Magnum Chassis
A couple of the brands of motorhome we’re interested in are Safari and Beaver from the late 1990’s. Both are built on Magnum chassis. I’ve seen enough references to poor handling of Safaris (due m...
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wolfe10 wrote:
. . . So generalizations really are not helpful. . .
Brett,
Talk of torsilastic suspension issues, and trouble identifying exactly which Safari coaches have it due to various confusing trade names for suspensions, has me a little spooked about Safari in general. What appeals to me is their reputation for quality and their floor plans that appear ideally suited for a retired couple. I know the suspension issues are fixable, but I live in a remote area and finding someone with the knowledge to sort out problems with an unusual type of suspension is a challenge I do not want to undertake.
Curiously, I have not yet found the same kinds of issues raised about Beaver motorhomes on Magnum chassis.
The current interest is a 1998 Beaver Moneterey 3600. Owner claims it has a “Blue Streak Air Ride” suspension, whatever that is. I don’t know whether that is a true air suspension or some other type of suspension with an air assist. The floor plan looks to be identical to a 1998 Safari Sahara 3540, but I have no idea what other similarities there may be.
Wayne
