Coachmen Cross Country....am I crazy?

[Spizzer]

For some reason I am drawn to the 2006 coachmen Cross Country. Seems like a good price for a DP.

With them being sold, and the repair issues due to that, are they a bad investment? Don't hear much talk about them....not many out there either.

Thoughts?

Jeff

[Spizzer]

lj2654 wrote:
I have looked at Cross Country's also. The only thing I saw I didn't like was the thin roof area...check this at the roof fan and see how thin it is, not even a hand deep. And the cabinetry seemed cheaply made. But everything else was good.

Thanks for the heads up. I will start comparing that to some others.

jeff

[Spizzer]

w1kk3d wrote:
....As for the 5.9 Cummins, we also installed the Banks System which pulls the 5 of us and our toad with no problems including the steep grades (we live in Colorado). Of course, you're not going to win any races going uphill but I am able maintain a decent speed (55ish) without having to ram my foot to the floor.

Ultimately, the Cross Country is more than a capable unit. If money is no object, then go for the whole enchilada. But remember, there are high costs associated with owning and maintaining an RV....

Lots of good thoughts and info here. Thanks!

[lj2654]

I have looked at Cross Country's also. The only thing I saw I didn't like was the thin roof area...check this at the roof fan and see how thin it is, not even a hand deep. And the cabinetry seemed cheaply made. But everything else was good.

[w1kk3d]

Have a 2005 Cross County 354MBS for 9 years and love it. Average at least 1 trip a month over 8 months each year and have had no major problems to date. Have experience with Fleetwood, Newell, Winnebago, and Holiday Rambler and in my honest opinion, they all build RV's with similar materials, fit and finish, etc. You don't really see a dramatic improvment in quality until you step into the upper echelon of RV brands and even then, they are far from perfect.

As for the 5.9 Cummins, we also installed the Banks System which pulls the 5 of us and our toad with no problems including the steep grades (we live in Colorado). Of course, you're not going to win any races going uphill but I am able maintain a decent speed (55ish) without having to ram my foot to the floor.

Ultimately, the Cross Country is more than a capable unit. If money is no object, then go for the whole enchilada. But remember, there are high costs associated with owning and maintaining an RV. And although I would love to spend $300K+ on a nice high end diesel pusher with all the bells and whistles, I still have 3 kids to raise and God willing, put through college. I'd rather allocate our resources to enjoying our time with them creating memories.

[Spizzer]

Super Guy 78 wrote:
I have a 1998 38 foot Newmar Mountainaire with a front end engine 5.9 diesel and pull a 2004 GMC pickup, we just got back from a 8500 miles trip. Augusta GA to Jasper, Canada. Lot of mountains and no trouble, some time I was down to 30 MPH, but the biggest thing I got 14.9 MPG, now to get this I had a tail wind going North, tail wind going West and coming home a tail wind from the west, this does not happen very often. I like my 5.9 OH! I did put the Bank system on that 5.9 made a BIG difference, and more power, now have 95,000 miles on the unit, and will not trade, I'am keeping this one.

Man, I hope I can get one I am this happy with!!

Thanks for the info

[Super_Guy_78]

I have a 1998 38 foot Newmar Mountainaire with a front end engine 5.9 diesel and pull a 2004 GMC pickup, we just got back from a 8500 miles trip. Augusta GA to Jasper, Canada. Lot of mountains and no trouble, some time I was down to 30 MPH, but the biggest thing I got 14.9 MPG, now to get this I had a tail wind going North, tail wind going West and coming home a tail wind from the west, this does not happen very often. I like my 5.9 OH! I did put the Bank system on that 5.9 made a BIG difference, and more power, now have 95,000 miles on the unit, and will not trade, I'am keeping this one.

[Spizzer]

Thanks everybody! All the little tidbits of info I get from this forum help out a lot.

jeff

[Spizzer]

Bumpyroad wrote:
most every motorhome is a "bad" investment.
bumpy

Ha! I realize "investment" was a bad choice of word.

THanks, jeff

[RedRollingRoadb]

Bumpyroad wrote:
most every motorhome is a "bad" investment.
bumpy

How true.

[STEVEP220]

I have owned a 2005 for three years. I have had no problems at all just normal preventive maintenance. I tow a honda Cr-v. When I went to Yellowstone last year I had no problems towing. They are a quality M/H. Cummins 5.9 great little engine.

[I_am_still_wayn]

Spizzer wrote:


With them being sold, and the repair issues due to that, are they a bad investment?

What does that mean?

Every manufacturer sells the motorhomes. All motorhomes have repair issues. Every motorhome depreciates in value and is expensive to maintain. Therefore, every motorhome is a bad investment.

[Bumpyroad]

most every motorhome is a "bad" investment.
bumpy

[GWK]

We had a 2011 for 3 years. It is a good buy for a diesel, just not well constructed. Poor insulation, poor roof construction.

[Teacher_s_Pet]

Price was great for new 38-40 foot coaches when we were looking in 2003-2005. However since we were going full time and would be towing, we felt the "standard" 5.9L Cummins might be a bit underpowered. The engine boasted better fuel mileage than the larger displacement engines, but not strong going up grades or passing with a toad behind.