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stepdad
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Jan 10, 2016

An American Tradition w/300hp cummins?

Hey good folks,
I'm interested in a 2000 '40 American Tradition with the 300hp cummins. It's got 75,000 miles on it and it's in pristine condition with a lot of upgrades. Is that a lot of miles for a 300hp cummins? Worth a serious look or pass on it? Price is $55,000.

~Thanks, John
  • Thanks good folks for your replies, I appreciate it. Here are the upgrades;
    1) New tile entry steps
    2) Area above windshield completely redone including 42" Samsung flat HD TV w/sound bar
    3) New cabinet added around TV
    4) New MCD electric roller blinds everywhere
    5) New tile back splash in galley
    6) New stainless oven and stove top
    7) New dinette and chairs that match cabinets
    8) All plumbing faucets replaced with a more modern design
    9) Combo washer/dryer added
    10) New flat panel TV in bedroom
    11) New carpet throughout
    12) All new chrome handles to all exterior storage doors
    13) Newer tires
    The cummins is the 8.3L 300hp ISC with 950 ft lbs of torque. The exterior looks near new like it was covered it's whole life.

    ~Thanks, John
  • Yup, most with the ISC engine (and very likely it is the ISC not the mechanical C) had 325-350 HP and over 1000 lb-ft of torque.

    But, for the FACTS on this particular engine, call Cummins with the engine serial number:

    Cummins 800 343-7357
  • At 75K the engine is just getting broken-in.

    The engine is an ISC (8.3 liter displacement) and I am surprised that it is only 300 HP as my older unit with the mechanical C8.3 engine was rated at 325HP.

    The 8.3 liter engines have plenty of torque. I have never felt under-powered.
  • Ivylog's avatar
    Ivylog
    Explorer III
    No, it's about the right amount... 5K/year. Using these things is better than letting them sit. How many hours on the generator? At that price I'd expect it to have new tires and new TVs.
  • We had an '04 Monaco 40' with 3 slides and the same engine. Ours was probably heavier then the one you're looking at due to the slides. I had no problem towing a full size truck with that MH.
  • No it's not a lot of miles. Might be a tad underpowered but it'll get you up the hills, just not too quickly. A Cummins facility can hook up the engine and give you tons of info. Check for maintenance records. Also, look at tire date codes. 6+ yr old tires need to be replaced....Dennis