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Questions on a PC
« on: February 06, 2016, 10:34:00 pm »
New to this forum but not new to Rving. We have been rvers for over 44 years and have had to many rvs to even count them. We have enjoyed all of them except one (it was a new DP and it was the biggest piece of garbage that ever drove down the road. The chassis was great as it was a Freightliner but the coach built on it was a POS).

I presently have a Winnebago Sprinter View Profile and am looking at possibly getting  a PC 2552. I have a few of questions that I was wondering if any one has asked before.

1. Has anybody requested that the fridge be replaced with a Nova Kool DC fridge from the factory? Reason is I would rather have this setup than an absorption fridge.

2. Has anybody had additional batteries installed from the factory? I would like to have 4 6V batteries.

3. Has anybody with a 2552 weighed their rig after picking it up at the factory before loading it up? If so what was the weight of it and if possible what the front weighed and the rear.

4. Can the twin beds be made longer? I'm 6'1" so the 74" bed well not work for me. My present Sprinter has one twin bed that measures 76" and that is about the shortest I could get away with.

5. Has anyone had PC install any solar on their rig?

I'm also thinking about having the Quigley 4X4 option added. Any comments of this option good/bad.

Thanks,

Butch

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Re: Questions on a PC
« Reply #1 on: February 07, 2016, 05:34:41 am »
We are not currently owners,  but wannabes.  I recently discussed bed length with Earl via email.  He said they can increase the bed length by increasing the total length of the coach.  Nothing else in the coach is shortened.
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Re: Questions on a PC
« Reply #2 on: February 07, 2016, 10:58:05 am »
Quote from: Russ and Linda on February 07, 2016, 05:34:41 am
We are not currently owners,  but wannabes.  I recently discussed bed length with Earl via email.  He said they can increase the bed length by increasing the total length of the coach.  Nothing else in the coach is shortened.

Russ and Linda,

Thanks for the response. I was wondering if they made the bed longer where they would make something smaller. Good info.

Thanks,

Butch
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Re: Questions on a PC
« Reply #3 on: February 07, 2016, 03:40:03 pm »
Another question for all that have the sofa instead of dinette, from the sofa do you have any problem watching TV with having your head turned to the left all the time. Our Winnebago the front TV is right straight across from the sofa so it makes viewing it very  easy.
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Gail Staton

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« Reply #4 on: February 07, 2016, 05:08:12 pm »
Yes Butch,  TV viewing is not ideal from the couch.     I wish it was mounted on a pull out adjustable bracket as was in our previous motor home.

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Re: Questions on a PC
« Reply #5 on: February 07, 2016, 06:29:51 pm »
Butch

We found the same problem when watching TV in our 2008 2350.  So when we ordered out new 2012 2551 I installed the TV on a swivel.  So far it works great.

Here is a link to a previous post the shows the swivel I installed on our 2012 2551.
http://forum.phoenixusarv.com/index.php/topic,713.0.html

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Re: Questions on a PC
« Reply #6 on: February 08, 2016, 05:26:43 am »
I wonder if the factory would install the TV on such a swivel mount? Many of us have no woodworking skills or tools!
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Re: Questions on a PC
« Reply #7 on: February 08, 2016, 08:44:05 am »
Russ and Linda,

I would not hesitate to ask PC.  They do whatever they can to please their customers.  We even had a couple of items drop shipped to them so that they could install them while building our newest 2551.
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« Reply #8 on: February 08, 2016, 09:46:39 am »
Butch,
The two of us have no problem watching TV in our 2552 with the sofa.  Sharon loves to lie on the sofa while I sit in the Euro chair that is pulled out into the room just a little.  Very comfortable that way.
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Re: Questions on a PC
« Reply #9 on: February 08, 2016, 10:22:44 am »
Barry,

I looked at your installation of your front TV. I think that is great setup and a nice work. I like the shelf under it to support the weight better as you drive down the road, makes sense to give is some additional support. Sure wouldn't want it to fall down on you when you are driving.

Bruce and Sharon (Sharon is my wife's name also),

I find the Euro chairs very uncomfortable for me. I'm long torsoed so I can't rest my arms on the arm rests. We have a pair of Stressless chairs and I find them hard to sit in, much prefer my recliner.

If we end up going with  PC I well probably ask for the chair to be omitted. I like the sofa that can be used as a recliner and would spend most of my sitting time there. In our present MH we have a sofa but it makes into a bed with an air mattress. Just like a sleep number bed. I find that it is not very comfortable so I use the passenger seat turned to around with a small ottoman.

Thanks for everybody's replies.

Butch

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Re: Questions on a PC
« Reply #10 on: February 08, 2016, 12:11:31 pm »
Hi Butch,

The answer to some of your questions like the different fridge, four batteries, and multi-solar panel, I would call the factory and ask them.  For a massive array of solar panels to support four 6-volt batteries, you might have to relocate roof-top items like the antenna, the Fantastic Fan, maybe even the a/c unit a little to gain enough clean space.  Best answered by 2551 & 2552 owners (and even for us with our 2350) I've always wondered if the main Fantastic fan would be better utilized in the rear bathroom and have it as your one and only roof-top power vent.   With the rig closed up, it seems it would nicely draw outside air in from the front cab, passing through the rig, and out the bathroom where the worst of odors originate.  You might have to add a vent high in the bathroom door to allow air to get through when it's closed.  Then again, maybe a lot of air gets around the closed door.  Just tossing out ideas for you.
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Re: Questions on a PC
« Reply #11 on: February 08, 2016, 02:45:13 pm »
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I like the shelf under it to support the weight better as you drive down the road, makes sense to give is some additional support. Sure wouldn't want it to fall down on you when you are driving.

Butch,

We had PC make us that shelf when we ordered the rig.  They were very accommodating in helping us with the TV installation.  We also strap it down but do not feel it is necessary.  Just makes us feel better.
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Re: Questions on a PC
« Reply #12 on: February 08, 2016, 04:26:51 pm »
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Best answered by 2551 & 2552 owners (and even for us with our 2350) I've always wondered if the main Fantastic fan would be better utilized in the rear bathroom and have it as your one and only roof-top power vent.
Ron,

   In our newer 2551 we actually have three fans installed - one in the bathroom, a max-air in the bedroom area, and then the fantastic fan in the kitchen area.  We utilize all three and would not do without any of them.  The max-air usually runs all night on a very low speed since it is so quiet.  We use the bathroom fan for moisture control while showering and then the fantastic fan when watching TV or cooking.  Many times we will have both the max-air and fantastic fan on at the same time to draw air through the rig.  We personally use all three fans and one fan in the bathroom area would not work for us.

Sue
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Re: Questions on a PC
« Reply #13 on: February 08, 2016, 06:19:42 pm »
Quote from: Barry-Sue on February 08, 2016, 04:26:51 pm
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Best answered by 2551 & 2552 owners (and even for us with our 2350) I've always wondered if the main Fantastic fan would be better utilized in the rear bathroom and have it as your one and only roof-top power vent.
Ron,

   In our newer 2551 we actually have three fans installed - one in the bathroom, a max-air in the bedroom area, and then the fantastic fan in the kitchen area.  We utilize all three and would not do without any of them.  The max-air usually runs all night on a very low speed since it is so quiet.  We use the bathroom fan for moisture control while showering and then the fantastic fan when watching TV or cooking.  Many times we will have both the max-air and fantastic fan on at the same time to draw air through the rig.  We personally use all three fans and one fan in the bathroom area would not work for us.

Sue
Very interesting input Sue.....quite the opposite of what I anticipated.  Thanks for sharing that.

I am under the impression Butch may consider 4 solar panels (one per battery planned) so I was trying to figure out a way how he could work in enough clean space on the roof to accommodate four with the option for more solar panels if he later wanted to add to them.
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Re: Questions on a PC
« Reply #14 on: February 09, 2016, 02:11:14 pm »
We have the Quigley 4x4 option on our 2012 PC2400. We are very satisfied after 56,000 miles in pretty challenging environments as long as you keep in mind that a 12,000 + pound vehicle has limited off road capabilities under the best of circumstances. Most of our experience has been on snow covered roads where it has performed very well.
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