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Old 02-27-2009, 10:53 PM   #1
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Motorhome: opinions wanted

Some say opinions are like a$$$$$es, everyone has one. But the difference is opinions are free so share yours

1985 Winnebago Class A motorhome

I am thinking a tow vehicle to the track and sleep me Not sure on a hitch on it or engine size
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Old 02-27-2009, 10:57 PM   #2
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My family had one very similar but it was a 27 footer. We quickly figured out that we could stay in some pretty nice motels for what we were spending on gas. Sold it after less than two years and went back to tents for our trips to the mountains. It all comes down to the level of convenience that you want. If parking trackside, or wherever, is really important to you then it might really be worth it. Just one thing to consider.
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Not sure about that particular motorhome, but I can tell you that as a tow vehicle and place to hang out at the track, motorhomes rock.
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Old 02-27-2009, 11:31 PM   #4
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A toy hauler might be a good option as well. Inclosed trailer with living quarters in the front. They can be quite nice. Personally thats what I'd like to have, but my truck won't pull one.
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Not sure about that particular motorhome, but I can tell you that as a tow vehicle and place to hang out at the track, motorhomes rock.
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What size motor does it have? Underpowered RV's pulling trailers can struggle on the hills, not to mention what it will do to your mileage. The price looks right if it's in as good of shape as it appears.
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What size motor does it have? Underpowered RV's pulling trailers can struggle on the hills, not to mention what it will do to your mileage. The price looks right if it's in as good of shape as it appears.
Not sure on the engine I just spotted it. I might go to Baa-rber tomorrow and stop on the way. It needs to be at least a 400 (prefer 455) I think since my trailer is not light
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Yea, I would look at the toy hauler option more. Or you could retrofit your trailer to one if you wanted.
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Coach 1291 This will do fine
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Coach 1291 This will do fine
Not unless you got a single rich sister that is very tolerant and is looking for a huge project


The problem with a toy hauler is that in AL they take the same plates as a motorhome ($$) and my truck won't haul one well. It works a bit to hard towing mine to be honest. So I would have to swap trailer and truck and I am to poor
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Didn't JBD just get a TH this past year? His did not look too big and was nice looking from the pics.
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Didn't JBD just get a TH this past year? His did not look too big and was nice looking from the pics.
Yeah, but his is a trailer and I think Sheep's trying to dump his truck and pick up something to replace it.



Sheep, check it out and see. You're not going to find anything in that price range around here that's going to be "perfect".
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Yeah, but his is a trailer and I think Sheep's trying to dump his truck and pick up something to replace it.



Sheep, check it out and see. You're not going to find anything in that price range around here that's going to be "perfect".
Yep trying to go today maybe. And yes that is the plan. I could tow the trailer to Baa-rber and have a place to stay plus better for me food and A/C to cool some on the ultra hot days.

Plus a place for mom and dad o'sheep to get in and set to rest if they want to come and watch. Mom cannot take a day in the heat on her feet anymore and dad is heading to that.

The plan is a replacement tow vehicle but I am guessing it would get borrowed some by Mom and Dad to stay in and I would use it some that way also.

Of course I am waffling on this topic like I do all topics of this type

EDIT: part of my waffling is the worry I am going to low rent on price. I prefer not owing a so low price is nice but I don't want a ton of headaches since life is good right now
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Old 02-28-2009, 10:22 AM   #14
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Road trip!!!

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Coach 1291 This will do fine
that thing has more power than my 40ton rated tractor trailer.

I like the way you think but for something that big it would be better to just have the garage built in like a toy hauler.

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1994 odessa class a
or for a little bit more money 2009 Damon Outlaw Motorhome
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Road trip!!!

1994 odessa class a
I've never priced motorhomes, but that seems like a pretty darn good deal to me. It must have a million miles on it.
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for for a little bit more money 2009 Damon Outlaw Motorhome
14.5 mpg. That's 1.5 better then my p/u truck on a good day.
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Sounds to good to be true. Wonder what is torn up. I went and looked. It is small and good awful pink in the interior but in very nice shape.... thinking.
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Didn't JBD just get a TH this past year? His did not look too big and was nice looking from the pics.


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Sounds to good to be true. Wonder what is torn up. I went and looked. It is small and good awful pink in the interior but in very nice shape.... thinking.
If you want me to go take a look at it, let me know.
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If you want me to go take a look at it, let me know.
No kidding sheep. If he's close enough to check it out in person, you won't find a better deal then that.
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I am going tomorrow to take a peek at it. Already called about it.
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Can that thing handle sheep shifting?
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OH OH brainstorm on that note. Who posted the link with the RVs on the race track? I can see sheep out there now...
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