Upgrading to a Class A

[haste_maker]

We are thinking about moving from a TT to a class A, we are thinking about going with a used Allegro gas unit. Are there any other makes we should take a look at?

[haste_maker]

Thanks to all that responded..After reading the post & being jacked around by a RV dealer, we have decided to stay with our TT & our p/u...we know what we have here..

[WyoTraveler]

I would ask to see service records. Probably not available if on a dealer lot. Like others have posted look at a lot of coaches so you become familiar with different brands. #1 A must in any coach for me is can I use the bathroom and can can I flop on the bed for a short nap without opening slides. #2 Slides must not cover furnace vents so I could run the furnace on the road without opening slides.

Alway keep in mind when buying used that people do dump RVs if they have a serious problem that can't be easily repaired or very expensive to repair. That doesn't mean there aren't good clean used RVs on the market. Just be aware and be careful.

[Tom_Barb]

We shopped for two years prior to buying, I'd suggest you have a look at as many coaches as you can. You'll learn as you go what was built to last, looks nice and what was built cheap to sell cheap.

[CWDoc115]

Condition is a prime factor. The only thing we would change in our choice had we known about them then, would have chosen a model with the bath & a half floorplan. Now we are looking at Winnebago Adventurer 37F as our next coach.

[garyemunson]

The above posters are right about condition. That said, sometimes you are better off with a lower end new coach rather than a used high end one as you may not know how well the more expensive one was maintained. Cheaper coaches have a straight axle front end that won't give as nice a ride but only has 6 grease fittings that, if you do any of your own maintenance, you can be sure they are regularly serviced. Pretty much any RV chassis will last indefinitely if moving parts are kept greased but a high end one with fittings that got missed (and there are many more fittings on the independent suspension front ends) can need some really costly repair.

[JFNM]

Most people tend to believe "their brand" is the best so it's hard to get objective opinions on this type of question.

Assuming reasonably well cared for used coaches, it seems to me that the higher end coaches hold up better. One of those "you get what you pay for" kinda deals.

[gbopp]

When looking at used units, CONDITION is the important factor.
A well maintained low end unit is usually a better choice than a beat up high end unit.

I think Allegro is a good starting point. But, look at the condition.