diepenj
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The other points are spot on. I'll add there are two engine sizes. 4.8L and 6.0L. Our 2008 Popular has the 6.0L and handles mountain grades very well and gets 16 +/- mpg cruising 60 to 65 mph. I can't speak for the 4.8L.
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Thank you all for the information. As luck would have it DW found a 1996/7 Horizon (similar but not as high end as the RT) with, drum roll, 30,000 miles. We discussed just how we planned to use it and decided this rig fit our needs closer and at about 1/2 the cost of the RT200V.
John and Elaine. Furry ones, Mia, Buddy, Barney and Miss Chevious (MissC for short).
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My Roadtrek
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If its on the Dodger chassis, make sure you give it a good test drive, especially when being passed by trucks going 50 or more. Some of the Dodges of that year had handling problems, which could contribute to the low mileage.
Also, if you haven't read the FAQ's at the top of the "B" home page, check them out for some good info.
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Handbasket
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The engine size in the 200 would be the 350 / 5.7L. Dunno if any could be /were special-ordered with the 7.4 or 8.1.
Second Rodger's Dodge comment most heartily! BTDT, got the greasy Tee shirt.
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The big advantage of a Chevy Roadtrek was the passenger leg room. When my wife is happy, I'm happy. At the time I bought my 2002, it was the only one that passed the leg room test.
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JohnG3
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So far no issues with passing vehicles. Relatively stable both when passing and being passed. It has the 5.9 V8 and gas mileage is in the 15-17 range so far (put less than 300 miles at this point). Will be giving it a test trip to Orange County in the near future. Only puzzling item is the tire pressuer. The Manufacturer's door sticker show more air in the rear tires than in the front. Not a lot in theback and we don't intend to load it up. No great shakes for storage back there anyway.
I did put that rubber non skid shelf liner between the cook top lid and burners as well as over, under and around the glass plate in the microwave. No rattles to speak of now. Next is insulation on the side walls/doors.
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JohnG3 wrote:So far no issues with passing vehicles. Relatively stable both when passing and being passed. It has the 5.9 V8 and gas mileage is in the 15-17 range so far (put less than 300 miles at this point). Will be giving it a test trip to Orange County in the near future. Only puzzling item is the tire pressuer. The Manufacturer's door sticker show more air in the rear tires than in the front. Not a lot in theback and we don't intend to load it up. No great shakes for storage back there anyway.
I did put that rubber non skid shelf liner between the cook top lid and burners as well as over, under and around the glass plate in the microwave. No rattles to speak of now. Next is insulation on the side walls/doors.
Follow what it says on that sticker as far as the rear tires and put 80 PSI in each. The front tires are underpressured on the sticker - 50 is too low. Many put the rear up to 65. I have mine at 60 and there was a world of difference in the ride from 50 and then 55 and now 60 in both front tires. The 50 on the sticker is from Chevy and pre-conversion - Roadtrek for some reason never changed that number as they did for the rear tires - but RT support will tell you to take them higher than 50. I intend to try the fronts at the user recommended 65 psi. Roadtrek is very definite about the rear and says not to exceed or go below the 80 psi.
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My Roadtrek
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I think they bought a Horizon, not a RT.
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ronsminis
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HI all,
I have a RT04 Pop with 67,000 miles. It has been wonderful.
I have had two problems which were very minor. A snail got into the heater fan and created noise. They showed me the snail. What a surprise!
Secondly on starting a trip across country I noticed the charging system was at 9 volts.
The Chevy dealer on the trip found the wires on the alternator connection were loose and they replaced the connector.
Prior to buying I talked to everyone who owned or drove a Chevy Express van I saw could speak with. In the 30 or so people I interviewed with mileage from 40K to 240k there was only one common problem - I believe it was the starter motor. The rest of the vans were built proof with no problem and never had any failures just maintenance. Several business owners said they would only buy a Chevy for there fleets.
I still have the original brakes and had no other problems. I used Mobile 1 and I do have the recommended maintenance outlined by Chevy which I think is reasonable. Especially when compared to the cost of maintaining some other units.
One cycle is $180 and the other $300+. Nothing has been done except the PM and during the PM no problems or additional work was ever required or suggested by the dealer.
So I'm sold on the Chevy.
Now it is very low and that is an issue as I watch the road surface and drive way entrances or speed bumps for potential problems. As such it is not good for off road.
So pick your RV on how you are going to use it carefully. But the Chevy has been great.
Ron and Pat
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JohnG3
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1775 wrote:JohnG3 wrote:So far no issues with passing vehicles. Relatively stable both when passing and being passed. It has the 5.9 V8 and gas mileage is in the 15-17 range so far (put less than 300 miles at this point). Will be giving it a test trip to Orange County in the near future. Only puzzling item is the tire pressuer. The Manufacturer's door sticker show more air in the rear tires than in the front. Not a lot in theback and we don't intend to load it up. No great shakes for storage back there anyway.
I did put that rubber non skid shelf liner between the cook top lid and burners as well as over, under and around the glass plate in the microwave. No rattles to speak of now. Next is insulation on the side walls/doors.
Follow what it says on that sticker as far as the rear tires and put 80 PSI in each. The front tires are underpressured on the sticker - 50 is too low. Many put the rear up to 65. I have mine at 60 and there was a world of difference in the ride from 50 and then 55 and now 60 in both front tires. The 50 on the sticker is from Chevy and pre-conversion - Roadtrek for some reason never changed that number as they did for the rear tires - but RT support will tell you to take them higher than 50. I intend to try the fronts at the user recommended 65 psi. Roadtrek is very definite about the rear and says not to exceed or go below the 80 psi.
I tried 80 in the front and back and ride was much more stable but harsh so I lowered the fronts to 65. Haven't driven it since. Have a 300 mile trip planned for mid March and looking forward to seeing how the ride is.
Also have all the parts to install the Sirus radio. Looks like a take most of the dashboard off to get to the radio and such.
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