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Old 06-14-2007, 12:14 PM   #1
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We're considering the Gulfstream Class C with the Kodiak chassis, with the 8.1 gas engine. We're not dead set on Gulfstream, it's just that they're the only manufacturer of a Class C that we know of, using the Kodiak chassis & a gas engine.

I have 2 questions....

Does anyone know of any other mfgs who make such a rig?

If we go with the Gulfstream, are there any models/floorplans we should stay away from? (I've recently read about some problems Jayco has been having with their 35+ ft units)

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We're considering the Gulfstream Class C with the Kodiak chassis, with the 8.1 gas engine. We're not dead set on Gulfstream, it's just that they're the only manufacturer of a Class C that we know of, using the Kodiak chassis & a gas engine.

I have 2 questions....

Does anyone know of any other mfgs who make such a rig?

If we go with the Gulfstream, are there any models/floorplans we should stay away from? (I've recently read about some problems Jayco has been having with their 35+ ft units)

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Old 06-16-2007, 06:17 PM   #3
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Hi DK. There are several RV manufacturers using the Kodiak chassis, including, Jayco, Coachmen and Born Free.
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Old 06-17-2007, 02:13 AM   #4
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DK, Skip is right. We have the Kodiak on a 32.5 ft chassis and so far we are very pleased with it. Very few items on our punch list after a month (compared with a long list for the Ambassador and a very long list for the Journey).

Have a look at the Jayco Greyhawk line. 32.5SS and 33DS are on Kodiak with 8.1.
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Thor Four Winds advertises their Fun Mover with an 8.1L Vortec engine on a Chevy C5500 Kodiak chassis.

However, I went with the 6.6L Duramax Diesel engine in the 36 foot Fun Mover 34C.
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