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Ret.LEO · 11-09-2018, 09:36 AM

Hi,
We are looking at Class C's for when my wife finally retires. Will be our first Class C Coach. Really looking forward to it.

We had been looking real hard at the Jayco Greyhawks and Entegra Odyssey's.
THEN I went to the Winnebago site and saw how the Minnie Winnies are put together......pretty impressive!

For those who had considered a Greyhawk and a Minnie Winnie what swung you over? Most important are you still glad you did?

A few questions

Is the drivers seat electric or mechanical adjustment only? If you have a bad back you know why I ask

I have stenosis/scoliosis/two herniated, one ruptured disc so a really good comfortable seat is important.

Have you gone solar? Is there enough room in the coach battery compartment for a pair of lithiums and large inverter? Boondocking is real important to us. The thought of crowded campgrounds would be a nightmare.

We have a Toyota Highlander that we would want to dolly pull (base model front wheel drive) It weighs 3750 lbs and add a 600 lb dolly will it pull it okay? One thing I like about the Greyhawk and Odyssey it has a true 7,500 lb rated hitch.

Any problems with delam with the sidewalls? the one piece fiberglass roof is important to us. Do models come with a one piece fiberglass front cap or is that a special order?

Are the larger models with a 2nd AC automatically or if it isn't is it prewired for a 2nd AC for a dealer install?

A lot of questions I know. This is our retirement gift to ourselves (long time coming) and we want our 1st Class C to be the right one.

Thank you for any and all thoughts and help!

Rick.....Ret.LEO

4gone · 11-09-2018, 07:19 PM

I posted this in the Winnebago owners forum as well but figured I'd put it here in case somebody else might see it. We just bought our 2018 Minnie 31G in June. So far we have liked it very much. We looked at Jayco, Thor and Forest River as well. Things that influenced our decision:

1. Generally speaking the build quality was better. When we really looked at fit and finish of cabinets, exterior trim details etc. it was just neater.

2. Winnebago had the best owners manuals and documentation for the appliances. They make most of their components and nearly everything has a serial number on it and can be ordered through Winnebago if needed.

3. There was not a lot of gadgetry. The control panels, thermostats, electronics are straight forward without a lot of complex systems.

4. Roof vents. Many of the coaches we went in did not have vents over the front cab-over and rear bed.

5. Windows. Dual pane windows that slide side to side rather than the frame-less windows that only open out from the bottom. Also had a window in the cab-over and the rear bedroom. We often will came for multiple days with no hookups and need the ventilation.

6. Electric/Propane fridge. Again with no hook-ups.

7. The dealers that carried multiple product lines always stated that Winnebago was better at customer service and fewer build quality issues in general.

Some of these things may not seem like big issues, but depending on how you plan to use the coach, can make a big difference. Depending on the size and weight of the unit you choose, you will have to consider your weights when towing, but you should be fine. We flat tow a 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara with no issues. I have the mechanical manual seat. It is ok, but am keeping my eyes open for a power pedestal if I decide to spend the cash. We have not gone solar, but can go almost indefinitely if we can run the generator for an hour or so per day. Easily 4 days with frugal use and good batteries. We are 31 feet and one A/C here in New England. We had temps in the high 90's for a week we were on vacation in June and the one A/C did fine. I put a Fantastic vent over the rear bed and there was no wiring present for another air. Plus you would have to subtract that weight from you CCC.