โApr-28-2013 01:51 PM
โMay-02-2013 06:01 AM
michelb wrote:willald wrote:
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One floorplan aspect I can never get past with DP motorhomes, regardless of price or any other issue, that really rules it out for us: We really, really like having a window on the back wall of the bedroom. I've yet to ever see ANY diesel pusher model that offers that. I guess it has something to do with the engine being back there, and the air intake being inside that back wall? I dunno, but it pretty much means we'll always own a gasser MH of some form.
Will
That's not only on DPs; most modern gas class As do not have rear windows.
Just looking real quick at floorplans by various manufacturers:
Fleetwood: only some models of Storm have it. The rest (Southwind, Bounder, Bounder Classic, Terra) don't
Tiffin: none have it
Newmar: none have it
Winnebago : one Sightseer has it, one Vista has it, one Adventurer has it but the rest don't (i.e. about 90% of their floorplans don't have it)
Forest River: most models have it
Thor: most models have it
Monaco: some LaPalmas and some Monarchs have it.
โMay-01-2013 04:08 AM
willald wrote:
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One floorplan aspect I can never get past with DP motorhomes, regardless of price or any other issue, that really rules it out for us: We really, really like having a window on the back wall of the bedroom. I've yet to ever see ANY diesel pusher model that offers that. I guess it has something to do with the engine being back there, and the air intake being inside that back wall? I dunno, but it pretty much means we'll always own a gasser MH of some form.
Will
โApr-30-2013 12:46 PM
Effy wrote:
Didn't care for the Tiffin. I know it's a Tiffin but I just didn't care for it. Looked at the Winie 35 b. nice coach. I have been pouring over reviews, you tube vids, websites, etc for several days. I keep coming back to the Palazzo despite the higher cost. It just really seems very nice for the price and has a "feel" that just seems right if that makes sense. You know when something hits you. More looking, more research...
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...all have similar wheelbases (208).
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โApr-29-2013 07:27 AM
...We want real bunks instead of the overhead drop down. I want a single bath instead of split. I want a real pull out sofa instead of a jackknife....a little bigger, not much maybe 35'
..If someone knows of a gasser that handles like a DP I would love to know..
โApr-29-2013 05:45 AM
โApr-29-2013 05:34 AM
michelb wrote:wnytaxman wrote:
There are actually a fair number of bunk models out there. For slightly more than you are looking at spending right now, you can get a brand new Berkshire 390bh. You can get a used unit in the pre 2011 range for well within your budget. Other brands that have bunks also include Thor, Coachmen, Tiffin, and I believe Fleetwood has a bunk model. There is even a tag axle unit available in the Charleston, which is another Forest River product.
The OP said he'd like to stay close to his current length (30') maybe a bit bigger but no more than 35'. I believe all the ones you've listed are around 40'
Fleetwood does have a 35' Bounder Classic Diesel but it's a FRED not a DP.
โApr-29-2013 04:18 AM
wnytaxman wrote:
There are actually a fair number of bunk models out there. For slightly more than you are looking at spending right now, you can get a brand new Berkshire 390bh. You can get a used unit in the pre 2011 range for well within your budget. Other brands that have bunks also include Thor, Coachmen, Tiffin, and I believe Fleetwood has a bunk model. There is even a tag axle unit available in the Charleston, which is another Forest River product.
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