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WendysPhotos


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Hello all, We have been looking at diesel motorhomes and have found a FRED (front end diesel) that we like. I do realize that if it has to be worked on they will need to come inside. I can live with that if it is the one we like, but does anyone have any other insight on one? Wendy

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what yr/make /model FRED is it........some had an Izuzu diesel in them that had problems .......they couldnt pull the rv downhill!!!



-- Edited by Lucky Mike on Tuesday 28th of January 2014 06:44:41 PM

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If this is a Freightliner FRED, it has an ISB Cummins engine in the same spot where a gas Class A has its engine. Much easier access than a DP with a rear radiator. It could be noisy while driving. People seem happy with them. There is no air compressor, like most DPs have, so the brakes and suspension do not use air.

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It is a 2013 FRED with a Cummins in it built by Thor. We really like the floor plan and the fact that it has the washer dryer combo for only being 36 foot.


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Where is the DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) tank fill? If it is on the passenger side you will not be able to fill the DEF tank at truck stops since they have that on the driver's side. You will have to buy it at Wal-Mart in containers, which is more expensive. Not a show stopper, but an irritant that is very common with newer diesel motorhomes.

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Thank You Bill, Something we had not thought about.


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