Need a few opinions on a 98 safari trek 28 class a with the murphy bed.......all opinions count good or bad
Lucky Mike said
08:48 AM Feb 17, 2013
Did some horse trading and ended up with one....its in nice condition and has a great solar package , had alot of add ons and a Vue cube included.....motor was changed out 13000 miles ago....got it from an Estate from someone who inherited it and had no idea of its value.
Figure this would help me size wise to get back out there....its alot easier to handle than the big one and cost wise cuts expenses down alot!!...its just me and the dog , so it will work.
I have a buyer for the Supreme so Im going to let it go and consolidate a little until I can get beyond my problems here....
-- Edited by Lucky Mike on Sunday 17th of February 2013 08:57:49 AM
-- Edited by Terry and Jo on Sunday 17th of February 2013 03:05:16 PM
Jim01 said
02:39 PM Feb 17, 2013
Mike,
Don't have any real experiance with the unit, but was in a Trek of that vintage about 5 or 6 years ago. My impression at that time was that the unit was not of very good quality.
This was just my first impression and maybe it was just the unit I was in. If I remember right, it had a bed that was raised to the roof by cables when not in use.
Jim
GENECOP said
03:09 PM Feb 17, 2013
Mike I always liked the Trek Safari line, I liked the design, body style, and the animal theme, murals etc.... Unfortunately my opinions and knowledge do not extend beyond the superficial. What are you thinking?
bjoyce said
05:03 PM Feb 17, 2013
I have known some serious boondockers who really liked Trek's so I think you will also like it. Since the bed has a 400lb limit, at least that is what I remember, it didn't work for many RV couples who like to eat. If you ever have problems with the bed, find someone to help you that has experience with it since I have been told it can be tricky to repair.
GENECOP said
05:09 PM Feb 17, 2013
Sounds good Mike, as long as the mechanics check out (and that's your dept) you should be good to go, I always liked them, looking forward to seeing it one day.
Lucky Mike said
05:24 PM Feb 17, 2013
Same Exact unit gene interior and all.....other than the battery add ons in the cord bay and solar array on the roof.......even the same color!!!
GENECOP said
10:58 PM Feb 17, 2013
I like the drop down bed, it makes the living area open and livable when in the day mode. I always thought of them as well put together, even the exterior compartments are nicely laid out, seems perfect to me for a man and his dog........
Hina said
05:57 PM Mar 3, 2013
Don't have any educated opinions, but looks nice! It's yours, make it into a home, and see you on the road!
nightsky said
11:56 PM Mar 3, 2013
I don't know anything about DP's but that looks very nice to me!
Zeke said
05:31 AM Mar 20, 2013
We own a 2003 Monaco Safari Trek 2810. This is the unit with the large bathroom. We love ours and think it is the best thing since sliced bread. The basic concept is similar for all years. Early models were Isuzu diesels, then GM 6.5 diesel, Chev 454, Ford, and finally Workhorse/GM 8.1. Monaco stopped building Treks after 2008. Current market would seem to be a great time to revive the concept.
The concept of the bed in the ceiling that comes down at night and goes up out of the way during the day. We don't tow around 8-10 feet of bedroom that we only use at night. Plus we are short enough to get into USFS and state park campgrounds. We have the living space of a 36 - 38 foot coach in a 29 foot coach.
Check out Trek Tracks at www.nwtfc.com/forum for all kinds of info on Treks.
We also belong to the NW Trek Fun Club. there are about 70 members of the club. There are similar clubs in southwest, southeast, and northeast.
Al Z
Lucky Mike said
01:25 PM Mar 20, 2013
I took posession of it Al.........great little unit and Im enjoying it Im located in the NE glad to here someone else on the forum has one!!!
Lucky Mike said
02:22 PM Mar 20, 2013
By the way Al ......Welcome to the Forum!!!!!!
I find this to be one of the finer forums with a group of Family that really goes unmatched!!!!!!
Need a few opinions on a 98 safari trek 28 class a with the murphy bed.......all opinions count good or bad
Did some horse trading and ended up with one....its in nice condition and has a great solar package , had alot of add ons and a Vue cube included.....motor was changed out 13000 miles ago....got it from an Estate from someone who inherited it and had no idea of its value.
Figure this would help me size wise to get back out there....its alot easier to handle than the big one and cost wise cuts expenses down alot!!...its just me and the dog , so it will work.
I have a buyer for the Supreme so Im going to let it go and consolidate a little until I can get beyond my problems here....
-- Edited by Lucky Mike on Sunday 17th of February 2013 08:57:49 AM
Found this on YouTube Mike,
Check out this video on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eq4QrHZpSxo&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Sent from my iPad
Edit by moderator: Activated link. Terry
-- Edited by Terry and Jo on Sunday 17th of February 2013 03:05:16 PM
Mike,
Don't have any real experiance with the unit, but was in a Trek of that vintage about 5 or 6 years ago. My impression at that time was that the unit was not of very good quality.
This was just my first impression and maybe it was just the unit I was in. If I remember right, it had a bed that was raised to the roof by cables when not in use.
Jim
We own a 2003 Monaco Safari Trek 2810. This is the unit with the large bathroom. We love ours and think it is the best thing since sliced bread. The basic concept is similar for all years. Early models were Isuzu diesels, then GM 6.5 diesel, Chev 454, Ford, and finally Workhorse/GM 8.1. Monaco stopped building Treks after 2008. Current market would seem to be a great time to revive the concept.
The concept of the bed in the ceiling that comes down at night and goes up out of the way during the day. We don't tow around 8-10 feet of bedroom that we only use at night. Plus we are short enough to get into USFS and state park campgrounds. We have the living space of a 36 - 38 foot coach in a 29 foot coach.
Check out Trek Tracks at www.nwtfc.com/forum for all kinds of info on Treks.
We also belong to the NW Trek Fun Club. there are about 70 members of the club. There are similar clubs in southwest, southeast, and northeast.
Al Z
I find this to be one of the finer forums with a group of Family that really goes unmatched!!!!!!