First, here are the
photos from the Holiday Rambler 2003 website, courtesy
of Holiday Rambler, Monaco Coach and all rights
reserved by them:
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| A happy
campsite... |
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This reminds me
of the true story of the couple who purchased an RV and
while on the freeway engaged the cruise control and
promptly left the driver's seat and moved to the sofa.
After the crash, he explained that he thought the cruise
control was an "autopilot", that would drive the coach
while he lounged in back watching TV. |
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| My coach is
never this messy (yeah, right) - Will someone please do
the dishes? |
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| Happy galley -
My shelves never look this organized. |
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| I can't think of any way to get this shot without either
tearing off the exterior wall or drilling a hole in it
for the camera lens... |
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So, why buy the one we
have for sale? Here's some examples of what they
are selling for elsewhere:
2003 HR Ambassador, just reduced from $95,000 to
$88,000:
http://www.rvregistry.com/used-rv/138270.htm
2003 HR Ambassador (only 2 slides) at
$135,900.00
http://www.rvt.com/rvdetail176194.htm
Also a 2003, but the Holiday Rambler Endeavor (and a
foot shorter) at $135,000.00
http://www.rvregistry.com/used-rv/140757.htm
Here's another one, but it's a 2002, at
$99,900.00
http://www.rvregistry.com/used-rv/140592.htm
Here's an '03 Holiday Rambler (a Scepter) on Craig's
List, he wants $99,000.00
http://baltimore.craigslist.org/rvs/1601339163.html
HR Ambassador (one year newer) reduced to
$140,000.00
http://www.rvt.com/rvdetail403685.htm
We could do this all day - Our coach is priced to SELL!
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OK, well, enough of that... Here come the actual
photos of the RV in question (they do take gorgeous
pictures though, don't they?). And while the ones
that follow may not be as slick as the ones from Holiday
Rambler, they do accurately reflect the actual condition
of the RV for sale ;-)
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A
terrific outdoors view showing the elegant exterior
design scheme, full body paint, and good overall condition of finish.
The fiberglass exterior of the coach is in good
condition, with the light oxidation typical of our
Tucson climate, but it still responded well to our
waxing and I was very pleased with the results of our
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Another exterior view showing the rear quarter.
A super sturdy and attractive ladder was a pleasing
surprise.
So many times I start up the ladder and feel I'm
taking my life in my hands.
And even though I'm a pretty big guy,
I felt secure with this one ;-) |
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First impressions...
You know, they are just so important! One of
the very first things to grab my attention was this
coach's brightness.
So many RV's are like small caves, dark, reclusive.
I don't know who designs those types of interiors,
but perhaps "better living through chemistry" might
improve their outlooks.
Well, that wasn't a problem here, this interior is
bright and cheery! |
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Here's a
shot that captures the attractiveness of the front
console. As you can see,
it's clean as a whistle and the colors are perfect for
that "high-tech" feeling you get when seated behind the
wheel.
Also, the passenger's seat is every bit as nice, with
its optional electric footrest that let's you kick your
feet up, while the power adjustments position the chair
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I don't know about you, but I could travel in this
coach for a good long time without fatigue.
The cockpit is bright, open, and well-lighted, but
also the captain's chairs are more like my living
room furnishings than the typical fare offered in an
RV.
The leather is perfect, bright,
comfortable, and the passenger's seat even has an electric footrest -
Plus, the captain's chairs rotate to face into the
main salon, providing perfect seating when
entertaining! |
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A final entry shot
showing again how bright and cheery the cockpit area
is, and also a look at the passenger's footrest.
I'd call the leather "as new" - I was unable to find
a single defect or equipment malfunction.
As mentioned, the passenger's footrest is
electric, and both captain's lounges rotate to face into
the RV's main salon, providing valuable seating if
entertaining and two lovely pieces of furniture!
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Here's a look back
towards the main salon showing the sofa.
It's in perfect condition and the color scheme is
tasteful.
I love my dog, but
there's just no getting around the fact that my wife
(and yes, even I) can smell "dog" when entering a coach that has had
pets onboard on trips, and much more so with cats.
As
mentioned, this owner never had pets aboard and all
the fabrics and upholsteries smell new!
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We store our coaches
indoors, and here's a shot taken while it was "in
the hanger." Turning down the exterior
lighting and closing the doors, gives us a great way
to show you both daytime and evening views.
When evening arrives,
you'll find the lighting in this RV to be
spectacular and dramatic!
It turns the coach into a
completely different environment; soothing and
elegant.
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A close look at the
sofa in its slide out nook...
The fabric looks and
smells new, and it's cushions are very comfortable.
It has
wonderful accent lighting that makes for a very desirable
area, and end tables at each end!
The sofa also serves as a
jackknife bed, providing extra sleeping room for
your travel guests.
Also notice the Day/Night window treatments.
I operated all of them throughout the RV and found them
to all operate smoothly and without flaw.
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Here's an
evening look down the passenger's side towards the rear
of the coach.
Even as well-lighted as this is, all the overhead
lighting is off, and only the accent lighting is
operating in the dining and kitchen areas.
As stated previously, the coach can provide every mood
and function that lighting can provide. From
romantic evenings for the two of you, or brighter
settings for entertaining or playing your favorite
games! |
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Here's a little wider angle looking toward the rear
of the coach with all the house light lit. |
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Here's the daytime view looking
aft down the passenger's side.
The hardwood table and overstuffed upholstered chairs are particularly nice, with
beautiful fabrics and very comfortable.
Personally, I always prefer table seating to a booth.
Also, notice that the
chairs consist of 2 high-back and 2 low-back
(low-back to be placed on galley side), I've shown
one of each side by side to display the difference.
The 2 low chairs can be stored in the basement!
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A closer look at the
table and chairs.
Also, take note of the cabinetry. I haven't
mentioned it up to now, but it is exquisite!
The owner purchased all the
pricy cabinetry upgrades and it was a great
decision! It not only affected the hardwood
cabinets, but also the wood trim throughout, adding
architectural features like the corner roses and
inlayed-trim bordering the slideouts.
Details like these really add to the quality and
luxury of the motor coach.
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Here's the captain's
lounge chairs rotated into the living area.
The carpet is in
excellent condition and when the living area slides are extended and the
captain's chairs rotated, you can't over states
this coach's spaciousness.
Also, the
passenger's seat features an electric footrest
making it into a recliner.
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Moving towards
the rear of the coach we come to the galley.
Notice the use of light and mirrors to provide both
well-lit work work areas as well as a nice ambiance.
The solid Corian counters mean years of use while
retaining their beauty.
The galley includes a flip-up counter piece to add that
extra counter space that you might want if preparing a
meal for guests.
Both the side-by-side stainless steel sink and range
tops also have Corian covers. |
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A daylight look
at the galley...
Worthy of note are the exceptionally nice Sharp Carousel
microwave/convection combo oven.
The oven is large and can be used as a microwave for
quick heating and re-heating and also as a convection
oven you can prepare baked goods, roast everything from
a whole chicken to broiled steaks in record time.
The Atwood Wedgewood Vision 3-burner gas range offers a
configuration to accommodate even larger cookware. |
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On the galley's
opposite wall is the beautifully trimmed Norcold
refrigerator freezer with icemaker.
While I haven't spoken much about it until now, you'll
find lots of terrific storage in your galley for
everything from your staples and groceries to your
assortment of cookware.
Looking down the hallway, on the right you can see the
double doors concealing the Splendide washer/dryer combo
and just past, the glass-enclosed shower and the entry
to the bedroom. |
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A look at the
Norcold with icemaker.
As you can see, even with the icemaker, you'll still
have room to store your frozen foods.
Notice the cabinet to the right - Everywhere you look
you'll find storage!
The galley, main salon, stateroom, hallway and bedroom
all have have lots of room for your traveling items. |
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Another example
of storage -
I love clever design! And along the hallway (right
around the corner from the galley) is a very roomy
pull-out storage bin that glides out for easy access
then tucks away. |
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Looking down
the hallway towards the bedroom...
The Splendide washer/dryer is visible with its left-hand
door opened.
Again, all this wood is quality hardwood - No laminate
or composites, just solid hardwood doors.
Notice the recessed sliding door on the right of the
photo, just past the refrigerator.
It serves to close-off the shower area as well as the
entire aft section of the coach. Between this
sliding door and the one for the bedroom, you can
isolate the shower/lav. |
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There is no way
to over-emphasize the value and convenience of an
onboard washer/dryer. No trying to navigate
traffic and parking through an unfamiliar town looking
for a laundromat.
This is the Splendide 2100 and it handles up to a 15lb
load! It features automatic switchover from wash
to dryer mode. It has as many wash programs, dryer
programs, and temperature options as many home washer
dryers! As a vented dryer system it doesn't heat your
coach.
It takes about 40 min. to wash and up to 90 min. to dry
a load of queen-sized sheets, all automatically! |
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A look at the
shower and hallway looking forward from the bedroom.
Many RV's really suffer in the area of the shower, with
so many being cramped, dark, and just plain
uncomfortable.
But that's not the case here! This is a terrific
shower with a glass enclosure and a giant, full-sized
skylight - Literally, the entire shower ceiling is
a skylight!
The shower is the perfect size. I am NFL offensive
line-sized, and even I could comfortably shower without
feeling claustrophobic like so many other showers I see
here.
Also, there is privacy. The shower closes-off from
both the front and back of the coach.
Opposite the shower is the main lavatory. I say
main, because the bedroom also features a sink!
Take notice of the hardwood floors - Not only beautiful,
but so very easy to keep clean when traveling! |
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A first look at
the inside of the lavatory.
These rooms are notoriously difficult to photograph
well, so I'll open with an apology...
Quality - Hardwood and Corian. The lavatory is
quite lovely. Beautifully appointed and plent of
room.
Also, lots of storage for all those items that my wife
always seems to want to absolutely fill the restroom.
Everything from the functional to the decorative (please
don't tell her I said this or I'll be sleeping UNDER the
RV, not in it ;-) |
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A better look
at the lavatory counter top and sink with fixture.
Take notice of the quality of the fixture.
RV makers find lots of ways to try to fool you into
thinking their lower-end coach is a quality RV, and if
you have a trained eye, you can spot the real deal.
This sink has a brushed nickle-finish single handle
fixture.
These are not inexpensive. Many coaches skimp on
quality details and this is an example of how to judge
an RV's quality. That's a very nice fixture! |
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Looking from
the bedroom forward.
To the right you see the second sink, again with
expensive fixtute and solid Corian countertop, with a
mirrored cabinet above.
Don't be confused by the image, the television is a
reflection in the mirror and is actually on the opposite
wall.
Having two lavatory sinks is really nice. I like
the option of still being able to brush my teeth (or
whatever grooming my wife might enjoy) without feeling
rushed when using the main bath. Everywhere you
look, quality hardwood. |
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A little fuller
view of the bedromm lav and cabinets.
I noticed that I failed to turn on the under-counter
light beneath the cabinet in the upper-right of the
photo. When lit, it provides even more light to
the area.
My wife mentioned to me that she would change out the
bulbs over the sink to a particular type of light that
ladies like for applying their makeup. Personally,
I liked the light, but I don't often wear makeup ;-) |
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As you round
the corner, the bathroom lavatory's Corian countertop
continues on along the wall, providing area for your
favorite accent items.
Beneath the countertop is storage, storage, and more
storage - All in gorgeous hardwood!
I'm not sure if I've mentioned it up to this point, but
all the windows have Day/Night shades, all of which work
smoothly.
Unseen in these daylight shots are the shade you can
achieve by deploying the exterior awnings over each of
the windows. |
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the end of the wall, we find yet more hardwood-trimmed
storage and the television. |
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Looking forward
from the corner of the bedroom, notice how the door
seals off the rear of the coach, from the shower back,
for privacy.
Additionally, the sliding door (just to the left of the
shower) can also be closed, isolating the area.
Want even more room in the shower/lavatory area?
When the pictured door closing off the rear of the coach is
closed, there is a sliding door (you can see it in
pictures showing the hallway just past the
refrigerator/freezer) that can also be closed, providing
a very large after-shower dressing area. |
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Here's a
terrific look at the bedroom, showing the enormous
amount of hardwood drawers, dressers, and cabinets as
well as the double mirrored door closet.
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Looking into
the bedroom towards the queen size bed.
I really appreciated the quality decor in this RV.
The bedroom's slide-out nestles the bed in an attractive
alcove, trimmed in beautiful hardwood cabinets and trim.
Also note the color coordinated trim, valances, and
bedding. |
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A final look in
the stateroom-quality bedroom.
Each side of the bed even has its own little accent
shelf with under-shelf storage for your favorite book or
a box of tissues. |
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Back to the
salon...
A daylight shot without a wide enough angle lens (sorry)
to truly give the the perspective of just how spacious
this coach feels.
You can, however, catch a glimpse of the decor -
coordinated fabrics, upholsteries, window treatments and
valances... These are some of the subtle
difference between a real luxury coach and a lesser
quality, dressed-up "pretender" that some RV
manufacturers try to pass off on an unsuspecting public. |
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pretty coach when bathed in the onboard accent
lighting. |
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This coach has a wonderful awning! It's a
top-of-the-line Carefree awning that features a
channel-set light fixture (which they say will enable
you to read a book from anywhere under the awning) and
serves as a bug light.
There are also channel accessories. Included with
this one, is a sliding hanger, perfect for hanging a
potted plant or wet clothes when you've had a swim. |
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Back
outdoors...
An impressive vehicle.
I like the understated color scheme - Not flashy, just
classy. |
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| Profile. |
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| The matching
set on Goodyear tires are in excellent condition with
lots of happy trips yet remaining! |
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| Passenger's
side with dinette / galley slide extended. |
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| This could be
your new memory-making, family-bonding fun machine! |
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To see this or any of
our other RV's available for sale, give Lance or Richard
a call at 520-229-9187.
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With thanks to Holiday
Rambler...
2003 Ambassador by Holiday
Rambler
©2003
Monaco Coach Corporation. All Rights Reserved. |
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Specifications
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BODY
CONSTRUCTION
- Alumaframe®
Superstructure
- Steel Cage Construction
- Peaked Aluminum Roof with Fiberglass
Insulation
- Smooth Gel Coat Fiberglass Exterior
Walls
- Front & Rear Molded Fiberglass Cap
- Integrated Brushed Aluminum Front
Bumpers
- One-Piece Generator Access Door
- Stamped Grill Door for Transmission
Cooler
- Engine Doors Struts
- Angled Fiberglass Engine Cover
- Steel Framed Floor
- Laminated StructurwoodTM Flooring
- Air Activated Power Step Well Cover
- Interior Paneling with 3/4½ Insulation
- Foam Insulation Underbelly with Luaun
Backer
- Power Heated Remote Exterior Mirrors
- Baggage Doors with Integrated Single
Handle Latches
- One-Piece Polyethylene Pass-Through
Storage Compartment
- Exterior Vinyl Graphics with Raised
Letter Decal
- Wheel Mud Flaps
- Entry Step Storage
- Rear Ladder
Options
- Chrome Power Controlled Heated Exterior
Mirrors
- Storage Bay Slide-Out Tray (One Side)
- Full Length Holiday Rambler Mud Flap
COCKPIT
- Fiberglass Automotive Dash with Carbon
Fiber Instrumentation Panel
- Dash 12V Chassis Battery Gauge
- CD Player/Radio with Four Speakers
- Multi-Positioned Sunvisors
- Rear Vision System with Audio
- Adjustable Accelerator and Brake Pedals
- Intermittent Windshield Wipers
- Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel
- Cruise Control
- Power Steering
- Air Horns
- Drink Holder
- Soft Touch Vinyl Pilot & Co-Pilot Seats
- Carpet Driver and Passenger Floor Mats
Options
- Six-Way Power Pilot Seat
- Six-Way Power Co-Pilot Seat
- Co-Pilot Seat with Power Footrest
(Requires Six-Way Power Co-Pilot)
- Power Sunvisors
APPLIANCES AND ACCESSORIES
- Large Double-Door Refrigerator
- High-Output Three-Burner Cooktop with
Oven
- Spacesaver Convection Microwave with
Touch Control
- 25½ Stereo Color TV with Remote Control
in Living Area
- Living Area Stereo TV Wired Through
Ceiling Speakers
- 19½ Color TV with Remote Control in
Bedroom
- TV Antenna with Booster and TV Jacks
- VCR Prep and Video Control Box with Dual
Hook-Ups for DSS & Cable
- CB Prep
- Digital Satellite System Prep
- Cable TV Hook-Up and Telephone Jacks
- Washer/Dryer Prep (N/A: 30PBD, 32PBD,
34PST)
Options
- Large Double-Door Refrigerator with Ice
Maker
- Large Four-Door Refrigerator with Ice
Maker (N/A: 30PBD, 32PBD)
- Recessed High Output Three-Burner
Cooktop (without Oven)
- Convection Microwave
- VCR
- DVD Player
- Combination Washer/Dryer (N/A: 30PBD,
32PBD, 34PST)
INTERIOR
- Autumn Haze Oak Cabinetry
- Solid Wood Square Raised Panel Doors
- Hardwood Cabinet Ends
- Telestrut Overhead Storage Doors and
Positive Catches on All Other Doors
- Low-Friction Roller Drawer Guides
- Brass Finished Cabinet Hardware
- Solid Surface Kitchen Countertop with
Backsplash and Sink Covers with Stainless
Steel Sink
- Marble Bath Countertop with Integrated
Sink
- Laminated Dinette and Nightstand
Countertops with Wood Edge
- Kitchen Pantry with Adjustable Shelves
(N/A: 30PBD, 32PBD)
- Booth Dinette with Drawers
- Laminated Plank Flooring in Kitchen and
Bathroom
- Padded Vinyl Ceiling
- Oversized Rear Wardrobe Closet with
Mirrors (N/A: 30PBD)
- Medicine Cabinet with Shelves
- Bathroom Mirror
- Towel Bars in Bathroom
- Queen Bed with Shirt Closets and
Nightstands
- Bedroom Dresser (N/A: 30PBD)
- Bedspread and Pillows
- Nylon Carpeting and Pad in Living Area
and Bedroom
- Mini Blinds Throughout
- Fabric Barrel Chair (32PBD, 34PDD,
36PBD, 38PBD)
- Fabric Sleeper Sofa
Options
- Woods: Regal Cherry, Maple or Walnut
- Decors: Venetian Taupe (Tan),
Metropolitan View (Taupe), Spa Green
(Green), Urban Landscape (Gray)
- Fabric Recliner Chair (32PBD, 34PDD,
36PBD, 38PBD)
- Soft Touch Vinyl Recliner Chair (32PBD,
34PDD, 36PBD, 38PBD)
- Fabric Wonder Bed (N/A: 30PBD, 32PBD)
- Soft Touch Vinyl Wonder Bed (N/A: 30PBD,
32PBD)
- Soft Touch Vinyl Sofa (30PBD)
- Fabric Electric Sofa (N/A: 30PBD, 32PBD)
- Freestanding Dinette with Two
Freestanding Chairs and Two Folding Chairs
(N/A: 34PST, 36PST)
- Raised Refrigerator Panel Inserts
- Day/Night Pleated Shades in Living Area
and Blackout Shades in Bedroom
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND LIGHTS
- 50 Amp 120V Distribution Panel and Power
Cord
- 60 Amp Electronic 12V Power Converter
- Onan® 6.5 KW LP Generator
- Two 6V Batteries (House Batteries)
- Battery Disconnect Switch at Front Door
- 12V and 110V Outlets in Cockpit Area
- Porch Light
- Power Entry Steps with Light
- Lights in Outside Storage Compartment
- 120V Receptacles in Outside
- Storage Compartment
- Underhood Utility Light
- Computer Hook-Up with Phone Jack in
Dinette Area
- Systems Control Center
- Fluorescent Ceiling Lights in Living
Area & Kitchen
- 12V Incandescent Ceiling Lights in
Bathroom & Bedroom
- Decorative Dinette Light
- Cosmetic Vanity Lights in Bathroom
- Halogen Lights Under Living Room and
Dinette Cabinets
- Decorative Wall Lights in Bedroom
- Decorative Wall Lights in Living Room
- Halogen Lights in Bedroom Overhead
Options
- Energy Management System
- 1500 Watt Inverter with Two Additional
Batteries
- Onan® 7.5 KW QD Diesel Generator
PLUMBING AND LP SYSTEM
- Demand Water System and Water Pump
- 10 Gal. LP Gas/Electric Water Heater
with Electronic Ignition (DSI) (6 Gal. Water
Heater 30PBD)
- Water Heater By-Pass Valve
- Winterization Valving System
- China Toilet
- One-Piece Fiberglass Shower
- No-Fuss Flush Black Holding Tank Rinsing
System
- Insulated Systems Compartment with Easy
Access to Hook-Up
- Gravity Water Fill
Options
- Bath Tub (30PBD, 36PBD, 38PBD, 38PST)
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HEATING, VENTS AND AIR CONDITIONING
- One 13.5M BTU and One 11.0M BTU Roof Air
Conditioner with Ducted Air and Wall Digital
Thermostat Control (36´ & 38´ Models)
- One 13.5M BTU Roof Air Conditioner with
Ducted Air and Wall Digital Thermostat
Control (N/A: 36´ & 38´ Models)
- 35M BTU Electronic Ignition Furnace (40M
BTU Furnace on 36PST, 38PBD) (50M BTU on
38PST)
- Electronic AC/Heat Climate Control
System
- In-Floor Ducting Heating System
- 12V Roof Vent in Bath
- Attic Fan in Kitchen
- 12V Heater in Wet Bay
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Options
- Two A/Cs (13.5M BTU and 11.0M BTU) (Std.
on 36´ & 38´ Models)
WINDOWS, DOORS AND AWNINGS
- Flush Mount Radius Dual Pane Safety
Glass Dark Tinted Slider Windows
- Front Entry Door with Removable Screen
- Interior and Exterior Grab Handles
- Tinted Skylight in Bathroom with
Protecta Glaze
- Acrylic Patio Awning with Metal Cover
- Omega Slide-Out Awnings (N/A on units
with Triple Slide-Out Houses)
- Topper Slide-Out Awnings (on Triple
Slide-Out Houses) (34PST, 36PST, 38PST)
Options
- Carefree® Automatic Patio Awning
- Front Door Awning (N/A with Automatic
Patio Awning) Window Awning
SAFETY
- Fire Extinguisher
- Deadbolt Lock on Entrance Door
- 120V GFI Protected Circuit (Kitchen,
Bathroom, Exterior)
- LP Gas Detector
- Smoke Detector
- Carbon Monoxide Detector
- Pilot and Co-Pilot Three-Point Seat
Belts (Lap and Shoulder)
- Third Brake Safety Light
- Egress Window
CHASSIS/ENGINE/SUSPENSION
- Roadmaster Chassis
- Electronic Fuel Injection Diesel
Cummins® ISB 300 HP Low Torque Engine with
Allison® 2000 MH Transmission
- Torque: 600 lbs./ft. Max. Net at 1,600
RPM (30PBD, 32PBD, 34PDD, 34PST)
- Cubic Inch Displacement for ISB 300 HP
Low Torque 359½/5.9L
- Rear Axle Ratio (4.88:1 for 300 HP)
- Electronic Fuel Injection Diesel
Cummins® ISC 315 HP Engine with Allison®
3000 MH Transmission
- Torque: 950 lbs./ft. Max. Net at 1,300
RPM (36PBD, 36PST, 38PBD, 38PST)
- Cubic Inch Displacement for 315 HP
504.5½/8.3L
- Rear Axle Ratio (4.10:1 for 315 HP)
- 160 Amp Alternator
- Dual Fuel Fill
- Radial Tires: 255/70R/22.5
- Stainless Steel Wheel Simulators
- Four Gas Shock Absorbers
- Four Air Springs
- Anti-Lock Braking System with Air Over
Hydraulic Brakes
- Auto Slack Adjusters
- Transmission Temperature Gauge
- Air Cleaner Restriction Indicator
- Manual Hydraulic Leveling System
- Fuel and Water Separator
- Hitch Receiver with Six-Point Connector
(4,000 on 30PBD, 32PBD, 34PDD, 34PST) (5,000
on 36PBD, 36PST, 38PBD, 38PST)
- Undercoating
Options
- Electronic Fuel Injection Diesel
Cummins® ISC 315 HP Engine with Allison®
3000 MH Transmission (30PBD, 32PBD, 34PDD,
34PST) (Forced Option 34PDD, 34PST)
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