WInnebago roof

Aren't Bagos well known for roof issues and having to perform maintenance on them every few years? That is why I choose Fleetwood for two different motorhomes, no roofing issues with their products.

Might ask this guy what he thinks. :E

We have an 03 Itasca (Winnebago) 30 ft. Class C with a fiberglass roof. No problem with the roof. If I ever buy another MH it will most likely be a Winnebago/Itasca. We've spent a lot on it but some has been replacement( because of wear and age) and additions more so than repair because of poor quality.

Either the fiberglass roof has a thick layer of "gelcoat" (a special resin that contains a color, typically white, that is impervious to UV rays) or it needs to be painted. The typical resins used in fiberglass do not hold up well to direct sunlight.

Possibly the only thing better than 'glass is a one piece aluminum roof. In all case the installation procedure is just as important as the material, maybe more so !

Wasn't long ago here we were talking about the various roof materials and everyone has different experiences. Personally, I've had aluminum, EPDM/Rubber, and Fiberglass. For me, it's Fiberglass all the way. IMO, much easier to keep clean and not as susceptible to a puncture or rip going under a low branch that drags across the top of the unit. As with all roof materials, it's still incumbent on the owner to keep an eye on it and make sure your seal areas are still good (around vents, the edges, roof appliances, etc).

I've had two Winnebago units...both Journey DP's. Best units I've owned (I've had Newmar and Fleetwood motorized too). When I did significant research on units competing in the same space I was buying in, I'd say that Tiffin and Newmar where the two other top ones to consider.

Both my Journey's were/are just inches shy of 40'. No problems driving and towing a dinghy....you just have to be careful, especially choosing the fuel station you go to. Those stations with fuel isles perpendicular to the storefront where cars are also parking in front, sometimes leave little room to pull into and get out of safely...and with a dinghy, you're not backing up.

The largest gas motorhome I had was a 34' Bounder with the Ford Chassis V10. It was OK, but could bog down on steep hills and wasn't really fun to try to pass slow semi's on two-lane roads. That was kind of like in the movie RV when Robin Williams was passing the big tractor with equipment behind! :-) I personally always thought that the near 40' RV's on a gas chassis was stretching it, but it will work. You may just have to be a little more patient on hills and make sure you have a LOT of visibility and clear lane to pass large vehicles on 2-lane roads.

My two-cents worth.

"What is it like driving a 38' with a toad on the back."

Only you can decide that for yourself. Rent a big MH and see if you are happy.