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02-22-2008, 02:27 PM
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Location: Madison, SD
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We just purchased a new Winnie Tour 40TD and are eagerly awaiting delivery next week. As fulltimers, we looked closely at quite a few coaches for these features:
<UL TYPE=SQUARE> <LI> Full tile in the living area; <LI> Excellent Systems (power management, tanks, etc); <LI> pass through storage; <LI> lots of closet space; <LI> Carrying Capacity; etc.[/list]
We seriously compared the Tiffin Phaeton, and the Monaco Diplomat (as well as a few others), but found that the Tour had the best combination of features for us. I think Winnebago has a real winner on this floorplan and the Maxum chassis. We will keep you posted on how the coach does.
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02-22-2008, 02:27 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Madison, SD
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We just purchased a new Winnie Tour 40TD and are eagerly awaiting delivery next week. As fulltimers, we looked closely at quite a few coaches for these features:
<UL TYPE=SQUARE> <LI> Full tile in the living area; <LI> Excellent Systems (power management, tanks, etc); <LI> pass through storage; <LI> lots of closet space; <LI> Carrying Capacity; etc.[/list]
We seriously compared the Tiffin Phaeton, and the Monaco Diplomat (as well as a few others), but found that the Tour had the best combination of features for us. I think Winnebago has a real winner on this floorplan and the Maxum chassis. We will keep you posted on how the coach does.
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Rick
2010 Winnebago Tour 42AD
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02-22-2008, 02:50 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Rochester NY
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Rick, congratulations on the purchase of your new coach!!  Sounds like you did your homework well.
Good luck on your delivery process. Let us know how you make out on the new coach issues.
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Don Pophal - Caledonia RV Center - Rochester, NY
'07 Winnebago Journey 34H - CAT C7, Koni's, MCU's, SS Bell Crank
'07 HHR Toad, SMI AFO, Blue OX
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02-22-2008, 03:48 PM
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Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Carlsbad, Ca.
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Way to go Rick, I have to say I envy you in a good way. Full timing and in such a Marvel of engineering as the Tour to boot. I wish you and your better half all the best of health and happiness I can only imagine full timing brings. Please keep us up to date, as I know you will, so we can all dream. 
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2009 Ford Flex Ltd. AWD Fa. Toad
2010 Jeep Rubicon offroad Toad
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02-22-2008, 03:54 PM
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Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: NH
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Congratulations Rick. Look forward to hearing about your adventures and what you think of the Maxum chassis.
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Bob Russo
07 Neptune 36PDQ, ISB 325, Allison 2500, Source Trailing Arms and Ride Enhancement Kit,
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02-22-2008, 04:22 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Camarillo, CA
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Congratulations. Good choice! Keep us informed.
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Vectra 40 AD (2004) and towing
PT Cruiser, GMC ZR5 4x4 Quad Cab
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02-23-2008, 02:23 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Seaford, VA
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Congratulations Rick, Many years of enjoyment.
Be Safe
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02-23-2008, 03:13 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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Congratulations Rick, I know you will enjoy your new coach. We also have the Vectra 40TD and really enjoy it.
Gary & Susan Mears
2007, Vectra 40TD
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02-23-2008, 04:49 AM
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Winnebago Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Weyauwega, WI US
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Congratulations to you Rick. I believe you made a wise purchase. Please keep us advised of your new Tour experience.
Don
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02-23-2008, 05:18 AM
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Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: SE Minnesota
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Congratulations Rick I agree the Tour is a good choice. We had planned on a Journey when retiring in a few years. Winny however really goofed with the new Journey and its poor choice in motors, as well as other things for 08. We may elect to move up to the Tour as well. Please do let us know how things work out.
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02-23-2008, 06:03 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
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Congrats on the new Tour. We have been fulltime in our Vectra 40 TD for almost a year now and have found it to be very comfy to live in. Which direction will you be heading in when you get it setup for travel?
Jim
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02-23-2008, 07:22 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Iowa
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Congratulations on the new Tour. I too am one of envy. For us retirement is just around the corner and we had been considering a new MH. Don't know if I can afford a Tour and the 08 Journey is some what of a disappointment.
I will look forward to hearing your new adventures.
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2009 Winnebago Tour 40TD
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02-23-2008, 02:53 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Madison, SD
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Many thanks for all the kind replies. We should get the coach next week and are looking forward to it. This is kind of a different approach since it is being delivered to our RV site and we will move our stuff from the Meridian to the Tour (I have several friends lined up to cart the stuff). My kind of move!
We also looked at the new Meridian and Journey, but wanted the full pass through storage, so opted for the Tour. I'll keep you posted!
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Rick
2010 Winnebago Tour 42AD
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02-23-2008, 03:50 PM
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Senior Member
Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Crossville, Tennessee
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Congrats Rick. I know you will enjoy your new home. Don't be afraid to ask for help or PM me with any questions. We have only been full timing since November but I don't retire until June. So, I'm really pleased with your decision. Good travels.
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Dennis & Trish (and Sparky Doodle)
2007 40TD
2011 Ford Explorer
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