ron.dittmer
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PSW wrote:They are showing a 2004 PC on their website. Since PC sells factory direct, it can be a problem to find one to look at to see how you like the general design. 2004 is several years ago but you will find the overall body and models to be pretty similar from year to year and give you an idea. Just reiterating what I said earlier....The rear outer wall with integrated spare tire compartment was introduced MID-YEAR 2004. Keep that in-mind when looking at "any" 2004 Phoenix Cruiser.
There were many significant changes made since Phoenix's introduction in 1999 through mid-year 2004. Some current-day features might be in a 2003, some may not, from a dry bath, to the superb quality entry door with hide-a-screen door. Kicking the tires on a mid-year 2004 will surely provide a good idea on the quality of a current-day unit. If you hate a mid-year 2004, stop right there and move on to other brands. If on the fence about it, I advise to find the right floor plan and repeat the process.
Of coarse, some depressing influences will be due to the lack of proper maintenance and housekeeping. You have to see and smell past all that. Dog and cat owners love to bring their four-legged family along which can be an issue for others who get broad-sided from a rig not well cleaned from it all. The same goes with smokers.
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2007 Phoenix Cruiser model 2350, with 2006 Jeep Liberty in-tow
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RobertRyan
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pnichols wrote:What may be the most interesting is ... I'm not sure how much longer those rugged, reliable, and easily maintained/repaired Ford V10 powered E350 and E450 cutaway van chassis are going to be available for U.S. Class C manufacturers to use. In my opinion if out shopping this year for a quality Class C, I'd grab one of those great Ford chassis based rigs before it's too late.
By the way, note that the Coach House Platinum line is only built on the E450, even their smallest Platinum ... the 220 model. The E450 chassis for this small Class C would kindof be an "overkill" chassis for it, which means that braking, towing power, non-towing power, engine/transmission cooling, and overall handling should be superb (... at least that is the case with an E450 under our 24 foot Class C). The E450 is of course married with Coach House's all one piece fiberglass coach body.
What a combination ... you just have to be able to afford it!
Pretty well on their last legs. What replaces them is a very good question.
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IAMICHABOD
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RobertRyan wrote:pnichols wrote:What may be the most interesting is ... I'm not sure how much longer those rugged, reliable, and easily maintained/repaired Ford V10 powered E350 and E450 cutaway van chassis are going to be available for U.S. Class C manufacturers to use. In my opinion if out shopping this year for a quality Class C, I'd grab one of those great Ford chassis based rigs before it's too late.
Pretty well on their last legs. What replaces them is a very good question.
Well it may well be the Chevy Cutaway,since Navistar has started build the Chevy Cutaway more Class C manufacturers are going to them.It is nice to see at the last gathering of RV MFG that they are offering more of their products on a Chevy Chassis than they previously offered in the last few years.
Like these.
Thor Four Winds or Chateau
Coachman Concord or Leprechaun or Freelander just click on floor plans to see them
Forest River Sunseeker or Forester just click on floor plans to see them.
Jayco
Roadtrek
Leisure
Just to name a few.
2006 TIOGA 26Q CHEVY 6.0 WORKHORSE VORTEC
Former El Monte RV Rental
Retired Teamster Local 692
Buying A Rental Class C
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RobertRyan
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IAMICHABOD wrote:RobertRyan wrote:pnichols wrote:What may be the most interesting is ... I'm not sure how much longer those rugged, reliable, and easily maintained/repaired Ford V10 powered E350 and E450 cutaway van chassis are going to be available for U.S. Class C manufacturers to use. In my opinion if out shopping this year for a quality Class C, I'd grab one of those great Ford chassis based rigs before it's too late.
Pretty well on their last legs. What replaces them is a very good question.
Well it may well be the Chevy Cutaway,since Navistar has started build the Chevy Cutaway more Class C manufacturers are going to them.It is nice to see at the last gathering of RV MFG that they are offering more of their products on a Chevy
Chassis than they previously offered in the last few years
Plot thickens although this will not affect the current Navistar or Isuzu arrangements with GM
Quote:Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) is open to buying a majority stake in U.S. truckmaker Navistar “at some point,” it said on Monday, as the German automaker prepares its trucks business for a possible stock market listing that could help raise funds to expand.
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Like these.
Thor Four Winds or Chateau
Coachman Concord or Leprechaun or Freelander just click on floor plans to see them
Forest River Sunseeker or Forester just click on floor plans to see them.
Jayco
Roadtrek
Leisure
Just to name a few.
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