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Dave_Pete
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Oct 05, 2014

What Constitutes Vintage Class A

DW and I are dissatisfied with the build quality, and lifestyle of our new 2013 travel trailer. We're having trouble selling outright, due to a seeming glut on the market. We are considering trading into a Class A and want to keep it close to straight across or "write us a check for the difference" so we're looking at older units. We've looked at Class Cs, but are more favorably impressed with the front seat experience of a Class A.

We are "classics" and "vintage" kind of people. (Yes getting older, but that's not what I meant). We are doing a resto-mod on a classic 1968 Travel Queen Truck Camper for some of our traveling style needs, and we own a 1954 Willys Jeep CJ3B that we love driving and taking with and having people comment on.

So what constitutes a "vintage" or classic Class A? We don't mind some repair and upgrading, etc., but don't want to start out with a basket case. We're tall so would really need the 80" length of a bed and prefer it to be an "always made-up" type. That means a long-boy double, standard queen (non-RV queen). In other words, not sure a smaller Winnebago or GMC would work, but don't let that stop your comments!

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  • There is vintage and then there is reliable. I would opt for a coach from 1991 forward that has fuel injection and over drive transmission. The GMCs are neat and a classic however they lack the above two features as well as storage.
  • You are the best qualified to answer that question. Whatever you think is vintage is the only thing that is important since you will be buying it and paying for any upgrades/refurbishing.
    Some people restore vintage cars to be restored "originals" with everything being exactly as it was when it left the factory. Others like the look of the older vehicles but they want all of the latest interior amenities and safety features.
    Figure out where you want to be with a Class A and just go for it.