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wtmtnhiker
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Apr 11, 2016

Confused about class A chassis

I've been looking at a 2006 Monaco Lapalma 37PCT gasser with a Ford power plant. I was reading the brochure and it doesn't make any sense. It differentiates between a Ford and W-24 chassis in one place, then in another place says the W-24 is a required option on the PCT. There is a big difference between the two in CCC. I don't believe it has the Workhorse chassis with a Ford power plant. Am I wrong? I know for sure it's the Ford. The brochure would lead one to believe it's a W-24 chassis with a Ford on it. Maybe there was some mid year change that didn't get into the brochure. I have never had a Class A before. If it's the Ford and I tow a vehicle that won't leave me much room for cargo with the GCWR, the workhorse would be ok.
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  • rgatijnet1's avatar
    rgatijnet1
    Explorer III
    Apr 11, 2016
    Maybe this Ford chassis info will help you. F-53

    Look at the VIN to get the exact specs for your chassis
  • wtmtnhiker's avatar
    wtmtnhiker
    Explorer
    Apr 11, 2016
    Dutch_12078 wrote:
    wtmtnhiker wrote:
    Dutch_12078 wrote:
    This ad lists the 2006 37PCT as having a Workhorse chassis and Chevy engine.

    This one also has the Chevy engine.

    Yes i know, that's what is getting me a little confused. This coach must have been made after the brochure was printed. It is definitely a Ford drivetrain

    Can you post a link to an ad for the rig?


    http://nh.craigslist.org/rvd/5530748820.html
  • Dutch_12078's avatar
    Dutch_12078
    Explorer III
    Apr 11, 2016
    wtmtnhiker wrote:
    Dutch_12078 wrote:
    This ad lists the 2006 37PCT as having a Workhorse chassis and Chevy engine.

    This one also has the Chevy engine.

    Yes i know, that's what is getting me a little confused. This coach must have been made after the brochure was printed. It is definitely a Ford drivetrain

    Can you post a link to an ad for the rig?
  • wtmtnhiker's avatar
    wtmtnhiker
    Explorer
    Apr 11, 2016
    Dutch_12078 wrote:
    This ad lists the 2006 37PCT as having a Workhorse chassis and Chevy engine.

    This one also has the Chevy engine.

    Yes i know, that's what is getting me a little confused. This coach must have been made after the brochure was printed. It is definitely a Ford drivetrain
  • 10forty2's avatar
    10forty2
    Explorer
    Apr 11, 2016
    What's the VIN number? That should tell ya what you need to know.
  • dahkota's avatar
    dahkota
    Explorer
    Apr 11, 2016
    wtmtnhiker wrote:
    dahkota wrote:
    Can you have the owner/sales rep send you a picture of the yellow sticker inside? That should answer your questions about this particular RV.


    What yellow sticker, where would it be located?


    Our yellow sticker, a Federal Certification Tag, is located right next to the driver's seat. It lists the chassis manufacturer, the house manufacturer, and the weights. Hopefully, the one in that bus has not been removed.

    On our particular RV, a couple of stickers below that, is the Ford sticker with VIN and tire specs. With Ford at least, if you can get their VIN, you can go to the Ford website and get information. Not sure if the same holds true for Chevy.
  • wtmtnhiker's avatar
    wtmtnhiker
    Explorer
    Apr 11, 2016
    dahkota wrote:
    Can you have the owner/sales rep send you a picture of the yellow sticker inside? That should answer your questions about this particular RV.


    What yellow sticker, where would it be located?
  • dahkota's avatar
    dahkota
    Explorer
    Apr 11, 2016
    Can you have the owner/sales rep send you a picture of the yellow sticker inside? That should answer your questions about this particular RV.

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