B+ motorhomes
I just bought a Trail Lite B+ 211s with 8.1 Chevy engine. This is my fifth motorhome (others range from an old 20' Vagabond, and three Winnegagos, from 19 to 32'. This vehicle is fantastic. I am...
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TheWizardOfWhimsy:
It isn't unusual at all for early "next model year" RVs to use previous year chassis. The first time I had that experience was with a 1986 Winnebago that was built on a 1985 Chevy chassis. I was haunted for years that I would discover that I was sold a year older motorhome. I imagine that either the 2003 chassis wasn't available when you ordered your motorhome, or there were left over 2002 Fords with the engine selection that you wanted. Regarding your dash lights, usually that would be considered a chassis problem, but have your dealer troubleshoot it first, in case there was a short in the running lights on the coach somewhere. You can check the fuse under the dash for the dash lights and see if it is blown also, but I am mildly suspicious that the coach construction is probably somehow responsible for your problem.
It isn't unusual at all for early "next model year" RVs to use previous year chassis. The first time I had that experience was with a 1986 Winnebago that was built on a 1985 Chevy chassis. I was haunted for years that I would discover that I was sold a year older motorhome. I imagine that either the 2003 chassis wasn't available when you ordered your motorhome, or there were left over 2002 Fords with the engine selection that you wanted. Regarding your dash lights, usually that would be considered a chassis problem, but have your dealer troubleshoot it first, in case there was a short in the running lights on the coach somewhere. You can check the fuse under the dash for the dash lights and see if it is blown also, but I am mildly suspicious that the coach construction is probably somehow responsible for your problem.
