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cochise49
Explorer
Feb 18, 2014

Looking at new Gasser

We've been looking at a new Winnebago Adventurer 38Q. Love the floor plan and features. Seems less expensive to operate due to lower maintenance costs. Currently have '05 DP with Cummins ISB. Pretty much have a handle of fuel/maintenance costs/trade-offs. Questions are:

Will I miss the air bags? Why?

Will the brakes need replacing more often?

Will the lower torque be noticible?

What advantages do a fiberglass roof have over TPO or EPDM?
  • So far so good with the responses. The fireplace is actually one reason I prefer the 38Q over the 37F or 35P. We have a stand alone one in our DP that really helps. Lets us use the parks electricity instead of our propane when it isn't extremely cold. Counter space is also a plus. DW is impressed with the reclining sofa and inclining bed.

    Anyone have an answer for the air bag question? Thanks to moderator who moved this from Tech Issues.
  • I have a 38 foot Winnebago Adventurer. I am very, very pleased with it. No problems with it.
  • I've been looking at the 38 foot one too. I had also looked at the 37, but the galley in the 38, which is the same as W is using in the Forza, is really nice and has a lot of counter space, something noticeably lacking in many, many floor plans.

    I actually like the 35 foot Sightseer better, but it is very skimpy on cabinet and counter space and every one of them I could find has that ridiculous fake fireplace eating up valuable storage.
  • The under 10,000 miles a year. Is one reason we never were interested in a DP.
    We have had 4 class A gas. Last was a 35' Winnebago Adventurer.
    Fiber glass roof. Just wash it like you do the sides.

    Brakes should not wear out any faster on a gas MH.
  • I see lichstinn (SP) advertises it as "New 2014 Winnebago Adventurer 38Q Motor Home Class A A Best of Class Diesel Pusher Floorplan now in America’s Best Selling Gas Coach!" advantage of a fiberglass roof over TPO or rubber? lower maintenance, check a CW catalog for things to clean/treat/preserve/UV protect, black streak removal, etc. etc. etc. gives you a permanent material roof. not shelf paper.
    bumpy
  • This post would get better answers in the Class A section.
  • BTW...we are not full-timers. Probably put on 6000 miles or less each year.