Wanabe LD Owner June 02, 2000, 02:19:17 am Yahoo Message Number: 179I plan to buy a Class C RV with an island queen & Ford V-10 chassis in the next 6 months or so. After joining the RV Consumer Group and reading many horror stories regarding most other brands and only reading praises about the Lazy Daze, I'm pretty well convinced. Before I bite the bullet though, I'd like to get some feedback from folks that have experience with the two length options (26 1/2 ft. and 30 ft.) and any opinions that might help me make that decision. I'm trending towards the 30 but Steve at LD says that size does count and it can be unwieldy to maneuver (vs the 26 1/2). How about loading? The 26 1/2 has a lot more useful load margin but, is this a significant issue?Ilive in the South SF Bay Area (near San Jose). I'd sure like to talk to some Bay Area "locals" if there are any around that wouldn't mind showing off their rigs. I also plan to tour the factory later this month.Once I decide, I'd like to look into buying a late model (1997 or newer) used coach before I get into the 7 month plus waiting line. Anyone on the West Coast that might want to sell in the next 6 months, please let me know.Bob
Wanabe LD Owner Reply #1 – June 02, 2000, 09:31:05 am Yahoo Message Number: 180Hi Bob, Thanks for your post. I just want to address your question about the load margin issue. If you've studied the RVCG information, you'll know that according to them, weight, balance, and quality construction are the most important considerations when looking for a motor home. I would agree with them, and I think Lazy Daze's design and craftsmanship is far superior to other brands that I've seen. Too many times, people looking to buy are hooked by the glitz and gadgets of a coach and don't consider long-term quality and safety issues.Which length coach to buy depends on how you intend to use it, and your comfort level driving and parking a longer rig. If you need more payload and drive a lot, condsider the the shorter model. If your just a "weekend warrior" that doesn't need much payload and plan on driving less and parking more, the longer model may be for you. Just remember the RVCG likes folks to maintain at least a 5% buffer on net payload. BTW, the problem with the small payload on larger class C's is a chassis limitation and typical to any manufacturer.The ultimate test to help make up your mind is to drive both length models when you visit the factory. I hope my comments help somewhat, and that others members will add their two cents.Greg
Wanabe LD Owner Reply #2 – June 02, 2000, 09:31:05 am Yahoo Message Number: 181Hi Bob, Thanks for your post. I just want to address your question about the load margin issue. If you've studied the RVCG information, you'll know that according to them, weight, balance, and quality construction are the most important considerations when looking for a motor home. I would agree with them, and I think Lazy Daze's design and craftsmanship is far superior to other brands that I've seen. Too many times, people looking to buy are hooked by the glitz and gadgets of a coach and don't consider long-term quality and safety issues.Which length coach to buy depends on how you intend to use it, and your comfort level driving and parking a longer rig. If you need more payload and drive a lot, condsider the the shorter model. If your just a "weekend warrior" that doesn't need much payload and plan on driving less and parking more, the longer model may be for you. Just remember the RVCG likes folks to maintain at least a 5% buffer on net payload. BTW, the problem with the small payload on larger class C's is a chassis limitation and typical to any manufacturer.The ultimate test to help make up your mind is to drive both length models when you visit the factory. I hope my comments help somewhat, and that others members will add their two cents.Greg
Wanabe LD Owner Reply #3 – June 02, 2000, 10:35:20 am Yahoo Message Number: 182Keep in mind that when you say "...I'd like to look into buying a late model (1997 or newer) used coach..." isn't that easy. It's probable that you could wait much longer than 6 months in order to find a fairly new Lazy Daze for sale...most owners keep them for about 10 years or more. Sometimes you may come across a sale due to a 'death in the family' or something to that effect. I mention this because I thought of doing the same thing...I have a new 2000 26.5 midbath due to the lack of "newer models"...AND for a few bucks more, I got exactly what I wanted.
Wanabe LD Owner Reply #4 – June 02, 2000, 10:35:20 am Yahoo Message Number: 183Keep in mind that when you say "...I'd like to look into buying a late model (1997 or newer) used coach..." isn't that easy. It's probable that you could wait much longer than 6 months in order to find a fairly new Lazy Daze for sale...most owners keep them for about 10 years or more. Sometimes you may come across a sale due to a 'death in the family' or something to that effect. I mention this because I thought of doing the same thing...I have a new 2000 26.5 midbath due to the lack of "newer models"...AND for a few bucks more, I got exactly what I wanted.
Wanabe LD Owner Reply #5 – June 02, 2000, 11:58:51 am Yahoo Message Number: 184I'm slowly coming to the conclusion that there are very few used LD's on the market and when they do come on they're often at least 10 years old. I also sense a major "feeding frenzy" of buyers whenever a new late model ad hits the street which doesn't create a "good buy" atmosphere for we buyers.Steve (at LD) also told me that there were upgrades in the V-10 engine and transmission in 2000 that help tilt decisions towards new also. I'm just going thru the motions of sorting thru the total RV market and exploring new vs used. If there was a decent, top quality production product out there, the used RV choices would be better. It doesn't look like top quality and quantity go together in this industry, however.
Wanabe LD Owner Reply #6 – June 02, 2000, 11:58:51 am Yahoo Message Number: 185I'm slowly coming to the conclusion that there are very few used LD's on the market and when they do come on they're often at least 10 years old. I also sense a major "feeding frenzy" of buyers whenever a new late model ad hits the street which doesn't create a "good buy" atmosphere for we buyers.Steve (at LD) also told me that there were upgrades in the V-10 engine and transmission in 2000 that help tilt decisions towards new also. I'm just going thru the motions of sorting thru the total RV market and exploring new vs used. If there was a decent, top quality production product out there, the used RV choices would be better. It doesn't look like top quality and quantity go together in this industry, however.
Wanabe LD Owner Reply #7 – June 02, 2000, 07:27:42 pm Yahoo Message Number: 190Thanks for the advice. I actually joined the RVCG about 6 weeks ago & that's how I got interested in the LD RVs - the only class C with 5 stars! Also no complaints & lots of praise from its owners.I think anyone that buys an RV without studying the RVCGs guide, visiting their Court of Public Opinion site and reading all the mail they've gotten about various makes & models is taking a very big risk. They could be planning to buy a low quality, potentially hazardous and overvalued product without realizing it.
Wanabe LD Owner Reply #8 – June 02, 2000, 07:27:42 pm Yahoo Message Number: 191Thanks for the advice. I actually joined the RVCG about 6 weeks ago & that's how I got interested in the LD RVs - the only class C with 5 stars! Also no complaints & lots of praise from its owners.I think anyone that buys an RV without studying the RVCGs guide, visiting their Court of Public Opinion site and reading all the mail they've gotten about various makes & models is taking a very big risk. They could be planning to buy a low quality, potentially hazardous and overvalued product without realizing it.
Wanabe LD Owner Reply #9 – June 02, 2000, 07:27:42 pm Yahoo Message Number: 192Thanks for the advice. I actually joined the RVCG about 6 weeks ago & that's how I got interested in the LD RVs - the only class C with 5 stars! Also no complaints & lots of praise from its owners.I think anyone that buys an RV without studying the RVCGs guide, visiting their Court of Public Opinion site and reading all the mail they've gotten about various makes & models is taking a very big risk. They could be planning to buy a low quality, potentially hazardous and overvalued product without realizing it.
Wanabe LD Owner Reply #10 – June 02, 2000, 07:27:42 pm Yahoo Message Number: 193Thanks for the advice. I actually joined the RVCG about 6 weeks ago & that's how I got interested in the LD RVs - the only class C with 5 stars! Also no complaints & lots of praise from its owners.I think anyone that buys an RV without studying the RVCGs guide, visiting their Court of Public Opinion site and reading all the mail they've gotten about various makes & models is taking a very big risk. They could be planning to buy a low quality, potentially hazardous and overvalued product without realizing it.
Wanabe LD Owner Reply #11 – June 02, 2000, 07:27:42 pm Yahoo Message Number: 194Thanks for the advice. I actually joined the RVCG about 6 weeks ago & that's how I got interested in the LD RVs - the only class C with 5 stars! Also no complaints & lots of praise from its owners.I think anyone that buys an RV without studying the RVCGs guide, visiting their Court of Public Opinion site and reading all the mail they've gotten about various makes & models is taking a very big risk. They could be planning to buy a low quality, potentially hazardous and overvalued product without realizing it.
Wanabe LD Owner Reply #12 – June 02, 2000, 07:27:42 pm Yahoo Message Number: 195Thanks for the advice. I actually joined the RVCG about 6 weeks ago & that's how I got interested in the LD RVs - the only class C with 5 stars! Also no complaints & lots of praise from its owners.I think anyone that buys an RV without studying the RVCGs guide, visiting their Court of Public Opinion site and reading all the mail they've gotten about various makes & models is taking a very big risk. They could be planning to buy a low quality, potentially hazardous and overvalued product without realizing it.
Wanabe LD Owner Reply #13 – June 02, 2000, 07:27:42 pm Yahoo Message Number: 196Thanks for the advice. I actually joined the RVCG about 6 weeks ago & that's how I got interested in the LD RVs - the only class C with 5 stars! Also no complaints & lots of praise from its owners.I think anyone that buys an RV without studying the RVCGs guide, visiting their Court of Public Opinion site and reading all the mail they've gotten about various makes & models is taking a very big risk. They could be planning to buy a low quality, potentially hazardous and overvalued product without realizing it.
Wanabe LD Owner Reply #14 – June 02, 2000, 07:27:42 pm Yahoo Message Number: 197Thanks for the advice. I actually joined the RVCG about 6 weeks ago & that's how I got interested in the LD RVs - the only class C with 5 stars! Also no complaints & lots of praise from its owners.I think anyone that buys an RV without studying the RVCGs guide, visiting their Court of Public Opinion site and reading all the mail they've gotten about various makes & models is taking a very big risk. They could be planning to buy a low quality, potentially hazardous and overvalued product without realizing it.
Wanabe LD Owner Reply #15 – June 02, 2000, 07:27:42 pm Yahoo Message Number: 198Thanks for the advice. I actually joined the RVCG about 6 weeks ago & that's how I got interested in the LD RVs - the only class C with 5 stars! Also no complaints & lots of praise from its owners.I think anyone that buys an RV without studying the RVCGs guide, visiting their Court of Public Opinion site and reading all the mail they've gotten about various makes & models is taking a very big risk. They could be planning to buy a low quality, potentially hazardous and overvalued product without realizing it.
Wanabe LD Owner Reply #16 – June 02, 2000, 07:27:42 pm Yahoo Message Number: 199Thanks for the advice. I actually joined the RVCG about 6 weeks ago & that's how I got interested in the LD RVs - the only class C with 5 stars! Also no complaints & lots of praise from its owners.I think anyone that buys an RV without studying the RVCGs guide, visiting their Court of Public Opinion site and reading all the mail they've gotten about various makes & models is taking a very big risk. They could be planning to buy a low quality, potentially hazardous and overvalued product without realizing it.
Wanabe LD Owner Reply #17 – June 02, 2000, 07:27:42 pm Yahoo Message Number: 200Thanks for the advice. I actually joined the RVCG about 6 weeks ago & that's how I got interested in the LD RVs - the only class C with 5 stars! Also no complaints & lots of praise from its owners.I think anyone that buys an RV without studying the RVCGs guide, visiting their Court of Public Opinion site and reading all the mail they've gotten about various makes & models is taking a very big risk. They could be planning to buy a low quality, potentially hazardous and overvalued product without realizing it.
Wanabe LD Owner Reply #18 – June 02, 2000, 07:27:42 pm Yahoo Message Number: 201Thanks for the advice. I actually joined the RVCG about 6 weeks ago & that's how I got interested in the LD RVs - the only class C with 5 stars! Also no complaints & lots of praise from its owners.I think anyone that buys an RV without studying the RVCGs guide, visiting their Court of Public Opinion site and reading all the mail they've gotten about various makes & models is taking a very big risk. They could be planning to buy a low quality, potentially hazardous and overvalued product without realizing it.
Wanabe LD Owner Reply #19 – June 02, 2000, 07:27:42 pm Yahoo Message Number: 202Thanks for the advice. I actually joined the RVCG about 6 weeks ago & that's how I got interested in the LD RVs - the only class C with 5 stars! Also no complaints & lots of praise from its owners.I think anyone that buys an RV without studying the RVCGs guide, visiting their Court of Public Opinion site and reading all the mail they've gotten about various makes & models is taking a very big risk. They could be planning to buy a low quality, potentially hazardous and overvalued product without realizing it.
Wanabe LD Owner Reply #20 – June 02, 2000, 07:27:42 pm Yahoo Message Number: 203Thanks for the advice. I actually joined the RVCG about 6 weeks ago & that's how I got interested in the LD RVs - the only class C with 5 stars! Also no complaints & lots of praise from its owners.I think anyone that buys an RV without studying the RVCGs guide, visiting their Court of Public Opinion site and reading all the mail they've gotten about various makes & models is taking a very big risk. They could be planning to buy a low quality, potentially hazardous and overvalued product without realizing it.
Wanabe LD Owner Reply #21 – June 02, 2000, 07:27:42 pm Yahoo Message Number: 204Thanks for the advice. I actually joined the RVCG about 6 weeks ago & that's how I got interested in the LD RVs - the only class C with 5 stars! Also no complaints & lots of praise from its owners.I think anyone that buys an RV without studying the RVCGs guide, visiting their Court of Public Opinion site and reading all the mail they've gotten about various makes & models is taking a very big risk. They could be planning to buy a low quality, potentially hazardous and overvalued product without realizing it.
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