Myrtle is home June 27, 2020, 10:33:22 pm Myrtle is home. My wife and I traveled to the Mother Ship last week and picked up our new LD, Myrtle. We traveled from WV by Amtrak for 3 days and Todd picked us up in the Riverside CA area. Todd is as nice as everyone says -- great guy!We were transported to the Arizona line where we took over. We spent 2 nights at the Grand Canyon, then traveled on I40 with frequent stops on Rt 66. We visited Williams AZ, stood on a corner in Winslow AZ, and toured the Petrified Forest NP.Then we slowly started home. We stayed some nights at campgrounds, and even spent a night or 2 at Walmart. We had some difficulty due to covid finding campgrounds open. The Walmarts worked out well since it made us camp without hookups. Almost every night someone came over, visited and had questions about our motorhome.We love Myrtle, and we thank everyone who helped along in our journey.John and Steph 19 Likes
Re: Myrtle is home Reply #1 – June 27, 2020, 11:38:10 pm Quote from: WVDAZEY - June 27, 2020, 10:33:22 pmMyrtle is home. My wife and I traveled to the Mother Ship last week and picked up our new LD, Myrtle. We traveled from WV by Amtrak for 3 days and Todd picked us up in the Riverside CA area. Todd is as nice as everyone says -- great guy!We were transported to the Arizona line where we took over. We spent 2 nights at the Grand Canyon, then traveled on I40 with frequent stops on Rt 66. We visited Williams AZ, stood on a corner in Winslow AZ, and toured the Petrified Forest NP.Then we slowly started home. We stayed some nights at campgrounds, and even spent a night or 2 at Walmart. We had some difficulty due to covid finding campgrounds open. The Walmarts worked out well since it made us camp without hookups. Almost every night someone came over, visited and had questions about our motorhome.We love Myrtle, and we thank everyone who helped along in our journey.John and StephHappy your are home safely and hope you are able to use Myrtle during these strange times. I changed your on line model year to 2021 as I understand all LDs delivered this year are 2021s per Ford's direction. If I am not correct, please let me know.Chris
Re: Myrtle is home Reply #2 – June 27, 2020, 11:48:12 pm Quote from: WVDAZEY - June 27, 2020, 10:33:22 pmWe were transported to the Arizona line where we took over. We spent 2 nights at the Grand Canyon, then traveled on I40 with frequent stops on Rt 66. We visited Williams AZ, stood on a corner in Winslow AZ, and toured the Petrified Forest NP.We love Myrtle, and we thank everyone who helped along in our journey.Such a fine sight to see. I'm really happy for you, John and Steph, congratulations on your new Myrtle! Take It Easy, LindaPS. Will you be posting interior pics? I'd love to see them! 1 Likes
Re: Myrtle is home Reply #3 – June 27, 2020, 11:57:17 pm Congratulations! One day I will be there! I am adding our name to the waitlist on Monday. I understand it is an 18 to 24 month wait but I am sure it is well worth it.Regards, Julie 2 Likes
Re: Myrtle is home Reply #4 – June 28, 2020, 12:24:34 am Nice introductory trip to validate that you made the right decision.See you down the road.Joel
Re: Myrtle is home Reply #5 – June 28, 2020, 11:25:56 am Your public needs pics!!! LOLCongrats!!!Bill
Re: Myrtle is home Reply #6 – June 28, 2020, 11:31:37 am John and Steph,Congrats to you folks! Glad to learn of your successful pick up and travel home.Some questions for you; is your coach built on the newest Ford E450 chassis? That would mean you have the the new 7.3L V-8. Any first impressions you can share of the drivetrain? Do you know if you are the first LD delivered with the new chassis? Thanks for sharing your information; safe journeys.Steve K
Re: Myrtle is home Reply #7 – June 28, 2020, 11:45:13 am Quote from: Steve K. - June 28, 2020, 11:31:37 amJohn and Steph,Congrats to you folks! Glad to learn of your successful pick up and travel home.Some questions for you; is your coach built on the newest Ford E450 chassis? That would mean you have the the new 7.3L V-8. Any first impressions you can share of the drivetrain? Do you know if you are the first LD delivered with the new chassis? Thanks for sharing your information; safe journeys.Steve KAlso, did you get the Driver Assist Option??Bill 1 Likes
Re: Myrtle is home Reply #8 – June 28, 2020, 06:58:38 pm Congrats!We hope to be there in a few months.More pictures please.Is it with the new 7.3L motor? 1 Likes
Re: Myrtle is home Reply #9 – June 28, 2020, 08:42:56 pm Thanks for all the well wishes. We will post some interior pictures soon.Myrtle is the classic Ford 450. We are very happy! Being my first motorhome, I was shocked at how well Myrtle drove. She held the road excellent and no rattles anywhere. Still getting used to driving a class C and the rear end swing. I parked a little too close to an awning in Winslow and had to have the DW help with some spotting as I pulled out.The return home covered over 2,800 miles. We are now planning an August trip that will include the Bad Lands, the Black Hills, Yellowstone, and the Tetons.I'm sure we will be back asking for route advice, especially in the Wyoming area. 4 Likes
Re: Myrtle is home Reply #10 – June 28, 2020, 10:49:26 pm Thanks for the follow up on the chassis. But I am confused about what model year you have? My understanding was there would not be a 2020 model year and the new chassis would be a 2021. If that is correct, is your new Lazy Daze a 2019? A 2020, or a 2021? I have a feeling the truck title is a 2019. I am wondering if the new chassis is being used Anyone know?Steve K.
Re: Myrtle is home Reply #11 – June 29, 2020, 12:21:25 am Quote from: Steve K. - June 28, 2020, 10:49:26 pmThanks for the follow up on the chassis. But I am confused about what model year you have? My understanding was there would not be a 2020 model year and the new chassis would be a 2021. If that is correct, is your new Lazy Daze a 2019? A 2020, or a 2021? I have a feeling the truck title is a 2019. I am wondering if the new chassis is being used Anyone know?Steve K.Steve,Mike Coachman's RB, now in construction is on the new chassis. My RB that I ordered 2 weeks after him (Jan 10) will also be on the new chassis. They did have a few of the 2021's in stock then, but there was a delay in ordering the 2021's with driver assist because of some sort of ordering code mixup. I don't know when they used up the last of the 2019's, but there was at least a 2 month delay in getting a new supply because of the shut down on the auto plants for covid. Linda
Re: Myrtle is home Reply #12 – June 29, 2020, 10:23:44 am Quote from: WVDAZEY - June 28, 2020, 08:42:56 pmThanks for all the well wishes. We will post some interior pictures soon.Myrtle is the classic Ford 450. We are very happy! Being my first motorhome, I was shocked at how well Myrtle drove. She held the road excellent and no rattles anywhere. Still getting used to driving a class C and the rear end swing. I parked a little too close to an awning in Winslow and had to have the DW help with some spotting as I pulled out.The return home covered over 2,800 miles. We are now planning an August trip that will include the Bad Lands, the Black Hills, Yellowstone, and the Tetons.I'm sure we will be back asking for route advice, especially in the Wyoming area."Myrtle is the classic Ford 450."John and Steph, we purists are trying to figure out what build year to assign your new LD. By saying "classic Ford 450" do you mean yours is a 2019 chassis and therefore is/was designated a 2019 model or is it the newer chassis designated a 2021 model?Chris
Re: Myrtle is home Reply #13 – June 29, 2020, 11:29:33 am Quote from: Chris Horst - June 29, 2020, 10:23:44 am"Myrtle is the classic Ford 450."John and Steph, we purists are trying to figure out what build year to assign your new LD. By saying "classic Ford 450" do you mean yours is a 2019 chassis and therefore is/was designated a 2019 model or is it the newer chassis designated a 2021 model?ChrisThe paperwork LD supplied to the owner may tell the tale.
Re: Myrtle is home Reply #14 – June 29, 2020, 11:54:35 am Our paper work dates Myrtle as a 2019. 3 Likes
Re: Myrtle is home Reply #15 – June 29, 2020, 12:48:56 pm If sold as a 2019, it probably has the 6.8L V10. The same dependable, "Classic" E450 that has been sold for a couple of decades.One big plus is the desirable 6-speed transmission.I wonder at what point, LD will actually start building rigs with the new V8?Larry
Re: Myrtle is home Reply #16 – June 29, 2020, 01:31:33 pm I wonder at what point, LD will actually start building rigs with the new V8?Larry, Our rear bath currently under construction is a 2021 with the new 7.3 V8. LD received the chassis before March 9th, the date on a letter Todd sent us with an attached Year Model Disclosure Statement listing the VIN and the date of manufacture of 01/20. Todd said we should expect a delivery date in September or October. That's fine with us. 1 Likes
Re: Myrtle is home Reply #17 – June 29, 2020, 01:35:52 pm Quote from: WVDAZEY - June 29, 2020, 11:54:35 amOur paper work dates Myrtle as a 2019.Thanks. I have updated your online profile accordingly.Chris
Re: Myrtle is home Reply #18 – June 29, 2020, 05:45:47 pm Well I added our name to the waitlist! I am excited but I know I will have to wait, but I know it will be well worth it. We have been RVing for 11 years and decided to take the plunge and get a great quality RV for the next stage in our life. Cheers,Julie 3 Likes
Re: Myrtle is home Reply #19 – June 30, 2020, 09:10:55 am Congrats, Julie! I noticed your signature line indicates your LD will be a 2022 model year. Does that mean you will be receiving a Ford chassis from next year?
Re: Myrtle is home Reply #20 – June 30, 2020, 10:54:30 am Hey Greg that is just wishful thinking. I don’t know how long it will be before I get our LD since I just got on the waitlist. It could be a 2023 it all depends. 1 Likes
Re: Myrtle is home Reply #21 – June 30, 2020, 08:57:36 pm Quote from: O2boutside - June 29, 2020, 05:45:47 pmWell I added our name to the waitlist! I am excited but I know I will have to wait, but I know it will be well worth it. We have been RVing for 11 years and decided to take the plunge and get a great quality RV for the next stage in our life. Hi Julie!Congratulations!Is the waiting list currently at 18-24 months?I’ve been planning on adding myself to the waitlist this November for a 2022 November pickup. Sounding like I should consider doing so sooner than that.ThanksDave 1 Likes
Re: Myrtle is home Reply #22 – June 30, 2020, 09:00:07 pm Myrtle interior pictures.Maple wood and tweed fabric. 1 Likes
Re: Myrtle is home Reply #23 – June 30, 2020, 09:02:18 pm Sorry 1st time posting multiple photos. 8 Likes
Re: Myrtle is home Reply #24 – June 30, 2020, 09:15:01 pm Quote from: Dave Katleman - June 30, 2020, 08:57:36 pmIs the waiting list currently at 18-24 months?I’ve been planning on adding myself to the waitlist this November for a 2022 November pickup. Sounding like I should consider doing so sooner than that.DaveDave, Call now. You can tell Todd when you want pickup and he'll move you back down the list if you need to..
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