LAMSAN - Thank you, I will go in with all those questions and more. Plus I plan to spend 2 days on the lot both Saturday and Sunday asking questions, test driving all 3, and turning on everything.
Throwing my 2 cents in!!! I bought a 99 38' pusher recently. Check the jacks and make sure they fully retract. Also check awning make sure springs are goo and it retracts OK. Mainly like all RVs check for water leaks. I put an additional 4k in mine fixing stuff. Nothing big, but they add up. I have had a Class C, a 5th Wheel and now a Class A.
Happy travels to you!!! .... Clarence
JCSme2008 wrote: I am now within 1 month of my CLASS A RV purchase and need some specific help. This Saturday I am going to look at these 3 RV's and wanted to get your opinions. I was wondering why the 38' Sports Coach had a small HP engine then the other 2.
You asked why the sportscoach has a smaller HP engine than the other two. In my opinion it is only that years ago when it was manufactured I think they tried to put the smallest engine that would do the job in hopes that it would sell the customer only because it has a diesel engine. Even though it may not pull the weight it needed to pull it was diesel and cheeper than the larger diesel engine. It may do the job that you need it to do but not the next guy. Drive it and see how much power it has. It may work for you. I think I would stay away from the coaches with the basement air conditioner. They are very expensive to replace.
Bill & Jean
Bill Retired US Army,
Viet Nam Vet, 24th Evac. Hosp.
Jean Retired from DOA
2014 Tiffin Phaeton, 40'
2018 GMC Sierra 4x4 in Toe
This is great information, I didn't know that basement A/C unit were that much trouble (MAKES SENSE and GOOD TO KNOW). The maximum I would be pulling at one time is an enclosed trailer with 2 ATVs (YAMAHA RAPTORS 700cc) and 2 kayaks - or - enclosed trailer with a VOLKSWAGEN GTI (which is a small compact car).
FINALLY THE TIME HAS COME, WE ARE PURCHASING OUR RV AND PICKING IT UP ON JULY 23RD. GOT A 2002 NATIONAL TRADEWINDS 39’ DOUBLE SLIDE DIESEL PUSHER. CAN’T WAIT FOR THE FIRST ROAD TRIP.
THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP, DECIDED TO GO BIG BLOCK DIESEL.
Nice choice, JCS! :woohoo: National built a nice quality product. I'm certain you will enjoy it for many years to come. Keep us posted with pictures, etc.
