Hello! September 09, 2013, 12:32:23 pm Yahoo Message Number: 142587Just saw my first Lazy Daze in a large dealership and gravitated to it immediately. I am looking to buy for myself, a dog, and whatever boyfriend I have at the moment:) Never owned an RV, but have some idea what my priorities are...craftsmanship, smaller size (won't be storing it most likely), and windows. That being said I'd like to hear what are the best production years in terms of engine/transmission, and any other advice you have. I'm female, but have worked as a mechanic in the past and am not afraid of getting technical!
Re: Hello! Reply #1 – September 09, 2013, 08:21:52 pm Yahoo Message Number: 142591"I'm female, but have worked as a mechanic in the past and am not afraid of getting technical!"Kirsten, I've noticed over the years that Lazy Daze consistently attracts savvy people--people who are looking first and foremost for good engineering, rather than putting first priority on the curtain fabrics. ;-) Trust me, you;re not the only woman in this group who has mechanic's skills.It sounds as if you're a candidate for a 22'/23.5'/24' Lazy Daze--depending upon which chassis was used in a given year, the length has varied slightly, but the floorplans have been consistent for decades.Broadly speaking, the small LDs built on the Ford E350 and E450 chassis are much preferable to the earlier models built on the underpowered Chevy G30 chassis. (I speak from experience with both.) The E450-based models are preferable to the E350s, because they have about a ton and a half more cargo carrying capacity. And the V10 Fords are preferable to the earlier V8s. For detailed information on Lazy Daze models year by year, see the Lazy Daze Pocket Guide website:http://www.andybaird.com/travels/LD-guide-webIts "Changes" section has all the information we've been able to gather, so if you want to know when the smaller LDs switched from E350 to E450 chassis, that's where to look. In addition, the Guide has all floorplans, a current-year data sheet, and other information. If you're shopping for a used LD, it's an invaluable reference. I'm sure others here will chime in with suggestions, Don't hesitate to ask questions!Andy Baird http://www.andybaird.com/travels
Re: Hello! Reply #2 – September 10, 2013, 08:07:18 pm Yahoo Message Number: 142605You rock, Andy! Yes I assumed the new engines would be far superior to the older ones, let alone the mileage/wear being a factor. Do you know what year they switched to Ford? I used to work for GM for a while, and saw things that would scare the pants off of anyone driving their products, so I'm not surprised at the comment. But we also used to call Ford "Found On Road Dead":)Kirsten
Hello! Reply #3 – September 10, 2013, 08:33:22 pm Yahoo Message Number: 142606Quote Quote I used to work for GM for a while, and saw things that would scare the pants off of anyone driving their products, so I'm not surprised at the comment. But we also used to call Ford "Found On Road Dead":)Kirsten__FoundF,_._,___ http://www.lazydazeowners.com/
Re: Hello! Reply #4 – September 10, 2013, 09:43:04 pm Yahoo Message Number: 142607There is also Fix Or Repair Dayly!!Ian
Re: Ford chassis Reply #5 – September 10, 2013, 09:59:18 pm Yahoo Message Number: 142609"Do you know what year they switched to Ford?"Depends on the model; the smaller LDs made the switch last. But starting in 1999, all models were on either E350 or E450 Ford chassis, and starting in 2003 even the small LDs were on the E450. See the "Changes" section of the Lazy Daze Pocket Guide website for the details.Andy Baird http://www.andybaird.com/travels
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