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02-24-2017, 03:39 PM
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Looking for my First RV
Hi all. I'm recently retired and looking for a small rv. Right now I've narrowed my search to either a Dynamax Isata or Coach House, something between a 2004 and 2008 and 26ft OR shorter. Does anyone have any experience or opinions on either of these makes?
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02-24-2017, 06:07 PM
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IMO, the OP could not go wrong with either of choices. Two (2) other top choices are Born Free and Lazy Daze.
With any of these older RVs, you'll want to be sure to examine the service & maintenance records, hopefully stored under cover, and without any significant damage or repairs. If you are unable to do conduct a survey yourself, consider that an important step in the process. Hope some of this helps.
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02-25-2017, 01:49 AM
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I've heard of the born free. Heard it's very safe.
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02-26-2017, 08:39 PM
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and very cool
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03-17-2017, 01:45 AM
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and very cool
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Very
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03-17-2017, 09:22 AM
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Isata is a nice unit - typically on the high end of furnishings and decor. Frame, engine, everything you can't see, same was siblings in product line, generally. But agree with OP - buying used, really scour through maintenance records. Also, if diesel, and 5 cylinder, may want to evaluate more. No personal experience with the 5 cylinder, but have been told by several RV dealers that the unit was a bit underpowered for intended use. Perhaps people who actually own one of these units can give personal experience, as I cannot.
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03-17-2017, 11:03 AM
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We have a 24 foot Isata 3 (though new) and are pretty happy with the coach itself. However getting service at non "home" dealer can be difficult. This will not be a problem with one out of warranty.
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03-17-2017, 03:44 PM
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Coach House is a high end unit that usually draws a premium price. Since they have a one piece fiberglass body there is no roof to maintain/repair and leaks rare, if any mainly bad caulk around vents etc. These are big pluses for buying a used unit. Their interior finishes are top notch. They use solid plywood and no particle board with staples.
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03-20-2017, 08:35 PM
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I've heard of the born free. Heard it's very safe.
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Only motorhome I know of that is built with roll bars in the house section. Also, a lifetime fiberglass puncture warranty. Only 1 fiberglass claim to date when I toured the factory in October of 2015 per factory rep.
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03-21-2017, 08:46 AM
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If you are new to RV's I would suggest renting one first.
We camped in a pop-up for 30 years and rented a Class C for 4 weeks in Alaska.
Was 99.9% sure we made the right decision when we bought our B+ last fall.
Have heard many a story of fist time RV buyers that hated it after the first trip and couldn't wait to sell.
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03-21-2017, 03:35 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by paddykern
If you are new to RV's I would suggest renting one first.
We camped in a pop-up for 30 years and rented a Class C for 4 weeks in Alaska.
Was 99.9% sure we made the right decision when we bought our B+ last fall.
Have heard many a story of fist time RV buyers that hated it after the first trip and couldn't wait to sell.
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I just couldn't do the financing in renting an RV for four months(most wanted 180 to 250 a day). I went ahead and I'm closing now on a 2007 Dynamax Isata e250. My wife isn't traveling with me all the time so I'm hoping it's enough room. Then again I just spent 9 months car camping out of a Prius so it still an upgrade.
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03-22-2017, 03:21 AM
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Congrats on your Isata. We looked at TTs,fifth wheels and smaller C's until we settled on our MH. 35 years of hotels,vacation homes and motels and we took the plunge with our first camper. No regrets. Is it perfect ?-no. Does it suit us?-yes. Here wishing you best of luck with the Isata.
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