Safari Trek or Georgie Boy Landau
I'm shopping for a 10yr old short (24-25ft) class A. I've looked at most of the offerings and have narrowed my interest to the Safari Trek 2480 and the GB Landau 2450ds. The Trek seems to have a highe...
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Before trading for my current coach I owned a 2004 TREK 26RB2.
First, I'll say I agree with most everyone else, as far as the MajicBed: folks either love it or hate it. It has everything to do with lifestyle and compatible sleeping patterns with your companion. We loved the TREK layout. But it is a very personal choice.
What I didn't love about my TREK was the handling. Mine was 26' on a P-32. All the fluid tanks were located behind the rear axle, and if you carried any water or waste at all, it was seriously light in the front end. There was no way to shift the load to get enough weight on the front axle. I just couldn't keep it in the road. Some TREK owners have had similar experiences, but most seem to be happy with their ride. Maybe mine was a particularly bad wheelbase/overhang/weight distribution combination. I have heard less complaints about those built on the W chassis. About 10% were built on a Ford, but I can't recall ever speaking to anyone with one of those.
Bottom line, if you like the TREK layout, and find a unit you are serious about, drive it as much as you can, at all speeds and on all road types before purchasing.
First, I'll say I agree with most everyone else, as far as the MajicBed: folks either love it or hate it. It has everything to do with lifestyle and compatible sleeping patterns with your companion. We loved the TREK layout. But it is a very personal choice.
What I didn't love about my TREK was the handling. Mine was 26' on a P-32. All the fluid tanks were located behind the rear axle, and if you carried any water or waste at all, it was seriously light in the front end. There was no way to shift the load to get enough weight on the front axle. I just couldn't keep it in the road. Some TREK owners have had similar experiences, but most seem to be happy with their ride. Maybe mine was a particularly bad wheelbase/overhang/weight distribution combination. I have heard less complaints about those built on the W chassis. About 10% were built on a Ford, but I can't recall ever speaking to anyone with one of those.
Bottom line, if you like the TREK layout, and find a unit you are serious about, drive it as much as you can, at all speeds and on all road types before purchasing.
