checksix21
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Hello everyone, we are newbies and are in the process of looking at a used Class A Diesel. It is a 2002 HR Imperial with 200,000 miles. We would be the third owner and she is at a well known dealer with a good track history. I have asked for all of the required recall notices and maintenance history, but am stuck on the mileage. I know that diesels are built for 500,000 miles plus, but am concerned. Cummins is considered a very good engine, so I will check it out thoroughly. What concerns me is that I maybe missing something to look at, can anyone help with some advice? Oh, by the way, the purchase price is very good, below $45k, that is why I'm considering purchasing it.
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B52Guy
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Johnny T...coming up on Thanksgiving, 2010 and to think this thread has history back to the previous century! Great article and many great questions and answers for a newbie like me. Thanks. PS...glad to see you are still moderating!
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JohnnyT
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melvonnar
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checksix21 wrote:Hello everyone, we are newbies and are in the process of looking at a used Class A Diesel. It is a 2002 HR Imperial with 200,000 miles. We would be the third owner and she is at a well known dealer with a good track history. I have asked for all of the required recall notices and maintenance history, but am stuck on the mileage. I know that diesels are built for 500,000 miles plus, but am concerned. Cummins is considered a very good engine, so I will check it out thoroughly. What concerns me is that I maybe missing something to look at, can anyone help with some advice? Oh, by the way, the purchase price is very good, below $45k, that is why I'm considering purchasing it.
There is a lot more to ware out than a cummins motor; to much to list here, but if was me, I'd keep looking.
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setraveler
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200K is a LOT of miles, best get very through inspections of everything, we almost bought one with 125K and found a lot wrong when we paid a few hundred to have KNOWLEDGEABLE guy go over it, in detail. Est repairs if they could be made, were in the 25-40K range, to include engine/transmission minor work, but was at major overhaul hours. Note it have been towing all it's life, big suv.
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Jon Still-Lookin
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To: JohnnyT: We have just begun our search and I just read your 03/06/2006 posting. Just wanted to say thanks. This will be most helpful to us.
FROM: Jon Still-Lookin
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AZgl1500
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I also recommend that you hire an independent RV mechanic to go through it well.
Lots of things could go wrong in that number of miles. Especially if it towed all of its' life, and the PO did not know how to use the transmission to ease the load on things.
Signed in to learn the ropes. Retired 12/09... Ride a Honda Goldwing GL1500SE everyday as primary transportation. '98 Dodge CTD dually & '78 Avion 34' TT.
Looking for a Class A rv.
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wickedinns
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To: AZGl1500: We are newbies and are planning on towing. We have a book describing how to use the transmission but do you have advice for us that may be better or a little more helpful???? Sometimes words from the wise is so much more useful....Thanks very much....
Wanda
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Southern Man
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First time buyer here and could use a little advise.
We are looking for something to travel no more than 250 miles at the time to pull either a small horse trailer or enclosed motorcycle trailer.
We will use this at most 10-12 times a year on the road.
When not on a road trip it will be parked under a shelter and used as a spare bedroom when guest come to visit.
The budget is 15k tops and a nice clean older unit is OK since the yearly tax and tag will be less on an older unit.
#1 question, I have been told that the Holiday Rambler is build with Alum skin on a Alum frame and the delamationation problem that is seen on so many fiberglass/plywood walls is not an issue.
What is the opinion here?
#2 Is there a lot of upkeep/breakdow/repair/replace on all the systems that make up the total unit?
Thanks in advance
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frederick w
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Hi
Exc. article. I didn't know the difference btw. a class A or C
15 months ago. I priced the maint. services and parts cost.
Also went to dealer shows. I wasn't aware of these forums back
then. I do feel that I got the biggest bang for the buck on my
2000 31 ft. Flair. It's easy to pick a good one if one has deep
pockets. I don't even have pockets.
Time will tell. Fred from Pasco, Wa.
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