An American Tradition w/300hp cummins?

[stepdad]

Hey good folks,
I'm interested in a 2000 '40 American Tradition with the 300hp cummins. It's got 75,000 miles on it and it's in pristine condition with a lot of upgrades. Is that a lot of miles for a 300hp cummins? Worth a serious look or pass on it? Price is $55,000.

~Thanks, John

[DSDP_Don]

"stepdad"....If it was done over time, that wouldn't be unusual for someone to do. Sounds like a nice coach.

[deandec]

Thanks Ed, that's good news. The 2000 American Tradition is one of a handful of diesel pushers we're considering in a couple months (spring-time).

~Best, John


The really good used rigs get purchased fairly quickly. If this is one, waiting a couple of months could find it sold.

[Thunder_Mountai]

stepdad wrote:

DSDP Don wrote:
"stepdad".....The upgrades sound like something someone would do who intends to keep the coach. Did they say why they are now selling?

The 2000 American Tradition is at a dealership. The dealership says the previous owners took a lot of pride in ownership and did these upgrades over the years as money would allow.

Ask the dealership to put you in contact with the previous owner. Don't accept no for an answer. They can contact the owner and ask permission. I did that on a used car. Dealership wiggled and whined but rolled over. Talked to the previous owner who traded it and bought the car.

[stepdad]

DSDP Don wrote:
"stepdad".....The upgrades sound like something someone would do who intends to keep the coach. Did they say why they are now selling?

The 2000 American Tradition is at a dealership. The dealership says the previous owners took a lot of pride in ownership and did these upgrades over the years as money would allow.

[DSDP_Don]

"stepdad".....The upgrades sound like something someone would do who intends to keep the coach. Did they say why they are now selling?

[stepdad]

eheading wrote:
We put over 90,000 miles on a 2000 American Tradition equipped with the 300hp ISC engine. It was a great combination and provided excellent service for us. Not only that, but its grand fuel economy average for the total 90,000 miles was about 9.8 mpg. A lot better than our next motorhome that was equipped with a 9 liter CAT engine.

Ed Headington

Thanks Ed, that's good news. The 2000 American Tradition is one of a handful of diesel pushers we're considering in a couple months (spring-time).

~Best, John

[eheading]

We put over 90,000 miles on a 2000 American Tradition equipped with the 300hp ISC engine. It was a great combination and provided excellent service for us. Not only that, but its grand fuel economy average for the total 90,000 miles was about 9.8 mpg. A lot better than our next motorhome that was equipped with a 9 liter CAT engine.

Ed Headington

[Fishinghat]

As long as the preventive maintenance was done, this sounds like a great buy. Good luck.

The Cummins 8.3 will outlast the coach. The engines can go 300,000 before Cummins recommends dropping the pan and checking the bearings, etc.

[stepdad]

I'm pretty impressed with the upgrades.:)

[Horsedoc]

Tires and roof condition are two important and expensive items on a 2000 coach.

[stepdad]

Thanks good folks for your replies, I appreciate it. Here are the upgrades;
1) New tile entry steps
2) Area above windshield completely redone including 42" Samsung flat HD TV w/sound bar
3) New cabinet added around TV
4) New MCD electric roller blinds everywhere
5) New tile back splash in galley
6) New stainless oven and stove top
7) New dinette and chairs that match cabinets
😎 All plumbing faucets replaced with a more modern design
9) Combo washer/dryer added
10) New flat panel TV in bedroom
11) New carpet throughout
12) All new chrome handles to all exterior storage doors
13) Newer tires
The cummins is the 8.3L 300hp ISC with 950 ft lbs of torque. The exterior looks near new like it was covered it's whole life.

~Thanks, John

[wolfe10]

Yup, most with the ISC engine (and very likely it is the ISC not the mechanical C) had 325-350 HP and over 1000 lb-ft of torque.

But, for the FACTS on this particular engine, call Cummins with the engine serial number:

Cummins 800 343-7357

[FormerBoater]

At 75K the engine is just getting broken-in.

The engine is an ISC (8.3 liter displacement) and I am surprised that it is only 300 HP as my older unit with the mechanical C8.3 engine was rated at 325HP.

The 8.3 liter engines have plenty of torque. I have never felt under-powered.

[Ivylog]

No, it's about the right amount... 5K/year. Using these things is better than letting them sit. How many hours on the generator? At that price I'd expect it to have new tires and new TVs.