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Ivylog
Jun 28, 2021Explorer III
Doubt you’ll find a 36’ capable of 15K plus as many rigs as I see way over 65’ I would not have a problem going 67’, even in CA. You could get a over length permit for CA as the CHP doesn’t seem to have a sense of humor…wouldn’t worry about other states. A 2003-07 Monaco Dynasty Bishop 38’ tag axle (shortest rig with a tag axle) and it has a hitch capable of what you want to do. Yes, it’s only rated 10K but in 2008 it was rated 15K provided you didn’t raise the tag… no structural changes to the hitch. I’m putting 1800 lbs on my hitch and have for over 100+K miles…the hitch is a H (2 crossmembers), not a T with only one.
The Monaco’s, Holiday Rambler’s of that era are some of the best ever made with great handling and 8,000+ lbs of CCC. The Cummins ISL 400-450 has 1200-1250 torque and its a good engine. Some 06 engines have a wrist pin machining problem and I would stay away from those serial #s… 46543077 TO 46603939.
I would look at this one in LA…price is a little high unless it has new tires and batteries:
Welcome to the forums and I’d say you’ve gotten your money’s worth.
*Bishop in LA
The Monaco’s, Holiday Rambler’s of that era are some of the best ever made with great handling and 8,000+ lbs of CCC. The Cummins ISL 400-450 has 1200-1250 torque and its a good engine. Some 06 engines have a wrist pin machining problem and I would stay away from those serial #s… 46543077 TO 46603939.
I would look at this one in LA…price is a little high unless it has new tires and batteries:
Welcome to the forums and I’d say you’ve gotten your money’s worth.
*Bishop in LA
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