Midlevel newer vs higher level older
Probably a question many people have to answer. Just getting opinions. Perhaps an example will help: '11 Tiffin Phaeton 40 vs '07American Eagle 40/Fleetwood Revolution 40 Tiffin uses the Freightli...
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This thread has gone off the rails onto engine specs and such like. The first consideration if there is a woman involved is floor plan. Most of us tend to spend significantly more time living aboard then driving down the road. Higher end interior construction and appointments are certainly important, although most mid to high level coaches of the type being considered are adequately built.
Our Phaeton does require DEF. I just drove 3,000 miles across the country and had to fill the DEF tank once, found a truck stop with room and not too busy so I could drive through an end island backwards to fill the tank direct from the pump at $2.79/gal, bought 6 gal and the tank still has about 12 gal (of 18). Not a big deal. I do carry a couple of gal in a jerrycan just in case and a small drill operated pump to transfer it. Used it once just for proof of concept.
Anything over five years old should have tires replaced. Buying used, unless the tires are under 3 years old I would consider new tires since I would have no idea how the prior owners cared for them. With an older coach get the tire sizes and verify you can get replacement tires, some sizes get phased out.
Our Phaeton does require DEF. I just drove 3,000 miles across the country and had to fill the DEF tank once, found a truck stop with room and not too busy so I could drive through an end island backwards to fill the tank direct from the pump at $2.79/gal, bought 6 gal and the tank still has about 12 gal (of 18). Not a big deal. I do carry a couple of gal in a jerrycan just in case and a small drill operated pump to transfer it. Used it once just for proof of concept.
Anything over five years old should have tires replaced. Buying used, unless the tires are under 3 years old I would consider new tires since I would have no idea how the prior owners cared for them. With an older coach get the tire sizes and verify you can get replacement tires, some sizes get phased out.
