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Dan
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Date Posted: 05/ 17/ 02, 4:21pm
Your questions - my answers:
1. Please give me a fair price range for a coach with the following equipment:
Turbo 3208
12.5kw perkins
78,000 miles
2200 hrs
new carpet & upholstrey
new tires less than 6,000 miles ago
full awning pkg
paint seems to be in good condition
My "guess" $30,000 to $40,000 depending on condition and documentation of maintenance, what your local market will bear, and what seller will take. Have seller fill out checklist this site, have coach checked by a cat dealer, and by a RV shop. Miles on tires immaterial - how old are they. Age and sun exposure is the RV tire killer.
2. I recently drove this coach and seemed it was not keeping the drivers area cool. Is this a problem with this model coach or just this coach?
Big engine right by your feet, insulation on dog house may need replacement - I'm doing mine right now (this weekend). Did you open air vent at your feet? Is coach air working (many don't on older coaches). Many folks run generator going down run with front roof air going full tilt.
3. Is this coach to heavy for the engine?
Kinda sorta - will cost bigger bucks to go with 84 250 HP, or 87-89 300 HP Cat, even more for pushers with 6V and 8V detroits. I have the 83 225 HP, it IS slow accelerating. I can tolerate moving slower for the lower price of a 83 FC.
4. What cruising speed can expect under normal conditions?
Top end: 64 MPH on flats, 50 on slight inclines, 40 on steep inclines.
5. Is it going to be OK to pull a 22' boat with this coach and if so what cruising speed can I expect? Yes if cooling system in top notch condition. About same speeds asa not towing. Make sure boat trailer has brake system.
6. Is it true this coach is very slow & prone to overheat under a load? It can pull a reasonable load almost at same speed as not pulling. Cooling system much be in peak condition (new coolant and additives, good hoses, good cap, good fan system, etc).
7. Please tell me if there is any specific concerns or problems I should look for?
See check list this site, read all the old posts, go to wanderlodge site on yahoo and read all posts there. You'll see the problems - will take you 5 to 6 hours min to read all the "old stuff", but your education will increase 10 fold.
8. Please advise if there are other considerations before buying this coach? Money and where to get a loan if youre not cash buyer. E-mail me if you need financing - I have been down that road.
Your help is greatly appreciated!
Sincerely
Greg S.
Answers by Dan Weaver, Newbie with 83 FC35 in Abilene TX.
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