Winnebago Adventurer Gasser

[sloman2001]

We are motorhome "wanna bees" and wish to purchase this year. We have looked for the best floor plan for us and have really wanted a DP. But our favorite floor plan is a gasser that is 39'1" long. We have always been led to believe that once you get that big, you really need a DP. So our concern is power going through the mountains, noise up front, and the life expectancy of the engine.

Does anyone have a big gasser that they have experience with concerning these 3 issues? We are looking at the Winnebago Adventurer 38Q, with a Ford F53 V-10 engine on a 26,000 lb. chassis. I readily admit I know nothing about engines other that what the accelerator pedal does. F53 V-10 means nothing to me.

Since this is really the size rig I am looking for, do I just need to give up what I want in the floor plan and go with a DP. I am confused why Winnebago would put such a large coach on a gasser chassis, but I can learn. Not throwing stones here, trying to learn whether this a big issue or non-issue. Any insights?

For us, this is a 1 time shot, can never replace it. Have saved for this for 40+ years.

Thanks in advance.

Tom

[Mr_Mark1]

Tom, I don't think Winnebago would build that coach if the engine couldn't handle it. Will you be towing? I would think that coach has a 5,000 lb. towing capacity. I believe that coach will do everything that you will want it to.

I'm assuming that you are talking new? If you are looking at a new gasser you could take a peek at a used DP to see if that will work. Since it's your last coach (many of us have said that), you can't beat an air-bag chassis and the torque of a diesel engine.

The point is, how are you going to use the coach? Will retirement let you travel six months a year? What are your plans for motorhome use?

Good luck,
Mark

[sloman2001]

By the way, my DW and I went "full time" last August 2013. We currently have a 5ver, and wish to replace.

Just thought you may want to know that.

Tom