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michelb · 02-19-2014, 05:41 AM

If you are concerned about the length, measure it with a measuring tape. It might be listed at 39'11" but I would not be at all surprised if it was significantly over 40' especially if you measure from end of the ladder to the furthest point of the mirrors (I don't think either is included in the measurement and even the published lengths are often not that close to even just the coach itself). Ignoring the inaccuracies in the coach length, I suspect you can add close to 14" just for the mirrors (unless you fold them in when you put it in storage) and for the ladder).

I suspect that most 39's are actually well over 40' from any manufacturer.

csrrsr · 02-19-2014, 11:09 AM

The Discovery specs for our 37U says the length is 37' 10". We took a tape out before we bought it and measured it....from the back ladder to the windshield wipers/mirrors (both were pretty equal) and it measured 38' 5". Like my previous post said the interior of the garage from the back to the brace on the garage door was 38' 7". Take a tape......don't depend on the specs.

Milehghcty · 02-19-2014, 12:08 PM

Thanks for the reminders on length. I will keep that in mind ... overall length from the front to back, I don't want to go over 41' and if possible a little less. That might give me room to walk around the coach when in the garage (42' 7.5").

Just curious ... do any of you find it difficult to get around or into some RV parks with 40' + coaches? I've never had a problem with my 34' ... but some places would seem tight it the rig was 6 foot plus longer ....

jlfbatonrg · 02-19-2014, 04:56 PM

We had a problem years ago when I told the campground we had a 38N. They put us in a 38' site, and we didn't fit. I now tell the rv park we are 41 feet. No problems since. The Freightliner XC chassis have at least a 55 degrees wheel turn on the front wheels. That makes the coach pretty easy to work with.

nbargolf · 02-20-2014, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by jlfbatonrg

We had a problem years ago when I told the campground we had a 38N. They put us in a 38' site, and we didn't fit. I now tell the rv park we are 41 feet. No problems since. The Freightliner XC chassis have at least a 55 degrees wheel turn on the front wheels. That makes the coach pretty easy to work with.

Second that on Freightliner ours, 41 DP has a 60 degree turn. It is easier to maneuver than our previous 34 ft gas rig.

Milehghcty · 04-14-2014, 04:01 PM

Well, listed my Winnebago Adventurer on Craigslist and sold it in 2 weeks. Figured it would take my all summer to sell, but guess I got lucky as it's all about timing. So looking again for a coach and pretty sure I've settled on the Fleetwood and if I can get a deal might not wait until next winter. In doing research, I've noticed hardly any price difference between a 2005 Discovery and Providence and in many cases see folks asking more for the Discovery when both have the similar options/miles. I thought the Providence was a notch up the ladder from the Discovery -- what am I missing? I know the asking price is only that ... quite high and most the time above the NADA high retail ... however, I've got more more serious when the asking price is reasonable and more towards the NADA low retail and have started some dialog with owners on condition and options. Any words of wisdom from you experienced folks??

jlfbatonrg · 04-14-2014, 06:06 PM

In those years around 2005, both the Excursion and the Providence were listed above the Discovery. Differences include furniture and appliance upgrades over the standard Discovery. In general they both offer more options also. That doesn't mean the Discovery is a bad choice. D's are very popular.

Milehghcty · 04-15-2014, 12:07 PM

Thanks Jim/Lynda. I think I'll take the 550 mile drive and look at a Providence that seems to be priced right to begin with. It has all the standard options, 4 year old tires, and 42,000 miles, don't know the age of the batteries, and was stored inside when not in use. Makes me wonder what's wrong with it since priced below most Discovery's I've seen ... but the dealer said he'd let me talk with the prior one owner if I'd like to ... so will probably do that over the next couple of days

jlfbatonrg · 04-16-2014, 10:40 AM

Good luck on your trip to the Providence. You can't always tell about the asking price on these coaches. A lot depends on how much the dealer put into the coach when they made the trade, and what demand for the coach in that area. Example: our coach was priced really low. When we looked at it, it was in excellent condition, and when talking to the original owners found out it was only used for tailgating and a couple of NASCAR races each year. Most of the appliances were never used.

Finious · 06-01-2014, 02:40 PM

Hi TP, did you ever drive the 550 miles to see the Providence? Just curious about asking price year as we are looking at a 2005 Discovery. Thanks.

Milehghcty · 06-02-2014, 10:48 PM

Finious: Yes I did take the drive. It was a nice coach, but just throught there was too many things that I'd need to look into that I finally decided to scratched it off my list. Since I haven't looked at many used coaches, maybe I'm being too critical, but just felt I'd keep looking. Plus the wife now has decided she'd rather have a bath and half, which has made my search go another direction which isn't going too well either. On the Providence they recently reduced their asking price to $74.9k ... they've had it about a year so assume they may take an offer less than this amount. PM if you want the link to the coach.

mchero · 06-06-2014, 08:55 AM

Just upgraded from 93 Pace Arrow Diesel Pusher to an 07 Discovery 39V (full slide). We love it! Only 20K miles on this beauty! So far, So good. Now I have to sell off my trusty 93 PADP! :-(

poppopc · 06-06-2014, 09:16 AM

After FULLTIMING for three years, unless I was traveling a lot as we are,
I would try to find a floor plan I could live with in a gas coach. DP'S are more
expensive to maintain! They are made to be on the road.
IMHO

mchero · 06-06-2014, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poppopc

After FULLTIMING for three years, unless I was traveling a lot as we are,
I would try to find a floor plan I could live with in a gas coach. DP'S are more
expensive to maintain! They are made to be on the road.

IMHO

Mine is "made for the road" but not any more "expansive to maintain" than a gasser unless you pay someone else to do all the work. I'd rather be towing a toad in a diesel than a gasser.

Brother-in-law almost lost his gasser & toad going over the "Big Divide" in Denver. Brakes started fading, he even had brake assist in the toad! Put the fear of god into them! They immediately upgraded to Diesel & feel MUCH safer now!