Fun Mover

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Edited Date/Time 1/25/2012 2:02pm
Going to look at one tomorrow after Moto session. Anybody out there have or had one ? I'm buying used.
It's a 2004 four winds ford e450 front end (gas) with only 12k. Anything i should look out for with these units ?

Thanks Guys !
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Bulldog Racing 4/3/2009 7:49pm
4/3/2009 7:49pm
Don't buy a gas burner, they are terrible at high altitudes. It's better to spend the money on the diesel.
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lumpy790 4/3/2009 8:23pm
4/3/2009 8:23pm
I was talking to Privateer connection last week and he mentioned that most pop outs leak causing problems.....I had never thought about it before.
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drmarkr 4/3/2009 8:29pm
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Quality isn't too hot....I had an 02 28 footer several years ago. Cheap finish on things.

I'd look for a diesel Seneca or other brand doing the garage dealio...there's several out now and they're ALL dealing their asses off....

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SPARTAN 4/3/2009 8:44pm
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lumpy790 wrote:
I was talking to Privateer connection last week and he mentioned that most pop outs leak causing problems.....I had never thought about it before.
Interesting, I'll check that out....Thanks!
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SPARTAN 4/3/2009 8:47pm
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drmarkr wrote:
Quality isn't too hot....I had an 02 28 footer several years ago. Cheap finish on things. I'd look for a diesel Seneca or other brand doing...
Quality isn't too hot....I had an 02 28 footer several years ago. Cheap finish on things.

I'd look for a diesel Seneca or other brand doing the garage dealio...there's several out now and they're ALL dealing their asses off....
I wish i had the dodi faed (cash) for something like that. Photo's of the Seneca....BAD ASS

I have a duramax in my truck and love it, But the diesel pushers are in a different tax bracket

once again thanks to everyone for the input !
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LouDog 4/3/2009 10:37pm
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I had a brand new 05 model it fell apart as we were driving it, they are a peice of SHIT.
mxwebsitesdotcom 4/3/2009 10:54pm
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Had mine for 6 years and love it, I'm ready for something bigger tho.



03 with 45k on it. I have the black and white interior with carbon fiber dash, pretty trick! Looks way cool with white walls, cabinets and black leather interior. How much is the one your looking at, what options does it have?
mxwebsitesdotcom 4/3/2009 10:54pm
4/3/2009 10:54pm Edited Date/Time 4/3/2009 10:57pm
I pull 7 - 8.5 MPG, not the best on gas but they don't make a diesel so it is what it is! For trips 3+ days its better than taking a moto van and getting a hotel and not being able to stay on site you know?
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lumpy790 4/4/2009 7:13am
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I dont know the guys name but ........ there is a guy here in Charlotte that just wants someone to take over payments and its yours!

If your interested call Barrs Competition and talk to Bobby.....he will know his name and number.
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Highsider 4/4/2009 7:18am
4/4/2009 7:18am Edited Date/Time 4/4/2009 7:57am
We owned a Fun Mover for 7-years. We have owned a Damon Outlaw for two and have driven iit almost 20k. 8.1 GM gas V8, 6-speed Allison trans, 22.5 wheels, etc. 7-8 (honest) mpg on cheapest regular gas. Same size garage, but sooo much nicer living space. I would buy one again.
Being used to driving 48'Showhaulers using tandem axles, the amount of body-roll bothers me sometimes, but not at half the cash outlay!

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holeshot100 4/4/2009 7:33am
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If you are just using it for weekend dashes close to home I think they are fine. If you are traveling the country with it, go with a Class A or an F650 or truck chassis. A diesel also. The gas engines turn more RPM's and are much harder on tranny's. Don't beat on it going up passes like Hesperia or the grapevine. You also get quite a bit of body roll, and have to steer a little to go straight.
I had the F-650 diesel Fun Mover for about three years. That is a moto unit, but hard to find, and quite a few more dollars.
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SPARTAN 4/4/2009 8:56pm
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mxwebsitesdotcom wrote:
Had mine for 6 years and love it, I'm ready for something bigger tho. 03 with 45k on it. I have the black and white interior...
Had mine for 6 years and love it, I'm ready for something bigger tho.



03 with 45k on it. I have the black and white interior with carbon fiber dash, pretty trick! Looks way cool with white walls, cabinets and black leather interior. How much is the one your looking at, what options does it have?
04 12K Same options as yours, also had fold down sleepers in garage. they want 35K

Great information from everyone, appreciate it.

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