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Flatman6 · 06-23-2022, 01:54 AM

Hey all. I'm not sure how to tie my previous post to this and I'm not sure it matters, since it was referencing two other coaches. We came across a good deal on a 2005 Winnebago Vectra AD and have decided to pull the trigger. My question to you fine gentlemen and ladies is; what should I be looking out for, or if there are any known issues that I should be aware of? It is the ISL400 variant and from what we have seen, all seems well (that said, i dont really know what to look for, lol.). The exterior appears to be in great shape and the interior too, other than expected wear. It has 77000 miles. As an RV newbie, any tips or advice on what to check on would be very appreciated.

ziaptrn · 06-23-2022, 07:36 AM

1. Check the hydraulic lines running to the slides - especially where the lines connect at the ends to the slides and the other components (equalizers, etc.). Open the storage bays and look "up", then also look behind the slides with the slides extended. It was not uncommon for these to develop bubbling/leaking of the lines near the terminations and lose fluid. Leakage will require new lines, even though it looks like you could just swedge on new terminations...it doesn't work/the new fittings won't hold and will leak also.
2. Check the exhaust manifold for cracking/leaks. Look for black soot. The two-pieces manifolds have been known to have issues for some folks.

My .02. It was a fine rig and drove very well otherwise, and we liked the floorplan. Paint and finish issues may vary depending on where the rig "lived" and covered/uncovered, etc.

John

Flatman6 · 06-23-2022, 06:55 PM

Thanks for the feedback! I have been poring over the pics I have and I noticed something this afternoon that is worrying me. I'll be heading back this weekend to be sure, but I'm wondering if this is a delamination I didn't see when I was there. I will attach 2 pictures. It is midway down the driver's side of the coach, above and below a light fixture. What do you think?

ziaptrn · 06-23-2022, 07:41 PM

Hi -

Always good to check and be sure, though.

I don't see anything that looks like delamination to me. if there is, I don't think that it is significant to any degree. Looking at the reflection alongside the rig, everything looks flat and smooth to my eye.
That said - never hurts to go and have a good look up close and personal!!

Best of luck, and if I can be of any other assist, just let me know.

John