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revrick3
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Sep 20, 2015

Help with Winnebago decision

We are going to look at a 2006 Winnebago Voyage 38J in a week that we are interested in buying. Gas, 3 slides 38 ft. Has about 60000 miles on it, good tires batteries and all options work. We are trying to decide on several models including this one. Other are a 2004 Damon intruder 350, gas and 2 slides, and a 2003 newmar mountainaire 3778, gas with 2 slides 38 ft. , a 2002 newmar country star 36668 diesel 37 ft.
All of these have floor plans we like and are in the basic same ball park for costs. None with excessive mileage and all features we are wanting.
What I need is input into which coaches are better quality and better longetivity in usage. We are new to this and its our first coach. Any input will be helpful. This is a big decision and we want all input we can get. Thanks everyone.

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  • If you find a good unit for a good price the diesel would be my option. A well maintained motor should run as long or longer than rest of the rig. Rear pushers are quieter when driving as well.
  • I have a 98 winne. Good quality and like it. I think newmar is in the next league though. Diesel vs gas is good question. Much more expensive to fix and maintain but lasts much longer and gets better mileage. If you are going to travel you should consider. If you are going to stay local gas is fine.
  • I am certainly no expert, not even close. But, I have had a gas class A and a diesel pusher class A. I would definitely go with the diesel pusher.