Questions first, more about us later as an FYI...
1. Diesel pusher - how much better is the 'ride' than a gas Class A? Seems like a lot when we test drove?
2. "The Ride" - have heard it's a class among itself as far as which 'class' of Class A you have? IE: Tiffin has Zephyr, then allegro bus, then phaeton, then red? Or thereabouts? How different are they for ride?
3. Is the 'tag axle' really a game changer?
4. Residential Fridge - never had one. How long can you run it without generator or being plugged in? Or can you?
5. Are you limited to where you can camp when you have a rig > 36 feet? Is it worth it?
6. BAD time to buy - Is there anyway we can research what a diesel pusher was worth prior to covid prices?
7. Have read having someone do a NRVIA (??) on rig before purchase to check it out - anyone know of a place in Albuquerque NM that can do that?
8. Million dollar question - and I'm hoping for great opinions here - what year/coach would you recommend for first time Class A DP? Would love to spend under $160k if possible... looking at American Eagle 2006 at $120k and seems overpriced for how old it is... But understand it's also about 'class'.. #9 has what we are searching for... next...
9. Would love suggestions on what might meet what we would 'love' which would be:
* great ride, don't get pulled/pushed all over the road
* open floorplan - lots of light/windows
* large enough shower that you don't hate it
* fridge that is NOT across from the bathroom door.
* Windows that you can actually open and let cross breeze go through
* towing capacity of 10k or more
* King bed
* Length would be as short as possible IF possible
About us! We have owned the gambit... pop ups for a little while (didn't last long) then 5th wheels for a long time (we love our toys and dragging them around) most recently Class A gas - MAN they are SO EASY. Would LOVE to have something we can take off the beaten path (dirt roads, nothing too crazy) and we think DP would be a better fit for us, better towing, better ride... Considering an older American Eagle (2006 for $120k) or a Tiffin/Winnebago.. we know it depends on the make/model/year, but any general thoughts as to how to get into a DP would be awesome!!! Ideally we sell our gas and wait 6-18 months to buy a DP, any suggestions on how to do that would be awesome too!!
Thanks for your time/opinions!!!!
R&R (Rick & Rachel)
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1. Diesel pusher - how much better is the 'ride' than a gas Class A? Seems like a lot when we test drove?
2. "The Ride" - have heard it's a class among itself as far as which 'class' of Class A you have? IE: Tiffin has Zephyr, then allegro bus, then phaeton, then red? Or thereabouts? How different are they for ride?
3. Is the 'tag axle' really a game changer?
4. Residential Fridge - never had one. How long can you run it without generator or being plugged in? Or can you?
5. Are you limited to where you can camp when you have a rig > 36 feet? Is it worth it?
6. BAD time to buy - Is there anyway we can research what a diesel pusher was worth prior to covid prices?
7. Have read having someone do a NRVIA (??) on rig before purchase to check it out - anyone know of a place in Albuquerque NM that can do that?
8. Million dollar question - and I'm hoping for great opinions here - what year/coach would you recommend for first time Class A DP? Would love to spend under $160k if possible... looking at American Eagle 2006 at $120k and seems overpriced for how old it is... But understand it's also about 'class'.. #9 has what we are searching for... next...
9. Would love suggestions on what might meet what we would 'love' which would be:
* great ride, don't get pulled/pushed all over the road
* open floorplan - lots of light/windows
* large enough shower that you don't hate it
* fridge that is NOT across from the bathroom door.
* Windows that you can actually open and let cross breeze go through
* towing capacity of 10k or more
* King bed
* Length would be as short as possible IF possible
About us! We have owned the gambit... pop ups for a little while (didn't last long) then 5th wheels for a long time (we love our toys and dragging them around) most recently Class A gas - MAN they are SO EASY. Would LOVE to have something we can take off the beaten path (dirt roads, nothing too crazy) and we think DP would be a better fit for us, better towing, better ride... Considering an older American Eagle (2006 for $120k) or a Tiffin/Winnebago.. we know it depends on the make/model/year, but any general thoughts as to how to get into a DP would be awesome!!! Ideally we sell our gas and wait 6-18 months to buy a DP, any suggestions on how to do that would be awesome too!!
Thanks for your time/opinions!!!!
R&R (Rick & Rachel)
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