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11-17-2010, 04:29 AM
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Winnebago Watcher
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 3
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Buying a used Winnebago Adventurer
I'm considering the purchase of a used Adventurer. Can anyone tell me what they like or dislike about this motothome.
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11-17-2010, 05:43 AM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Palisade CO
Posts: 895
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There are a lot of different Adventurers.
You might get better answers if you furnish model number, model year and type of chassis.
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Clay WA5NMR - Ex Snowbird - 1 year, Ex Full timer for 11 years - 2004 Winnebago Sightseer 35N Workhorse chassis. Honda Accord toad.
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11-17-2010, 07:37 AM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Weyauwega, WI US
Posts: 1,486
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SEAK100
I'm considering the purchase of a used Adventurer. Can anyone tell me what they like or dislike about this motothome.
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Clay has given you good advice about adding a model year and chassis. I have owned a 97 Adventure and my current 03 Chieftain which was replaced by the Adventure. Both are excellent motor homes IMHO.
Don
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Don & Bev Morgan Weyauwega WI, 05 Itasca Horizon 40KD, 400 HP Cummins, Delorme GPS LT 40, Toad 07 Saturn Vue AWD, Air Force One, TST 510 TPMS, Mayor of Weyauwega 2007 - 2013, Waupaca Co Board Supervisor 2010 - 2014
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11-18-2010, 01:26 PM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Mass
Posts: 90
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Model and year would help I own an Adventure and like it alot the only thing I would give it up for is a brand new dessel
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Mark & Joanne Bento
FMCA Member
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11-18-2010, 02:58 PM
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Winnie-Wise
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Murphy, NC, USA
Posts: 296
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Hi,
Yes year and model number along with length. I own and '04 Adventurer that is on a Workhorse chassis and it 33' long. We love it and it has all the ammenities that we like including 2 pantries and 2 slideouts. Winnebago has a lot of neat features including the heat pump, motor-aide heater plus all their normal features. The appliances I think are stamdard in all Winnebagos.
We just returned from a 11,361 mile trip to Alaska and home with it and it was just fine. I did add Koni shocks to it which improved the ride and may add the Sumo Springs at a later date.
Good luck and hope you will enjoy the Adventurer you get.
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2014 Winnebago Adventurer 35P,Ford F-53, V-10
2011 Ford Escape,2000 Roadmaster Tow Dolly
"Have a Great Day, Enjoy RVing."
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11-18-2010, 09:42 PM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Antioch CA
Posts: 79
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I have the sister ship to the adventure and like Tom-NC I have the same set up really find it a breeze to drive. I have a friend that has a 2003 Winnebago Adventure and he also loves the rig. You should not be sorry if the unit has been well maintained.
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2003 Itasca Suncruiser 33V
8.1 GMC, Workhorse, Allison, Koni's
2004 Honda Element toad
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11-20-2010, 03:13 AM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 57
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We are full timers in an 07 Adventurer on a 38' Workhorse chassis and we love it. Drives really well, it is easy to maintain and the 38J floor plan works really well for us. As someone else said, if the coach has been well maintained you should be OK.
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Dave and Derita
2007 Winnebago Adventurer 38J - 2014 Honda CR-V in tow- Banks PowerPack
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11-20-2010, 06:51 AM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: where ever we're parked
Posts: 49
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Hi
we have a 'sister' as well; an Itasca Suncruiser - the 35P (2009)
VERY happy with it - as this was the best floor plan for us
regards, peter
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11-20-2010, 07:30 AM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Atlanta GA
Posts: 35
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Another SunCruiser 35P owner here. We are very happy with the floor plan and the quality of the interior components. We are a member of a local WIT Group and from the inside living area, there is really no difference between the quality of the materials between an Adventurer/SunCruiser and the Journey/Meridian (Diesel) Models.
We are not full timers, but do use it once a month for weekend outings and a couple week long trips a year. The air suspension of the Diesels is smoother on the road and having a diesel pusher gives you more torque and a quieter ride, but once your at your destination and set up, you'd be hard pressed to tell the difference! For us it was hard to justify the added cost of a diesel for what we use it for...
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2009 Tiffin Allegro Bus 40QRP
Toad: 2012 Jeep Wrangler Sport
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11-20-2010, 08:20 AM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Eyota MN
Posts: 43
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When we started looking at Adventurers we began taking note of the differences in the different model years. For example, the '02 and older had a popup counter that extended into the stairwell (silly!) whereas the '03 and newer extended into the kitchen. Also the W-22 chassis didn't have the 22.5 wheels (a big advantage INMO) in 2002 and older. Another thing you will notice is the difference in the size of the doghouse between the Ford and Workhorse chassis. My wife (who is short) had a hard time getting in and out of the passengers seat in the Ford as it has a huge doghouse whereas the Workhorse is practically non-existant (that's because they designed it with the engine much lower in the chassis). Another advantage of the WH platform is the bulletproof Allison tranny (can you tell I'm sold on the WH!). About my only complaint so far is amount of noise the water pump makes. We were boondocking at a friend's house and every time we used any water we woke up the wife (in the house!). Anyone else have this problem? I'm thinking about designing a rubber mount and a soundproof box for it.
Anyway you look at it, there is a reason why the Adventurer is the number one selling gas class A in America! If you find one with a floorplan you like and has been well maintained, buy it because it won't be there long! Good luck.
Rod
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2004 Adventurer W-22 8.1 35u Banks power pack, Brazel ultra trac rear trac bar, Koni fsd, Blue Ox Alpha towing '06 HHR
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11-22-2010, 02:20 PM
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Winnebago Watcher
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 3
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Thanks for your thoughtful response ... we ended up with a 39' coachman sport coach diesel in pristine condition. Rich
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11-22-2010, 05:39 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 13
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We bought a 34' 1996 Adventurer w/slide out on a Ford f53 chassie,with 33,000 miles. It was spotless and well maintained, previous owner left all manuals and reciets.We had a few issues with it, we replaced fuel pump and altenator, and a rear wheel bearing,and I replaced the brakes (all 4) disc and both frt. calipers ( left was leaking). We like the layout rear queen,jack knife sofa (very comfortable in bed position) plenty of storage,
shower is roomy enough.We like it,we went on a 3 week trip last summer(09) to Disney World. There we 4 of us,and 2 dogs, we had plenty of room.I would buy another Adventurer again.
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Rick & Robin with ( Schaffer & Bella in memory)(springers) from S/E PA
1996 Adventurer, f53
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11-23-2010, 04:57 PM
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Winnebago Watcher
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 3
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Good luck and have fun with your new toy!!! Rich
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