Lazy Daze '96-2000 26.5MB, 26.5RB
Hi Looking for input on the above. CCC is of particular interest, as well as general opinion. I know Lazy Daze is highly-regarded. Some people don't like the dated styling; I couldn't care less. I ...
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I've spent the last few days really zeroing in on Lazy Daze & Safari Trek. I've gleaned lots of new info from Trek Tracks, nothing yet from Live...Daze (but some from other sources). I think my misgivings re CCC were partly ill-founded. Without doubt, a Lazy Daze would have to be on the E450 ('97 forward). With the Treks, it's certain later years that have
poor CCC, as little as ~800#. The Trek & LD were originally at the top of my shortlist, and are now back there, with more year/model precision.
I've had a gut feeling for some time that the Isuzu/NPR Trek ('91-'94) would suit me, and now have enough info to know they have enough CCC. Under-powered, certainly; people behind me are going to be calling me bad names at times. But 13-15 mpg, and by all accounts bullet-proof with proper maintenance. The Isuzu/NPR commercial stop & go vehicles sometimes go 300K before major repairs (and stop & go is not the best way to drive a diesel). I understand the correct way to drive this Trek is to put pedal to metal and leave it there except when descending. Then let the exhaust brake do its job. Narrow at 90"; but where I'm heading, that will be a plus. I'm keeping Lazy Daze at Number 2. A lot will depend on timing/availability. Both rigs have excellent owner groups, which to my mind is more important than manufacturer or dealer support. I think I'd be happy with either one.
As to the Triton spark plug issue, it does seem to have been somewhat over-blown. That said, we ought to be able to take for granted that our spark plugs are going to stay where we've put them. I & many others have replaced spark plugs, w/o incident, using the "that feels about right" torque specification. With the Triton, it may be better to use a torque wrench, anti-seize compound, and slightly over-spec torque. (Follow this advice at your own risk. I'll be hiding in Panama.)
Thanks to those who posted.
poor CCC, as little as ~800#. The Trek & LD were originally at the top of my shortlist, and are now back there, with more year/model precision.
I've had a gut feeling for some time that the Isuzu/NPR Trek ('91-'94) would suit me, and now have enough info to know they have enough CCC. Under-powered, certainly; people behind me are going to be calling me bad names at times. But 13-15 mpg, and by all accounts bullet-proof with proper maintenance. The Isuzu/NPR commercial stop & go vehicles sometimes go 300K before major repairs (and stop & go is not the best way to drive a diesel). I understand the correct way to drive this Trek is to put pedal to metal and leave it there except when descending. Then let the exhaust brake do its job. Narrow at 90"; but where I'm heading, that will be a plus. I'm keeping Lazy Daze at Number 2. A lot will depend on timing/availability. Both rigs have excellent owner groups, which to my mind is more important than manufacturer or dealer support. I think I'd be happy with either one.
As to the Triton spark plug issue, it does seem to have been somewhat over-blown. That said, we ought to be able to take for granted that our spark plugs are going to stay where we've put them. I & many others have replaced spark plugs, w/o incident, using the "that feels about right" torque specification. With the Triton, it may be better to use a torque wrench, anti-seize compound, and slightly over-spec torque. (Follow this advice at your own risk. I'll be hiding in Panama.)
Thanks to those who posted.
