Winnebago Cheiftain

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Hello AllWe are currently looking at getting into a class a and are currently looking at the above motorhome. it is a 36g on a ford chassis,v 10 engine and it has the basement air conditioner. Its a 2001 model.Does anyone have one of these and what kinds of issues have you had?We presently have a fifth wheel an thought that we would go to a motorhome. Thanks in advance of any and all info.

cobra350 · Answer

We had a 2000 Chieftain for about 7 years and had a few issues with it. One being the windshield frame rusting it came from Michigan so we thought that was why.Other than that it was a good solid RV.Traded it for a Journey because we liked Winnebago so well.

traveler_ii · Answer

We had a 1999 and had a problem with the fiberglass roof separating were it meets the side wall.  Took it back to Winnebago but they never did fix it right.  Check it out, I don't think it was all of them just a few.

bumpyroad · Answer

I had a 99 model 34Y I think.  no issues thru 15 years of use.  at the time it was their top of the line in gassers.  bumpy

chuckftboy · Answer

A friend has a 2000 Chieftain and has very few issues. Failed sway bar bushings, some wire bad on the transfer switch and a capacitor on the a/c is all I know of. Pretty minor.

patrol_65 · Answer

I had windshield rust issues that caused leaks around the windshield. I used black 1 inch 3M moisture resistant tape around the top rubber moulding and stopped the leak. I like the basement ac unit because that reduces the chance of a leak in the ceiling from around the ac seal. The Ford F53 V10 is a good combination and very reliable.

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