Rear Engine Drive motorhome, 8.1 L gas

krivanj wrote:
Rexhall is still making them...

Anyone know how Rexhall sales are going? Their website is still referring to the "NEW" 2012 models. They do show a new 2013 in inventory.

Rexhall does have some interesting floorplans and with the current increase in RV sales I would hope they can move forward.

From the Monaco specs:
Workhorse RSR Rail Chassis/Engine/ Suspension (Gas Floorplans Only)

GM Vortec 8100 V8 (8.1L) Gas Engine with Allison® 2000 Series 6-Speed Automatic Transmission with 5th and
6th Gear Overdrives
Engine Displacement: 496”/8.1L
Power: 340 HP
Torque: 455 lbs./ft.
100 Gallon Fuel Tank
Upgrade 18” Leather Wrap Steering Wheel
145 Amp Alternator
Radial Tires: 255/80R/22.5
Polished Aluminum Wheels
Front Suspension: Monoleaf Springs,
Sway-Bar and Bilstein® Shocks
Rear Suspension: Coil Springs and Bilstein® Shocks Plus Torque Box
55 Degree Wheel Cut
Quadraulic Braking System with Four Wheel Disc Brakes, Four Wheel Anti-Lock Function
Adjustable Brake Pedal
Prewire for Supplemental Braking System
Fully Automatic Hydraulic Leveling System
5,000 Lb. Hitch Receiver with Dual Connector 4-Pin or 7-Pin

The diesel models used the Roadmaster RSR rail chassis

You need to PM -gramps-....he has the HR vacationer with the rear gas pusher..He knows all there is about it and he is very happy with it...This chassis had a very good idea, but it came out at the height of the downturn and thus got did in....It's one of the best ideas I've seen and I've actually driven the Destination..this would have been a strong contender for me if it was avail at the time I purchased my coach, but there were no dealers who had them in late Sept 2008....If the rest of the coach is sound...you will not be disappointed.

Didn't know the La Palma had a rear engine.

How much are they asking?

And how many miles are on it?

Does the Actia display gauge work good?

Aside from service and parts availabilty, a rear engins can be very quiet to drive/ travel in. I've also heard that a short wheelbase (under 34') on a pusher can cause a rocking horse effect when moving. Mainly due to the weight of engine, a gas job might be ok.

That's right. With Rexhall you can choose your engine.

Rexhall is still making them...

It is likely the UFO chasis gas pusher.

Great concept, but timing and the economy got in the way.

I would be concerned about service and parts availability.

The expert on this forum has one and loves it...I think his handle is Gramps and you might want to search him out.

I looked at a diesel UFO chassis coach when I was on the hunt...very sophisticated...lots of bells and whistles but with features you get possible points of problems as well IMHO.

Winnebago had one as well and people I have spoken with loved them.