Wiscampsin
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Anyone have any experience with Holiday Rambler/Fleetwood? Looking at a 2023 Holiday Rambler Vacationer 35GL. Any thoughts about Holiday Rambler/Fleetwood in general? Yeah we did the whole gas VS diesel thing and budget says gas.
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supercub
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Been the gas route vs Diesel. Have owned both....If it was me, I'd be looking at a nice used Disel Pusher. I would never buy a new RV.........to many problems the first year plus you take a HUGE hit on depreciation. You can buy a nice used Diesel for the same amount or even less...........diesels don't have the noise of a gas and they ride so much nicer. My suggestion before you buy is to drive both........and not around the block, but take them out on the freeway and if possible over so steep grades. Just my thoughts, been there done that. Good Luck.
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LouLawrence
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Great answer.... ^^^^^^^......
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willald
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Hahaha, this man asks for thoughts on one particular brand of coach. He makes it very clear he’s already decided on a gas coach….And yet still, some can’t help but make it into a gas vs diesel thing right off the bat.
We really need to try harder to focus on answering the question being asked, and quit hijacking threads to the same age old debates.
Will and Cheryl
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sehunter
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willald wrote:Hahaha, this man asks for thoughts on one particular brand of coach. He makes it very clear he’s already decided on a gas coach….And yet still, some can’t help but make it into a gas vs diesel thing right off the bat.
We really need to try harder to focus on answering the question being asked, and quit hijacking threads to the same age old debates.
Well said
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grldst
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With Fleetwood taking over the HR line it is likely to be nothing more then a rebadged Bounder or Pace Arrow which are good class A gas models.
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LouLawrence
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willald wrote:Hahaha, this man asks for thoughts on one particular brand of coach. He makes it very clear he’s already decided on a gas coach….And yet still, some can’t help but make it into a gas vs diesel thing right off the bat.
We really need to try harder to focus on answering the question being asked, and quit hijacking threads to the same age old debates.
It's also possible that the OP is not aware that a used diesel will be more affordable, have less issues and provide a better experience than a new 2023. It's worth mentioning.
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Wiscampsin
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grldst wrote:With Fleetwood taking over the HR line it is likely to be nothing more then a rebadged Bounder or Pace Arrow which are good class A gas models.
The Bounder and Vacationer are mostly twins like Rockwood and Flagstaff TT's.
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jorbill2or
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The fleetwood/ Holiday Ramber are in fact exact twins of each other. Color and minor style changes. It’s been that way for many years , same assembly , nothing new. I’ve known a couple friends with a Bounder and they love it! A few minor problems , nothing any new coach doesn’t have. They ( and I) Love the new v8 and much improved f53 chassis. Not everyone needs a Diesel, and I’ve had a few.
Bill
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Sandia Man
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Back in the day Holiday Ramblers were well built and well received, can't speak for today's version but I would believe they compete well with other brands newest offerings, go for it as any issues should be taken care of under warranty.
As for the gas versus diesel debate looks like human nature and the need to feel superior strikes again. Don't let them fool you, we live at 6K' elevation and our 40' Monaco gasser handles the mountains fine, even my wife loves to drive it.
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