Tuckerinn
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Thanks, I have looked at the Adco but the smallest Class C cover is a 20-23 ft cover so I was hoping someone might have experience with how they fit the 19g.
We just got our 19g from Cruise Canada and were really on the fence about the ex-rental until we found this thread and it seemed to make alot of sense based on the comments here. We had a good purchase experience and looking forward to enjoying our new rig.
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Mich F
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Tuckerinn wrote:Thanks, I have looked at the Adco but the smallest Class C cover is a 20-23 ft cover so I was hoping someone might have experience with how they fit the 19g.
We just got our 19g from Cruise Canada and were really on the fence about the ex-rental until we found this thread and it seemed to make alot of sense based on the comments here. We had a good purchase experience and looking forward to enjoying our new rig.
I believe the 19G is about 20' long (without a ladder on the back wall). I assume that cover would be an OK fit.
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cencerrita
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STEVE-OTR wrote:Hello Fellow Former Rental Owners!!
Quick question on 2012 Thor Majestic 28A's:
I know that the solar panel is for trickle charging the house battery and that it is rated at 2 watts. I think mine is going bad because
it seems to have a crack in it and the house battery was almost dead the last time I had it in the RV (I removed it and took it home to keep it charged). Will it be okay to replace this solar panel with a 10 watt one? I want my house battery to charge a bit faster. Also does anyone know where the solar charge controller is located? I'm thinking it's somewhere behind the microwave (because when I follow the entry point of the cable on the roof) that's where is seems to go down through. I'm guessing I would have to pull out the microwave to access it. Would love to hear any thoughts. Thanks.
I have a 27G Majestic ex Cruise America and I know the panel is the same as the 28G. Possibly your 2012 23A will be the same. Cable from the roof solar panel comes down behind main level control panel which also has the solar panel charge indicator. Remove and see if you have 12V from your panel as on my vehicle it was the indicator that was faulty and not the panel. Suppliers details were on the panel but they would not respond! You can just wire in missing the indicator as such a small trickle.
At the end of the day we have large solar panels kept in the rear storage space and we take out and position where we want on the ground - great in the Autumn when under trees at a site. Renorgy kit comes with charge unit and cable from this is kept coiled on top of the house battery in the locker. Just pull it out and plug into your panels ![[emoticon]](http://www.coastresorts.com/sharedcontent/cfb/images/smile.gif "smile") No risk of holes leaking in a good roof and we can position in the sun where we want
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mightykandy
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Hi,
I am in the process of buying a Class C 28" RV built on E450. This was a former rental. Currently it has about 160K miles on it. The current owner has extended service warranty and there was no claims for engine issue and i also did pre-purchase inspection with the local RV dealer and service, it came out good.
Even though the condition of the engine is good now, i am concerned that 160K miles maybe too much to drive around with the family?
I am a novice in this area. Earlier i had camping trailer but first time with Class C.
Any feedback on this forum would be appreciated.
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Kandy
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socal77
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mightykandy wrote:Hi,
I am in the process of buying a Class C 28" RV built on E450. This was a former rental. Currently it has about 160K miles on it. The current owner has extended service warranty and there was no claims for engine issue and i also did pre-purchase inspection with the local RV dealer and service, it came out good.
Even though the condition of the engine is good now, i am concerned that 160K miles maybe too much to drive around with the family?
I am a novice in this area. Earlier i had camping trailer but first time with Class C.
Any feedback on this forum would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Kandy
Hi Kandy,
Welcome to the forum. Two years ago I purchased a former Cruise America 28A. It had 161,000 miles when I purchased it. I had concerns too but had it checked out and also talked to people with experience on this forum as well as Cruise America's National Service Manager. They all told me these units are well maintained through their rental lives and that these V-10 Triton engines are good for 300,000+ miles or more. My 28A now has 166,000 miles on it with no problems. We just returned an hour ago from a 1,000 mile 4-day trip. Enjoy your new rig!
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prolandsurveyor
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I just bought a 2013 f450 Thor majestic 28a. I feel like I got a great deal.....mow i can't wait to take it out
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prolandsurveyor wrote:I just bought a 2013 f450 Thor majestic 28a. I feel like I got a great deal.....mow i can't wait to take it out
CONGRATULATIONS!! Hope you enjoy your 28A as much as my family and I do!
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IAMICHABOD
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Prolandsurveyor,welcome to the Forum and the Former Rental Owners Club
You will be # 97 on the list.
I hope you get many great RV adventures as I have and others here have had,I am out right now watching the sun come up overlooking the lake.
Have a great time and come in back later and tell us all how it has been going.
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IAMICHABOD
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Mightykandy,welcome to the Forum and the Former Rental Owners Club you will go on the list as# 98 when you get your RV ![[emoticon]](http://www.coastresorts.com/sharedcontent/cfb/images/biggrin.gif "biggrin")
When that is done come on back and tell us all now it is going,as you can see there are others here that can be of help if needed.
Have a great time!!
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Canuck_Hauler
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Hi, I just thought I'd pop in and say Hi.
I'm scheduled to take Delivery of a Cruise Canada Majestic 28A on April 7 and this thread was a big part of my decision to buy a Rental, thanks to the O/P!
I've been RV'ing for the last 10 years with a 5er and a Ram 2500 6.7 Diesel and long before that with many bumper pull units. I drove a used Class A unit at another dealer and while being quieter and bigger I am not sure I am ready for the tall center of gravity of an A and having only a single entrance. The CC 28A will have an Awning thrown in and I asked for new batteries and at least new steering tires. I drove one with 120,000 Miles (195000Km) and it was easy to drive and park so hopefully no issues with my chosen unit that has 110,000 MI as it was buried in a snow drift. I went through several of them on the lot and most of them have front overhand roof leaks and by the shower door the floor was heaved up badly. I chose one that did not have these issues and was almost the cleanest unit in the place despite the higher mileage. I looked at one with 90,000 Miles and it looked trashed and everything was loose, delam everywhere and the likes. CC (in Calgary anyway) does not let you look at a re-manufactured unit but only lets you choose a unit before the rebuild work is done. I would have thought they would have many reman units to choose from instead of looking at trashed ones. In any event, Thanks to this thread I have a good idea of what to look for and will bring a mat and probably a ladder and make sure it's good before I agree to take it home. Of course I'll do an extensive test drive and the bonus is that I'm exceptionally mechanically inclined and usually spot stuff very easily. Anything else I should be looking for before delivery?
Thanks for the great thread!
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