2001 Dodge Cummins 3500 4WD 6-speed Class C Motorhome (Xplorer Xcursion 22.5')

Gifu

Observer
SOLD

My goal was to buy/build a turbo-diesel, 4x4, manual transmission... Motorhome. Needle in a haystack. I can't afford an EarthRoamer... and I don't like Ford Powerstrokes. So, what I found was the Xplorer Xcursion. Xplorer built about 25 of these high-end Xcursions before going out of business and being sold. They are hard to find; even harder if you want manual transmission and Cummins diesel.

This is a 2001, 22.5' Class C built on a Dodge 3500 chassis. It was originally an auto-tranny 2WD... BUT it is now a 4WD 6-speed. It was converted professionally; though I did all the research and parts gathering.

2001 Dodge 3500 4WD 6-speed Class C Motorhome (Xplorer Xcursion 22.5')
6BT 24-valve
NV5600 6-speed
NP241-HD transfercase
Dana 60 with 1-piece shafts
Suspension was increased about 2"

Rig has about 105k miles.
Very nice sized RV that you can squeeze into a regular parking spot.

Xplorer was sold to a new company... they aren't really making them anymore, but here is the marketing for them.
http://www.xplorermotorhome.com/xcursion_dodge225.html

These are the picts I have as it is in storage 2 hours from my home. I will take more pictures as I can.

located in the SF Bay Area, CA.
 

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LandCruiserPhil

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My goal was to buy/build a turbo-diesel, 4x4, manual transmission... Motorhome. Needle in a haystack. I can't afford an EarthRoamer... and I don't like Ford Powerstrokes. So, what I found was the Xplorer Xcursion. Xplorer built about 25 of these high-end Xcursions before going out of business and being sold. They are hard to find; even harder if you want manual transmission and Cummins diesel.

This is a 2001, 22.5' Class C built on a Dodge 3500 chassis. It was originally an auto-tranny 2WD... BUT it is now a 4WD 6-speed. It was converted professionally; though I did all the research and parts gathering.

2001 Dodge 3500 4WD 6-speed Class C Motorhome (Xplorer Xcursion 22.5')
6BT 24-valve
NV5600 6-speed
NP241-HD transfercase
Dana 60 with 1-piece shafts
Suspension was increased about 2"

Rig has about 105k miles.
Very nice sized RV that you can squeeze into a regular parking spot.

Xplorer was sold to a new company... they aren't really making them anymore, but here is the marketing for them.
http://www.xplorermotorhome.com/xcursion_dodge225.html

These are the picts I have as it is in storage 2 hours from my home. I will take more pictures as I can.

located in the SF Bay Area, CA.
asking $50,000 obo

Very interesting some questions-
►What is the final drive ratio?
► Size of the tires
►Can I assume the axles are open
►Is there a pass through between camper and cab
►Has it been regularly driven
►Does the camper have AC
►Any solar or generator
►Type of heating system
 

Gifu

Observer
►What is the final drive ratio?
Axle gearing is 3.50:1
Crawl ratio is 53:1
► Size of the tires
235/85/16; basically a metric 31"
►Can I assume the axles are open
Yes
►Is there a pass through between camper and cab
Yes
►Has it been regularly driven
Yes. I am the second owner. The first put the majority of the miles on. I have driven it all over the east coast, cross country, western states and BC.
►Does the camper have AC
Yes. It has an AC with wireless remote and gents through the camper. It also has a nice furnace that is controlled by the same remote.
►Any solar or generator
Onan diesel generator; I want to say 2kW
►Type of heating system
Propane furnace

These were high end coaches new; with prices in the six figures. The seamless main she'll and aluminum skeleton makes them very well built.
 

Gifu

Observer
TTT

was selling my house and moving... Now re-motivated to sell.
Had the RV up the 24 Hours of Lemons this weekend. Here are some thoughts:

The Good:
Runs amazing. 6-speed plus 6BT is unbeatable.
Upgraded steering and springs makes this handle great.
It's so easy to drive. It feels a lot skinnier than most Class C.
Rowing through the 6-speed with the diesel puts a constant smile on my face.
The bed is super comfy; lots of space (I'm 6'5")
It's quiet inside; the foam insulated body of the "house" really makes this thing comfortable.


The bad:
If you're over 6'3"... You can't stand up straight.
Couple pieces of laminate edge peeled
Tear in the shower curtain (looking for replacement).
 

Gifu

Observer
Forgot to take more pictures last weekend.
Not shown is the comfy queen size bed above.
 

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Racingdad

Adventurer
I will be selling my 2001 25' automatic. Can I ask what price range yours sold for?

I believe he was asking about $55K or so. This was a very nice short Class C diesel and appeared to be well maintained with some nice modifications. Someone got a sweet rig.

Tad
 

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