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Below are E-mail questions and answers to RV Advice that are related to purchasing and selling motorhomes, 5th wheels, and travel trailers. You can send your question(s) using the form at the bottom of any of our Q&A pages. We answer ALL correctly submitted email that comes in to us, even what other RV web sites forward to us.

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March 8, 2009 Daniel of Powell, Tennessee writes regarding whether to purchase fiberglass sided Jayco

I am thinking of buying a fiberglass sided camper and I have heard that they are bad to delaminate. I'm looking at a 2004 Jayco. Any advice?

Dear Daniel,

If you keep the fiberglass waxed and keep all the seals around windows and doors, etc., in good shape you should have no problems.

Jayco is a good trailer. I haven't heard of any inherent delamination problems with them.

February 24, 2009 Dan of Vancouver, Washington writes regarding looking at a '97 Bounder with tag axle

I'm looking at a 1997 Bounder 35 Foot, Ford chassis with tag axle. Not being much of a mechanical type person I was wondering what the tag axle is for and does it effect fuel mileage? Will it help pull a car trailer and car approximately 5,000 lbs.?

Dear Dan,

The tag axle is to help support the weight of the long hang over between the drive axle and rear bumper; and it will help with supporting your car trailer.

You still need to pay attention to the tongue weight on the receiver.

Fuel mileage is hard to say.

February 10, 2009 Marshall of Ontario, Canada writes regarding possible purchase of 1991 Gulf Stream Sun Voyager

I am interested in purchasing a 1991 Gulfstream Sun Voyager here at our local RV dealer. It seems to be in good shape but I am a first time owner. It is a diesel pusher 30ft.

I would like to connect with persons that have a unit like this to chat about the experiences that they have had and if they are happy with this unit. Maybe I can get some GOOD advice about the whole experience.

Dear Marshall, I don't know any current owners but the early Sun Voyager diesel with the Spartan chassis and Cummins engine was a nice unit.

I think there were some with the 6.5 GM that had some troubles.

You can use our public message board to contact other Gulf Stream owners.

February 5, 2009 Geoff of Morristown, New Jersey writes regarding possible purchase of 1991 Fleetwood Bounder

I'm thinking of buying a 1991 Fleetwood Bounder, 40'. Do you know how well they were constructed in general, frame, insulation in floor, walls, clg, water resistance, typical problems in these vehicles?

Dear Geoff,

The '91 40' Bounder was a pretty well built motor home. My biggest concern would be the condition of the roof.

January 7, 2009 Steve of Huntington Beach, California writes regarding fuel tank capacity on 30' 1988 Cross Country

I have a 1988 Cross Country by Sportsman 30 foot, Chevy 454. What is the fuel tank capacity and the gauge only reads 1/4 full.

Dear Steve,

It could be a 60 or an 80 gallon tank. On the 30' coach, I'm going to guess a 60 gallon tank.

December 11, 2008 Marc of Indiana writes regarding transporting motor home from warm Arizona to frigid Indiana

We have purchased an RV from an individual in Arizona. He will be driving it to our home in Indianapolis next week.

The temperature in Arizona when he leaves will be 85 degrees. Around Oklahoma it will begin to get below freezing at night. From Illinois east it will be below freezing at all times.

When should the coach be winterized? Can it wait until he gets here or should it be completed before he leaves Arizona?

Dear Marc,

Depends on the unit and the user. A seasoned RVer probably wouldn't have any problem in transit, but you would probably need it winterized as soon as you take possession. So if he isn't going to be using it while traveling from Arizona, why not winterize before leaving?

October 31, 2008 Kelly of Fort Myers, Florida writes regarding extended coverage on 2009 Winnebago View

I'm buying a 2009 Winnebago View diesel. Considering Route 66 Classic Coverage Plus - last(2)used motor homes purchased have had major problems at the 10 year mark and I'm not mechanical at all. Is this worth the $3,000?

Dear Kelly,

I am not familiar with Route 66 Classic Coverage Plus.

I believe I would wait until the coach is out of warranty before purchasing an extended warranty.

September 15, 2008 Tom of Dallas, Pennsylvania writes regarding relation of Ford chassis in class A motor homes

I currently own a 1997 Gulfstream class C with a Ford Super Duty engine. I am looking at purchasing a 1995 36 foot Coachmen Santara. It has a Ford 460 engine on a Ford chassis with a tag axle and 55,000 miles.

My question is: How is the Ford chassis in relation to the size of the Class A and is there any handling problems, I need to be aware of?

Dear Tom,

The 36' 1995 will have less power than you 1997 and a narrower track, which causes less stability in handling.

September 13, 2008 Paul of Earth writes regarding which is best for "long haul", motor home or fifth wheel

Which is built for the longer haul ,a motor home or a 5th wheel?

I've heard the 5th wheel is built a lot stronger than any motor home.

Dear Paul,

I would say it depends on brand and price range. I still like motor homes.

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