Looking to buy used (1998-2003) Class MH

tag axles were used on chassis that didn't have the capacity needed for the weight, so an extra axle was added to the extended frame. As mentioned it is two more tires to worry about. I've never liked them. If you are in Rochester, a Winnebago would be a good purchase for you as you are about two hours from the factory.

The third, or rear set is the tag axle. Helps with weight, simple put. But remember, it will be two more tires that need replacing when the need comes. Low budgets and dated motor homes can be challenging. I'd lean towards the standard chassis, less maintenance. Just my thoughts. Good like and share some pix

craziresi wrote:
Need some thoughts on this. 1998 Fleetwood bounder 60,920 miles 3 tires each side in back vs 2001 Winnebago 52000 miles. Winnebago has 2 tires in back each side. What is the difference with the number of tires in back? Thought on makes and years.

Need some thoughts on this. 1998 Fleetwood bounder 60,920 miles 3 tires each side in back vs 2001 Winnebago 52000 miles. Winnebago has 2 tires in back each side. What is the difference with the number of tires in back? Thought on makes and years.

We have a 2002 Georgetown 325, which is a 32-footer, F53 chassis and 6.8 L V-10. We bought it in 2010 from the original owner. Bedroom and dinette slides. It has about 15,000 miles from new, and we've put about 3K on it.

With the potential increase in gas tax in WA (an additional 11 cents) it's going to get to the point we can't afford the lifestyle any longer. If you're interested, send me a pm.

PM me. 2003 36ft 3 slides.
Bob

I have an 03 Winnebago..bought it new...the trans and engine still seem like it is in great shape...it has been taken care of by me...I have had some minor problems..but have been able to repair most myself...I have read where the engine (8.1) is good for >175000 miles and the trans good for >175000.I now have 76xxx miles on the unit...we are looking for a news model but think I will keep this one..because I know how well it has been taken care of...The generator is still working great..I installed a new fuel pump to the generator a few years back...I would not be concerned with the age, if the unit has been taken care of...

427435 wrote:

John Wayne wrote:
I would look more for 2000 and up that is when Ford and Workhorse made frame changes ( I think). Wider frames updated engines, disk brakes on all 4 wheels etc.

X2. There were also engine changes (for the better) in at least the Ford chassis.

We've been (and still are) quite satisfied with the 2000 MH we bought in 2005. The only appliances I've had to fix was the furnace (bad fuel solenoid) and the water heater (bad electric element). The furnace cost me about $300 for parts before I found the bad part and the water heater element was less than $20.

We put another 5500 miles on it this fall without any problems.

1999 is when Ford updated the F53 Chassis. Some motorhomes (Like mine) that were labeled as a 1998 are riding on the 1999 Chassis. The easy way to tell is just look for the V10 badge.

wny_pat wrote:

craziresi wrote:
Unfortunately my budget is low... I'd like to find something for $30k or less.

You can get into a very nice '93 or '94 Foretravel at that price. Foretravels of that vintage will easly compare to many late model other brand gas rigs.

X2 !

A Foretravel from the mid-90s will be my next motorhome.

craziresi wrote:
Unfortunately my budget is low... I'd like to find something for $30k or less. Can leaks or their damage be seen when looking the MH over? Thanks for all the replies so far! Very helpful. Do people prefer gas or diesel?

If you are in Rochester, MINNESOTA, PM me back. I would be happy to help you when looking at MH's.

John Wayne wrote:
I would look more for 2000 and up that is when Ford and Workhorse made frame changes ( I think). Wider frames updated engines, disk brakes on all 4 wheels etc.

X2. There were also engine changes (for the better) in at least the Ford chassis.

We've been (and still are) quite satisfied with the 2000 MH we bought in 2005. The only appliances I've had to fix was the furnace (bad fuel solenoid) and the water heater (bad electric element). The furnace cost me about $300 for parts before I found the bad part and the water heater element was less than $20.

We put another 5500 miles on it this fall without any problems.