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Navionflyer · 01-24-2019, 08:40 PM

We're looking at purchasing a 2006 Holiday Rambler scepter tag axle RV with approximately 60,000 miles. The coach appears to be in very nice condition. Batteries were replaced less than one year ago and the tires still have about three years remaining on them. They are yokohama's. The coach has a 400 Cummins is L motor I believe. All the slides appear to be in working order and the hydro hot is functioning as required. There appears to be no water leaks nor has there been any water leaks in the past that I can see. The roof is solid.
There does not appear to be any paint checking at this time. The transition area from the outside walls up to the roof does have some of the clear coat coming off but that appears to be normal for this age of coach. None of the windows are fogged what else should I be looking at??
Thank you in advance. Cary

96 Wideglide · 01-24-2019, 09:03 PM

Since it seem's this isn't your first coach, seems like you have everything covered.
There is a sticky thread at the start of the 'Cummins forum', that shows engine serial numbers, that may have issues!

Good luck with the new coach

!!

2 Stroker · 01-25-2019, 12:43 PM

Sounds like a great coach but even with 60,000mi I would check the S/N on the motor just to see where it falls in the bad wrist pin problem of the 400 Cummins.
http://www.irv2.com/forums/f123/isl-...ge-180891.html
2 stroker

MSHappyCampers · 01-25-2019, 04:25 PM

Hi Carey! Welcome to IRV2! We're sure glad you joined the gang!

I'm not familiar with that rig so can't give advice. Just noticed that you are kinda new on IRV2 and wanted to say hello! Have fun and keep her between the ditches!

Good luck, happy trails, and God bless!

vito.a · 01-25-2019, 04:53 PM

These are great coaches. Check the material on the slide out covers to see if it's worn. Check the Norcold refrigerator. If it hasn't already been replaced it will need replacing soon. Most install a residential Samsung RF18.
Check the slide out floors on the outside underneath with the slides out for water damage.
Check the air conditioners. They are coming up on needing replacement.
Of course check tire dates and battery dates.
Have oil samples run for the engine, trans, and rear axle.
If it has air leveling check it carefully for air leaks.
Best of luck!

Excesses · 01-25-2019, 06:02 PM

Whether you really really love the layout. This is a must for a happy life and a happy navigator

Cheers

DJ & BJ

Navionflyer · 01-26-2019, 05:23 AM

I want to thank you all for your comments up to this point.
I have been delayed in pursuing this coach., but hope to move forward soon.
I plan to get the serial number of the motor today and we'll go to the comment section and figure it out.

Ivylog · 01-26-2019, 06:09 AM

A 2006 HR Scepter and Monaco Dynasty are much the same...made on the same assembly line. Vitio’s check list is good although it’s the thread on the slide toppers that wears out. There is enough unused material on 3 of the 4 slides to cut off old and re-sew. Recent thread on buying a 2007 Diplomat with more info on the 06 ISL wrist pin issue so definitely check # and make sure it’s not one.

That vintage Monaco’s and HR’s are some of the best built and handling rigs ever made...the reason I replaced with another RR10S Roadmaster chassis.
PS: my Dynasty is still in the family...my son bought it.

jimmy braden · 01-26-2019, 01:02 PM

+1 what most have said, I had just had someone put the talin plates on mine and the installer said everyone still is trying to find the predef RR8 chassis combinations bc they just work,, and usually all other house side hardware can be easily repaired/replaced.

ricrhino · 01-27-2019, 07:26 PM

we have an 06 scepter 42 dsq and it is awesome. did research for over a year and fell in love with the build and amenities. Outside a few Monaco issues it is a great bang for the buck. Jimmy is right. For the most part everything can still be worked worth and there are many persons that can help.

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