DW & I are kicking the idea around of eventually replacing our 5'er with a Big Foot, Seneca, DynaMax, or some other Super C. We've never owned a MH but the look and idea of owning a diesel powered Super C is becomming more and more appealing to us.
For those of you who have already made and completed the switch from a 5'er to a Super C, what are your thoughts and opinions now that the dust has settled?
Many thanks in advance.
Happy camping!!! See ya'll down the road!!!
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2006 GMC 3500 SLT CC DRW 4X4 D/A LBZ,PREDATOR & FS2500 OIL FILTER
2004 HR PRESIDENTIAL 30 SCD 5'ER.
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Other than the fluke fire we had in the fridge we love our super C. The main reason we switched from a fiver to the super c was that the DW can drive it and parking is so much easier, general ease of use, where we live the fiver was always a PITA to back in to it's parking spot.
It has been over a year now; but, we are still considering downsizing from our 40' diesel pusher to a Super C. I am still leaning toward the Super Nova by Gulfstream. It has an International diesel on an International Chassis. One of the things I like is the # of International service facilities throughout U.S. I have also started taking notice of # of International seen on the road, i.e. Penske, Budget, power companies, FEDEX Custom Critical, etc. These guys are all intending to run more miles than you or I will ever think of and downtime to us is inconvenient and to them goes direct to the bottom line. Why should I try to outguess the pros.
The Super Nova also has a very high towing capacity and includes I believe a 14,000 # hitch.
Our primary issue at this time is can we get, aka afford, all of the creature feature we curently have in our 40' pusher
Having had a Kodiak and currently an International, I would not consider a Super C with a chassis under a class 6. That narrows the field to International and Freightliner (I think Thor may have a Ford with a Cat engine that is a class 6 but I have only seen it in a toy hauler configuration. Dynamax, Renegade, or Showhauler may offer a Kodiak class 6 but I have only seen them in pictures and never talked to anyone who owns one). The class 6 capacities are more than you will probably ever need and they tow a lot of weight. The best thing about them is the way they drive. You can read more information that you care to about all the upgrades folks on this forum have added to make the Kodiak drive better in winds, rough roads, and around other high profile vehicles. With a class 6 or above, you don't need to add any handling upgrades, they handle great out of the box.
We went from a 40' Country Coach to a 34' Dynaquest on a Freightliner with a 330 hp Mercedes. We love it in every way. It handles well and is easy to ride. We get 10.5 mpg.
We have a 36' Dynamax Grand Sport GT on the Freightliner Columbia chassis, and could not be any happier with it. Quality is excellent, great fit and finish, and it rolls down the road fantastic!
2008 Dynamax Grand Sport 360 GT - Freightliner Columbia - 450 HP Mercedes Benz
2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X - Toad
Held Together with a Roadmaster Falcon II and Stopped with an Even Brake.
1. How much do you plan on using it? The Dynamax and Renegade lines are pricey. It's a lot of money to have tied up in the driveway.
2. Have driven both the Renegade and the Dynamax. The Dynamax handles and rides much better. However, use caution with the Dynamax line-their tank capacities and towing capacities are not what you'd expect on some of their configurations.
3. Pro on 5'er: Loved the 5'er for it's room.
4. Con on 5'er: Size of truck needed to tow 5'er can be a hassle when parking in some areas.
5. Pro with C and toad: Two motors, two modes of transportation if one breaks down.
6. Con with C and toad: Two motors to maintain.
Notwithstanding gas prices, we prefer the C over the 5'er. Neither one is "easier" than the other-they are just different.
We have a Dynamax Dynaquest 302 with the 250 hp mercedes engine. Love the fit and finish of the rig and the freightliner chassis is a pleasure to drive. It is very aerodynamic and we average 11-13 MPG. This is an easy motorhome to maneuver and the quality is the best we have ever owned. Take a look at the Dynamax line and although they are pricey, good deals can be found in the used market.
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