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1986 Lazy Daze 22 1/2 ft - Chevy chassis
I am going to look at one of these that seems reasonably priced.  I typically prefer Ford engine/undercarriage.  Any opinion of the LD on this platform?

Thanks.
I know men in the ranks
Re: 1986 Lazy Daze 22 1/2 ft - Chevy chassis
Reply #1 –
Quote from: huenorth  - 
I am going to look at one of these that seems reasonably priced.  I typically prefer Ford engine/undercarriage.  Any opinion of the LD on this platform?
Do yourself a favor and look for a 1990 LD or newer.
1986 LDs have carburetors and are lacking overdrive transmissions.
The front cap and front window leak. This is a huge issue with all LDs of that vintage.
The majority of pre-1990 LDs, that I have looked at over the last twenty years, have had leaks,  usually along with rot.
Electronic fuel injection and overdrive transmissions are 'must haves',  IMO.

For a good guide to the changes through the years, see Andy's 'Changes by the years' link.
Changes by year

Larry

Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze
Re: 1986 Lazy Daze 22 1/2 ft - Chevy chassis
Reply #2 –
Larry,
Very good points. I just purchased '88 MB wit fuel injection and a three speed C6 and I already wish I had overdrive.
Rodney
1988 Mid Bath
Re: 1986 Lazy Daze 22 1/2 ft - Chevy chassis
Reply #3 –
Thanks.  I checked the changes by  year and see 1990 was the switch to the Ford E350 with electronic fuel injection and OD.  Maybe I will keep looking.
I know men in the ranks
Re: 1986 Lazy Daze 22 1/2 ft - Chevy chassis
Reply #4 –
Quote from: huenorth  - 
Thanks.  I checked the changes by  year and see 1990 was the switch to the Ford E350 with electronic fuel injection and OD.  Maybe I will keep looking.
Do keep an eye on the chassis model number. Any 26' or longer LD, on a E350 chassis, isn't going to have much CCC. 
1996 was the first year that the Wide-Body 26' models, with increased the GVW, became available. The chassis was call the 'E350 Super Duty' and had a 14,050-lbs GVW.
In 1997, it became the 'E450'.

Even the 23.5' E350s can be easily overloaded. The short LDs (23.5' models) received the upgraded, wide-body E450 chassis in the 2003 model year, a big improvement over earlier models.

Larry
Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze