Cbones wrote:
They will all have DPF. Middle to end of 2010 you will see DEF as the 2010 built engines started trickling out. Is it a Spartan or Freightliner chassis? If it is a Spartan, make sure that the radiator was upgraded. I was the owner of the test vehicle for the radiator upgrade. Trust me it was no fun as I was towed and had the radiator replaced 4 times before the final version was installed. It will be prohibitively expensive if it was not done under warranty. I have over 100,000 miles on mine now, and it has been bullet proof for over 50K miles. I have not had any issues with broken tiles on the FWS, but rather on the kitchen slide. A couple of extra slide rollers cured that issue. The only other major issues are inadequate cooling in the summer months with only 2 ACs, and undersized front jacks. The factory cured that with a 3rd AC installed in the bedroom, and heavier 12K jacks. Lastly, if they are changing tires, I would recommend Michelins. When I had Goodyears, I had terrible rivering issues. Without changing anything other than tires, that has gone away. I know that is a controversial subject, but I am just relaying my anecdotal experience. One final item to check is corrosion on the tubular frame. Fleetwood does a woeful job of corrosion prevention. As far as price, I have had 2 bonafide offers of 120K and 125K. I declined both. All in all it has been a great coach. Good luck with your decision.
2010 Fleetwood Discovery 40G
This sounds like your source for the best info! ;-)
You worry me about radiators though?? I'd have to look at my manufacture date, but at what mileage did you start losing the radiators?
I didn't mean to insinuate the DPF went away, just that the EPA required systems now are much better. I've owned DEF pickups that had their own share of issues too.
Funny how you declined the offers, we feel the same way. The coach fits so well, we have a 14 and 5 year old, I can't see anything else working better. I just would like to maintain 50 mph+ up large grades, 30 - 35 is a bit ridiculous...
