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DigMyPast's avatar
DigMyPast
Explorer
Jun 15, 2016

Considering 2004 Fleetwood Southwind 37 C

We went and looked at the rig today. Description is: Nice and roomy! This coach makes camping easy. GM Workhorse chassis with an 8.1, Allison transmission, tilt, auto, AM/FM CD, power seat, leather, leveling jacks, dash AC, power mirrors, backup camera, basement storage, tow hitch, outside shower, custom wheel liners, power awning, Onan Marquis 5.5 generator, tinted windows, solar panel charger, 50 amp service, central AC, 110 gallon fresh water tank, 10 gallon DSI water heater, fiberglass end caps, power vent, 4 season, driver's door, angle deluxe shower, shower skylight, 3 slide toppers, side by side refrigerator, ice maker, convection microwave, water filter, solid surface counter tops, premium cabinets, dinette, laminate kitchen flooring, day/night shades, surround sound, TV, DVD VCR combo (5 disc), bedroom TV, manual satellite, TV antenna, sofa sleeper, swivel rockers, queen bed, sleeps six, skylight, elec. dble. entry steps, 43,361 miles. Sale price $44,900

We have a 2005 Gulf Stream B Touring Cruiser with a Ford V10. What all should we be leery of? The BT was our first MH and in 2 years we have seen 48 states...yes we use our rig!
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  • outofplace's avatar
    outofplace
    Explorer
    Jun 15, 2016
    we have the sister motorhome to yours its a pace arrow 37c.We love ours. the floor pan is great. Only issue we had when we got ours was the screws/bolts holding the front walls to the chassis were missing and allowed a lot of movement. i had to reattach the walls though they dropped about an inch.
  • happy-2's avatar
    happy-2
    Explorer
    Jun 15, 2016
    HEY, good find, I have a 2006 SouthWind 37c,v10 23000 miles,love it we have put 6000 miles on our last trip,and leaving in Aug for a month.Make sure you get on the roof and check for everything.We love our 37 and its going to be our last rig, if I have to drive the tires off of it. Everything works fine,no problems, Do check the frig for recalls .youll find that your 37c is worth about 55000 plus.good luck.
  • DigMyPast's avatar
    DigMyPast
    Explorer
    Jun 15, 2016
    Thank you both. Do any of you flat tow? We have a great HHR that we tow. Do you think it is ok to continue? What a wonderful retirement RVing is!
  • ArchHoagland's avatar
    ArchHoagland
    Explorer
    Jun 15, 2016
    Have basically the same RV with 80,000 miles on it.

    You'll need tires.

    Check the exhaust manifolds, mine have been repaired twice.

    Make sure the Actia dashgauge LCD is readable. I'm on my third.

    Make sure the brake recall has been done.

    Make sure the Norcold recall has been done.

    My engine air conditioner compressor went out a few years back. $1,000

    You can flat tow the HHR with no problem. I've pulled a 4,000lb toad most of the time.

    The Allison 1000 transmission came with Dexron iii. You need to switch it to Transynd, about $450

    The price sounds pretty good to me. We run coast to coast and that engine/transmission combo is great.
  • outofplace's avatar
    outofplace
    Explorer
    Jun 15, 2016
    I pull about 6500 plus when pulling my drag car, I did reenforce the hitch for the extra weight, I also pull on a dolly a 2014 impala you shouldnt have any issues pulling a HHR

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