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06-04-2012, 06:36 PM
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Winnebago Owners Club
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Location: British Columbia
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Smallest length of class A diesel pusher
Hello. I am contemplating purchasing a Class A diesel pusher motorhome. I have not yet narrowed down the make/model etc. However, I am limited in length. I think the maximum I can go is about 33'. Any longer and I won't be able to fit it on my driveway. I haven't been able to find a DP that short. Does anyone know if anybody makes them that short? This is my first time posting on this forum, but I have been a lurker for a while. This site has a ton of great info. Thanks for the help
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06-04-2012, 06:43 PM
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Country Coach Owners Club Solo Rvers Club iRV2 No Limits Club
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Seems to me that 36' is about as short as you can go for a DP due to the engine/trans length and weight distribution.
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06-04-2012, 06:52 PM
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Tiffin Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
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Tiffin Breeze is available at 28 feet and 32 feet.
Allegro Breeze - Overview | Tiffin Motorhomes
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06-04-2012, 06:55 PM
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Ford Super Duty Owner
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Fleetwood just came out with a 33 ft. It is the 33 ft excursion. On the front cover of the new motorhome magazine.
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06-04-2012, 06:55 PM
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Monaco Owners Club
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There is a 33' Fleetwood pusher on the cover of July's MotorHome mag. Winnebago and Holiday Rambler have them in that size and even a little shorter.
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06-04-2012, 06:56 PM
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Texas Boomers Club
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33' will seriously limit your choices. The Tiffin Breeze might work at 32+ but seems under-powered IMO at 200hp Cummins (I haven't driven one yet).
Thor's Palazzo is about 35' with a 300hp Cummins. Looks like a decent entry-level unit, but is new on the market this year. I drove one Sat. handles well and good power response. A little light in a stiff cross wind, but not hard to hold. We too are looking for a shorter Class A ( up to 36-37). and will be following your thread for more insight.
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06-04-2012, 07:09 PM
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Winnebago's Journey 32 & 34 models are an excellent choice. 
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06-04-2012, 07:17 PM
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Country Coach Owners Club
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If, and that is a big IF, you can find one, Country Coach made a 32' with a 400 Cummins optional
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06-04-2012, 07:24 PM
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Member
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Motor Homes Of Texas has 2 34ft. Foretravels one of the best built coach's.
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06-04-2012, 07:31 PM
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Junior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club
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Thor Palazzo 33.2 is about the sweetest small DP I've seen.
2013 Palazzo Motorhomes: Class A Diesel RV by Thor Motor Coach
The Numerical designation is a little misleading, it's 34 1/2' long overall, according to the specs.
You absolutely have to be 33' or less bumper to bumper?
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06-04-2012, 07:40 PM
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Senior Member
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Dons is right. I have seen 2, great coaches very limited when made and now highly sought after.
Good luck in your SeaCat.
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06-04-2012, 07:40 PM
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Senior Member
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Sorry I meant search
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06-04-2012, 07:50 PM
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Triple E Owners Club
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I've seen some 30's. Can't remember the make though.
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06-04-2012, 07:55 PM
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Monaco Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club Holiday Rambler Owners Club
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Mine is just under 35 bumper to ladder.
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