Any Gfy'ers own a Diesel Pusher? - GoFuckYourself.com

=^..^= · 01-04-2008, 04:08 PM

Im gonna buy one so I dont have to stay in hotels when on location.
I've had Rv's before but nothing on this scale.
Damn things cost more than some ppl's houses so I dont wanna buy one and realize I got the wrong thing!

I was wondering if anyone here has one can they make a good recommendation and also make any suggestion what features to look for/ things to avoid.

here is the Land Yacht I'm currently looking at:

Peaches · 01-04-2008, 04:12 PM

I've been looking at RVs and the A's are just too big for me. I'm leaning towards a C or a B+

IIRC, there's at least one GFYer currently full timing in an A.

Here's a great site for info:

http://www.rv.net/forum/

=^..^= · 01-04-2008, 04:13 PM

yeah something smaller is always good but i got 2 kids and a partner to pack in with me

Vendzilla · 01-04-2008, 04:16 PM

get one with a 8 liter cummins in it, don't get the smaller one, the 8 liter has plenty of power and is good for 1 million miles

Peaches · 01-04-2008, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by =^..^=

yeah something smaller is always good but i got 2 kids and a partner to pack in with me

True - it will just be me, some dogs and maybe a guest every once in a while

If anything, I want to go small to discourage people from wanting to go with me

There's a great Class A forum on that website - I have gotten tons of info there.

L-Pink · 01-04-2008, 04:22 PM

Take depreciation, the cost of maintenance, fuel, the cost of capital (down payment, interest or money not earned on cash purchase) .... Now add the inconvenience of towing a car or renting one at each destination, paying for parking, everyone shitting, sleeping, eating, fucking (beating off) in an confined space.

I like hotels.

=^..^= · 01-04-2008, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by L-Pink

Take depreciation, the cost of maintenance, fuel, the cost of capital (down payment, interest or money not earned on cash purchase) .... Now add the inconvenience of towing a car or renting one at each destination, paying for parking, everyone shitting, sleeping, eating, fucking (beating off) in an confined space.

I like hotels.

yes they are all good points

HOWEVER - when u have kids that are home schooled they need stability and routine.
Having a house on wheels is a way to ensure they are in a familiar environment and it will not disrupt their studies and lifestyle too much.
Plus I LOVE being on the road going for long drives that alone is worth it ;)

Peaches · 01-04-2008, 04:29 PM

BTW, unless you have another vacation home, interest on certain sizes of RVs (the A would fit into that) is tax deductible just like the interest on a vacation home would be

sextoyking · 01-04-2008, 04:52 PM

read rv.net - best dang rv forums around.

I have a 33ft pace arrow (gas) and we love it.. mostly just use it in the summers for camping, etc

Good times

baddog · 01-04-2008, 04:55 PM

Damn, you must be doing pretty well Kitty.

pussyserver - BANNED FOR LIFE · 01-04-2008, 06:06 PM

Actually we started out with an A class and now have a 33 ft class c and to tell you the truth we like our class c more. The pusher looks big and is in fact roomy but you will find that you really have to choose your floor plan carefully.

That plus you pay more at the KOA?s etc and naturist really hate pusher. We drove our class A to vegas and setup at the koa behind circus and someone stole our water hose as well as our sewer line and the cover to my step bar? took the 33footer and zero issues?. Also? to really take advantage of an rv you have to be able to multi task with it?. I actually drove a 40 footer around NY and it was not a pretty site? in any case RVing is the absolute best good luck in you purchase ? FYI? we bought used from lazy dayz here in FL and save 9k on a 2005 in 2006

After Shock Media · 01-04-2008, 06:39 PM

Hey and the perk could be if your ever again required to list your 2257 on your sites you can just put your license plate number.

V_RocKs · 01-04-2008, 06:40 PM

Buy a used one with very low mileage and save yourself about 50% of the cost from the beginning. Spend a small fraction of that money on a warranty program instead. Get top of the line insurance with rental included.

Less out of the pocket and pretty much the same safety net or better because you have more cash lying around to upgrade that net.

pussyserver - BANNED FOR LIFE · 01-04-2008, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by V_RocKs

Buy a used one with very low mileage and save yourself about 50% of the cost from the beginning. Spend a small fraction of that money on a warranty program instead. Get top of the line insurance with rental included.

Less out of the pocket and pretty much the same safety net or better because you have more cash lying around to upgrade that net.

nah he will not save 50%

newer pushrs retain value very well he may save 15-20 % and again this depends on a lot of factors. since pushers are made really as a home replacement they are looked as as owning a home

thats why the class c sleeps more ( most of the time ) but the pusher is bigger

the class c is more recreational and the pusher is more lifestyle... so yeah they pretty much retain value fairly well

nico-t · 01-04-2008, 07:25 PM

holy fuck that thing is rediculously oversized like hell... is everything built big, plump and uneconomically in the US?

sh33p · 01-04-2008, 07:26 PM

This is the way to go. At least this is the kind of setup I have. Maybe not this exact one.

Quote:

Originally Posted by =^..^=

Im gonna buy one so I dont have to stay in hotels when on location.
I've had Rv's before but nothing on this scale.
Damn things cost more than some ppl's houses so I dont wanna buy one and realize I got the wrong thing!

I was wondering if anyone here has one can they make a good recommendation and also make any suggestion what features to look for/ things to avoid.

here is the Land Yacht I'm currently looking at:

L-Pink · 01-04-2008, 07:41 PM

This doesn't hold true for the big buck units but many RV's and trailers sold new in warm climates like Florida/Arizona aren't set up for cold weather use.

01-04-2008, 08:45 PM

My parents have owned a lot of motorhomes, mostly class A gassers.

They eventually bought a diesel pusher. For some reason it just didn't like being driven in the winter. Everything was rusting, the maintenance bills and problems with the air brakes were costing thousands. This was a Dutch Star 38 foot diesel pusher. (that is another thing to keep in mind, you will have to get your air brake endorsement on your driver's license, assuming that works the same in your country)

They eventually traded it in for a Kountry Star, which was a Class A gasser with a Ford V10. The maintenance and problems were much less, but it still had it's share of problems, especially considering how little it was driven. They eventually sold it as well and finally gave up on RVing. I think they used to have more fun when they used to drive around in their 24 foot class C. Although it could just be that they are getting older.

=^..^= · 01-04-2008, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by sh33p

This is the way to go. At least this is the kind of setup I have. Maybe not this exact one.

might be a bit of a squeeze for 4 ppl LOL

PersianKitty · 01-04-2008, 11:57 PM

Here's mine (well, I bought it for my parents' retirement, but I use it some also).

It's a Bluebird M380. Two slides (on the other side from the picture).

Peaches · 01-05-2008, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by PersianKitty

Here's mine (well, I bought it for my parents' retirement, but I use it some also).

It's a Bluebird M380. Two slides (on the other side from the picture).

What was the learning curve on learning how to drive that, PK? I swear with every car/truck/SUV I've ever owned I've blown out a tire hitting a curb because I lack whatever sense you need to know where things really are. And a few months ago I ran into the back wall of our garbage dump and that's WITH A BACK UP WARNING signal in the car.

I've also hit my own cars sitting the driveway - always fun to explain to the insurance company. I just have visions of me driving down the road line markers in something that big with your seat that high off the road.

That's what I like about the B+ - they have the size of the C but the cabs are like big trucks (which so far I haven't damaged anything with..........).

01-04-2008, 04:08 PM	#1
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01-04-2008, 04:16 PM	#4
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01-04-2008, 04:12 PM	#2
Peaches Old broad Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Away Posts: 13,933	I've been looking at RVs and the A's are just too big for me. I'm leaning towards a C or a B+ IIRC, there's at least one GFYer currently full timing in an A. Here's a great site for info: http://www.rv.net/forum/

01-04-2008, 04:22 PM	#6
L-Pink working on my tan Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Florida/Kentucky Posts: 39,151	Take depreciation, the cost of maintenance, fuel, the cost of capital (down payment, interest or money not earned on cash purchase) .... Now add the inconvenience of towing a car or renting one at each destination, paying for parking, everyone shitting, sleeping, eating, fucking (beating off) in an confined space. I like hotels.

01-04-2008, 04:29 PM	#8
Peaches Old broad Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Away Posts: 13,933	BTW, unless you have another vacation home, interest on certain sizes of RVs (the A would fit into that) is tax deductible just like the interest on a vacation home would be

01-04-2008, 04:55 PM	#10
baddog So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: the beach, SoCal Posts: 107,089	Damn, you must be doing pretty well Kitty.

01-04-2008, 06:06 PM	#11
pussyserver - BANNED FOR LIFE So Fucking Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: I convert perverts like catholic church! Posts: 5,133	Actually we started out with an A class and now have a 33 ft class c and to tell you the truth we like our class c more. The pusher looks big and is in fact roomy but you will find that you really have to choose your floor plan carefully. That plus you pay more at the KOA?s etc and naturist really hate pusher. We drove our class A to vegas and setup at the koa behind circus and someone stole our water hose as well as our sewer line and the cover to my step bar? took the 33footer and zero issues?. Also? to really take advantage of an rv you have to be able to multi task with it?. I actually drove a 40 footer around NY and it was not a pretty site? in any case RVing is the absolute best good luck in you purchase ? FYI? we bought used from lazy dayz here in FL and save 9k on a 2005 in 2006

01-04-2008, 06:40 PM	#13
V_RocKs Damn Right I Kiss Ass! Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cowtown, USA Posts: 32,422	Buy a used one with very low mileage and save yourself about 50% of the cost from the beginning. Spend a small fraction of that money on a warranty program instead. Get top of the line insurance with rental included. Less out of the pocket and pretty much the same safety net or better because you have more cash lying around to upgrade that net.

01-04-2008, 07:25 PM	#15
nico-t emperor of my world Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: nethalands Posts: 29,903	holy fuck that thing is rediculously oversized like hell... is everything built big, plump and uneconomically in the US?

01-04-2008, 07:41 PM	#17
L-Pink working on my tan Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Florida/Kentucky Posts: 39,151	Buying Used Warning! This doesn't hold true for the big buck units but many RV's and trailers sold new in warm climates like Florida/Arizona aren't set up for cold weather use.

01-04-2008, 08:45 PM	#18
evildick Guest Posts: n/a	My parents have owned a lot of motorhomes, mostly class A gassers. They eventually bought a diesel pusher. For some reason it just didn't like being driven in the winter. Everything was rusting, the maintenance bills and problems with the air brakes were costing thousands. This was a Dutch Star 38 foot diesel pusher. (that is another thing to keep in mind, you will have to get your air brake endorsement on your driver's license, assuming that works the same in your country) They eventually traded it in for a Kountry Star, which was a Class A gasser with a Ford V10. The maintenance and problems were much less, but it still had it's share of problems, especially considering how little it was driven. They eventually sold it as well and finally gave up on RVing. I think they used to have more fun when they used to drive around in their 24 foot class C. Although it could just be that they are getting older.

01-04-2008, 11:57 PM	#20
PersianKitty Meow Media Inc. Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: In the valley of the sun, cactus, tacos, tequila, and nod Posts: 7,785	Here's mine (well, I bought it for my parents' retirement, but I use it some also). It's a Bluebird M380. Two slides (on the other side from the picture). __________________ Wondering what webmaster programs PK uses? Check them out here!