Looking at new Gasser

[cochise49]

We've been looking at a new Winnebago Adventurer 38Q. Love the floor plan and features. Seems less expensive to operate due to lower maintenance costs. Currently have '05 DP with Cummins ISB. Pretty much have a handle of fuel/maintenance costs/trade-offs. Questions are:

Will I miss the air bags? Why?

Will the brakes need replacing more often?

Will the lower torque be noticible?

What advantages do a fiberglass roof have over TPO or EPDM?

[rr2254545]

The ride and engine noise now in the back would make me never move back to my Winnebago gasser

Actually my fuel cost per mile computed given current Oregon pricing is .05 per mile less on my diesel, the price is 20% more per gallon but I am getting 33% better fuel economy 7 vs 9.3 mpg now

[cochise49]

So far so good with the responses. The fireplace is actually one reason I prefer the 38Q over the 37F or 35P. We have a stand alone one in our DP that really helps. Lets us use the parks electricity instead of our propane when it isn't extremely cold. Counter space is also a plus. DW is impressed with the reclining sofa and inclining bed.

Anyone have an answer for the air bag question? Thanks to moderator who moved this from Tech Issues.

[the_silverback]

I have a 38 foot Winnebago Adventurer. I am very, very pleased with it. No problems with it.

[cKarlGo]

I've been looking at the 38 foot one too. I had also looked at the 37, but the galley in the 38, which is the same as W is using in the Forza, is really nice and has a lot of counter space, something noticeably lacking in many, many floor plans.

I actually like the 35 foot Sightseer better, but it is very skimpy on cabinet and counter space and every one of them I could find has that ridiculous fake fireplace eating up valuable storage.

[rvten]

The under 10,000 miles a year. Is one reason we never were interested in a DP.
We have had 4 class A gas. Last was a 35' Winnebago Adventurer.
Fiber glass roof. Just wash it like you do the sides.

Brakes should not wear out any faster on a gas MH.

[Bumpyroad]

I see lichstinn (SP) advertises it as "New 2014 Winnebago Adventurer 38Q Motor Home Class A A Best of Class Diesel Pusher Floorplan now in America’s Best Selling Gas Coach!" advantage of a fiberglass roof over TPO or rubber? lower maintenance, check a CW catalog for things to clean/treat/preserve/UV protect, black streak removal, etc. etc. etc. gives you a permanent material roof. not shelf paper.
bumpy

[96Bounder30E]

Moved from Tech Issues

[mena661]

This post would get better answers in the Class A section.

[cochise49]

BTW...we are not full-timers. Probably put on 6000 miles or less each year.