New to us 2008 Winnebago Outlook 31C

With free advice you get what you pay for but... here is some of mine after 3.5 years and 34,000 {trouble free}, miles in our lightly used {bought at less than 2 years old with just 6,200 miles on it}, Class C - see my profile pic:

This sounds like a nice coach but it has been used very little.... not always a good thing. I would have all of the engine fluids changed out. Replace engine oil, transmission fluid and differential with full synthetic, trust me it is worth doing. Also replace the coolant and brake fluid just for good measure. Not all that expensive and those fluids have spend a lot of time just sitting.

Read your owners manuals {for the engine and the coach}, cover to cover and then read them again. With the exception of long flat, windless stretches and very mild downhills your V-10 should be run with Tow Haul engaged all of the time{ I'm assuming the 2008 has Tow Haul}, if not lock out Overdrive for more efficient running. Your coach is heavy before you load it and will run more efficiently and cooler.

Check the DOT codes for your tires and no matter how good they look replace them if over 6 years old or show any signs of irregular wear or cracking/checking.

Have the generator serviced. If the rig only has 9,000 miles chances are it has been used very little and beyond your basic oil/filter change replace the fuel and air filters. Let it run under a significant load to be sure you can count on it out on the road.

If it does not come with a spare do your homework and make an informed decision as to whether or not you are comfortable traveling without one. Lots to consider, but I would not leave home without one along with all of the tools necessary to change out a tire and with roadside assistance coverage {Coachnet, AAA or even Good Sam}.

I would skip the extended warranty as they are mostly overpriced and useless. The suggestion to set aside some money and self fund any needed repairs/upgrades has worked well for me but then I haven't had to fix much.

Naturally during your PDI you ran every system on the coach and did a thorough test drive so there should one no rude surprises there... if not now is the time. :B

As always.... Opinions and YMMV

Good luck!

Harvard wrote:
Extended warranties are a ripoff because the small print provides all kinds of wiggle room if you ever try to submit a claim. JMO.

How many have you owned, how many claims did you submit, what were they for, and how many were rejected?

That's what I thought.

BigCanoe wrote:
Haha good point, it's both, Winnebago Outlook! Thanks for tip on xtraride, can you point me to their page?

I said Precision and meant Protective. Here's the link!

http://www.protectiveassetprotection.com/Products/RV.aspx

Haha good point, it's both, Winnebago Outlook! Thanks for tip on xtraride, can you point me to their page?

Thread title says Outlook 31C. Instead it's a Winnebago. That's even better. One of the best coaches out there until you start getting into silly money range.

We've always used Precision Xtraride and have never had a claim even BEGIN to be disputed. Super company - they have never tried to dodge their responsibility for us.

Ya, I'm thinking of funding a repair fund myself instead. I can do some repairs myself and even more if there is a video to follow. I need to find a good maintenance schedule tho and stick to it!

Extended warranties are a ripoff because the small print provides all kinds of wiggle room if you ever try to submit a claim. JMO.

Awesome! Winnebago is a pretty good coach. New enough with good low miles. Hope you really get years of fun out of it! Wave as cross paths out there!