Is the Workhorse Chassis an orphan
Planning on downsizing from the Dutch Star. Maybe a short class A? Is the Workhorse and 8.1 Chevy an orphan? Are parts available? Is it a good idea in general?
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Technically yes it is an orphan and has been out of production for several years but there are a lot of repair parts available along with resources for technical support. The chassis was used in other applications besides the RV industry and there are a lot of them still rolling along. I think the perceived orphan problem concerns the first few years after the OEM closes up and owners loose warranty support. A bankruptcy buy will also have the same effect. Considering how long the chassis has been out of production any warranty has probably long expired.
When you step back and look the Workhorse chassis it isn't much different than the rest of the coach. Multiple items (axles, engine, transmission, brakes,,,) from multiple manufactures all put together by a second party then sold to a third party to build a coach on. If I found the coach of my dreams being built on a Workhorse chassis would not be an issue.
When you step back and look the Workhorse chassis it isn't much different than the rest of the coach. Multiple items (axles, engine, transmission, brakes,,,) from multiple manufactures all put together by a second party then sold to a third party to build a coach on. If I found the coach of my dreams being built on a Workhorse chassis would not be an issue.
