2022 F53 Chassis on 2024 Sunstar 31B

[TomButler]

Just discovered chassis and tires on 2024 Sunstar I have a deposit on is 2022. It appears this outside of the norm so what does it mean as far as value - function of the motorhome?

 

[Joe Hogan]

Check our tire dates. Tires are recommended to be changed out at five to seven years from manufacture date.

 

[TomButler]

Check our tire dates. Tires are recommended to be changed out at five to seven years from manufacture date.

Thanks. Also discovered that it has several recalls.

 

[Boat Bum]

I noticed my 2015 MH has a 2016 F53 chassis.

 

[BGMAC]

I’m not really sure what happens. I know when I registered my motorhome they go by Chassis data for the title. So in my mind if you register they might register it as a 2022.

 

[Rich W.]

I had a 2010 Baystar on a 2008 Chassis, that was actually first owned by Holiday Rambler. It was during that period of failing coach companies and my guess is that Newmar scooped up some unbuilt chassis cheap. Anyway it never affected the value - the coach was titled as a 2010 so that’s what it was. And that would be the thing to ensure.

Also my 2016 Ventana was on a 2015 chassis which turned out to be a blessing because it had slightly less problematic emissions. And again, the title said 2016 and thats what it was.

So in your case I’d ensure it is titled as a 2024 AND that the chassis meets the same specs (or better) as at least a 2023. If the 23 or 24 has advancements that the 22 didn’t, I’d walk unless the seller could make enough of a price adjustment to satisfy you. On the other hand, a 22 chassis might have some more desirable attributes, as did my 2015 chassis 2016 Ventana.

Also ensure that you aren’t losing a year of warranty coverage and get that in writing in no uncertain terms. Ford is always very happy to tell you something is not covered by the warranty, so don’t just take the dealer at his word. Verify and document.

Good luck with this and please report back on the results of your findings and efforts.

 

[Scotttkd2]

Speaking from personal experience only, I would be very concerned about getting 2 year old tires on a "new" coach. My 2020 coach dealer lot new had 2018 date code tires on it, and we had multiple tire failures even though the tires "looked" perfect. I had complete failure on a steer tire with under 10k miles on it. And yes inflation, balance TPMS readings and all alignment were in spec at the time. I think tires sitting receive more damage than tires in use, and I will not ever trust RV steer tires beyond 5 years old after the experience.