Newby, which ones is the better buy

[alaskan77]

I am looking at a new class C rig. We have rented Class A's and C's before and feel that is a better fit for our use here in Alaska to get a C as we will use it both summer and winter. Question is of these 4 attached, what is the better deal? They look the same, and I will send a certified inspector over to look them over before making a decision.I will be traveling back to Alaska with our purchase and am so looking forward to making it a leisurely drive. Have always done it a 3 day period in a new pickup with no consideration for "stopping and smelling the roses"...

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/rvs/4403342307.html
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/rvs/4419524642.html
http://stockton.craigslist.org/rvs/4412655581.html
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/rvs/4432198084.html

[dicknellen]

Any Winnebago Class Cs, Minnie, Minnie Winnie, Outlook or Chalet or in the Itasca brand the Spirit in the 2000 to 2006 range have one piece fiberglass roofs. Maybe even earlier models and later class Cs with their new model names like Aspect. Or Class As like Bumby had. You can go to www.winnebagoind.com and download new and older model brochures with specifications. Dick

[Bumpyroad]

alaskan77 wrote:
Can I find units in my price range and criteria with a fiberglass roof?

for just a little bit more you could have bought my 1999 chieftain. top of the line winnie gasser at the time. east coast however. that was 2 years ago.
bumpy

[alaskan77]

Can I find units in my price range and criteria with a fiberglass roof?

[dicknellen]

I second finding one with a fiberglass roof. TPO maybe, rubber no. Dick

[Bumpyroad]

super_camper wrote:

Bumpyroad wrote:
which one doesn't have a rubber roof, buy it
bumpy

OK Bumpy, we all know where you stand on the roofing material 🙂

yes, but the Alaskan is brand new and hasn't been subjected to my rants yet. 🙂
bumpy

[alaskan77]

No slides... that is just asking for a place for cold air to get into and warm air to escape from. We will use it for snowmachining a during the winter so we want to have a tow package, plus a good furnace. Won't be using the water systems as this is just asking for trouble.
Thank you all for the feedback, there is a lot to learn about purchasing a new motor home. I don't want to make an $18,000.00 mistake.

[OldRadios]

They all look OK for that price range but what are you going to be using it for? If you are going to use it all year round up there it's a good idea to avoid slides.

We have this floor plan and love it for just the two of us but we aren't full time: http://sacramento.craigslist.org/rvs/4419524642.html

Michelin tires on these that were made between 2010 and 2012 were most likely recalled so a couple of these might qualify for a new set no charge. I just got all new Michelins on my 2006 free. Info on the recall: Michelin Recall Page

[Frosty_s_Mom]

speaking from a woman's point of view; didn't care for the pics of the jayco (especially bathroom). also speaking from a winnebago owner--don't think you can beat the itasca--hopefully unspoken quality with the name. unfortunately, these units usually look a lot different up close and personal. since they all appear to be in the same approx (no. cal) area, i'd make it a base and look from there. LOTS to choose from!) good luck on your search and enjoy your choice as we have ours!

[alaskan77]

They all look the same because this is we want and yes we have given plenty of up front thought as to what we want..
My criteria:
Class C, Budget: $18,000,late 90's/early 2000, location, West Coast, rear bedroom= 27'-30', please no curtain separating the other occupants, low miles, fold out couch, no POS's, a little bit of class, not cookie cutter plain Jane model. We will have occasional occupants traveling with us, no long trips other than back to Alaska.

[super_camper]

alaskan77 wrote:
With all the snow and rain we get in Alaska I would think that a rubber roof would be preffered... Not really?

Every roofing material has it advantages and disadvantages. The real work though is maintaining the points of intrusion through the roofing material, its necessary regardless of the material the roof is made of.

[alaskan77]

With all the snow and rain we get in Alaska I would think that a rubber roof would be preffered... Not really?

[super_camper]

Bumpyroad wrote:
which one doesn't have a rubber roof, buy it
bumpy

OK Bumpy, we all know where you stand on the roofing material 🙂

[super_camper]

alaskan77 wrote:
I am looking at a new class C rig. We have rented Class A's and C's before and feel that is a better fit for our use here in Alaska to get a C as we will use it both summer and winter. Question is of these 4 attached, what is the better deal? They look the same, and I will send a certified inspector over to look them over before making a decision.I will be traveling back to Alaska with our purchase and am so looking forward to making it a leisurely drive. Have always done it a 3 day period in a new pickup with no consideration for "stopping and smelling the roses"...

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/rvs/4403342307.html
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/rvs/4419524642.html
http://stockton.craigslist.org/rvs/4412655581.html
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/rvs/4432198084.html

These look the same because you haven't given any thought up-front to the criteria that is important to you. You can find an unlimited number of RV's to look at but if you want to take a methodical approach to differentiate them and select the most suitable for you I would start with a list my priorities, then weight each one, then score each RV I see against the list and calculate the score. It sounds complicated but is not and is the only good way to evaluate without emotions.

[Bumpyroad]

which one doesn't have a rubber roof, buy it
bumpy