I have chosen a SH 30' box for my four girls and me. The dealer encouraged me to look at the Columbia, but at $25,000 more, it's too much. Dealer says the MB106 will be just fine. It comes std w/ a MBE900, I want an automatic. Beyond that, I know nothing. Are there any options I should consider, is this engine enough for me. I have been lurking here for a while and have learned a lot, but I just don't get this engine stuff. Any help you can offer will be appreciated.
(I hereby promise Bill that I will learn how to post pics on the web and post pics of the rig here before anywhere else.)
What are you doing with it - i.e. pulling a race trailer etc...
Also - have you looked into used trucks? Showhauler will build on your chassis no problem and most of their dealers should be able to help you find one.
Sean P. Clarke WERA Motorcycle Roadracing
Posts: 191 | Location: Canton, GA, USA | Registered: May 05, 2003
It is strictly MH use, travelling cross country. I'm kind of nervous, buying used, because I don't know enough about this to make an informed decision.
Hadn't considered asking dealer to help find a used one. I'm sure they're trustworthy, but obviously would feel better knowing something myself. At least what to look for.
Vicki...I don't know what part of the country you are in but hook up with Sean {WERA} Clark and have a look at his rig....$120k is a reasonable price to start with.....[then you can beat him down good!]....there is a guy in Ky that has a Showhauler/Sterling for $139k @ Rusty Jones Racing IIRC and there are a few more around if you have the time to shop. Lonnie at Showhauler might know of a few more-he's more than helpful. Warpath [Bill] has a few contacts for one-offs and being the start of racing season there are a few more on the market if you have the time to look...Don't be in too much of a hurry-this is an expensive sport....Might be a good idea to wait till maybe till June or July to get serious being an election year["no change in interest rates till after Novenber"] and all "maybe a change in the ecnomic enviroment".....geof-near Cincinnati
Posts: 286 | Location: Cincinnati Ohio USA | Registered: October 16, 2002
LOL - I'll agree wiht selling her mine (although to be honest I have 3 people interested in it right now) - however the price is gonna be pretty firm. I lowballed it on purpose so I can get it gone and get Lonnie working on the new one
Back to Vicki's questions - seriously, call Showhauler and tlak to Lonnie. He knows his stuff, used and new, and has been extremely helpful with every question I've had. He can also vouch for the condition of my rig if you are interested (sorry, couldn't resist another plug).
Also - I'm just North of Atlanta, and will be in Talladega, AL this weekend if you're near either and just want to look at one.
Sean P. Clarke WERA Motorcycle Roadracing
Posts: 191 | Location: Canton, GA, USA | Registered: May 05, 2003
Thanks, Sean. I will call Lonnie. I'm in the south suburbs of Chicago and have no plans on visiting GA soon. I did see a unit at the dealer in Morris (Concept Haulers). He's a 30 minute drive from me.
Viki: I just got thru looking at the latest issue of National Dragster,(an NHRA publication) and thought about you. This issue is loaded with new and used motorhomes, so if you know of any drag racers in your area, beg, borrow or steal one and take a look, even the new dealers have dropped there advertized prices. Lonnie is also a good source,(and has a new copy of ND, by the way), check him out, he is fun to deal with ant not far from you.
PHELPS
Posts: 40 | Location: LYNCHBURG,VA.24503 | Registered: September 27, 2002
Viki. Richard Phelps has the same answer that I was going to give. The National Dragster is the NHRA weekly newspaper and the new issue is the start of this years 48 issues. There are twelve pages of advertising on truck conversions, both motorhomes and toterhomes. Advertising for manufacturers, dealers, new and used units.
If you are in the Chicago area, you are near several dealers. For this size purchase a little driving will get you in contact with a choice of dealers.
If you cannot find a copy of the National Dragster then post again and one of us can post a list of dealers and their locations in the general area.
You are so close to the manufacturing plants that you should plan on touring some of them.
Any help you can offer will be appreciated. 
