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Title: 08 Nimbus 38' known issues?
Post by: fouroureye on October 08, 2021, 07:49:46 pm
Looking at a 38ft Nimbus tomarrow near ocala, fl
Has a 450 cummins, 2 slides no aqua hot..

Looking for a short list to look at known problems.

Is this the motor yr that Brad had his issue with? 40k miles?

Thanks in advance
Title: Re: 08 Nimbus 38' known issues?
Post by: Roger & Susan in Home2 on October 08, 2021, 08:39:59 pm
I think this is an ISM 450.  Reliable.  Is it a tag?  Should be for the weight.  Look carefully.
Title: Re: 08 Nimbus 38' known issues?
Post by: Michelle on October 08, 2021, 10:12:23 pm

Not in 2008.  Would be an ISL.  But what's weird is that 2008 showed either a 500 hp ISM or a 425 hp ISL, but not a 450 hp engine...

Biggest issue with 2008 is serious sidewall delamination that could cost upwards of $30K to repair if it hasn't already been addressed.  Most often shows up around the slideout openings.  Xtreme can detail the issue since they have experience fixing a number of them.  It's also been mentioned a couple of times on the forum.

Anyone have problems with 2008 FT's (https://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=30405.0)

FT Chassis (https://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=22132.msg167295#msg167295)

Body Integrity (https://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=29772.msg268666#msg268666)

Repainting Newer Foretravel Coaches (https://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=22211.msg168082#msg168082)

And water penetration at the awning, also causing delam

How do I get into the attic? - Under roof access (https://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=41426.msg412861#msg412861)
Title: Re: 08 Nimbus 38' known issues?
Post by: fouroureye on October 09, 2021, 07:33:25 am
exactly what i needed. thanks

dealer says 450 M i will look at the data plate
Title: Re: 08 Nimbus 38' known issues?
Post by: Bigoil76 on October 09, 2021, 09:27:24 am
Just bought a 38' 08 Nimbus... ours has a 425 ISL