Thoughts on 2014 Fleetwood Tioga Ranger

[vdubee]

Ok, we actually had narrowed down our choices to a 2014 Forest River Sunseeker 3010DS or a Fleetwwood Tioga Ranger 31M. Both of them are the same price. However, when we really started nitpicking the details, we came to the conclusion the the Tioga seemed a higher quality unit for the price. The exterior was far nicer than the Sunseeker it seems. The Tioga has class A type latches on its exterior compartments compared to the little metal butterflies on the Sunseeker. The interior cabinetry also seemed nicer on the Tioga than the Sunseeker. Does anyone have thoughts of the Tioga Ranger quality compared to the Sunseeker?? Thanks in advance.

[j-d]

Tioga Length is 32.5-feet and Wheelbase is 218".
Sunseeker is 32.25 and 220".
Those stats are important because if the WB is shorter, much below around 210", rear axle rating will be exceeded and front axle underloaded contributing to handling problems.
Suggest taking any unit you consider and spending $10 to have it weighed at a truck stop. While you're there, set front tire pressure to 65-PSI or less (bring a Load-to-Pressure Chart), and be sure all four rear tires are at the same pressure, 70-80-PSI. See how it feels to drive.
Personally, I like the Tioga Ranger:
Sunseeker's layout is so Linear, like an airplane aisle. Tioga puts Dinette across from Sofa, better to sit and visit. I like the Tioga corner kitchen. And to my taste, Tioga Ranger is one of the few Class C's that look striking from a front aspect.
If you're ordering, many of us suggest you opt OUT of the front cabover window.
If one has full fiberglass end cap(s) and the other doesn't, or one has full fiberglass roof, those construction features could weigh into your decision.

[vdubee]

past-MIdirector wrote:
Having own two Fleetwood products so far, I find them far superior to Forest Rivers in workmanship, quality, life of unit, and parts available from factory and support!

Thanks for the input!! We really were surprised in the differences once we got home and really started going through the details.

[past-MIdirector]

Having own two Fleetwood products so far, I find them far superior to Forest Rivers in workmanship, quality, life of unit, and parts available from factory and support!