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09-14-2018, 09:47 PM
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Thoughts on 07 Beaver Contessa
Pros and cons on 2007 Beaver that is powered by Cat-9 400hp that we are looking at please. Like the floor plan and mileage reasonable. Thanks
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09-14-2018, 10:09 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bevo7
Pros and cons on 2007 Beaver that is powered by Cat-9 400hp that we are looking at please. Like the floor plan and mileage reasonable. Thanks
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Somewhat better designed and way above average quality coach...
BUT...
Get a professional inspection and identify all the good news/bad news before You put down any money..
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09-14-2018, 10:17 PM
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Our friends have one, and in a lot of respects it is better built than our 2008. It is a nice coach.
No emmisions, which is a PLUS! Air only leveling (your choice),
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09-15-2018, 05:31 AM
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Will definitely have the coach inspected, just wondering about any specific issues to pay extra attention to. Also how about the motor which is a Cat-9?
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09-15-2018, 10:15 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bevo7
Will definitely have the coach inspected, just wondering about any specific issues to pay extra attention to. Also how about the motor which is a Cat-9?
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Hire a good inspector, ge or she should go through every system.
Checks, ac, aquahot, fridge, brakes, etc. Look at the hydraulic pump for the slidevouts, they tend to leak and are about $2500 (above aquahot on passenger side) .
Look at the beltline seam along the roof. If it is bulging, good chance there are broken screws and needs to be reattached and sealed.
The C9 is pretty much bulletproof. They REALLY have issues with the ARD head and emmisions, but that year should not have any of that.
Check under each slide looking for delamination.
Inspect each slide out roof. They are aluminum and can get electrolysis, causing on holes. Not common at all, but it happened on mine.
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2008 Beaver Contessa, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee,
28 years retired Fire Captain Tales of the Muttley Crew
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09-15-2018, 12:01 PM
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What length and model are you looking at?
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09-15-2018, 01:12 PM
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I have an 07 Contessa w/ Cat C-9 400(2006manufacture). 43' with Tag axle. Overall very content with this coach and the quality is very good. I would look carefully at the slides for floor water intrusion. if damage is minor, Talin Guardian Plates are a reasonable repair.
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2007 Beaver Contessa 43' Tag CAT C9
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09-16-2018, 07:45 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Captjake1
Hire a good inspector, ge or she should go through every system.
Checks, ac, aquahot, fridge, brakes, etc. Look at the hydraulic pump for the slidevouts, they tend to leak and are about $2500 (above aquahot on passenger side) .
Look at the beltline seam along the roof. If it is bulging, good chance there are broken screws and needs to be reattached and sealed.
The C9 is pretty much bulletproof. They REALLY have issues with the ARD head and emmisions, but that year should not have any of that.
Check under each slide looking for delamination.
Inspect each slide out roof. They are aluminum and can get electrolysis, causing on holes. Not common at all, but it happened on mine.
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You pretty much nailed it John. 👍
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09-16-2018, 08:19 PM
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Thanks to all, good info
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