Class C 28' suggestions

[clikrf8]

Greetings,
I usually hang out at the TC forum where there is lots of friendly advice. I have a friend who will be retiring next July who is interested in buying a used Class C. Since I am retired and have more time I offered to find out what his options were given his specific wants. He and his wife would like the following:

28' class C
Ability to tow a small U-Haul type trailer with his and her Harleys
Plus later on tow possibly a small SUV in lieu of the trailer Honda CRV or similar
Queen size bed in the rear with a door inside
$15-$20k budget
Ford chassis with V10 Triton engine

They plan to visit the in-laws in February and while there in Arizona, will check out the for sale boards at the many RV snow bird areas. Which brands are worth checking out for quality and reliability? Which would offer what he lists as wants? Are there years to avoid? What other criteria have I missed?

Thanks a lot, these are special folks I want to help.

[Healeyman]

After 6 years, 75,000 miles, 48 states, and 6 Canadian Provinces on our 22' 1999 Four Winds, We bought one of THESE last May..

We LOVE it and at $49,911 for a new 2014, you CANNOT beat the price. We have already put more than 5,000 miles on it in the last 6 months.

PM me if you want more details.

Tim

[BobandShaz]

Jayco has made a few 28 class C in the last couple of years

[clikrf8]

As edited above; Door to the inside. I forgot to ask if he wanted slides. I think his wife would as she wanted a larger unit than 24'. I will ask. How many slides do they have usually? And, for what purpose other than extra room? Thanks for your help.

[Free_Range_Huma]

Deb and Ed,

What is the model number of your Gulf Stream?

[Deb_and_Ed_M]

"Queen-sized bed with a door"

Do you mean a door to the bedroom, or a door to the outside?? If the former, then just about ANY 28' C will work.

Our 2004 28' no-slide Gulf Stream Conquest has been an awesome entry-level MH. Feels "spacious" and bright; and is small enough to be nimble. Is almost identical to the Four Winds 5000. When we ordered ours, we said we needed to tow 5000# (a car hauler with Ed's drag race truck), so they beefed up the frame to accommodate the extra weight.

I'm assuming you'd be looking in the age range similar to ours: one thing to check is whether the tires have been replaced? Even if the tread looks great - age is still a factor, especially if it's been sitting in the sun.

A 28 footer is a common rental size: if looking at a rental, be sure to check the roof carefully since many end up at NASCAR races, being used as a "group viewing platform". The rental companies say "we don't have ladders" - and *I* reply "Go to any race and watch the guys who bring a stepladder along"...LOL!

Good luck with the search!