Wtb: Diesel pusher

GLAMIS WEATHER
Loganhawkins418

Loganhawkins418

Active member
Joined
May 11, 2021
Messages
136
Reaction score
125
Wife and I took a deposit on our toy hauler so we are now in the market for a diesel pusher. Looking for something with an 8.9 Cummins or larger with a side draft radiator, pretty open to everything else. Figured this would be a good place to put a feeler out incase anyone is thinking. About upgrading. I’ve been searching in the 30-70k range and would prefer a tag axle if it’s in the upper end of that range. Closer to Phx would be best but open to traveling to bordering states. Shoot me a text if you’ve got something I may be interested in! 602-312-2840

Also will be in the market for an enclosed trailer, prefer 8.5x28’ with a 98” or wider rear door opening, under 20k.
 
Loganhawkins418 said:
Wife and I took a deposit on our toy hauler so we are now in the market for a diesel pusher. Looking for something with an 8.9 Cummins or larger with a side draft radiator, pretty open to everything else. Figured this would be a good place to put a feeler out incase anyone is thinking. About upgrading. I’ve been searching in the 30-70k range and would prefer a tag axle if it’s in the upper end of that range. Closer to Phx would be best but open to traveling to bordering states. Shoot me a text if you’ve got something I may be interested in! 602-312-2840

Also will be in the market for an enclosed trailer, prefer 8.5x28’ with a 98” or wider rear door opening, under 20k.
Click to expand...
In the same hunt.
Good deals on Country coaches, American Coach, and the like, but all come with the lack of support and parts if needed. IMO your off on your budget for a tag axle, side radiator coach. We've been looking for a while now and low end is 169k to $229k for 2012-2018 450plus hp.

Everything worth looking at at these prices and lower is in Texas or Florida.

Give up the tag axle, side radiator and 1/2 bath and it opens up a bit on availability and price.
 
Grease Monkey said:
In the same hunt.
Good deals on Country coaches, American Coach, and the like, but all come with the lack of support and parts if needed. IMO your off on your budget for a tag axle, side radiator coach. We've been looking for a while now and low end is 169k to $229k for 2012-2018 450plus hp.

Everything worth looking at at these prices and lower is in Texas or Florida.

Give up the tag axle, side radiator and 1/2 bath and it opens up a bit on availability and price.
Click to expand...
I’m looking at earlier coaches, 2000-2009. There’s a few with tags in the 55-75k range in those years. Looked at an 07 allegro bus this morning with a tag for 65k but the sellers were clearly flipping it while trying to say they’ve owned it for years (vin search shows new owner two months ago and different motorhome in their driveway on google street view vs apple street view, stuff wasn’t adding up)
 
Loganhawkins418 said:
I’m looking at earlier coaches, 2000-2009. There’s a few with tags in the 55-75k range in those years. Looked at an 07 allegro bus this morning with a tag for 65k but the sellers were clearly flipping it while trying to say they’ve owned it for years (vin search shows new owner two months ago and different motorhome in their driveway on google street view vs apple street view, stuff wasn’t adding up)
Click to expand...
I've been doing the same. Funny to find the Google Street view and catch the bull shit lies.
 
Grease Monkey said:
I've been doing the same. Funny to find the Google Street view and catch the bull shit lies.
Click to expand...
Absolutely! Another one I was looking at and planning to go see ended up being a salvage title that they were trying not to disclose, once they sent the vin I found pictures of it at an insurance auction with the front end torn up pretty bad! Only then did they admit that it carries a salvage title.
 
The deals are out there if you don't need something now. Took us about 5 months but finally found a nice coach at a good price point.
 
madweazl said:
The deals are out there if you don't need something now. Took us about 5 months but finally found a nice coach at a good price point.
Click to expand...
Thank you. We found a Monaco signature series that we really like, hopefully sealing the deal this weekend.
 
Cookie said:
They get stuck very easy, and I wouldn't want to limit my camping options.
Click to expand...
I feel like you’re limited either way with a motorhome though, we generally stick to gecko rd. It will for sure be more of a hassle finding a spot to camp than with my 5th wheel but there’s always motorhomes in our camp and we make it work. I won’t be upset if I never have to camp in the washes or Glamis flats again 🤣
 
Loganhawkins418 said:
Wife and I took a deposit on our toy hauler so we are now in the market for a diesel pusher. Looking for something with an 8.9 Cummins or larger with a side draft radiator, pretty open to everything else. Figured this would be a good place to put a feeler out incase anyone is thinking. About upgrading. I’ve been searching in the 30-70k range and would prefer a tag axle if it’s in the upper end of that range. Closer to Phx would be best but open to traveling to bordering states. Shoot me a text if you’ve got something I may be interested in! 602-312-2840

Also will be in the market for an enclosed trailer, prefer 8.5x28’ with a 98” or wider rear door opening, under 20k.
Click to expand...
Look for a U320 Foretravel. 38' & 40' units came with tag axles. Downside is most of them came with only living room slide. Some early 2000's units came with 2 slides, but seem to be pretty rare. Can be found at the upper end of your range if you hunt. Side radiator, Cummins ISM11 450. They tow amazing and it really pisses off your friends with more expensive coaches when you out pull them on every grade.

I have a 40' single axle U320 and have zero reason to even consider a tag axle coach. Over 20k miles towing a 20-24' enclosed between Glamis and multiple Idaho trips over the past 10 years. Coaches with outboard airbags are super stable compared to inboard or leaf sprung units. They drive like they are on rails, even when towing in the wind.

Examples:

Inventory | Motorhomes of Texas

Explore our curated collection of luxury pre-owned motorhomes.
www.motorhomesoftexas.com

Inventory | Motorhomes of Texas

Explore our curated collection of luxury pre-owned motorhomes.
www.motorhomesoftexas.com

Inventory | Motorhomes of Texas

Explore our curated collection of luxury pre-owned motorhomes.
www.motorhomesoftexas.com
 
evantwheeler said:
Look for a U320 Foretravel. 38' & 40' units came with tag axles. Downside is most of them came with only living room slide. Some early 2000's units came with 2 slides, but seem to be pretty rare. Can be found at the upper end of your range if you hunt. Side radiator, Cummins ISM11 450. They tow amazing and it really pisses off your friends with more expensive coaches when you out pull them on every grade.

I have a 40' single axle U320 and have zero reason to even consider a tag axle coach. Over 20k miles towing a 20-24' enclosed between Glamis and multiple Idaho trips over the past 10 years. Coaches with outboard airbags are super stable compared to inboard or leaf sprung units. They drive like they are on rails, even when towing in the wind.

Examples:

Inventory | Motorhomes of Texas

Explore our curated collection of luxury pre-owned motorhomes.
www.motorhomesoftexas.com

Inventory | Motorhomes of Texas

Explore our curated collection of luxury pre-owned motorhomes.
www.motorhomesoftexas.com

Inventory | Motorhomes of Texas

Explore our curated collection of luxury pre-owned motorhomes.
www.motorhomesoftexas.com
Click to expand...
Thank you! I’ve heard nothing but great things about foretravel. I’ll keep them in mind!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top