Phoenix Cruiser , Aspect, Cambria Owners Questions

We bought a used 2007 26A in 2009 with only 6500 miles on it. Was a repo.
Sharp Microware didn't work. Dealer repaired(circuit board),no problem since.
Several trips later,trouble with the calipers sticking(and unsticking)Repaired.
Toilet, like Rolin said, I'm 6'1", gotten use to it.
No problem with front cowling yet, but when I replace TV will check out area.
Travisack cover for corner bed is the way to go.
Now have 30000 miles on it, Ford transmission great in mountains going up or down, handles great on interstates or secondary roads (comfortable driving it anywhere compared to the A I had before). Have not made any extra additions to the handling that many do to their C's cause hasn't been necessary(yet).

Thanks for the input , no NOT long winded at all (insert Thumbs up here)
I like reading and hearing all the info I can get !

I don't know the story behind it (MH) yet, when I called on it .An elderly lady answered the phone and I asked a few basic questions and she answered every one .
I mentioned about seeing a shooting club sticker on the window , she said yes she belongs to the club and they shoot every month . Thought that was pretty cool for some reason ? lol

Thanks again for the info !

Winnebago has all there brochures, manual and diagrams online. Go to: Link

We have an '06, Aspect 23D. We really like it.
At 14,000+ it might still have original tires. They may look good but are aged out. Also check for tire wear problems.

If you're handy, most of the fixes are minor and home doable. If you have to have it done, it could nickle and dime you to the poor house. Having said this, it would apply to almost any RV 8-9 years old.

Winnebago seems to be very thoughtful in design and quality. It's not the gold standard, but nice.

Hi OFDPOS, We have a 2007 Aspect 26A. Believe it is exactly like the Cambria, except the Cambria has a few extras and different quality materials. It feels really solid driving down the road. We really like it. Our experience so far:

1. King pins on front wheels were loose and had to be replaced (dealer paid 1/2 cost of this). I think this is a Ford thing....with the way they did there front suspension.

2. So far the brakes have been great (much better than our previous motorhome that was on a the Chev chassis), but there have been a number of complaints about calipers. We just make sure we keep the wheels covered and it doesn't sit a long time.

3. Toilet - ol' yeller is right...it can be a tight fit. We moved the toilet paper holder (it was right between your knees) and added a handle (Home Depot) that makes it easier to stand up. I am about 6'4" and that was a big help. Probably not an issue for some one less tall.

4. Removed the Sony TV and installed a flat screen that can swing out so it is easier to view from the bed. Think some of our squeaks were due to that big heavy Sony tube type TV.

5. No leaks in our unit, I did see a Aspect 23D with a stain on the front passengers side. Inspected the roof and think the leak was from one of the running lights. Our roof looks solid...no problems. We check it about every six months just to be sure. Have inspected the nose cone connections and they have all been tight. However, there have been some reports of loose connections. That is the only Aspect/Cambria unique issue I am aware of.

6. On our 2007 the front cowling piece, basically a decoration, was wobbly. The rubber spacers were worn. So they were removed and some foam inserted.

7. If there is no air in the rear air bags the ride is a little harsh. Found that 70lbs makes things nice and comfortable.

8. Drivers seat: don't know how tall your are but the seat would not move back far enough for me (again think this is a Ford thing), so I raised it slightly and moved it back so I had more leg room.

9. Don't like the check valves on the hot water heater. Winnebago does this so its easier to winterize. But, makes it harder to regulate the hot water when taking a shower. Plan to remove them this Winter. This isn't specific to the Aspect/Cambria.

10. Rear corner bed; Not an issue for us. We have one of those travisack (sp) sleeping bag type things (queen size), takes me about 60 seconds to make the bed. We have a cover for the mattress that matches the interior decor and the travisack color is also complimentary so the bed looks good and is easy to make up. If you use sheets and blankets it might be a bit more difficult.

We have put about 15000 miles on it, 9000 in the last year on a loooong trip. It drives great, very comfortable. Love the smart transmission (think it was and upgrade in the 2006 year). Like the size, easy to drive in traffic.

Sorry about the long post...get a little long winded at times ;-).

If you get it ol' yeller and I can share information with you. You can PM me with any specific questions you might have.

P.S. Check that the heater/air conditioning controls work. After taking delivery we found ours would only work on defrost....mice had chewed through the air control tube. We were able to cut and splice to fix it but it took a while to find the problem. Mice do like those rubber tubes on the Ford.

My 2009 had broken mounts holding the nose cone? to the roof of the cab however they were not visible until I removed the TV and entertainment components. Not a big deal to fix anyway. The

entertainment area has a lot of squeaks and I just yesterday tightened some screws and such after removing the speaker on the left side. On the right side I used "great stuff" the foam spray to

tighten the wood together. Other than that just regular maintenance items. I really like this coach and it is my first. The quality is there compared to others i have looked at.

akrv wrote:
Take some sheets and make up the rear corner bed.

Good idea because the rear corner bed seems to bother some folks. It wasn't a big issue for us. Once my wife settled on the Aspect/Cambria as her desired floor plan we looked at several before settling on the one in my sig. One had spiderwebbing cracks in the gelcoat emanating from the places where the vents and gelcoat were cut out. Another had a very loose compartment lock. Check the end of the power cord as it makes a tight bend at the floor of the compartment when plugged into the generator. There is an easy fix for this and I'll be happy to share it if you buy one. Sit on the toilet and make sure you are comfortable. It is barely tolerable for me but I am a pretty big guy, 6'1" and 240#. You can't see the TV from the bed but I plan to hang a smaller TV on the wardrobe. A couple we looked at had leaking where the long curved side roof pieces met the front cap. It can be fixed with caulking but I did see this twice. I also seem to remember someone reporting here that he had an issue (cracking or breaking?) with the mounts for the front cap so be sure to inspect them.

I paid an independent shop $250 to inspect both the house and chassis. It was money well spent. Make sure the generator runs well with a load on it. Even with low mileage, things need to be exercised regularly to work properly when needed. Try all the appliances. I asked the seller to turn on the fridge several hours before we got there so I could verify it was working. Chassis inspection should include brakes, suspension, and tires (with date codes). Every Ford V10 should have the exhaust manifold studs checked as they are prone to rusting and breaking. The repair is very expensive. Brake inspection should include a caliper inspection because the Ford chassis can hang up a caliper with rusted or dirty sliding pins. At the least it will ruin your brake pads, at the worst they can ruin the caliper and rotor as well. Make sure the rig has the bag with all the manuals that came with every rig from the factory.

That's about all I can think of off the top of my head. You may want to send a PM to Rollin as he has a lot more experience with the Cambria/ Aspect than I do. The good thing about buying a Winnebago/Itasca (besides the great quality)is that they maintain a supply of parts so if something breaks you can get the parts to repair it , even older rigs.

Take some sheets and make up the rear corner bed.