New UFO?

[Easyrider]

Just wondering if anyone is manufacturing a new rv on a diesel powered UFO chassis? I'm just curious if that chassis is still being used or if it's been dropped and forgotten about. I've read a lot of favorable reviews by owners of the gas version but nothing that I remember about new diesel setups.

[JonBrazel]

No unfortunately the UFO is no longer in production. There never was a diesel option offered on the UFO platform either.

[poorfarmer]

does anyone know the reasoning behind dropping the platform? test drove one and really ;liked how quiet it was up front, not looking one but it did seem like a good idea. just wondering

[UFO Pilot]

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Originally Posted by poorfarmer does anyone know the reasoning behind dropping the platform? test drove one and really ;liked how quiet it was up front, not looking one but it did seem like a good idea. just wondering

GM no longer produces the 8.1 motor. Glad I got mine before they quit production.

[poorfarmer]

hope they offer it again when they decide which way they are going to go with a new gas platform.

[edgray]

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Originally Posted by poorfarmer hope they offer it again when they decide which way they are going to go with a new gas platform.

Totally UNofficial, but rumor says there just "might be" a another try with a rear engine platform from Workhorse. Could be either gas or diesel, but look for a new lighter GVWR than the original, as the coach builders still see a market for fuel efficient products.

Like almost everyone who ever drove the original UFO, I thought it was the best handling chassis I ever drove. Quiet, too! If they retain the torquebox and adjust the suspension for a lighter load it could be winner!
Ed

[-Gramps-]

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Originally Posted by edgray Totally UNofficial, but rumor says there just "might be" a another try with a rear engine platform from Workhorse. Could be either gas or diesel, but look for a new lighter GVWR than the original, as the coach builders still see a market for fuel efficient products. Like almost everyone who ever drove the original UFO, I thought it was the best handling chassis I ever drove. Quiet, too! If they retain the torquebox and adjust the suspension for a lighter load it could be winner! Ed

I would like to confirm the rumour of the rumour....I got it from someone who is in the know: a manager of a Navistar/Holiday Rambler dealer one of the first to sign on if not the first.

[DriVer]

The reports of the demise of the UFO may be premature.

What's not to like about this chassis? It does a real nice job and if they can position the chassis in a market segment that folks are going to want, there's only upside from here.

I tell you this, Get the GVW right and put in a full bore Maxxforce7 (damn the MPGs - full speed ahead) engine in the thing and you are going to have something that will compete with the other guys that are running smaller diesels in a RDP configuration.

What's going on in the R&D back rooms ???? Only the Shadow knows!

[cj5 jeeper]

Glad I got my Rexhall UFO. Right now Rexhall has their last UFO chassis listed on EBay. It is the same model as ours, with a few changes, we have the larger refer and no dishwasher.

[forest]

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Originally Posted by JonBrazel No unfortunately the UFO is no longer in production. There never was a diesel option offered on the UFO platform either.

You may wish to review the information originally put out by Workhorse on that one Mr. Brazel. The original chassis offered either gas or diesel. Not that they actually sold any of the diesel.
Universal
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UFO

[Route 66]

Turned out to be Uno Fuel Option.

[DriVer]

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Originally Posted by Route 66 Turned out to be Uno Fuel Option.

Comes with a built in Pizza Oven.

[LVJ58]

Mike, didn't WH build an "R" series DP chassis at one time??

Jim

[JonBrazel]

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Originally Posted by forest You may wish to review the information originally put out by Workhorse on that one Mr. Brazel. The original chassis offered either gas or diesel. Not that they actually sold any of the diesel. Universal Fuel Option and Universal Floorplan Option UFO

Workhorse never did make the UFO chassis with a diesel engine, and unfortunately the Maxxforce 7 is too tall to retain a flat floor thus losing the universal floor option.