Build quality gas vs DP
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โFeb-15-2016 04:46 PM
I looked at a 2001 Foretravel DP. It was the U270, their lower line at the time. Loved it. Is there any gasser that has high end build quality like that? I'm assuming not.
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โFeb-16-2016 05:51 AM
Snowman9000 wrote:
I don't see the reason for those replies. I am NOT asking about the usual gas vs DP question. I'm asking if there are gassers that have build quality like good DP rigs. I probably worded the title wrong and so some people can't wait to post "not this again".
Short answer...Nope.
Dick
2002 43' DP Beaver Marquis Emerald Cat C-12 505 HP, 1600 Tq
2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland ---toad
2002 43' DP Beaver Marquis Emerald Cat C-12 505 HP, 1600 Tq
2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland ---toad
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โFeb-16-2016 05:45 AM
I don't see the reason for those replies. Edit, looks like they've been deleted.
I am NOT asking about the usual gas vs DP question. I'm asking if there are gassers that have build quality like good DP rigs. I probably worded the title wrong and so some people can't wait to post "not this again".
I am NOT asking about the usual gas vs DP question. I'm asking if there are gassers that have build quality like good DP rigs. I probably worded the title wrong and so some people can't wait to post "not this again".
Currently RV-less but not done yet.
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โFeb-15-2016 06:43 PM
I seriously question whether there's any gas powered coach, old or new that can match the build quality of a Foretravel.
Just my humble opinion for whatever it isn't worth....:B
Just my humble opinion for whatever it isn't worth....:B
Jim & Sherry Seward
Las Vegas, NV
2000 Residency 3790 V-10 w/tags & Banks System
2003 Suzuki XL/7 toad
Las Vegas, NV
2000 Residency 3790 V-10 w/tags & Banks System
2003 Suzuki XL/7 toad
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โFeb-15-2016 06:24 PM
Snowman,
I do not know of your situation - other than your post.
BUT...for equal $$$ (UNDERLINE EQUAL), it my personal opinion that a 'good' older DP is better than a younger gasser. There are SOOOOO many factors to consider like quality, proper maintenance, usage, etc that a decision can only be based on the reality of the coaches under consideration.
Therefor, my opinion (and it is worth what you paid for it - zero), is that you should look into the current age (what maintenance is needed), what improvements you want to make and your expected usage should all help you to make a decision.
Just one more observation - our three previous gassers had the usual doghouse between us and going down the road we had to shout to each other - with our DP (the big engine down the back), we can carry on a nice conversation as we travel - next stop, nights location, future plans. We will not go back to a gasser!!!!
I do not know of your situation - other than your post.
BUT...for equal $$$ (UNDERLINE EQUAL), it my personal opinion that a 'good' older DP is better than a younger gasser. There are SOOOOO many factors to consider like quality, proper maintenance, usage, etc that a decision can only be based on the reality of the coaches under consideration.
Therefor, my opinion (and it is worth what you paid for it - zero), is that you should look into the current age (what maintenance is needed), what improvements you want to make and your expected usage should all help you to make a decision.
Just one more observation - our three previous gassers had the usual doghouse between us and going down the road we had to shout to each other - with our DP (the big engine down the back), we can carry on a nice conversation as we travel - next stop, nights location, future plans. We will not go back to a gasser!!!!
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โFeb-15-2016 05:09 PM
Diesel motorhomes up till recent always were higher quality and the price showed it, cant sell a diesel motorhome for $300,000 to $600,000 and have the same quality as a gas motorhome, just to let you know gas motorhomes have came a lot of ways in quality just in the past few years and now we have lower end diesel motorhomes under $250,000 with about same quality as some gas motorhomes, my 2008 {gas} Bounder with full body paint, leather interior and cherry wood cabinets looks as rich as a $250,000 diesel motorhome but cost half the price and half the cost of maintenance.
What's your point anyways... :B
What's your point anyways... :B
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โFeb-15-2016 05:08 PM
Build quality like beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I think gas MOUNTAIN AIR from Newmar in that era were high quality.
Snowman9000 wrote:
I looked at a 2001 Foretravel DP. It was the U270, their lower line at the time. Loved it. Is there any gasser that has high end build quality like that? I'm assuming not.
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