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General Discussion / Re: More PC questions
« on: December 31, 2016, 04:57:00 pm »
Good info all around.  Never thought about draining grey (through valve system) into black tank.  I have dumped dishwater
into the toilet.  Good point about keeping it a little cleaner.  Trying to be a little more environment friendly.  Hard to break
a 40 year habit of tossing the dishwater into the bushes.

Glad to here the PC slides have an emergency crank handle.  Have been carrying around the detailed (and complicated) instructions
on how to override the Lippert and Schwintek slides that are on most of the rental RV's we get.  Was even carrying my small Dewalt
driver/drill in lieu of a crank for some of the systems.

Ernie H

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General Discussion / More PC questions
« on: December 30, 2016, 01:56:28 pm »
Ive noticed that the PC uses a rather unique slide out system.  Several arms extending out along the sides of slide out.
Is the slide out electric or hydraulic, and what brand is it?

Holding tanks on PC's.  Not that it would be a huge concern, but it appears that most models under 28' only have a 23 gal
grey water tank.  This about 15 gals less then average for a 26'-28' coach.  The 35 gal black water tank is normal size.
Obviously a reason for the smaller grey tank.  Does anyone know if you can get a larger Grey tank?  For us it would mean almost
1.5 days longer (with the extra 15 gals) when dry camping.

Thanks
Ernie H

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General Discussion / Re: New to forum part II sofa VS dinette
« on: December 28, 2016, 01:47:49 am »
I am glad to here that Phoenix might be open to the idea of adding a table and cushions.  Possible they would even
do on a recent used coach.  We have learned that "separation" of living spaces promotes a more harmonious relationship
on those extended trips during inclement weather, or late fall camping when its dark and cold outside.  My lovely wife of 53
years discovered this on our last boat.  We had three separate living areas on a 33' boat. Two with doors :)  She calls it quiet
time!

Ernie H

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General Discussion / New to forum part II sofa VS dinette
« on: December 27, 2016, 01:37:21 pm »
Hello everyone who responded to our New to Forum on the 23rd. We hope you all had a good holiday.  We are back from high snow country.

Has (does) anyone with a 2551 or 2552 use the driver side bed for a couch/sofa? Or, has anyone customized the bed to act
as a sofa?  Its the right depth (34") but is probably a bit high off the floor.  I was looking at the new Winnebago Fuses 23A
model.  They have made arrangements to use the dual beds as sofas with a movable table.  Although seat height is quite high
off the floor.

We are trying to visualize the best of both worlds.  Dinette for eating and computer work etc.  Couch and Euro chair for lounging.

Ernie H

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General Discussion / Re: New to forum
« on: December 24, 2016, 10:49:49 am »
Thanks to everyone for all the suggestions and advice.  We are leaving for our mountain cabin (no wifi or cell)
in a few hours.  Will take a closer look at all the suggestions in a few days.

Thanks again

Ernie

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General Discussion / Re: New to forum
« on: December 23, 2016, 06:03:20 pm »
Thanks Bruce & Sharon & Keelhauler!

We also like the 2552, although it would not fit in our driveway without some creative landscaping.  The 2551 would just barley fit.

We would be using the RV for touring, never staying more then 4-5 days at a location.  Would not be towing a car either.  Our trip lengths would be from 2 weeks to 2 months.  Ease of getting in and out of a spot is important to us.

I do have a couple of questions.  Whats the cargo carrying capability of the 2552 after normal options and engine fluids added.  I assume the 2551 is probably almost the same.

How does the 2552 handle?  It has a very long WB which is probably good on the road, but might be a little tight on close in maneuvering. My wife is a co-pilot.  Any need for after market stabilizers of heavy duty shocks....this carrying under rated CCC.

Do you have the dinette or sofa model.  I suppose there's plus's and minus to both.  We do like to cook and eat.

Keelhauler your generally right about even the Views interior workmanship.  A friend of mine went to the national Winni rally this year.  The president of Winnebago acknowledged the quality control issues they were having across all lines.  The company lost many of their experience workers during the downturn in 09 to the Dakotas oil fields.

Thanks
Ernie Hutchins

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General Discussion / New to forum
« on: December 23, 2016, 02:52:10 pm »
Hello.  Thanks for letting us join the Phoenix Cruiser forum.  We have never owned an RV but have rented many over the last 40 years. We have been cruising boat owners here in the Pacific Northwest for the past 17 years.  In 2015 we sold our last boat and started vacationing in motor homes.  We are fortunate to have found two Canadian RV rental companies that rent many top brand class A, C, & B+ units.  Most less then a year old.  We started with a class A 34' Newmar, several Forest River and Jayco class C's, and our favorites the Winnebago MB Views.

Results, the class A's are a little big for the two of us and can be a bit to handle under certain conditions. The mid size (production line) class C's had amble room, but there were some quality issues and, to a lessor extend some minor handling issues.  The Winnebago MB Views drove like a sports car (per my wife) and were pretty quality units.  However, just a tad small for us for trips longer then a month at a time.  Hence our interest in the Phoenix Cruisers.  They seem like a quality motor home, with a lot of options that come standard.  The 26'-28' units have layouts that really appeal to us.

We plan to spend the next 6-8 months evaluating our plans.  Buying VS renting, and if we should buy new or used.  Also plan to ask lots of questions.

Thanks
Ernie & Pattie Hutchins

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