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CrusinSusan

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Posted: 05/13/08 09:53pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

I recently discovered the Coach House 192SD - but boy are they rare; and I wasn't able to get in on this ebay auction. What I love about it: it's got the enclosed bath, and in the rear are 2 twins...BUT, one of those twins works as a dinette! Thus, to me, there is more "psychological space": enclosed bathroom, "dining room", "bedroom", (and both put together are the "family room" ) plus the galley and driving area.

PERFECT!


www.ebay.com ....see: Item number: 140230350912 (link was waaaayyy to long, and I've yet to get my butt over to the tech forum)

Check out the third row of pics, second pic in to see the rear setup I'm talking about.

I could work with this! (Less mileage and more clearance - maybe a 4x4 added, and I'd be in heaven.)

So, do tell...what is your perfect B for soloing? (Yes, I'm a sneaky thing....gathering ideas

PS: if ya find one of these things...do drop me a PM.


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Posted: 05/13/08 10:26pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

I just Googled coach house 192sd and found 5 for sale.


BobJoh

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Posted: 05/14/08 05:53am Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

If you haven't, do read the FAQ's here about the importance of a test drive, especially if buying used. Not all of these vans drive especially well, or like a large car. Adding a 4WD conversion is unlikely to improve that, so if you're serious about 4WD, it's a good idea to start with good basic handling.

FWIW, I think that model has the typical RV roof air, so is somewhat un-stealthy.


Jim, "Mo' coffee!"


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Posted: 05/14/08 07:22am Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

Perfect for solo? I'm pleased with my roll-your-own.


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CrusinSusan

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Posted: 05/14/08 08:32am Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

Bob...I think you'll find that the ones you googled are either sold or no longer available or not the same set up (sometimes they throw an M or other figures/letters before/after the 192sd). And I won't buy a vehicle with 6 figures on the meter.

Jim...yep...less than stealthy... that's lower down on my list of wants. And also, yes, a test drive is a must.

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Posted: 05/14/08 09:28am Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

Six figures on the odometer are no reason to reject a vehicle these days. There are a lot of 'em out there running around that are approaching seven digits (if the odometer has that). Maintained and/or restored by professionals, and they are just as dependable, and perhaps more economical and easier to repair, than the lower-mileage ones.

Speakin' from experience.

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Susan, Google the Pleasureway Excel TD, I think you'll find everything your looking for in the Excel TD.

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Oops, Didn't notice you want 4 x 4. The Excel TD is two wheel drive.

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Posted: 05/14/08 11:46am Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

charles wrote:

Oops, Didn't notice you want 4 x 4. The Excel TD is two wheel drive.

Nick



So's the Coach House. I'd assume the Excel could be converted to a 4x4 by someone, since SMB does it / has it done to Ford vans as a regular thing.

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Durn! That was a fabulous bargain at $12,990! I don't know what I would do with two campers but I would definitely be tempted by this one. I agree about the twin bunks with one used as a dinette; very cozy!

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