I am looking at a '07 FT Nimbus in La Vergne, TN. This dealer says it has an ISM500 with an Allison 3000. Did FT ever mate a Allison 3000 to an engine that large? I think this dealer just has wrong info. Am I right?
Link: 2007 Foretravel 340 Nimbus, Class A - Diesel RV For Sale in La Vergne, Tennessee (http://www.rvt.com/Foretravel-340-Nimbus-2007-La-Vergne-TN-ID5550324-UX134812)
The MC number is for a ARANDASH in PA, Don't think a member here. Might be well to give him a call to get history on coach, all he can do is say no.
Gary B
I doubt it - BUT Foretravel was doing some odd things in that era.
Ask the dealer to have one of his techs crawl underneath and look at the tag on the transmission (get a photo if possible). The tag don't lie...
Sorry, not a chance. The ISM is only mated to the 4000 series. A quick look at the transmission tag (driver's side of transmission) will verify.
Brett
Another possibility: Dealer could be right about the transmission but wrong about the engine. Standard for a 40 ft Nimbus is 400 hp ISL - 500 hp ISM was optional.
No way. It is either a ISM and a Allison 4000 but mire likely a 450 hp ISL. I did not know the Arendashe's had a Nimbus. Thought they had couple year older U model.
What about a photo of the data plate next to the driver's seat? That should have some info on engine and transmission, I think. Or if nothing else, the build number that could then be researched through FT...
I have tried on a different coach to get info from FOT using a VIN, but was told by Tyle that they could not give out specifics on any particular coach. Maybe I wasn't talking to the right person.
They will not give the repair records but should be able to tell you engine and transmission. I can check Monday.
ISM 500
Allison 4000MHR transmission