Good Afternoon All -I am looking for a little advice on purchasing a used Class A pusher. I realize the risk that comes with purchasing something used, but when you are in the under 50K market there isn't much difference in price between gas or Diesel. Having owned EVERY type or trailer known, 9 to be exact, I understand there is a world of opinions out there (the whole Fords and Chevy thing). I am extremely serious about about a 2002 Coachman Cross Country 370DS. It seems like a good fit. But is it. I've never gone down this path. Thanks in advance for your insight

Coachman........tread carefully.

Private party or dealer?Any history on rig?What chassis?What engine?

dwoeckener wrote:Good Afternoon All -I am looking for a little advice on purchasing a used Class A pusher. I realize the risk that comes with purchasing something used, but when you are in the under 50K market there isn't much difference in price between gas or Diesel. Having owned EVERY type or trailer known, 9 to be exact, I understand there is a world of opinions out there (the whole Fords and Chevy thing). I am extremely serious about about a 2002 Coachman Cross Country 370DS. It seems like a good fit. But is it. I've never gone down this path. Thanks in advance for your insightThere are a wide range of DP's available for $50K or less.Look at the flagship of each manufacturer as opposed to entry level units.

It is from a dealer -Cummings 300HPI am getting history info as a post

Dave, where does one find the "Flagship" from each mfg. This info is EXACTLY what I was looking for in the form...... Thank you

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Bruce_Brown
Moderator
Aug 04, 2015
Was that the Coachman that had the low torque ISB Cummins (not Cummings), and the straight rail, leaf spring chassis???

I seem to remember Coachman using that combination around then - but I could be wrong.
dwoeckener
Explorer
Aug 04, 2015
Thank you guys very much for your insight - By chance, is there any reasonable data on the maintenance between a DP and a gasser? I am concerned I won't be using the DP enough and the sitting will cause more issues.
mike_brez
Explorer
Aug 04, 2015
This one is pretty nice for the price.
TANDDANDBIGE
Explorer
Aug 04, 2015
Let's not forget the high quality of the larger Monaco lines; HR, Safari etc.; RR8R chassis of course.
2gypsies1
Explorer III
Aug 04, 2015
dwoeckener wrote:
I am concerned I won't be using the DP enough and the sitting will cause more issues.

Either type can have issues. However, think of all the Class A's, B's, or C's that sit in RV parks year-round, for the winter, for the summer, in storage areas. Many full-timers who volunteer or workamp leave them sitting for long periods. People will tell you that they start right up. No problem.

If you're concerned about letting it sit then you might want to consider a trailer.
Bruce_Brown
Moderator
Aug 04, 2015
mike brez wrote:
This one is pretty nice for the price.

That thing has some miles on it but wow, for the $$$ it looks pretty sweet. Looks to be in great shape too, regardless of the miles.

If a slide isn't an issue thats a bargain.
Big_Katuna
Explorer II
Aug 04, 2015
We dont know what the reserve is.
mike_brez
Explorer
Aug 04, 2015
Big Katuna wrote:
We dont know what the reserve is.

Asking price is $33,000.00
glamisorbust
Explorer II
Aug 04, 2015
Definitely check out holiday rambler made by monaco. They have several models including the imperial and endeavor. Very nice coaches for the money. And go diesel, you won't be sorry.
Pass42
Explorer
Aug 05, 2015
We love our National Tradewinds 37' DP, 2001 year with 80k miles....Cat C-7

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