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Open Roads Forum  >  Class A Motorhomes  > Wanting to buy 40 ft Diesel Pusher Double slide.... Best rig for money ???? This Topic Is Closed  |  Print Topic  |  Post New Topic  |  Oldest first Newest first  Page of 2   Next ljogwin • View posts Sulphur, Oklahoma Full Member Joined: 06/13/2002 View Profile Good Sam RV Club Offline Posted: 11/02/03 04:52pm Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator We are now full timing and want to upgrade our Georgie Boy 35 ft with one slide to a diesel pusher 40ft with 2 slides. We have looked at so many and cannot decide what is a good rig for our money. We will probably put our rig on a consignment lot and pay cash but looks like a 2000 model year will be what we will be looking for. We have looked at a Monaco Diplomat 40PBD and really like it but not sure what is best. ANy suggestions appreciated. Thanks Larry and June Larry & June 40 ft Monaco Diplomat DS towing 01 Ford F150 Supercrew Golden_HVAC • View posts Fulltime, CA, USA Senior Member Joined: 08/19/2003 View Profile Online Posted: 11/02/03 05:05pm Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator I was looking at the 38' Fleetwood Excursion and Expidition. One had 3 slides, the other has 4. The larger one has a bigger engine too. The smaller one has a $167,000 MSRP, but they are willing to sell one for $110,000. It only has the 5.9L engine, so we passed for now. In 6 years it might become our full time unit, but we might want a fifth wheel too. When over 32 feet, you should be buying a 8.3L Cummins or Catipiller with the 7.2L or larger engine. I would keep looking for a quad slide - you will not regret it. Also try to get 30% off of the MSRP. You might only get 25% off, but it is worth asking for the money off- it will be your money spent if you don't ask for the discount. Why make the dealer rich? Alpha also makes a nice 2 slide unit. The main slide is 4' deep, giving LOTS of space, and has 6' ceilings in the slide. Their unit is 39"11" long. www.alphaliesure.com Good Luck, Fred. Money can't buy happiness but somehow it's more comfortable to cry in a Porsche or Country Coach! If there's a WILL, I want to be in it! I havn't been everywhere, but it's on my list. Escapees.com Lug_Nut • View posts Newmarket , Ontario, Canada Senior Member Joined: 06/13/2002 View Profile Offline Posted: 11/02/03 05:05pm Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator Boy this should draw a host of opinions. I would recommend a Newmar product, but then again, I guess I would. There are many good makes out there which I'm sure you are quickly going to hear about. Prehap, though, you should'nt think of a year but rather a budget. You might find a '01 at the right price. Good luck. '07 Newmar Essex 45' ISM 500 4 slides jballard • View posts Ormond-by-the-Sea Senior Member Joined: 07/30/2003 View Profile Offline Posted: 11/02/03 05:35pm Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator It seems like newmar is a very popular choice for fulltimers. The dutch star is probably one of the best buys for the money. Lots of them available and at good prices. What ever you buy make sure you check it out front to back and top to bottom so you don't become one of the sad tales heard so many times on this forum. All of the lemons we are reading about are getting sold and traded, somewhere. Horst • View posts White Lake, Michigan, USA Senior Member Joined: 12/07/2001 View Profile Good Sam RV Club Offline Posted: 11/02/03 07:27pm Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator Phaeton made by Tiffin Motors, Inc. - more Bang for your Buck. Horst Almost everything in life is negotiable! Horst and Hertha WB8YRY 68/68 years young 2003 Phaeton 38GH Toad: '03 4x4 Chevy TrailBlazer bikemanb • View posts On the Road Senior Member Joined: 01/22/2002 View Profile Good Sam RV Club Offline Posted: 11/02/03 08:43pm Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator I'll second the Phaeton, but then I guess I would. 2002 40' Phaeton DP 2002 Pontiac Grand Am Toad ljogwin • View posts Sulphur, Oklahoma Full Member Joined: 06/13/2002 View Profile Good Sam RV Club Offline Posted: 11/03/03 02:16am Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator Thanks for the info Fred. We liked a triple slide Excursion we found in dallas. It was the 40ft DP but... over our budget at $160k . Didnt know you could find one in our budget ($120k). Please private info me or e-mail. DutchStar3670 • View posts Amarillo, TX 79102 Senior Member Joined: 06/28/2002 View Profile Posted: 11/03/03 04:38am Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator Might I suggest looking at Vogt in Ft Worth. They carry a variety of manufacturers with excellent prices. They are on Airport Freeway about a mile off I35W. Bob & Doris '02DutchStar3670 '02 Saturn L-200 Goldbrick • View posts Royal Oak, Michigan Senior Member Joined: 10/16/2001 View Profile Offline Posted: 11/03/03 07:07am Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator I currently have a 2002 two slide Endeavor dp that I think was reasonably priced however, a good friend just got his triple slide Diplomat (38') that would be hard to beat for full timing. It's truly amazing what the slideouts do for livablility relative to full time use. I would consider that third slideout option if possible. RedHotBolt • View posts Georgetown, Tx. Full Member Joined: 06/20/2002 View Profile Offline Posted: 11/03/03 07:23am Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator If you are looking for a used unit you may want to look at Motorhome Specialist south of Ft. Worth. (www.motorhomespecialist.com). I bought my 1999 Pace Arrow from them and have been very happy. They only sell late model low milage non smoked in units. Jerry 2005 Beaver 2008 Lexus GS350 black/black 65 Piper PA-28-235 This Topic Is Closed  |  Print Topic  |  Post New Topic  |  Oldest first Newest first  Page of 2   Next Open Roads Forum  >  Class A Motorhomes  > Wanting to buy 40 ft Diesel Pusher Double slide.... Best rig for money ????

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