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Looking to purchase Nexus 2015 super C 32SC. Does anyone have any red flags on this unit? Buy, think or run
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I own a 2016 Nexus 32SC that I ordered new from Nexus. I am generally pleased with it now that I have dealt with some things that were an issue with me. Depending on the options you have, and there are many, you may or may not consider them problems. For example, mine has the tankless water heater which can be somewhat annoying at time though it has some advantages. The all-in-one receiver-GPS-backup monitor was a problem were I ended up installing a separate monitor and a standalone GPS. That might not be an issue for everyone. But as far as the basic chassis and the coach design which all would have in common, I can think of maybe four issues.
Fuel mileage: My previous MH was a 2005 Newmar Vantana, 33'DP, Cummins ISB engine, with an UVW of 21,950. Over 54,000 miles it averaged 9.0 MPG. The Nexus with a UVW of 17,104 has averaged 8.4 over 6,300 miles. All miles were towing a Jeep with both. I expected a little better.
Ground clearances: The 32SC sits lower to the ground than the Newmar with air suspension did. My RV garage had a relative steep ramp leading into it. I had to raise the jack mountings to keep from dragging and modified the towing hitch to get additional clearance. Neither change was sufficient and I had to have a new ramp poured to make the slope more gradual. This issue was probably unique to me, but it is something to consider if you might have similar circumstances.
Electrical: Depending on your tolerance for such things, the transfer switch and inverter along with the water pump and water filter (if you have one) are all together under the rear bed. The electrical hum was incessant, and to my way of thinking, not the best of circumstances. I had ordered the solar package with 300 watts of panels and a 2000 watt inverter. The inverter only supplied power to the TV, as near as I remember, which seemed to be a waste. Anyway, I relocated the transfer switch and inverter to the electrical bay which is under the bed in the pass-through area. I also rewired the AC circuit to include all outlets. Now the microwave can be used on the road without starting the generator.
I think that pretty well covers all of the things that were issues to me. Since you are looking at used one, hopefully most of the minor issues will have been resolved.
Fuel mileage: My previous MH was a 2005 Newmar Vantana, 33'DP, Cummins ISB engine, with an UVW of 21,950. Over 54,000 miles it averaged 9.0 MPG. The Nexus with a UVW of 17,104 has averaged 8.4 over 6,300 miles. All miles were towing a Jeep with both. I expected a little better.
Ground clearances: The 32SC sits lower to the ground than the Newmar with air suspension did. My RV garage had a relative steep ramp leading into it. I had to raise the jack mountings to keep from dragging and modified the towing hitch to get additional clearance. Neither change was sufficient and I had to have a new ramp poured to make the slope more gradual. This issue was probably unique to me, but it is something to consider if you might have similar circumstances.
Electrical: Depending on your tolerance for such things, the transfer switch and inverter along with the water pump and water filter (if you have one) are all together under the rear bed. The electrical hum was incessant, and to my way of thinking, not the best of circumstances. I had ordered the solar package with 300 watts of panels and a 2000 watt inverter. The inverter only supplied power to the TV, as near as I remember, which seemed to be a waste. Anyway, I relocated the transfer switch and inverter to the electrical bay which is under the bed in the pass-through area. I also rewired the AC circuit to include all outlets. Now the microwave can be used on the road without starting the generator.
I think that pretty well covers all of the things that were issues to me. Since you are looking at used one, hopefully most of the minor issues will have been resolved.
