2016 Sunova 36z

[blntln]

We’re thinking of purchasing a 2016 Sunova 36Z . wondering if anybody has any information any problems with the MotorHome any positive things to say appreciate your feedback. thank you

[pbucha]

I see lots of views but no answers, so here goes. Appears to be a nice looking coach, built by a well known manufacturer. You don't mention new or used, but we can probably assume slightly used. In either case, if you can really, really dig in and test EVERY component and visually inspect every component, and the price is inline...it should be great.

Find a pre-delivery checklist and bring it with you while you inspect every aspect of the coach, as if you were going to camp in it that night. Decide which items are must haves, and which aren't. Anything that needs repair or fixing should either be fixed, or the price negotiated accordingly. If this is at a dealership and is the primary dealer you would be working with if you did buy it, then opt to insist they fix the items first. This will be a good gauge as to their skill level and attention to detail and customer service.

Take it for a real test drive. Not around the corner, but get it on the highway at highway speed. Make sure it drives and sounds like you expect.

If you are non-technical and are really considering it, have it checked by an independent RV inspector.

At the end if the day, if you buy it and have issues...welcome to RV'ing! You'll at least know you did the best you could do.

[Yellowboat]

If the 10th character of the VIN is a F the coach is built on a 2015 Ford chassis with a five speed transmission. If the 10th character is a G the chassis is a 2016 with a six speed transmission. Shift points are different in the 2016 chassis making the cabin quieter.

Another way to determine 2015 or 2016 chassis is to look at the gear shift selector. The 2015 has D123 on the selector and the 2016 has D124.

Also check slides to see if they are Schwintec. Winnebago has been having a lot of trouble with the Schwintec slides. If the tracks are attached solidly to the slide and is a continuous track it is a Schwintec slide. If the slide track is attached at each end is floating between the attach points and looks like a rack and pinion gear track it is a Power Gear slide mechanism. Power Gear has fewer problems.

That said both of my Power Gear slides have been repaired.

Safe travels.