulk the roof, paying attention to joints between front and rear cap and the roof panels. Before you buy new tires, weight the coach loaded for travel. I'd bet that left front tire is 600 pounds heavier than the right front, and the left front is running right at or slightly above it's rated weight limit. (mine was)
Does it have diesel generator or LP Gas generator? The diesel is more desirable.
The 98 and 99 freightliner had one piece instrument panels, and when one guage (such as oil pressure) dies, it can not be replaced without replacing the entire panel. There are work arounds as I've seen add on guages installed.
The freightliner chassis is a good one, and they still have a free 24 hour customer hotline with good techs available.
Regarding the 2002 gas HR vacationer, I've never driven one but my preference would be the diesel as I think it will handle better on the highway. Of course, you can always drive both and pick which one you like.
Good luck with your choice.
Fred
