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Yahoo Message Number: 332
I am new to this and hope I am doing this correctly. I hope to soon be
the owner of a Kodiac chassis motorhome. I am looking at two differnt
models right now. I have located a used 05 Gulfstream 6340, and a new
07 Jayco Greyhawk 33DS. I am trying to decide which one is right for
me. I will pull a 26 foot enclosed trailer that is 6000 lbs loaded with
my drag race opertation. Both of these have the gas engine which I like
over the Diesel. I am looking for any tips or pointers to help make my
decision. Oh, I also have to consider the family in this purchase,
Wonderful Wife and 2 daughters 9 and 12. We will do a fair amount of
camping as well as racing. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Phillip

Re: New Member

Reply #1 –
Yahoo Message Number: 333
I have a GS 04 Endura 6340. A few things to watch on this model.
1. Check which chassis it is on. If it is on 19,500. It will be over
weight with full water. I have corrected this by not carrying full 94
gallons of water. 245 tires will help to fix this also. 22,000 pound
chassis will eliminate this problem, but at lose of tow capacity. I
have towed a trailer with a Chevy Astro Van on it with no problems. It
weighed over 6500 lbs.
2. Floor over rear axle needs a support. I made this mod to my MH. 06
on have this support.
3. Some of the early models had roof leaks. Check the roof closely and
re-caulk before it becomes a problem.
4. Check the slide toppers. Ours needed new fabric after 3 years. On
the 2004 model, inside where fabric attaches to MH is lower than
roller. This causes dirt/water and other debris to set in this area
and rot fabric. I put new toppers on and installed a RainKap to keep
the dirt out. This was also fixed on later models. Not sure about 05.
Our 2004 has been great beyond the above repairs. All the repairs
could be done for a few $1000's. I would think the GS would cost less
than the Jayco.

Re: New Member

Reply #2 –
Yahoo Message Number: 334

I would also avoid any Four Winds products. I have owned a 2007 Dutchmen 33 ft with three slideouts for less than 6 months. Drivers side is 1800 lbs heavier than the passenger side, the short wheelbase and heavy rear end makes it unstable to drive, the wiring is terrible (my front a/c quit working, and I can't find the problem). Both sidewalls are delaminating as well.

During a rainstorm this weekend I discovered a leak that has saturated the entire central ceiling section of the coach. After removing the interior portion of the shower skylight, I found the foam ceiling "liner" soaked with rain water. Using a moisture meter, I discovered one entire ceiling panel was soaked, and a portion of a second ceiling panel. I would never have known without the moisture meter, because water was only leaking from the shower skylight. I then found water leaking from my bathroom cabinet fixture light fixture. From the rusted screws and degraded luaan plywood, the leak had been there since day one... I just didn't know it. After checking the roof, I discovered where the roof vents, skylight, and awning roof bracket were attached, and the sealant was applied, a small pond would form. The skylight did not match the roof profile in the same area, and the skylight caulking was under water and had degraded, allowing the leak.

Roof leaks seem to be a major issue with most coaches, and I would recommend buying a moisture meter and checking the ceilings (when the salesman isn't looking). Of course, the "industry" also tells us we are responsible for the weight distribution, so you also need to carry $13,000 worth of scales with you as well.

Good luck on your venture.... I think the Jayco Seneca's are a good choice.

Denny

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