F550 based class C?

[et_cetera]

is there such a beast?
Want to keep it between $40-50K, 25' in length and F550 chassis based.

[et_cetera]

n0arp wrote:
There are the Dynamax (Ram 5500 based) and Thor (F-550 based), but you won't find either at that price. The cheapest they seem to run on RVTrader is mid 80s, with very slim pickings at that price.

I found a few 2007 models, one for $48K, one for 62K, both 30' models with slides. Dynamax Isata. I am specifically looking for Isata F-series IF-255, which is the smallest one they made, with no slides. I think finding it for between 40-50K is totally doable in that range.

Ebay is even cheaper but you can get zero warranty. That is, if it ever shows up there.

[bobndot]

et cetera wrote:
is there such a beast?
Want to keep it between $40-50K, 25' in length and F550 chassis based.

Could be if you bought a refurbished 450-550 chassis or a cabover style medium duty for $40k then build your own 'simple' 4-season camper body onto it. Custom design it yourself to fit your needs. You'll be way ahead of this game if you build properly and it won't leak !! :B

[Jarlaxle]

Ivylog wrote:
Around 2005 the cab has to be removed to work on the back of the engine on Ford diesel PUs.

All the more reason to get V10 power.

[n0arp]

Ivylog wrote:
Around 2005 the cab has to be removed to work on the back of the engine on Ford diesel PUs.

Didn't even think about that. I wonder how many C's even have the clearance to pull the cab without pulling the house.

And for what it's worth, I wouldn't buy a 6.0 or 6.4, I'd only consider 2011+. Really a couple years newer than that because the early 6.7s weren't without issues.

[Grit_dog]

rjstractor wrote:
As was mentioned, there were some that size built on the F350 chassis, but the F550 has about 5K of extra GVWR that would go unused in a 25' motorhome unless you fill all the storage compartments with concrete blocks. I'm curious, why so much GVWR for such a small motorhome?

Doesn't really matter. OP's wishes and budget are in 2 different counties. "F550" or class 5 based C's are Super C's, not $40k decent used rigs.

[Ivylog]

Around 2005 the cab has to be removed to work on the back of the engine on Ford diesel PUs.

[rjstractor]

As was mentioned, there were some that size built on the F350 chassis, but the F550 has about 5K of extra GVWR that would go unused in a 25' motorhome unless you fill all the storage compartments with concrete blocks. I'm curious, why so much GVWR for such a small motorhome?

[RetiredRealtorR]

IAMICHABOD wrote:
Back in 2003/2005 there were some made for Cruise America then sold after being refurbished under the Name Majestic

There are some on the market

For the first time ever I went to the SRG website, and on the surface it looked great. However, I learned real quick that the vast majority of the listings are very stale. Stacking them in newest to oldest format helped a lot, but most show 'posted over 1 month ago' -- and I found out that could mean YEARS ago. I actually saw some listings for 'coming soon' NEW 2017 models!!!

That being said, once I made it through the learning curve, it looks like there are a lot of listings on SRG that are not on RVTrader, which, until now, I viewed as the site with the most to offer.

Thanks for the introduction to another option!

[MDKMDK]

Earth Roamer sometimes used F550 chassis but they're pricey.

[IAMICHABOD]

Back in 2003/2005 there were some made for Cruise America then sold after being refurbished under the Name Majestic

There are some on the market

[n0arp]

There are the Dynamax (Ram 5500 based) and Thor (F-550 based), but you won't find either at that price. The cheapest they seem to run on RVTrader is mid 80s, with very slim pickings at that price.