329DS or is it 329DSF

[RedRollingRoadblock]

OK can someone tell me what the "F" designates? We are seriously looking at this model. Seems as the looking online yields no clues.

[goin2drt]

I could be completely wrong but the new 14's have the F. We have the 2013 329 DS and not sure there was a DSF option.

[Tom and Kat]

I have a 2014 329DS. Not sure what the "F" designates. Thought it could stand for Full Body Paint but all of the advertised "DSFs" I've looked at are exactly like mine (no full body paint). I've seen a lot of 2013's advertised as "F" models also.

[2013leprechaun319dsf]

It could mean it's mounted on a Ford Chassis.

[43D18]

There is no significance in the "F" designation. Some dealers will use the DSF in the model and others won't. I spoke with a dealer who had both on the lot and asked him what the difference was, and was emphatic that there was no difference, but that Forest River at some point decided to add the "F".

[2013leprechaun319dsf]

Originally Posted by 43D18

There is no significance in the "F" designation. Some dealers will use the DSF in the model and others won't. I spoke with a dealer who had both on the lot and asked him what the difference was, and was emphatic that there was no difference, but that Forest River at some point decided to add the "F".

43018 I disagree. I just confirmed with Ron Ross at Coachmen that the 'F' stands for Ford chassis, vs a Chevy chassis.

[2013leprechaun319dsf]

Originally Posted by Tom and Kat

I have a 2014 329DS. Not sure what the "F" designates. Thought it could stand for Full Body Paint but all of the advertised "DSFs" I've looked at are exactly like mine (no full body paint). I've seen a lot of 2013's advertised as "F" models also.

It stands for Ford chassis per Ron Ross at Coachmen

[Tom and Kat]

Originally Posted by 2013leprechaun319dsf

It stands for Ford chassis per Ron Ross at Coachmen

Makes sense to me.

[alparmer]

Mine is DS. Does it mean that I have a Chevy chassis with Ford engine?

[2013leprechaun319dsf]

Originally Posted by alparmmer

Mine is DS. Does it mean that I have a Chevy chassis with Ford engine?

Nope. Dual slides no chassis nor engine.

[goin2drt]

Originally Posted by 2013leprechaun319dsf

It stands for Ford chassis per Ron Ross at Coachmen

I have just the DS and I assure you my chassis and motor are Ford.

[alparmer]

Originally Posted by goin2drt

I have just the DS and I assure you my chassis and motor are Ford.

That's why I asked because it doesn't make sense to have a Ford engine on a Chevy chassis.

So, does that mean that the "F" is still a mystery? Mine doesn't have the pull down bunk beds, could that be it? F for full down bunk beds? LOL

[2013leprechaun319dsf]

Originally Posted by alparmmer

That's why I asked because it doesn't make sense to have a Ford engine on a Chevy chassis. So, does that mean that the "F" is still a mystery? Mine doesn't have the pull down bunk beds, could that be it? F for full down bunk beds? LOL

The F stands for Ford chassis, per my earlier statement from Coachmen.
Usually Ford chassis comes with Ford engine.

[2013leprechaun319dsf]

Originally Posted by alparmmer

Mine is DS. Does it mean that I have a Chevy chassis with Ford engine?

What emblem is on front, a bow tie or blue oval?

[2013leprechaun319dsf]

Originally Posted by alparmmer

That's why I asked because it doesn't make sense to have a Ford engine on a Chevy chassis. So, does that mean that the "F" is still a mystery? Mine doesn't have the pull down bunk beds, could that be it? F for full down bunk beds? LOL

What class does it run in at the dragstrip?

[alparmer]

Originally Posted by 2013leprechaun319dsf

What class does it run in at the dragstrip?

Too me a while, but LMAO

[2013leprechaun319dsf]

Originally Posted by alparmmer

Too me a while, but LMAO

Mine runs in the BOHOW class.
(Big Old House On Wheels)