Safari Trek info
Posted: Sun Dec 22, 2019 10:57 am
Here is some interesting Trek info, (copied from a recent post to the Trek Tracks forum by "Isaac, DeRidder, LA, 2002 Trek 2830 w/8").
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95-96 Treks were a bit different than other Chevy/Workhorse chassis Trek's as these were the first years on this chassis, and Safari was still working stuff out
97-00 Trek's body did not change much other than the move to the no rivet laminated Aluminum side wall (note gas 97 models may have either the 230 HP TBI 7.4L or the newer 290 HP MFI 7.4L engine)
98+ models received higher quality cabinet work with solid surface countertops etc. (this excludes the 2002 Trek "Sport", which was an en-cheapened offering post Monaco buyout, which came standard with 30 amp electrical, single pane windows, vinyl graphics, etc.)
There are few non-cosmetic differences between 98-00 Treks.
2001 -2002 were the slope nose years, some people like the look, others don't either way the slope nose does increase the greenhouse effect and slightly reduces front cabinet space, these also saw the location of the TV move from the drivers corner to front center. Mid 2001 the 8.1L 340HP Vortec engine was introduced, though still mated to the same 8L80E 4 speed transmission.
2001-2002 Treks are nearly identical (with the exception of the 02 getting an Aluminum roof vs the Filon roof all previous Treks had, and 2 part Aluminum sidewalls), though post summer 01 Monaco buyout did see some cost cutting measures introduced into the 2002 model line up, most of which involved turning some previously standard items into optional extras. For example up until 2002 Treks had a solid real plank wood floor in the kitchen, with carpet standard in the bathroom and dining area (wood being optional), 2002 introduced roll vinyl floor for kitchen bathroom, and dining room standard, this was installed before cabinet work, and walls were put up, making for a lower production cost. Though wood floors here for some or all of this area was still an optional upgrade. Another cost cutting measure on the 02 was that it was only offered in one base color scheme, with a choice between 3 accent colors, instead of 3 complete color schemes offered in previous years.
2003 was a one off design year, and a complete redesign by Monaco
2004-2007 were a different design, with notable changes each year.
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95-96 Treks were a bit different than other Chevy/Workhorse chassis Trek's as these were the first years on this chassis, and Safari was still working stuff out
97-00 Trek's body did not change much other than the move to the no rivet laminated Aluminum side wall (note gas 97 models may have either the 230 HP TBI 7.4L or the newer 290 HP MFI 7.4L engine)
98+ models received higher quality cabinet work with solid surface countertops etc. (this excludes the 2002 Trek "Sport", which was an en-cheapened offering post Monaco buyout, which came standard with 30 amp electrical, single pane windows, vinyl graphics, etc.)
There are few non-cosmetic differences between 98-00 Treks.
2001 -2002 were the slope nose years, some people like the look, others don't either way the slope nose does increase the greenhouse effect and slightly reduces front cabinet space, these also saw the location of the TV move from the drivers corner to front center. Mid 2001 the 8.1L 340HP Vortec engine was introduced, though still mated to the same 8L80E 4 speed transmission.
2001-2002 Treks are nearly identical (with the exception of the 02 getting an Aluminum roof vs the Filon roof all previous Treks had, and 2 part Aluminum sidewalls), though post summer 01 Monaco buyout did see some cost cutting measures introduced into the 2002 model line up, most of which involved turning some previously standard items into optional extras. For example up until 2002 Treks had a solid real plank wood floor in the kitchen, with carpet standard in the bathroom and dining area (wood being optional), 2002 introduced roll vinyl floor for kitchen bathroom, and dining room standard, this was installed before cabinet work, and walls were put up, making for a lower production cost. Though wood floors here for some or all of this area was still an optional upgrade. Another cost cutting measure on the 02 was that it was only offered in one base color scheme, with a choice between 3 accent colors, instead of 3 complete color schemes offered in previous years.
2003 was a one off design year, and a complete redesign by Monaco
2004-2007 were a different design, with notable changes each year.
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