Which older model gas rig would you consider?

I would look at Winnebago Adventurer, Sightseer and Voyage.

Winnebago 2005 Product Line

My opinion of entry level is those that every cabinent door and everything else that can rattles constantly, cheap counter tops, cheap appliences, etc. BUT I to would accept a entry level Prevost. Do they make one?

My first cut is no rubber (EPDM) roof. I think all of the whining about low mileage is from folks who have a worn out overly driven high mileage unit and want to give their own ego a boost. get one with a fiberglass roof if possible.

just be sure if a Ford it is on a later than 1999 chassis with the 19 inch wheels, and if Chevy isn't a rebadged P-30/32.
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I'm looking at motorhomes in the 2005-2007 +- range, trying to stay under $40K. I'm not as familiar with the grades of Class A as I am other types of camper. I don't really want is considered an entry level model or levels of quality based on brand.

Our use will be a few weeks a year. One longer trip, 2000-5000 miles and a few more local trips and weekend trips, 100-500 miles. And as retirement creeps closer looking at wintering and extended travel options.

We like some of the Damon floor plans but of course the plans we like are on slightly newer rigs that are a little outside our budget.

I also wonder about mileage on some of these older rigs. I think low miles indicating light use is almost as bad or worse then high miles and excessive use. I know a motorhome needs exercise and maintenance. Is there a mileage high, low that you would shy away from?

IMHO, JMHO I don't think strictly going by which model is the best way to go about buying a used MH.

You want the one that the previous owner took VERY good care of.

You do NOT want one that has been sitting in one spot no matter how nice it looks.

I'll take a higher mileage used RV any day over one with lower miles that sits and never gets used or is parked permanently in a CG as a seasonal, etc.

The term 'entry level' is a misnomer.

Each manufacturer will have a model that is priced lower than their other models. It is all relevant and depends on how high priced their line is. All it really means is it is the 'lowest price' model of their line. NOT that it is a substandard MH.

I would have no problem owning an 'entry level' 'priced' Prevost!

In my full time travels I have met many RV'ers with older used MH's that 'some' would never think of buying. And these MH's look great, run great and the retirees are having the time of their lives RV'ing in them.......best part.....no monthly payments!

Good luck in finding that perfect MH for you and your family it IS out there waiting for you!

We have and are enjoying our 02 Winnebago Adventurer 35U. It now has 55,000 miles and plan on many more miles on it. It has the V-10 and runs and pulls car very good. As far as miles, i would not get one under 10,000 miles or over 50,000. That's just my opinion!!One reason we are keeping this one is, we cannot find a floorplan we like as well. Good Luck!!

I prefer the lower mileage rigs and with the amount you plan to use it I certainly wouldn't go over 50K miles. How it has been taken care of is very important and stored inside is a big plus.

You might look at the Bounder and some of the other models offered by Fleetwood.