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Old 11-30-2019, 03:08 PM   #21
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They did make them. I have a 2001 scenic cruiser,tag,8406,m-11 450 cummins,millenial edition-bahama edition,two slides,4060 hd allison.
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Old 12-01-2019, 11:51 AM   #22
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2001 Gulfsream built 9 8406 models with a tag and red top Cummins ISM 450 with IFS Frt. Suspension using the Allison 4060 trans. We’ve had ours since 06. All walnut trim on interior and I’ve added residential refer on separate pure sine inverter. This coach came standard with 4house/4start battery’s. I’m in the process of adding heated tile floors and building more walnut cabinets. Also added camera system on 4 corners and 500 watts of solar to use in off grid camping. 150 fuel/75 black/75 gray tank/125 fresh water. Rides and drives like a caddy. These are great models to own. Good luck.
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Old 12-02-2019, 07:12 AM   #23
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Yours sounds like a twin to mine. white and blue multi-coloring desighn exterior. We are still trying to get confortable with it. Lots of tweeking things. More wander than I would like in steering. Repainted front cap and trying to make sure everything is water-tight. Planning a trip out west. New Bilstien shocks,new tires,35,000 miles on unit, would think just barely broke-in.
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Old 12-02-2019, 09:18 AM   #24
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Sounds like it Scott , check the double frt. steering dampers on that wander. Also on this spartan classic there were ball joint troubles with the dust seals going bad, I remade new covers for min. years ago using tractor tire tubes cut to size. The joint didn’t go bad just the outer seals that hold the grease in. That Frt suspension is the 1370 IFS Rayco. Only things that happened to us is a Frt. Right tire blow out on SC hwy 10 outside of Columbia SC. Handled like a pro and got off the roadblock to call road service. Also note the tires on this model are odd and we keep a spare on the bike rack on back, and tow car slips in it. We’ve been back and fourth across the county 4 times and as far south as Baja’ MX. Make sure that refers had the recalls done this model was fire prone, that’s why I put the residential refer in.!Ive posted outside pics on forum pic page. Safe travel to all. Also make sure all fluids are changed and filters are done before you leave on a new long trip. That’s Oil, Tranny, air dryer, hydraulic oil, and fuel filters. Keep spare fuel filter with you, you can pick up bad fuel anywhere and be dead on the road. Good luck.
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Old 12-02-2019, 10:00 PM   #25
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Scott it does have a tag. Thanks
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Old 12-10-2019, 05:09 PM   #26
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Thankx, All very good points,have already done most of that, but more to do. Glad to know somebody fimilar with this model.
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Old 01-08-2020, 04:49 AM   #27
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can only find one fuel filter.
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Old 01-08-2020, 01:28 PM   #28
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Scott there’s one under the air system filter and it has a strainer on the bottom with a clear plastic base and there’s a filter on right rear under fuel pump it’s twice as big as the strainer filter. Also there’s 2 large ones in the hydraulic tank watch these carefully if they get the sligest stopped up they will blow the pump on your fan and it’s about a grand it’s made it itiay. Also a note I learned back there they use de icer on the roads and it will eat the slum core fins at bottom of Raditaor. New cores run about 2500 to 5000 for total replacement. I installed copper tubing on back side of radiator shroud and a hose hook up to wash. It won’t clean propyspraying from outside Thur after cooler. These are learned lessons. I had to fix both of these on the road 1 trip back east. Remember tools tools or deep pockets. I do all my work , that way I know its right. Good luck.
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Old 07-21-2022, 01:39 PM   #29
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Hello all streamers!

New here but not to the rv world, looking for some of you folks that own a tourmaster, looking for info on the 8430 floor plan.

If you own a 43 ft tag I would appreciate it greatly if I could pick your brain before I move on one of these units. I have heard the the 97-01 models were probably the best that GS made.

If you own one please contact me asap Thanks all

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I'm picking up my "new to me" 8430 next week... can't wait. Any idea where I can pick up a set of owner's manuals/binders?
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Old 07-21-2022, 03:33 PM   #30
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Kevin there’s not much out there for model info. All your chassis info can come from Spartan/ and the rest is the ole find where you can. Had to replace my 2 pressure sending units, Spartan said there easy to get to and find at lower end of steering unit on frame! Yea that was a joke gulfstream welded Frt cap metal brackets and it blocked the access. Had to cut a hole around steering column th get to them. When I added the tile to the step slider unit ,it made it to heavy to move found the one factory in wisc. And had them do a gear reduction on the motor to give it move drive ,works great not,also they have a few gears and motors left. But after there gone ,there will be zippo, added the easy starts to the ac roof units , I’ve still runnin the ome units ,added filler valves to Freon lines also works good. Just watch that norcold refer for fires,some on the redo kits weren’t up to par. I put a auto fire extinguisher system in there until I replaced it with the whirlpool double door unit. My unit still running great just do your maintenance,I’ve added a fuel polisher to the fuel tank system,so when it sits for awhile I polish the fuel. It’s a fass fuel lift system. Good luck and happy travels, It’s all about the journey,not how fast we get there,
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My coach is a victim of the Norcold fire... replaced with a new home-type unit. I did not know it was a common issue until you mentioned it... glad you did! I'll be able to share more once I pick it up on Tuesday. Thanks for your response!!
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Old 07-22-2022, 09:17 AM   #32
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The tag axle units are nice. But when I was in the market weighing the differences I opted for no tag to reduce more maintenance with tires and more axles, but ive read this line of posts and not one Atrium was mentioned. It kind of makes me wonder if they were not a popular model! But I have been really happy with my 8410 SE. After making the upgrades to keep up with the times it's been perfect for our needs and more then enough storage and living space

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Sounds like it Scott , check the double frt. steering dampers on that wander. Also on this spartan classic there were ball joint troubles with the dust seals going bad, I remade new covers for min. years ago using tractor tire tubes cut to size. The joint didn’t go bad just the outer seals that hold the grease in. That Frt suspension is the 1370 IFS Rayco. Only things that happened to us is a Frt. Right tire blow out on SC hwy 10 outside of Columbia SC. Handled like a pro and got off the roadblock to call road service. Also note the tires on this model are odd and we keep a spare on the bike rack on back, and tow car slips in it. We’ve been back and fourth across the county 4 times and as far south as Baja’ MX. Make sure that refers had the recalls done this model was fire prone, that’s why I put the residential refer in.!Ive posted outside pics on forum pic page. Safe travel to all. Also make sure all fluids are changed and filters are done before you leave on a new long trip. That’s Oil, Tranny, air dryer, hydraulic oil, and fuel filters. Keep spare fuel filter with you, you can pick up bad fuel anywhere and be dead on the road. Good luck.
" scenic8406"- i do own a Tourmaster 8400 , 1998 that have my left top ball joint tear appart and would like to have more infos on the fix you made with Tractor rubber tubbing...You can also reach me at : [email protected]
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Kevin there’s not much out there for model info. All your chassis info can come from Spartan/ and the rest is the ole find where you can. Had to replace my 2 pressure sending units, Spartan said there easy to get to and find at lower end of steering unit on frame! Yea that was a joke gulfstream welded Frt cap metal brackets and it blocked the access. Had to cut a hole around steering column th get to them. When I added the tile to the step slider unit ,it made it to heavy to move found the one factory in wisc. And had them do a gear reduction on the motor to give it move drive ,works great not,also they have a few gears and motors left. But after there gone ,there will be zippo, added the easy starts to the ac roof units , I’ve still runnin the ome units ,added filler valves to Freon lines also works good. Just watch that norcold refer for fires,some on the redo kits weren’t up to par. I put a auto fire extinguisher system in there until I replaced it with the whirlpool double door unit. My unit still running great just do your maintenance,I’ve added a fuel polisher to the fuel tank system,so when it sits for awhile I polish the fuel. It’s a fass fuel lift system. Good luck and happy travels, It’s all about the journey,not how fast we get there,
Can you write to me as i would like to have more infos on your ball joint fix...Email : [email protected]

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