settled on a specific "wish list"--is it out there?

[coolmom42]

So after doing LOTS of online looking and giving a lot of thought to my intended use of a motorhome, I've settled on the following wish list:

*B+ with storage but no overhead bunk (will settle for a C with no front window and one-piece design like some Born Free models have

*24' or under (25 is pushing it)

*rear corner bed

*fold out sofa

*either a dinette or second fold out sofa across from the first one

*under $30K

*under 75K miles

*Chevy chassis

*no slide

*within a 10-12 hr drive of my home near Nashville

I realize these other items probably mean a wet bath but I am OK with that.

Does such a thing exist?

I found a unit from a private seller with all these criteria (except it's a Ford), but unfortunately I don't have my cash account quite there yet, will need another year.

My sister's husband is in very bad health and I'm hoping that she will travel with me some if anything happens to him. She would be happier with 2 sleeping areas. And if my adult children travel with me, they could have the corner bed, I would take the sofa, and grandkids could have the other sofa or dinette or floor. (They are pretty small right now.)

[aeejbe]

Circling back to the "dream" list of the OP.
If coolmom42 can settle for 5 out of those 9 items,
then maybe the 24’ 30MH24DB BigFoot – WITHOUT the slide is worth a look.
Not too many are out there, so good luck in tracking one down.

Class C too

[Bordercollie]

"I value my passengers and all the others on the road than to take those chances. Yo are driving a time bomb!"

bsinmich, You didn't read my post carefully about "newish" tires !!

[coolmom42]

Bordercollie wrote:
You can become overly concerned about leaky roofs, seldom driven RV's, brand names, weight and balance, steering and suspension mods reading these forums. Not to say that these items are not significant. We have a 2004 Fleetwood Tioga 26Q with rubber roof that does not leak, we have had it inspected and re-sealed once. Our rig has newish OEM Michelin tires that I trust and the drive train is in fine shape even though it has only some 10K miles on it. Our rig handles like what it is, a box truck with stiff rear springs and chock full of appliances, converter and batteries. Build quality is average.

Good point!

[bsinmich]

Bordercollie wrote:
You can become overly concerned about leaky roofs, seldom driven RV's, brand names, weight and balance, steering and suspension mods reading these forums. Not to say that these items are not significant. We have a 2004 Fleetwood Tioga 26Q with rubber roof that does not leak, we have had it inspected and re-sealed once. Our rig has newish OEM Michelin tires that I trust and the drive train is in fine shape even though it has only some 10K miles on it. Our rig handles like what it is, a box truck with stiff rear springs and chock full of appliances, converter and batteries. Build quality is average.

You trust those 11-12 year old tires? I value my passengers and all the others on the road than to take those chances. Yo are driving a time bomb!

[Bordercollie]

You can become overly concerned about leaky roofs, seldom driven RV's, brand names, weight and balance, steering and suspension mods reading these forums. Not to say that these items are not significant. We have a 2004 Fleetwood Tioga 26Q with rubber roof that does not leak, we have had it inspected and re-sealed once. Our rig has newish OEM Michelin tires that I trust and the drive train is in fine shape even though it has only some 10K miles on it. Our rig handles like what it is, a box truck with stiff rear springs and chock full of appliances, converter and batteries. Build quality is average.

[coolmom42]

IAMICHABOD wrote:

coolmom42 wrote:
Aluminum cabover?? What brand of motorhome is this?

Check it out HERE

Thanks!

Looks like the used ones are few and far between but worth checking into.

[IAMICHABOD]

coolmom42 wrote:
Aluminum cabover?? What brand of motorhome is this?

Check it out HERE

[Islandman]

In addition to looking at used Chinook RV's take a look at the older (2001-2004) Coach House Class C units (sometimes called B+). I believe that they manufactured a 23 foot model with two slides, still had a nice bathroom area.

[burlmart]

lazy daze still uses alum, but as recent a maybe the late 90s, there were more. try shasta search.

born free used a one piecs fiberglass for their cabover beds.

you are right to be concerned about cabover leaks, and these forums are full of warnings, but there are more nonleaking class Cs than those that leak, so don't let this get in the way of your perfect RV

[coolmom42]

Aluminum cabover?? What brand of motorhome is this?

[Cousin_Eddie93]

coolmom42 wrote:

Cousin_Eddie93 wrote:

coolmom42 wrote:
Is it possible to NOT have leak problems with a cabover window?

Absolutely, I have a 93 with king bed cabover with three windows and they've never leaked.

And what do you have to do to them to keep them from leaking?

I understand about Dicor caulk, Eternabond, etc for the roof. I don't think either of those would work very well on windows.

Nothing, my cabover is aluminum with aluminum framed windows thus the seal is air tight although I do need to replace the old rubber weather stripping due to some shrinkage.

[coolmom42]

Cousin_Eddie93 wrote:

coolmom42 wrote:
Is it possible to NOT have leak problems with a cabover window?

Absolutely, I have a 93 with king bed cabover with three windows and they've never leaked.

And what do you have to do to them to keep them from leaking?

I understand about Dicor caulk, Eternabond, etc for the roof. I don't think either of those would work very well on windows.

[coolmom42]

Jim Shoe wrote:

coolmom42 wrote:
Is it possible to NOT have leak problems with a cabover window?

Not only is it possible, but any leak is more likely to be caused by hairline cracks around the cabover marker lights. I bought my 'C' new and during the walk through, they pointed out that the cabover marker lights are factory installed with power screwdrivers. If they over tighten, it creates hairline cracks which are covered up by the molding around the lights. Mine was OK, but I'm glad they checked. No leaks in over 30,000 miles. Ask them to check during the walk through.

Thanks!

[Cousin_Eddie93]

coolmom42 wrote:
Is it possible to NOT have leak problems with a cabover window?

Absolutely, I have a 93 with king bed cabover with three windows and they've never leaked.