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08-11-2015, 11:10 AM
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New Berkshires
Just got back from a tour at the diesel division. Got a new surprise coming with future model for the Berks. Going to have a Berkshire tag axle. Can't wait to see this in production.
Rich
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08-11-2015, 11:33 AM
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Rich you stole my thunder. LOL. I was just going to post that after talking with Randy. He said the prototype was crashed going to or from the paint shop. Oops.
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08-11-2015, 11:46 AM
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Does anyone know if they are finally going to get rid of the cable slides?
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08-11-2015, 12:11 PM
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Why would anyone be excited about a tag axle. I see no benifit but several drawback
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08-11-2015, 12:17 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Phil57
Rich you stole my thunder. LOL. I was just going to post that after talking with Randy. He said the prototype was crashed going to or from the paint shop. Oops.
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Just walked past your place. Beer later?
Rich
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08-11-2015, 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by hawk10eye
Does anyone know if they are finally going to get rid of the cable slides?
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I think that they are already gone.
Rich
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08-11-2015, 12:22 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lefaivre
Why would anyone be excited about a tag axle. I see no benifit but several drawback
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Handling, weight carrying capacity increase, annnnnd, this model will come with a 450 HP side radiator cummins.(plus a host of other upgrades) IMO, the company is nailing it right now with product development. I know I'm excited. After this week of seeing Forest River's commitment to customer service, I'm not looking elsewhere when I upgrade.
Rich
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08-11-2015, 12:49 PM
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Beer sounds good. We were thinking of going out for dinner tonight. We have no plans. Welcome to join in.
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08-11-2015, 12:58 PM
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Beer sounds good. We were thinking of going out for dinner tonight. We have no plans. Welcome to join in.
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Actually heading to Das Essenhaus today about three. Early time, but my wife has to head back for a meeting at 7P and then work tomorrow. Call me if you guys are interested.
Rich
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08-12-2015, 07:25 PM
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OK I'm gonna need specs and pics of this tag model......
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08-12-2015, 10:05 PM
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I think that the info will be released at a dealers meeting/convention in the near future. New blue paint job that looks sweet.
Rich
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08-13-2015, 08:04 AM
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Thanks Rich, next time sneak some pictures......lol
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08-13-2015, 09:19 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gasman94
Handling, weight carrying capacity increase, annnnnd, this model will come with a 450 HP side radiator cummins.(plus a host of other upgrades) IMO, the company is nailing it right now with product development. I know I'm excited. After this week of seeing Forest River's commitment to customer service, I'm not looking elsewhere when I upgrade.
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And 7-8 mpg. I like my 10+ mpg on my Berk I have now!
There are brand new 2014 Charleston's out there for sale under $220k right now on RV Trader if you want a tag and 450 hp.
Paul
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08-13-2015, 11:07 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Campin Cajun
Thanks Rich, next time sneak some pictures......lol
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I took a couple, unfortunately they don't show much.
Rich
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08-13-2015, 08:57 PM
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Horse power for show ... it's torque that makes it go. What is the touque and GVW of this new unit
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08-14-2015, 07:46 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lefaivre
Horse power for show ... it's torque that makes it go. What is the touque and GVW of this new unit
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I think same as Charleston. 450 HP/ 1250 lb/ft torque.
Rich
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08-14-2015, 10:05 AM
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Just remember...... Supposedly maintenance costs increase dramatically on tags. I've heard as high as 3X the normal single axle annual maint costs.
Don't know if true; just sayin'
Boowho??
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08-14-2015, 07:18 PM
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Is that due to the tag axle or the larger engine. I would expect that the oil volume is larger but that would not account for 3X. I can say that costs jumped about 3X (even more if serviced thru Cummins) going gas to dsl
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08-15-2015, 08:55 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by boowho
Just remember...... Supposedly maintenance costs increase dramatically on tags. I've heard as high as 3X the normal single axle annual maint costs.
Don't know if true; just sayin'
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Good point. Something to think about if you're not getting a lot of road time each year.
Rich
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08-16-2015, 10:00 AM
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Our next coach will be a tag... My father had a 43' Allegro Bus and got 8 mpg...
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