Re: Comparing U270 / U295 / U320 Mechanical Specs 1995-2002 No Slides
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You might of researched yourself from ever spending that wife's budget and I find that worth reconsidering your options. The two most common reasons for trading early are technology and floorplan. So I do wish you luck on your search and your research has value. I also agree with Tim's previous post regardind a 1999. I found condition, upgrades, wife's approvalht and budget more important than technology, in the reverse of that order, after picking a mfg. I believe you have found the best mtg, FT, value for your $$$, and so congrats. Just be open to finding your perfect RV, and go have fun. You can see my dingy is also heavy, GX470 with dry weight of 5,000. Your Tahoes are also heavy with a dry weight of approx 5,500 lbs, well within what you will find. Towing speed limit in OR is 65mph, CA 55, when towing. Going from Portland to LA in your ideal RV and mine, might be 30 minutes difference and maybe none If you find a location or people you like and choose to stay a couple hours more with. If I used your guide line I woud not own and would not have considered, my 97 U295 40' with 325 HP Cummins. Also note this is my third mechanical Cummins 6C8.3. Yes, I too slow down in the mountains, and so will you in your ideal rv. I am entirely pleased with my FT and it safely tows my toad. The mecnical features I enjoy most is the transmission retarder vs an engine brake, and the disk brakes. I just finished a 10 day, 2,500 mile, circle from LA's LAX to Portland's PDX with my familyy and so all is fresh on my mind. I could not be more happy with the capacity and performance of my FT. I hope you will too, and soon.
I also hope your wife gives you a bigger budget if needed, when you find "the right one". Sorry if I got a little off your requested topic, and I feel all of the above is worth your consideration.