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02-17-2019, 09:19 PM
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Just purchased a 1989 Elite 36' motorhome
Hello my name is Caesar and I just purchased a 1989 Elite 36' motorhome with 43,444 miles on the Cat 3208 turbo engine . I plan on using it to go to vintage motorcross races and traveling with my family. I found the motorhome near my home and it was in a pole barn .
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02-17-2019, 10:27 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 530Elite
Hello my name is Caesar and I just purchased a 1989 Elite 36' motorhome with 43,444 miles on the Cat 3208 turbo engine . I plan on using it to go to vintage motorcross races and traveling with my family. I found the motorhome near my home and it was in a pole barn .
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Congrats! Had the same coach back in the 90's. Better made and better quality than many of today's coaches.
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Foretravel tag axle 40 ft. 500 hp/1550 ft/lbs ism 1455 watts on the roof. 600 a/h's lithium down below.
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02-18-2019, 07:20 AM
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Winnebago Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
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Location: Weyauwega, WI US
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Caesar;
We are glad you joined us. Congratulations on the purchase of your new rig. There is a wealth of RV info available to you here just by asking. Browse the forums that interest you and don't be afraid to ask questions as our members like to help when they can.
Post often and share your new RV adventures with us. Enjoy the forums.
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02-18-2019, 09:12 PM
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Location: OKC
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Never heard of one. It looks awesome! Is that a front engined unit? Looks like it has a nice small rear overhang. How well does the Cat pull it around?
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2011 Jayco Embark Super C
Cummins 8.3 350
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02-18-2019, 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by DirtRider
Never heard of one. It looks awesome! Is that a front engined unit? Looks like it has a nice small rear overhang. How well does the Cat pull it around?
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Believe OP has a diesel pusher, but Elite did make front engine gas units from the early 80's to early 90's. Country Coach quality,
real wood throughout, gillig chassis, think 92 was the last year.
1989 Elite Motorhome 36FT Turbo CAT 3208 Rear Diesel Pusher, Gillig Chassis - Selling Assistant Consignment Vehicles For Sale
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Foretravel tag axle 40 ft. 500 hp/1550 ft/lbs ism 1455 watts on the roof. 600 a/h's lithium down below.
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02-18-2019, 10:50 PM
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The engine is in the back and the radiator is on the side. I just got back from Buckeye Arizona pulling a trailer with dirt bikes and I got 8.6 miles per gallon at 60-65 mph. I have the 647 Allison 4 speed transmission with lock up torque converter. The generator is in front of the motorhome behind the grill.
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02-19-2019, 10:43 AM
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Senior Member
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Originally Posted by 530Elite
The engine is in the back and the radiator is on the side. I just got back from Buckeye Arizona pulling a trailer with dirt bikes and I got 8.6 miles per gallon at 60-65 mph. I have the 647 Allison 4 speed transmission with lock up torque converter. The generator is in front of the motorhome behind the grill.
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How did it handle? I'd be sure to check the tire codes for dates. And I have no idea if yours is as nice as the link posted, but that thing has some real presence. Style for days, and heavy duty credentials. I hope they put a real hitch on it to match that huge tow capacity! Anyway, just know that I'm jealous.
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02-19-2019, 01:28 PM
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It handled nice. It also has a nice custom receiver hitch. Those pictures that I posted in the first post are of my motorhome and the inside is immaculate. My trailer that I was pulling was full of motorcycles so I made room inside my motor home to bring back one more. lol
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02-19-2019, 01:53 PM
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Tiffin Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Where we park it!
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Welcome to the forum and congrats on a great looking coach.
You are joining a good group of folks here with good info to share.
Enjoy the adventure!
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2018 Tiffin Allegro RED 37PA
2020 JEEP Trailhawk
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02-19-2019, 02:33 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: OKC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 530Elite
It handled nice. It also has a nice custom receiver hitch. Those pictures that I posted in the first post are of my motorhome and the inside is immaculate. My trailer that I was pulling was full of motorcycles so I made room inside my motor home to bring back one more. lol
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Heck yeah!
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2011 Jayco Embark Super C
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02-19-2019, 04:41 PM
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Senior Member/RVM #90
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Columbus, MS
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Hi! Welcome to IRV2! We're sure glad you joined the gang! 
Congrats on the new rig! Have fun and keep her between the ditches!
Good luck, happy trails, and God bless!  
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2002 Monaco Windsor 40PBT, 2013 Honda CRV AWD
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02-19-2019, 08:16 PM
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Junior Member
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I only have one button that I don't know what it does. Any help would be appreciated here's a picture of the button. When I push down it pushes back at me.
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02-19-2019, 08:28 PM
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Senior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 530Elite
I only have one button that I don't know what it does. Any help would be appreciated here's a picture of the button. When I push down it pushes back at me.
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That's the passenger ejection seat button
Or is it the driver ejection seat button? I forget. 
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02-26-2019, 08:39 PM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Used to be up in the air, now on the road
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Looks like a great coach - well built and well maintained. Welcome aboard!
I lurked and browsed for years while renting and shopping to buy. Excellent resources and people available on this site.
You will find enthusiasts for every variant of the RV lifestyle and every price point.
Be safe.
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