A couple of class C questions
Just sold our travel trailer this past Saturday and are looking to get a Class C after selling our two vehicle. With budget (i.e. not taking on too much for payments) we're probably looking 1999 to 2003 models.
I want the Triton V10 from Ford (have it in our two vehicle) and know of the spark plug issue and how it's typically related to not torquing the plugs properly. From a motorhome perspective are there other issues to be concerned with the V10.
Driveability - we're looking at probably 27 to 31 ft in length - my wife would like the 27-29 ft units. My only requirement is a rear queen bed and the V10. :) Is there a big difference in driving a 27ft vs a 31 ft?
Finally, we're looking at two different units right now. The first is a 2002 Four Winds 28 ft 5000 model with 71k miles. No slides. Appears to be a clean unit. The other (we just heard about this and don't know the manufacturer) is a 1999 31ft model with a 14ft slide out. 60k miles. Owned by a drag racer who reportedly has the rig regularly maintained. Regularly tows a trailer with his drag car. The difference in price right now is about $3500. My wife is concerned by the length of the 31ft since she'll be driving it but is intrigued by the long slideout and additional space. Thoughts?
My career is dealing with homeowners insurance claims so I'm pretty keen on looking for water damage. What other items should I focus on?
I want the Triton V10 from Ford (have it in our two vehicle) and know of the spark plug issue and how it's typically related to not torquing the plugs properly. From a motorhome perspective are there other issues to be concerned with the V10.
Driveability - we're looking at probably 27 to 31 ft in length - my wife would like the 27-29 ft units. My only requirement is a rear queen bed and the V10. :) Is there a big difference in driving a 27ft vs a 31 ft?
Finally, we're looking at two different units right now. The first is a 2002 Four Winds 28 ft 5000 model with 71k miles. No slides. Appears to be a clean unit. The other (we just heard about this and don't know the manufacturer) is a 1999 31ft model with a 14ft slide out. 60k miles. Owned by a drag racer who reportedly has the rig regularly maintained. Regularly tows a trailer with his drag car. The difference in price right now is about $3500. My wife is concerned by the length of the 31ft since she'll be driving it but is intrigued by the long slideout and additional space. Thoughts?
My career is dealing with homeowners insurance claims so I'm pretty keen on looking for water damage. What other items should I focus on?
