tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post8392630757196005966..comments2024-02-24T02:44:59.075-08:00Comments on Merikay's Dream : National Tropi-CalMerikayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05378095339747943548noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post-16585007991500480252011-08-12T04:47:23.746-07:002011-08-12T04:47:23.746-07:00They are also rated for full-timing which generall...They are also rated for full-timing which generally means it is well made and can handle long-term use. The biggest concern they raised was with highway control. That was the lowest rating it received. The general comments about National were very good-basically what I said in the previous post-that they were very well made and at the higher end of the moderately priced motorhomes.elite motorhttp://www.elite-motorhomes.co.uk/rentals.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post-74232903243343161402011-08-03T14:43:31.868-07:002011-08-03T14:43:31.868-07:00We don't have any experience with National. W...We don't have any experience with National. We owned an Allegro Bay (Tiffin), Endeavor (Holiday Rambler) and the best of all....Dutch Star!<br />Wish we could help! Good luck on your search!Happytrailshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604892750805362197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post-42048957592301898602011-08-03T10:16:22.887-07:002011-08-03T10:16:22.887-07:00I'm sure you are researching like crazy. just ...I'm sure you are researching like crazy. just keep reading and reading and checking out all kinds of forums about these RV's. Getting things replaced inside, they use the same parts and replacements everybody else does. As far as sidewalls, roofs, etc. it would be much more difficult to fix should something go wrong with that because they are out of business. Too bad they don't' have Car-X for RV's like they do for cars!Jeannie and Eldyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04664198861231288915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post-19997317081526488912011-08-03T10:12:15.502-07:002011-08-03T10:12:15.502-07:00Don't know a thing about National, but you mig...Don't know a thing about National, but you might check out the National Owners Forum on irv2.com.<br /><br />http://www.irv2.com/forums/f105/<br /><br />We have found the Winnebago Owners Forum there to be most helpful. You can ask if anyone has the model you're looking at, and chances are very good someone will respond. <br /><br />Enjoy your test drive!Paul and Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07236102580496167796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post-35993993363565770252011-08-03T07:41:11.116-07:002011-08-03T07:41:11.116-07:00Well, I don't know a thing about National moto...Well, I don't know a thing about National motorhomes but I know a lot about sexist behavior. <br /><br />Try telling the salesman that you only want to deal with a female salesperson. <br /><br />Failing that, find some statistics about solo women RVers. What percentage of each dollar in the RV industry goes to that customer base? I'm guessing more than people think. <br /><br />Maybe HE can learn something from YOU.Kimbopolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05702789278570839179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post-90308323152673147532011-08-03T07:32:54.652-07:002011-08-03T07:32:54.652-07:00I bet Rv dealers would be surprise on how connecte...I bet Rv dealers would be surprise on how connected we all are...everyone sharing advice. They should think about that if they knew what was good for them...their reputation is everything.ain't for city galshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938751007704247232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post-83816757267694577322011-08-03T06:28:11.990-07:002011-08-03T06:28:11.990-07:00"Salesmen might want to work with a single wo..."Salesmen might want to work with a single woman, "<br /><br />It has been my experience that it is just as difficult for a single woman to be taken seriously by an RV salesman. :(Travels with Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411769980205792011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post-20933600332564188802011-08-03T05:50:52.745-07:002011-08-03T05:50:52.745-07:00If you feel like this salesperson is blowing you o...If you feel like this salesperson is blowing you off, can you ask to speak to someone else?The Good Luck Duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08448071993000984393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post-73277138838470166782011-08-03T01:06:07.617-07:002011-08-03T01:06:07.617-07:00Hi again,
I looked up the 2007 National Tropical f...Hi again,<br />I looked up the 2007 National Tropical for you. They are rated at 3 out 4 stars which is pretty good. They are also rated for full-timing which generally means it is well made and can handle long-term use. The biggest concern they raised was with highway control. That was the lowest rating it received. The general comments about National were very good-basically what I said in the previous post-that they were very well made and at the higher end of the moderately priced motorhomes. Hope this helps.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10355810580424594093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post-1021630949255935912011-08-03T00:45:17.485-07:002011-08-03T00:45:17.485-07:00My husband and I are also in the shopping phase fo...My husband and I are also in the shopping phase for going fulltime. One of our best purchases was the RV ratings guide from the RV consumer group. It has helped our search tremendously. You can look each RV up by make, model and year and find very detailed information and ratings about any RV you are considering. <br /><br />Now, about National RV. That has become one of our top choices along with Winnebago and some Tiffins. From my research I have found them to be a very good motorhome. They are usually fairly highly rated in the RV guide plus I have read many glowing reports by National owners. They are not a high end luxury motorhome but are considered to be among the best built motorhomes in the moderate price range. Most of my research has been on the gas models but it should apply to the diesels as well.<br /><br />I am slightly concerned about their orphan status but we are looking at motorhomes in the 3-7 year old age range and most of them are no longer under warranty anyway. Still, it is a concern, just not a dealbreaker for us if we find a really good deal on one.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10355810580424594093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post-45754272089049226392011-08-02T22:21:18.518-07:002011-08-02T22:21:18.518-07:00Good luck! I bought The Palms from La Mesa RV in ...Good luck! I bought The Palms from La Mesa RV in San Diego, and could not have been happier with them. If you DO buy there, I hope you have the same experience. :)Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16516591720277269204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post-90380464294378574402011-08-02T21:40:22.234-07:002011-08-02T21:40:22.234-07:00Enjoy your drive Merikay. I'm sure they know h...Enjoy your drive Merikay. I'm sure they know how important the scout is.Prettypics123https://www.blogger.com/profile/05002015227586327112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post-15398185098291757842011-08-02T21:30:47.710-07:002011-08-02T21:30:47.710-07:00no thoughts on Tropi-cal!..sorry..have fun with th...no thoughts on Tropi-cal!..sorry..have fun with the test drive tomorrow!!!Sue and Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11436889944386917688noreply@blogger.com