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Re: Buying a Former Rental Class C. How many of us out there?
HI Perick: The answer to your question is yes and no. The VIN #, chassis # and the like are when the chassis is built, be it Ford or Chevy. THEN the coach is put on the chassis. When the coach is finished, that is the MODEL year. So if the chassis was built in 2007 and the coach was finished up in 2008, then yes, it is a 2008 MH, but the chassis was built in 2007 and must be registered as such.. Hope this helps. Same thing happened to me. I did inquire about it and did the research to verify. Like you, I thought, "You Sumbeaches!", but after research, all is well. Allen B.388Views0likes0CommentsRe: Buying a Former Rental Class C. How many of us out there?
kirbymurphy: I can only relate to my own experience & research. The Ford V-10 is widely used because of it's dependability even with high mileage. On a Ford chassis built from 2005 on, the front end was reworked with much better suspension components resulting in better handling. It is the reason I went with the Ford vs the Chevy. That and the weight ratios for a given coach gave a little more wiggle room for towing and cc weight. The main drawback (for me) is the doghouse intrudes more into the cabin seating than does the Chevy. On the drivers side it is not too bad but you may find the passenger side a bit tight in legroom depending, of course, on you or your traveling companions height, weight, etc, etc. Mechanically, I think Ford, after 2005, is the better choice. Of course this is my opinion only. I encourage you to drive both and sit in the passenger seat in both models for comparison. Good luck in your hunt! Take Care, Allen B.383Views0likes0CommentsRe: Buying a Former Rental Class C. How many of us out there?
Cindi Mac, I'm not trying to be a smarta** but you're best bet is to start at the beginning of this thread and read. You will find more info here than anywhere else. Hopefully, you will become a member of this "re-purposed rental club". Have Fun :)354Views0likes0CommentsRe: Buying a Former Rental Class C. How many of us out there?
I don't know about CA's Majestic but on mine there is a bypass valve under the sink. If in wrong position, HW heater works just fine (you can hear it)but no hot water because it bypasses the HW heater. Found this by accident when I moved it and forget to put it back in original position. Those of you in the know can explain what it's there for. In any case, Look and give it a try.206Views0likes0CommentsRe: Buying a Former Rental Class C. How many of us out there?
ONE more thing. Don't panic when that V-10 drops into low gear and the RPM's shoot up to over 4500. Sounds like it's screaming but according to Ford, the engine and tranny are built to take it for extended periods of time. I just drop my speed to a more reasonable level (40 - 45 mph) to quiet things down :)233Views0likes0CommentsRe: Buying a Former Rental Class C. How many of us out there?
Absolutely Senior; On the way from SoCal to Denver (uphill most the way) I averaged 7.8 MPG at an average cruise control set speed of 58-60 mph. On previous trips with flat terrain, I have achieved a high of 11.3 MPG. Not too pretty but you didn't buy it for the gas mileage :) Be aware that on steep hill climbs, your cruise control will completely cut off if it can't maintain the speed that you set it at. Scared the beetle juice out of me the first time it happened! Lesson learned . . . cruise control has it's limits! According to various web sites, the V-10 gets it's best mileage at about 2300 RPM. Let that be your guide and of course, your experience (and others) will vary. HAVE FUN! Allen B.233Views0likes0CommentsRe: Buying a Former Rental Class C. How many of us out there?
Hello Senior First Timer, I have a "re-purposed" El Monte RV from Santa Fe springs myself. It is a 2005 Tioga 29V. Hopefully, the previous owner gave you all of the records that El Monte provides with a purchase from them. I have the Ford v-10 and has proved to be almost bullet-proof. I got it with just over 120,000 miles and as I sit here in Colorado, it now has just over 134,000 miles. The only problem of concern was a weak diode in the alternator that caused a shutdown in the middle of a long grade! LOL Long story short, replaced alternator and no more problems! Sounds like you and your son have given yours a good once-over and you should enjoy it for many more miles. Like anything else, you take care of it and it will take care of you. BTW, the "long grade" was in the middle of the night, with a trailer, and all lights on. HAVE FUN and welcome to the club!!! Allen B. . . . another BTW, I'm 73!233Views0likes0CommentsRe: Buying a Former Rental Class C. How many of us out there?
w3ozwizard: I have a Ford based Tioga from El Monte. I found out something that took a lot of digging. The alternator ground on the V-10's will sometimes become corroded. This is a "mechanical" ground . i.e. metal to metal where alternator is mounted to the block. This will in turn cause one or more diodes to weaken or fail. Which in turn, you guessed it, put me on the side of the road one dark and lonely night (sorry for the pun :) Watch your battery light and gauge for any impending problems. I changed alternator, cleaned mount, and all is well. Hope this helps anyone further down the road. Take Care, Allen B.383Views0likes0Comments
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