im looking at this unit and trading in my bounder against it. i would like to know any info on this unit if someone is very knowledgable on it. its on a ford chassis with the v10 has 60,000 and change on the mileage. has a 7k generator with 1200 hours. 32 or 34 foot i forgot with 2 slides. i need to know what the tow rating would be and if there would be any problems if it were to tow a 5000lb load behind it. thanks. if u need more info i can get it
winnebago itasca sunflyer
- Thread starter jkill2001
- Start date
janicenlarry
New Member
winnebago itasca sunflyer
There is a plaque posted in the RV telling you what the various permissable weights are. If you cant find it, email Winnebago and they will give you any info you need. You will notice that the Itasca is a big step up from your Bounder. Far better construction and quality. I had a '99 Chieftain and it is a great machine. The V-10 is also an excellent engine for this rig. By the way, if the plaque states that it is OK to pull this heavy load, you will need to equip the load with auxiallary brakes. Be sure to have the unit checked out by a knowledgeable RV tech before plunking your money down
There is a plaque posted in the RV telling you what the various permissable weights are. If you cant find it, email Winnebago and they will give you any info you need. You will notice that the Itasca is a big step up from your Bounder. Far better construction and quality. I had a '99 Chieftain and it is a great machine. The V-10 is also an excellent engine for this rig. By the way, if the plaque states that it is OK to pull this heavy load, you will need to equip the load with auxiallary brakes. Be sure to have the unit checked out by a knowledgeable RV tech before plunking your money down
Krazeehorse
New Member
winnebago itasca sunflyer
If the plaque says that weight is ok I think I would do everything I could to bullet-proof the tranny!
If the plaque says that weight is ok I think I would do everything I could to bullet-proof the tranny!
winnebago itasca sunflyer
i finally test drove this unit today and got a few questions. when shifting from 2nd into 3rd it seems to shift kinda high like around 3 grand under normal acceleration. do u think thats normal? also when stepping on the brakes i kinda hear a humming high pitch sound which i've heard on some of the other motorhomes we got but dont know what it is? also around 20-30mph there is a constant vibration but then goes away, wheels out of balance? also noticed that the shop will have to fix the emergency brake since it don't work as well as a few other things which are safety related such as the driver's seatbelt not buckling.
i finally test drove this unit today and got a few questions. when shifting from 2nd into 3rd it seems to shift kinda high like around 3 grand under normal acceleration. do u think thats normal? also when stepping on the brakes i kinda hear a humming high pitch sound which i've heard on some of the other motorhomes we got but dont know what it is? also around 20-30mph there is a constant vibration but then goes away, wheels out of balance? also noticed that the shop will have to fix the emergency brake since it don't work as well as a few other things which are safety related such as the driver's seatbelt not buckling.
janicenlarry
New Member
winnebago itasca sunflyer
jk, you need to hire an independent RV mechanic to check this rig out before buying. Know what the problems are and the cost to cure.
The Banks TransCommand works great on this transmission and I recommend it.
jk, you need to hire an independent RV mechanic to check this rig out before buying. Know what the problems are and the cost to cure.
The Banks TransCommand works great on this transmission and I recommend it.
Kirk
Senior Member
winnebago itasca sunflyer
In readint this thread I can't find anything that says what year the chassis is or what the weight ratings of it are. It could be anything from an 18K GVWR to one of 23K GVWR. That makes a lot of difference. Also, the early ones do not have the CCC posted so if this doesn't have it, then I would weigh it and figure the CCC before I made a decision to buy it. I am a V-10 owner and am very happy but all of us need to be aware of the weight limits. I also agree with the post about the Banks Transcommand. I have one of the 275hp V-10's and added a full Banks system and Transcommand and I have never been sorry.
In readint this thread I can't find anything that says what year the chassis is or what the weight ratings of it are. It could be anything from an 18K GVWR to one of 23K GVWR. That makes a lot of difference. Also, the early ones do not have the CCC posted so if this doesn't have it, then I would weigh it and figure the CCC before I made a decision to buy it. I am a V-10 owner and am very happy but all of us need to be aware of the weight limits. I also agree with the post about the Banks Transcommand. I have one of the 275hp V-10's and added a full Banks system and Transcommand and I have never been sorry.
C Nash
Senior Member
winnebago itasca sunflyer
Cargo Carrying Capacity is the amount of weight that the MH can carry such as clothes, tools,cooking untinsels,and all the other junk we carry. It should be listed in one of the cabinets. the tounge weight of the trailer you will be towing also comes under this "I think". Some units have very low CCC. i would not want under 1500 lbs. A thousand lbs per person is a pretty good rule of thumb IMO if fulltiming but, you could get by with less if just week enders. Overload is one of the biggest problems causing tire blow out , transmission problems and poor handling which brings up safety issues.
Cargo Carrying Capacity is the amount of weight that the MH can carry such as clothes, tools,cooking untinsels,and all the other junk we carry. It should be listed in one of the cabinets. the tounge weight of the trailer you will be towing also comes under this "I think". Some units have very low CCC. i would not want under 1500 lbs. A thousand lbs per person is a pretty good rule of thumb IMO if fulltiming but, you could get by with less if just week enders. Overload is one of the biggest problems causing tire blow out , transmission problems and poor handling which brings up safety issues.
janicenlarry
New Member
winnebago itasca sunflyer
jk, how do you define "I had no problems?" Knowing how Fleetwood rates their units, it sounds like you were seriously overloaded.
jk, how do you define "I had no problems?" Knowing how Fleetwood rates their units, it sounds like you were seriously overloaded.
C Nash
Senior Member
winnebago itasca sunflyer
Hard to say jkill without knowing any more than we do about either unit. Need more info to even give an opinion. Go to NADA guide and put both units in and see what the difference is. Forget all the accessories. More than likely the dealer is getting the best deal.
Hard to say jkill without knowing any more than we do about either unit. Need more info to even give an opinion. Go to NADA guide and put both units in and see what the difference is. Forget all the accessories. More than likely the dealer is getting the best deal.