2009 Mandalay Champion Edition? How Did 16 Years Treat it?

[@RedgieKeller]

Hello James, not a bad looking coach , does need some tlc ! Love watching the inspection on theses motorhomes , makes me realize what I have to do to keep my in shape. Thanks for sharing!

[@markhmorrison]

That's a unique layout! Thanks for sharing it. Looks like it has good bones.

[@gereshomeE]

Besides feeling the usual nausea while you were on the roof: I appreciate the IMPORTANCE of checking the RV roof. -THANK YOU, James! 👋

[@craighalnan3925]

So sad that people let things go like that. Thanks for sharing and I appreciate your videoing all these things.

[@philw7174]

Thank you for bringing us on this inspection James. Happy trails!

[@mikekeeler7060]

🇨🇦great lay out. Lots of storage . Looks like it’s been sitting for a while.

[@daviscrt]

Great job and nice tour. Thanks Don

[@DLTJR1959]

Thanks James. Never seen one of those. Seems pretty decent coach. I'll keep my Wanderlodge.

[@lindanadaud9698]

Thanks for the video.

[@AJDoll]

Cool find, thanks for a great video.

[@saladbreath607]

Modern RV quality has yet to eclipse 1970's automotive quality in all but the most exclusive coaches. Where's the Toyota/Honda renaissance like we had in the late 70's and 80's? The money's certainly there to pay for it.

[@gc9454]

Hi James. Are you gonna be at the Tampa RV super show? Now that you’re a big name RV KZbinr you gotta go! 😁

[@kmatlock40]

Looks like it could use some tlc. I would worry about the loose trim and ladder that there may be rot so there will be nothing solid to screw into. Talking from experiance.

[@AZExpert]

It's a very solid build and base to start and work with

[@pedroperico3]

Do you have any videos of 98 national tradewinds? Or any feedback

[@lyletruckenmiller9814]

Hey there. Pre 2008 which diesel engine would you recommend? I know you have the CAT in yours but I’m starting to look for a diesel pusher… Thanks

[@johnpepper182]

Why do A/C manufactures make black covered A/C units? Specially in hot climates.

[@nylonstringninja]

Definitely seems like an odd floor plan, for somebody with a very specific need for two toilets in their bedroom. If somebody asked me what the most important thing they could do to for their RV is I would definitely say store it inside if you can manage it and definitely in a covered spot at a minimum. Especially if you are going through the expense of owning a nice coach. Having it exposed all the time is just brutal on it. This definitely looks like one that sat outside and was not given a lot of maintenance attention.

[@Don67Satellite]

James, FYI, for some reason your last 2 videos are only getting the 480p treatment from KZbin. We have lost the HD glory of the roof inspections.

[@AZExpert]

I'm sorry to hear that, I haven't changed anything but sometimes the video compression is wierd

[@joeblow3939]

$ 54,000 my guess What does it have for an engine?

[@phuckyu3383]

Did Chad get fired? Or, did you have a falling out? 🤔

[@deddie4645]

An owner that gave it a little bit of love would have gone a long way.... just washing it once in awhile you know just a soap and wax cleaner all in one... no love at all probably not washed at all since it was new

[@frankgrant5399]

You call it deferred maintenance. I call that no maintenance .😢😢😢

[@MarkAllgeier]

That roof looked terrible, makes my 2005 Mandalay model 40E roof look almost new of which I take care of mine.

[@luisotero2632]

Ill stick to boating 😂😂😂 the way these motor homes are built is just insanely horrible!

[@RemyRAD]

Yeah no. These are not King-size beds. These are, Full Size a.k.a. double bed or they are Queen Size. They are definitely not King-size. Queen is nice and about average. For the bedroom. Double Bed a.k.a. Full Size on the fold out, full-size couch. Not a jackknife type. And that includes a foam mattress. I don't think you'll ever find a Full capsize King Bed in a Motorhome. Those are truly monstrous. The width of 2, Single Beds. Which a Full size a.k.a. Double Bed and Queen size beds are not. I mean really now? Let's get the jargon and nomenclature correct. Otherwise your fitted sheets will plainly be, oversized, too large. If you get King sized sheets. It's a Queen. In most of these Motorhomes. Wider than a double a.k.a. full size bed. Which really isn't a double of a single bed. Thus, rebranded as full-size. For 1 fat person or 2 skinny people. I'm just saying…… I'm really overjoyed by this, June purchase of a 2002, Monaco, Knight, 34 PST. Rare short diesel pusher. Thanks to you my friend. I think I got a spectacular deal. Everything inside and outside, so like new. Well cared for. Lived its entire life around Austin, Texas area. Where's the rust? I don't see any. It has a lightweight simplistic design scheme on the sides. Nothing gaudy or over done. Shades of gray and beige. Very innocuous looking. Nearly stealth and not very noticeable. Low-key. Just the way, I like it. And with only 65,000 miles with the 300 HP Cummins diesel with optional 6 speed, Allison transmission. For only $25,000. With a new set of Toyo RV tires. Installed the year and 1/2 before. With about 3000 miles on them. Still looking like new. And a 7.5 kW Onan/Kabuto generator is just dandy. It's fabulous. And so smooth and quiet. You could barely hear it running in the bedroom. And this is all thanks to you. And your direction. Your shows. I never thought I could own anything like this. You showed me the way. And what to look for. So perfect for a single old widow like me. In light beige natural stained wood. Making it much brighter, throughout. So nice. I thought I wanted darker wood. I'm so overjoyed it is not. It's light beige. Blonde. And it feels more open. Les closed in and dark. But I can make the bedroom as dark as I want to. As dark as I need it to be. At any time of the night or day. I'm a night owl. I always have been. I always will be. It's my most peaceful and serene times. When our world seems to stop for the night. And I will have no distractions. No calls. Nothing to do. Nowhere to go. And that's just lovely. All by myself. In my own peaceful serenity. In this Marvelous Motorhome I call Home, today and TFN. Until I can't. Until it doesn't go anymore. Until I can get my battery operated mobility scooter in and out. And it must reside in the coach during travel. Good thing it comes apart into 5 easy pieces. Then it's almost manageable. Currently. Multiple Sclerosis is kicking my ass again. It's slowing me, way down. I hate it. And growing old doesn't help at 69. RemyRAD