First Time Buyer...Updated 03/06/2006
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Thanks for some very worthwhile information. We are currently looking for our first Class A motorhome (diesel pusher). I owned a 24' Mallard 5th wheel for 7 years and was very comfortable--pulled it by myself with a Chevy 1500 and an 8-year old, now 21!
My husband's disability requires that we purchase something with a smooth ride and the ability to stretch out--hence, a Class A. We borrowed his brother's Monaco but found it extremely bumpy; once he was actually bounced out of the bed on our fabulous Interstate highways from New Orleans to the Chicago area. We recently test drove a Winnebago Journey and Itasca Meridian & found both quite smooth and comfortable, with the appearance of quality construction.
Our research leaves us in between the Cummins 330 or CAT 350 on a 36' Winnebago w/Freightliner Chassis. Of course, he prefers the 39' Vectra, but you have to draw the budget and length line somewhere.
I will be the principal driver, and any thoughts that any of you have about the Winnebago Journey or Itasca Meridian would be helpful, esp. your experience with the differences in power and Winnebago as a manufacturer.
I am quite a newbie and just joined the forum. We enjoy showing dogs and watching our dogs perform in field trials. Thanks for all your help!
Paula (& Bill)
First Time Buyers
& Brittany Lovers
My husband's disability requires that we purchase something with a smooth ride and the ability to stretch out--hence, a Class A. We borrowed his brother's Monaco but found it extremely bumpy; once he was actually bounced out of the bed on our fabulous Interstate highways from New Orleans to the Chicago area. We recently test drove a Winnebago Journey and Itasca Meridian & found both quite smooth and comfortable, with the appearance of quality construction.
Our research leaves us in between the Cummins 330 or CAT 350 on a 36' Winnebago w/Freightliner Chassis. Of course, he prefers the 39' Vectra, but you have to draw the budget and length line somewhere.
I will be the principal driver, and any thoughts that any of you have about the Winnebago Journey or Itasca Meridian would be helpful, esp. your experience with the differences in power and Winnebago as a manufacturer.
I am quite a newbie and just joined the forum. We enjoy showing dogs and watching our dogs perform in field trials. Thanks for all your help!
Paula (& Bill)
First Time Buyers
& Brittany Lovers
