Sanford gives classes on digging holes in the road for other cities but they still do not know how to fill them back in. Our roads are rough. Thats why they spend so much money on repaving. There are still plenty of dirt roads, especially in the mountains. Where are you from?? This MH has a thing on the back to block rocks thrown from the tires. Dirt roads don't bother me. By the time I get rid of this MH it will look like it has been through hell if it lasts that long. When we travel we like to explore different roads (dirt or paved) that we see to see where they go. No reservations or appointments so we don't have to be anywhere at a certain day or time. Another reason for buying a MH. Haven't heard anything about the engine or transmission on this one - Roadmaster chasis, Cummins ISB (whatever that means) 340 hp EPA 2007 low torque engine with Allison 2500 MH 6 speed world transmission and Onan 8KW quiet diesel generator. Since I'm not a mechanic a lot of that is Greek to me.