Advice please on new diesel pusher
Hi. New member here, about to purchase my first motor home. Lived aboard a large boat for many years, understand the experience, just want to do it on land now due to age and physical restrictions. ...
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today's visit to the Itasca dealer went well. We checked out the 26, 27 and 31 foot versions, and liked the 27 the best. Didn't think we would like the couch/tv table style option on the one they had, since the removable "boat tables" are kinda cheesy the way they wobble. But I'm sure that could be shimmed and improved. But the tables have to be removed before the slide is shut, that's an inconvenience.
But....after we sat on the small dinette they can squeeze in that spot, and the couch that becomes a fold out, well no question which was more comfortable to sit on, the ultraleather couch.
This motorhome almost overdoes it with televisions and I thought I'd be the last person to say that. Stuffing a 42 in that little salon is likely to be overwhelming unless sitting in the driver and passenger seats spun around. Otherwise seems we'd be just too close, but this is still to be tested.
I was impressed with the fit and finish. No question the whole rig is lighter duty than the Spartan chassis or true motorcoach chassis, but then it has obviously been designed to get some weight out. I see a lot of the low weight tech used in new boats and yachts used in this 27. Frankly, I'm amazed they can get most of the amenities of a Class A in such a small package, that hopefully will handle adequately. (I've been reading up on optional sway bars and steering dampers with great interest) And at twenty eight feet overall, I'm hoping that Ford V-10 will have even a little perceptible acceleration.
Comes with Goodyear radials in a 245 size 19.5, which strikes me as a pretty skinny tire for the front.
Am I right in thinking this ia a Ford F450 chassis? 550? tried and true F53 chassis. With a tried and true engine, that could use another hundred hp but I guess economy concerns aren't going to let that happen.
So, I'll have to wrap up this thread, no longer a diesel pusher...
I'll report back in a new thread if I do buy this thing, which is getting more likely.
I'm a newbie and I'm all ears...thanks to all. Drew
http://www.colonialitasca.com/Itasca_winnebago_for_sale/9727/index.php
But....after we sat on the small dinette they can squeeze in that spot, and the couch that becomes a fold out, well no question which was more comfortable to sit on, the ultraleather couch.
This motorhome almost overdoes it with televisions and I thought I'd be the last person to say that. Stuffing a 42 in that little salon is likely to be overwhelming unless sitting in the driver and passenger seats spun around. Otherwise seems we'd be just too close, but this is still to be tested.
I was impressed with the fit and finish. No question the whole rig is lighter duty than the Spartan chassis or true motorcoach chassis, but then it has obviously been designed to get some weight out. I see a lot of the low weight tech used in new boats and yachts used in this 27. Frankly, I'm amazed they can get most of the amenities of a Class A in such a small package, that hopefully will handle adequately. (I've been reading up on optional sway bars and steering dampers with great interest) And at twenty eight feet overall, I'm hoping that Ford V-10 will have even a little perceptible acceleration.
Comes with Goodyear radials in a 245 size 19.5, which strikes me as a pretty skinny tire for the front.
Am I right in thinking this ia a Ford F450 chassis? 550? tried and true F53 chassis. With a tried and true engine, that could use another hundred hp but I guess economy concerns aren't going to let that happen.
So, I'll have to wrap up this thread, no longer a diesel pusher...
I'll report back in a new thread if I do buy this thing, which is getting more likely.
I'm a newbie and I'm all ears...thanks to all. Drew
http://www.colonialitasca.com/Itasca_winnebago_for_sale/9727/index.php
