Great information and if I've learned nothing else its there are few absolutes in motor coaches. There are times of confusing however because just when I think I've learned something I'll read another post or a future post that changes it.
I've learned here that a 2007 and older coach may or may not be built better but the advancement in electronics etc my be the overriding factor in making the coach better. Although mechanics have told me through the years "if you're going to have trouble it will most likely be from electrical"!
That is not to say I am confused by what you say, its more like there is a lot more to learn than one may think at first blush! I think I have had the mind set of thinking of a motorhome too much like an SUV"?
Then again, I've not had an SUV with beds, kitchen, bathroom and a incredible desire to suck fuel. Although I had a Lincoln Navigator that did a great job of the fuel part!
It seems like the place to start is "looks". Regardless of the age, how does it look, does it look well taken care of, is all the wiring well organized and well placed, are all interior and exterior spaces clean and well maintained, is all the paperwork available?
Then take it for a test drive, how does it ride, how does it feel, is it noisy, does it accelerate as it should, does it track properly and maneuver reasonably?
Then I may even give it a day to think about what I've seen and make sure I feel the same about it the next day and how it compares to other other motorhomes I've see.
Then make the deal subject to having the oil checked by a lab and a professional run it through its paces!
Please let me know what I've missed.
HJ
