08-13-2008, 10:07 AM
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We are selling our 1987 Vixen TD with 59,000 miles on it. This is a unique motorhome designed by the engineer who did the DeLorean. It has a fiberglass body and BMW diesel engine and gets 30 miles per gallon on the highway. It sleeps 4 and is a full class A motorhome with toilet/shower, refrigerator, microwave, and 120v AC. It has a new lower first gear installed along with a Ford Taurus electric fan, otherwise it is stock. All belts (including timing) and hoses have been recently replaced as well as the clutch. It has new tires and auto battery. It is located in Nevada City, California. We are asking $16,900. If you want more info, contact me at jimch530 [at] sbcglobal.net or (530) 470-8671. You can see more pictures at http://tinyurl.com/VixenRV
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08-13-2008, 11:04 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1976 Trillium 13 ft
Posts: 995
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What a great rig! However, this forum is dedicated to Fiberglass Trailers so this would be better posted on an RV forum.
On your webpage all the thumbnail images are broken.
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08-13-2008, 12:50 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1975 Surfside TM14 (front kitchen)
Posts: 520
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very cool, I wonder what ever happened to the moulds and such. bet there's a story to be told there.
might be an issue getting the windshield replaced. good luck though, certainly a head turner.
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We are selling our 1987 Vixen TD with 59,000 miles on it. This is a unique motorhome designed by the engineer who did the DeLorean. It has a fiberglass body and BMW diesel engine and gets 30 miles per gallon on the highway. It sleeps 4 and is a full class A motorhome with toilet/shower, refrigerator, microwave, and 120v AC. It has a new lower first gear installed along with a Ford Taurus electric fan, otherwise it is stock. All belts (including timing) and hoses have been recently replaced as well as the clutch. It has new tires and auto battery. It is located in Nevada City, California. We are asking $16,900. If you want more info, contact me at jimch530-Do Not Post Email Addresses-sbcglobal.net or (530) 470-8671. You can see more pictures at http://tinyurl.com/VixenRV
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08-13-2008, 03:51 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Casita 16 ft Spirit Deluxe
Posts: 373
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......this would be better posted on an RV forum.
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And the name of our forum is.....?
Parker
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08-13-2008, 03:53 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Trillium 13 ft 1973
Posts: 265
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Cool Rig! We camped beside one for a week in Patagonia SP, AZ this spring. Like a yacht inside! Turbo diesel BMW mill...wow! The camper beside us had painted his with black graphics reflecting Arizona aboriginal culture...Kokopelli et al. On the other side, his graphics included handprints of the grandkinder...along with new icons such as Mickeypelli!
Guy obviously had the soul of a true 'egger"1
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08-13-2008, 04:25 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1976 Trillium 13 ft
Posts: 995
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Yep, you are right Parker, the forum does say Fiberglass RV =)
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08-13-2008, 04:35 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
Posts: 25,711
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We've had folks trade trailers for molded motorhomes. We just don't talk about them (much) on this forum. Our focus is towables.
But Jim is interested in selling his Vixen and I think we can help him out by pointing him to the Open Road Forums on RV.net
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Donna D.
Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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08-19-2008, 09:05 AM
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Junior Member
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Scott,
All of the spare parts and molds were purchased by a dealer when the manufacturer went belly up in 1989. They are now owned by another dealer in Montana. So these vehicles are not totally orphaned. In fact, the new guy keeps coming up with new improved replacement parts. He also has a deal with Coach Glass to make and drop ship the windshields to his customers.
Jim
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08-19-2008, 09:16 AM
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Junior Member
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Donna,
Thanks for the suggestion. I'll check it out.
My thoughts in posting to this forum were that the body material was appropriate and this particular topic included pickup truck campers as a "miscellaneous RV", so why not a class A?
If you recall, my wife and I attended your Northern Oregon gathering this past spring while we were researching eggs. We decided to wait a while until (hopefully) fuel economy improved for tow vehicles (a plug-in hybrid might be the way to go). In the mean time, we've downsized to yet another type of fiberglass RV, a Little Guy teardrop trailer, which we can tow behind our Toyota Corolla wagon. We'll see how that goes for a while.
Jim
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08-19-2008, 03:40 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 88 Scamp 16 ft
Posts: 196
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Jim,
What's the tow rating on your Vixen? Have you seen anyone ever towing with one of these?
It seems to me that 30mpg is by far a much better fuel rating than most of our tug/trailer combo's allready. If a person was able to tow a small get around vehicle even with a mpg loss, your Vixen would be a great RV. Thanks for the links to your pictures.
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08-19-2008, 05:47 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
Posts: 25,711
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Donna,
If you recall, my wife and I attended your Northern Oregon gathering this past spring while we were researching eggs.
Jim
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Of course I remember you and Ann, you were Yurt people or better known as wannabes. I remember hearing about this motorhome too.
Good luck with your sale and when you get tired of laying down to get dressed maybe a full-size egg will be in your future
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Donna D.
Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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03-01-2009, 02:15 PM
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Junior Member
Trailer: No Trailer Yet
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Jim
If still available. Please send more pictures of interior and such to r2 AT rcrfabrication DOT com Thank you - Ralph
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03-01-2009, 05:38 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
Posts: 25,711
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Jim
If still available. Please send more pictures of interior and such to r2 AT rcrfabrication DOT com Thank you - Ralph
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Ralph, Jim was last logged in to FiberglassRV 26th December 2008 - 04:54 PM. If you're interested in the Vixen, it might be best to contact him through the contact information in the top post.
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Donna D.
Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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03-30-2009, 11:59 PM
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Junior Member
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Is this still available jim? I am interested in seeing more pictures and getting a little more info on maintenance possibilities (easy to work on etc)
Thanks a million. Olan
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03-31-2009, 01:32 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1994 Lite House
Posts: 172
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ive seeen one of these before. very cool looking. not super tall like most other motor homes.
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03-31-2009, 04:59 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
Posts: 25,711
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Is this still available jim? I am interested in seeing more pictures and getting a little more info on maintenance possibilities (easy to work on etc)
Thanks a million. Olan
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Jim was last logged into FiberglassRV on 26th December 2008 - 04:54 PM. He left an e-mail address in the top post. If you're interested in this Vixen, I'd suggest making contact through that e-mail address.
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Donna D.
Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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07-07-2009, 11:44 AM
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Junior Member
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This RV has been sold. Thanks for all your interest.
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