Been looking for a possible future type of motorhome that might work for the KANATA 10-15 year photo project. I need a reliable unit at a reasonable price that can safely pull my 7x14 foot fully loaded down darkroom trailer.
Some advantages and disadvantages for these type pusher diesel units.
Disadvantage:
- Diesel engines costs more to repair
- Work on the unit would probably need to be done in larger semi truck repair shops.
- Most of the units are 37 or 38 feet or longer. I would want something around 31 feet long. Their is one model named the Alegro which makes 31.5 foot motor homes but I would need to find one used.
Advantage:
- Diesel engine get about 14 miles per gallon versus about 10 miles per gallon in a gas unit.
- Diesel engines last 2 times as long as gas engines, 500 000 miles are normal.
- Diesel engines pull trailers much better than gas trailers, they have much more torque.
- More options, nicer RVs than the gas models.
- The air breaks on a diesel vehicle are supposedly far superior and easier maintain than their gas cousins.
- The suspension is better on a diesel.
These "Diesel Pusher" type motorhomes might be the RV that works for me. They
are quite beautiful and with that strong motor, might be the ticket. I will also need a good shower system to clean up in after all the thousands of hours of chemical work required for the project to make the ambrotypes. I will need to wash the chemicals off my body nightly to survive this long photo project thing!
As you can see this unit is quite luxurious, 20 years old and at a price level I might be able to handle in two to three years. I am now saving for the vehicle I will need.
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2000 Damon Ultrasport 3670 Motorhome $37,500.00
Some advantages and disadvantages for these type pusher diesel units.
Disadvantage:
- Diesel engines costs more to repair
- Work on the unit would probably need to be done in larger semi truck repair shops.
- Most of the units are 37 or 38 feet or longer. I would want something around 31 feet long. Their is one model named the Alegro which makes 31.5 foot motor homes but I would need to find one used.
Advantage:
- Diesel engine get about 14 miles per gallon versus about 10 miles per gallon in a gas unit.
- Diesel engines last 2 times as long as gas engines, 500 000 miles are normal.
- Diesel engines pull trailers much better than gas trailers, they have much more torque.
- More options, nicer RVs than the gas models.
- The air breaks on a diesel vehicle are supposedly far superior and easier maintain than their gas cousins.
- The suspension is better on a diesel.
These "Diesel Pusher" type motorhomes might be the RV that works for me. They
are quite beautiful and with that strong motor, might be the ticket. I will also need a good shower system to clean up in after all the thousands of hours of chemical work required for the project to make the ambrotypes. I will need to wash the chemicals off my body nightly to survive this long photo project thing!
As you can see this unit is quite luxurious, 20 years old and at a price level I might be able to handle in two to three years. I am now saving for the vehicle I will need.
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2000 Damon Ultrasport 3670 Motorhome $37,500.00
Description
2000 Damon UltraSport 3670
This diesel pusher is on a Feightliner Chassis with a 5.9 Cummins 275 hp ISB engine and a 6 speed Allison Transmission. 126,951 miles. It has an Onan 6300 Propane Generator with 1015 hrs on it. Equipped with a trailer hitch and brake controller. She rides on 22.5 Michelin Tires. It has 2 chassis and 4 coach batteries, 2 AC units, and 1 Fantastic Fan. She had a new water pump and front airbags in 2019. 1 large slide out with slide awning in the living room. It comes with window awning and a large main awning. The roof has been resealed every year. It also comes with exterior window sun cover.
Inside you will find comfortable powered driver and passenger seats and the windshield in good condition to see out of. There is a big comfy recliner and side table behind the passenger seat. Across from that you will find a large hide-a-bed couch. It has a bench dining table with full storage under each bench. For the kitchen it has a 2 door fridge, convection microwave, gas stove top and oven, updated kitchen faucet, & pantry with slide out. She has a roomy bathroom with large shower, large closet and plant more drawers and cupboards. There is a queen sized bed with small closets and drawers on each side. Also LED lighting throughout entire bus.
Inside you will find comfortable powered driver and passenger seats and the windshield in good condition to see out of. There is a big comfy recliner and side table behind the passenger seat. Across from that you will find a large hide-a-bed couch. It has a bench dining table with full storage under each bench. For the kitchen it has a 2 door fridge, convection microwave, gas stove top and oven, updated kitchen faucet, & pantry with slide out. She has a roomy bathroom with large shower, large closet and plant more drawers and cupboards. There is a queen sized bed with small closets and drawers on each side. Also LED lighting throughout entire bus.
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| 2000 Damon Ultrasport 3670 Motorhome $37,500.0 |
