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General Discussion / Re: Factory Visit, Update on 3100 Build

« on: April 06, 2018, 04:20:15 pm »

  Glad to hear all is well with your build. Thanks for the pictures, always nice to see some behind the scenes pictures.

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General Discussion / Re: Build a PC is Back.....but

« on: March 16, 2018, 11:14:48 pm »

Good news, that 'build a PC' thing was like playing with an erector set or Lincoln logs.  Lot's of fun and it doesn't cost anything

Fun for sure, but also sobbering. My fully loaded dream 2552, MSRP, 156k. Factory direct price, 125k. It’s only money right?

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General Discussion / Re: Motor Home vs. Travel Trailer

« on: March 15, 2018, 01:55:18 pm »

Doneworking (Paul). . .you nailed it!        

I agree! Thanks to all who have replied thus far. Very good information for us newbies to consider.

Thank you

Fred and Paula

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General Discussion / Re: RE-Flooring a 2006 2350

« on: March 14, 2018, 11:54:50 pm »

Hi Volkemon,

Just finished reading through you re-flooring project. Very nice work and the final product looks great.

Fred

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General Discussion / Re: Another new 2552!

« on: March 14, 2018, 11:19:02 pm »

Thanks for posting a picture. If you pic on the link under the photo, it comes up full size and right side up. Great looking PC, a nd safe travels to yea.

Fred

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General Discussion / Re: Motor Home vs. Travel Trailer

« on: March 13, 2018, 04:06:42 pm »

Hello Tall Guy,

I'm glad you asked this question. My wife and I are in the same situation. So I'm looking forward to reading the opinions from those more experienced in RV living.

Fred 

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General Discussion / Re: Another new 2552!

« on: March 10, 2018, 11:41:52 pm »

   Congratulations!!! When you get a chance, post a picture of you new baby. My wife and I are looking forward to the day we place an order on a 2552.

Safe travels to you,

Fred

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General Discussion / Re: Jumbo Sprinter B vans

« on: March 01, 2018, 01:42:28 pm »

Hi Ron,

I've never seen a Mirage. I had a uncle who owned a Toyota Chinook. Pretty amazing what you can get into a small space. At my age I need more room.

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General Discussion / Re: 3100 On Order!

« on: March 01, 2018, 01:35:08 pm »

Congratulations 

The 3100 is a great plan, my favorite. Now the hard part, waiting for the pick up day. Be sure to keep us updated.

Fred

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General Discussion / Re: Introduce Yourself!

« on: March 01, 2018, 01:24:56 pm »

I am very interested if PC will accommodate Fred.  Providing a 7500 pound hitch is something I may be interested in.  I want to tow our mustang but need a trailer. Even with an aluminum trailer I am over 5000 lbs. Having 7500 hitch would make me consider ordering a new PC.

We seriously considered a Lazy Daze. But they can only tow 4000lbs! I don’t feel comfortable modifying a hitch to allow heavier towing. I want the hitch engineered properly, not just beefed up by a shop. Also be mindful a beefed up hitch will taken away from cargo carrying capacity, although a 2552 has good ccc numbers. On the other hand the 2 or 3 slide PCs do not.

Hey Fred how was that Holiday Inn!

Ron

Ron, every time I've walk out of a Holiday Inn. I feel like a genius.

This morning I fired back a reply to Barry at PC. Pointing out the comparison I made (see previous post) between the Jayco Redhawk 26XD and the 2552 PC. And how I felt the 2552 would be a better fit for a 7500 lb hitch. Maybe if we consumers show enough interest in having this option and bring this to there attention, they may look into it. I told Barry if they where to consider the upgrade. They have plenty of time to work on it. It will be several months before we will be in the position to place an order. And if they do make the 7500 lb option available, I'm all in ordering a PC.

If anyone is interested in having the 7500 lbs hitch option. Send Barry an email or give him a call. Here is Barry's email at PC.

Barry Hyser
barry@phoenixusarv.com

Fred  

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General Discussion / Re: Introduce Yourself!

« on: February 28, 2018, 11:37:07 pm »

Fred
The 7500 hitch would put you at the max GCWR. PC might not be comfortable with that.

Just my opinion.

Ron

Hi Ron,

Your probably correct, when customer safety and liabilities come first.

I’ve been looking at a lot of class B & C motor homes, looking at towing capacities. My current second choice motor home is the Jayco Redhawk or GrayHawk class C. The funny thing is Jayco offers a 7500 lb hitch. On the same E450 chassis with the same 14500 and 22000 GVW ratings. Then when look at the vehicle specifications, comparing an equivalent sized Jayco model 26XD and the PC 2552. The Jayco is 28’8”, 10”s longer than the 2552. And the Jayco has a wheelbase at 181”, 25”s shorter than the 206”, 2552. Looking at the specifications, between the to RVs. All thing conciderd, In my opinion, The PC would be better suited to handle a 7500 lb hitch. I would feel more comfortable driving the PC, longer wheelbase, less rear axle to rear bumper length, small overal body lines and better aerodynamics. I’m no engineer but I have stayed at a Holiday Inn express.

Fred

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General Discussion / Re: Introduce Yourself!

« on: February 28, 2018, 09:41:26 pm »

Today I received a reply to my email from Barry Hyser at PC, asking about a 7500 lb hitch option. And the answer is no, they currently offer only the 5000 lb hitch. “Bummer”. But being we are several months away from making a purchase. I replied to Barry begging him to challenge their engineering staff to see if it would be possible. Maybe they will look into it, maybe not. One can only hope.

Fred

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General Discussion / Re: Introduce Yourself!

« on: February 23, 2018, 03:07:14 pm »

Jatrax,

Thanks for the 2552 weights, very helpful.

Fred

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General Discussion / Re: Introduce Yourself!

« on: February 22, 2018, 11:56:16 pm »

Thanks Ron,

I hadn’t though about the chassis be the same rating regardless of the model. I still would like to find out the actual weight of the 2552 and 3100 with slides.

We are going to go with the slide. We will have guests with us on occasions so the extra floor space would be nice. If we chose the 2552 we will be going with the couch, bed option for the added sleeping capacity. I will give PC a few more days to reply to my email before giving them a call.

Fred

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General Discussion / Re: Introduce Yourself!

« on: February 22, 2018, 01:52:23 pm »

Thanks for the warm welcomes.

Towing is my only concern at this point. Ron I think you are correct. I would think the shorter 2552 would be better suited for towing. The 2552 rear axle to rear bumper length is 128" vs 152" for the 3100. Here is the heaviest item I need to tow. A 1976 Ford Bronco on a 16' car trailer at a combined weight of 5560 lbs. Tongue weight between 550 - 650 lbs. So far I've only seen (in videos) a 5000 lbs hitch offered on all the PCs. So last week I sent an email to PC asking if a 2552 or 3100 can be upgraded to a 7500 lb hitch. I'm still waiting their reply. The combined weight of my 1/12th scale steam locomotive, complete train and trailer is  under 3000 lbs. So there is no issue tow the train.

So if I can upgrade to a 7500 lb hitch and stay under the PCs GCVW, I should be good to go. One other thing I noticed on the PCs web site. The 2552 and 3100 have the same weight specifications 14,500 GVWR and 22,000 GCVW. Does anyone now the actual dry weights of a 2552 and 3100 model?

Fred