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braindead0
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Jun 17, 2016

Anyone with a newish Nash 17k? I've got questions..

We're thinking about upgrading to a Nash 17k.. love that back window, bed not so much but most everything seems much nicer than our Econ (it was pretty inexpensive, and now I know the wife likes..so...).

Bedroom window appears to be emergency exit, does it have a prop to hold open? Easy screen retrofit ideas?

Interior height? Not sure why they don't list that. I'm 6'2", not giant by any stretch but I've been in a lot of TT's that I can't stand up in safely..

What battery configuration? I suspect that's partly up to the dealers, not sure.. Seems weird to provide propane specs but not specify batteries.

What kind of fan-tastic fan comes standard in the bath? I suspect fully manual single speed as they don't say.. but maybe I'm wrong.

Related to above, how do they vent the bathroom so that the fan doesn't suck gas outta black tank when you flush? When I added one to our TT I cut about 2" off the bottom of the door, that seemed the easiest way to go.

And of course any opinions on good/bad for this TT. Our goal is early next year.. or make some more upgraded to our current TT and live with it...

8 Replies

  • goducks10 wrote:
    braindead0 wrote:
    goducks10 wrote:
    Just go to the dealer and see for yourself.
    I would love to if there were a decent dealer nearby. Thus the very specific questions I asked... and I think a subject that was clear.


    Oh Ok. I saw a dealer had one in Sparks, thought that was kinda close.
    The only Nash dealer in this area is in Reno, and run by shysters IMO. I haven't tried RVTrader or the like, I haven't had much luck with used RV's..mostly dealing with people who have no clue. Perhaps I'll do more digging, at least if I can get a look as one I'll have some answers.

    edit: suspect Northwoods has the city wrong in their listing. Dealer I'm familiar with is in Sparks not Reno, at least according to the dealers website.
  • braindead0 wrote:
    goducks10 wrote:
    Just go to the dealer and see for yourself.
    I would love to if there were a decent dealer nearby. Thus the very specific questions I asked... and I think a subject that was clear.


    Oh Ok. I saw a dealer had one in Sparks, thought that was kinda close.
  • goducks10 wrote:
    Just go to the dealer and see for yourself.
    I would love to if there were a decent dealer nearby. Thus the very specific questions I asked... and I think a subject that was clear.
  • ~DJ~ wrote:
    I don't have a 17 but unfortunately I do have a 2015 Nash. It is a 23D. We thought we were upgrading from our inexpensive Springdale that never saw the shop in the 5 years we owned it. Nope. Nash has been in numerous times, mostly electrical problems and one they can't fix. (Unable to duplicate). I wish I had my Springdale back!!!
    Care to elaborate on the problems? I can't imagine an electrical problem that I can't fix myself, it sounds like you're getting the run around.

    Is the manufacturer involved or just the dealer?

    When did the electrical problems first start?

    Have you made any modifications or had any electrical devices added that might be related?
  • I don't have a 17 but unfortunately I do have a 2015 Nash. It is a 23D. We thought we were upgrading from our inexpensive Springdale that never saw the shop in the 5 years we owned it. Nope. Nash has been in numerous times, mostly electrical problems and one they can't fix. (Unable to duplicate). I wish I had my Springdale back!!!
  • #1nobby wrote:
    braindead0 wrote:
    We're thinking about upgrading to a Nash 17k.. love that back window, bed not so much but most everything seems much nicer than our Econ (it was pretty inexpensive, and now I know the wife likes..so...).

    Bedroom window appears to be emergency exit, does it have a prop to hold open? Easy screen retrofit ideas?

    Interior height? Not sure why they don't list that. I'm 6'2", not giant by any stretch but I've been in a lot of TT's that I can't stand up in safely..

    What battery configuration? I suspect that's partly up to the dealers, not sure.. Seems weird to provide propane specs but not specify batteries.

    What kind of fan-tastic fan comes standard in the bath? I suspect fully manual single speed as they don't say.. but maybe I'm wrong.

    Related to above, how do they vent the bathroom so that the fan doesn't suck gas outta black tank when you flush? When I added one to our TT I cut about 2" off the bottom of the door, that seemed the easiest way to go.

    And of course any opinions on good/bad for this TT. Our goal is early next year.. or make some more upgraded to our current TT and live with it...



    Good questions.

    I'll be watching with interest as I ALMOST bought one this spring......but I needed to fly to Alberta and the dealer was being a douche over the phone so I decided not to waste my efforts. It was also $34K:)
    Holy cow, CAN $ or US$? Either way seems pricey. Generally seem to run under $20k US for base model...

    Our local dealers are pretty scammy, they had one listed when I asked what OPTIONS it has they started rattling off standard features.. When pushed they simply didn't reply, so they seem to be trying to hype by calling out standard features as options to justify their high prices.
  • braindead0 wrote:
    We're thinking about upgrading to a Nash 17k.. love that back window, bed not so much but most everything seems much nicer than our Econ (it was pretty inexpensive, and now I know the wife likes..so...).

    Bedroom window appears to be emergency exit, does it have a prop to hold open? Easy screen retrofit ideas?

    Interior height? Not sure why they don't list that. I'm 6'2", not giant by any stretch but I've been in a lot of TT's that I can't stand up in safely..

    What battery configuration? I suspect that's partly up to the dealers, not sure.. Seems weird to provide propane specs but not specify batteries.

    What kind of fan-tastic fan comes standard in the bath? I suspect fully manual single speed as they don't say.. but maybe I'm wrong.

    Related to above, how do they vent the bathroom so that the fan doesn't suck gas outta black tank when you flush? When I added one to our TT I cut about 2" off the bottom of the door, that seemed the easiest way to go.

    And of course any opinions on good/bad for this TT. Our goal is early next year.. or make some more upgraded to our current TT and live with it...



    Good questions.

    I'll be watching with interest as I ALMOST bought one this spring......but I needed to fly to Alberta and the dealer was being a douche over the phone so I decided not to waste my efforts. It was also $34K:)