Whats the best 34'r you can buy??

[LVRVLUVR]

Originally Posted by B Dubya

It is, but it's a better version, usually with more HP (Cat 350). I drive a 2000 f53 chassis. Me thinks the ride would be a significant improvement.

my journey had the 350 hp cat... 37 mph up a 6% grade

only went 2 mph faster than my 300 hp cummins in the excursion...

drive one a lot before you buy..I never knew there was a difference in the air ride on the better coaches....

[B Dubya]

I watched ur video. Don't want a fight here, but my 15 year old V-10 with a 4 spd tranny pulls a 6% grade with a 4500 lb trailer around 4000 RPM and 44 MPH. Something wasn't right with that Journey.

[LVRVLUVR]

Originally Posted by B Dubya

I watched ur video. Don't want a fight here, but my 15 year old V-10 with a 4 spd tranny pulls a 6% grade with a 4500 lb trailer around 4000 RPM and 44 MPH. Something wasn't right with that Journey.

that's all they do..it ran perfect...just no torque...660 I think..and my alpine has 1200... my alpine runs with the traffic from stop lights

[LVRVLUVR]

Originally Posted by B Dubya

I watched ur video. Don't want a fight here, but my 15 year old V-10 with a 4 spd tranny pulls a 6% grade with a 4500 lb trailer around 4000 RPM and 44 MPH. Something wasn't right with that Journey.

I had a 2000 f53... they come to life with a banks kit... and just changing the "Y" pipe is a big improvement... those only have 300 hp

[IdahoSRT10]

Mine has good power not great but the ride is great (with new shocks and front) sway bar. Tows 10,000lb. There are a few 16 still out there 110k off sticker.

[99Foretravel]

Originally Posted by LVRVLUVR

looked at a few of those...all were older or same age with more miles...

how would you rate the 2 , alpine seems to be very well built and rides very well.. don't think it would worth the trade in to go side ways..

thanks for posting... never knew they made a 34'r

Have never been in or around an Alpine so its hard to comment in any manner other than to speculate based on the manufactures specs.

Spec wise the Foretravels have a bit more going for them (8 airbag chassis, retarder, HWH leveling with airbags not jacks, likley a bit more storage based on chassis construction, larger tank capacity, etc)

Power wise a stock U280 with the C series would be behind the L powered Alpine on the hills...

Moving to a 36' U320 with the M11/ISM would be an upgrade but probably not worth the switch if you are limited to the 34'

[LVRVLUVR]

Originally Posted by 99Foretravel

Have never been in or around an Alpine so its hard to comment in any manner other than to speculate based on the manufactures specs.

Spec wise the Foretravels have a bit more going for them (8 airbag chassis, retarder, HWH leveling with airbags not jacks, likley a bit more storage based on chassis construction, larger tank capacity, etc)

Power wise a stock U280 with the C series would be behind the L powered Alpine on the hills...

Moving to a 36' U320 with the M11/ISM would be an upgrade but probably not worth the switch if you are limited to the 34'

http://www.alpinecoachassociation.co...hures/2004.pdf