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04-07-2020, 07:54 PM
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Looking seriously at RV
Hello everyone, been reading a lot of posts about RVs. Had a 36' Winnebago in the 90s, new and loved it. Looks like the RV industry has changed completely along with my finances. Looking to buy cheap and used now. A 2005 Fleetwood Discovery 35M has caught my eye with mileage under 30K and a DP. Anyone have experience with these MH?
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04-08-2020, 08:15 PM
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Tiffin Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Where we park it!
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Welcome to the forum.
You are joining a good group of folks here with good info to share. Read the various threads here and ask questions as they come up or add info if you can.
What ever you choose have an independent inspection (one you pay for) done on the rig.
Good luck and enjoy the adventure!
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2018 Tiffin Allegro RED 37PA
2020 JEEP Trailhawk
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04-09-2020, 06:17 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Full Time USA
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I have put 30k on my Discvovery with full wall slide. No major issues.
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Robert & Deb
07 Discovery 39v FWS Full Timers, Henniker NH
1K solar - 05 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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04-10-2020, 04:46 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2020
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thanks
thanks for the links and the reassurance. Unfortunately cannot go out due to c virus. Hope everyone is staying well. 
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04-12-2020, 01:24 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2019
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I had a no slide 1997 37 Discovery bought used with a Cummings , never had an issue over five years. I now own a 2007 bought new Fleetwood 38V Bounder diesel full wall mostly reliable. House repairs, TV upgrades, one slide motor small slide motor easy to fix, tank sensor, House water house, cat engine sreplaced both slide toppers, spun a radiator fan bearing under warranty at 3, furnace repair, refrigerator board under warranty sums up my ownership. Over 12 years pretty normal repairs. I would fear a full wall for lack of parts and never electric levelers get only hydraulic . I'm largely happy but scared of my full slide. Fleetwood all small slides good value overall. I'd rather have a Tiffan.
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04-15-2020, 11:41 AM
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I have a '04 Discovery 38T. Great coach no problems.
I replaced a 02 Discovery that burned because of a fridge fire.
It was a great coach too...up till the fire.
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'03 Discovery
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04-15-2020, 12:08 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: The Bluegrass State
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Quote:
Originally Posted by beachgeek
Hello everyone, been reading a lot of posts about RVs. Had a 36' Winnebago in the 90s, new and loved it. Looks like the RV industry has changed completely along with my finances. Looking to buy cheap and used now. A 2005 Fleetwood Discovery 35M has caught my eye with mileage under 30K and a DP. Anyone have experience with these MH?
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I have a 2006 35H Discovery. What kind of questions do you have?
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Good Luck, Be Safe and Above All, Don't Forget To Have Fun 
Pete
Central Kentucky
2006 Fleetwood Discovery 35H, 2014 Honda CR-V, M&G Engineering Braking System
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04-16-2020, 10:21 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2020
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Have to reevaluate, Corona economics got me
Well I just took a 10% pay cut so have to reevaluate.  Might be a little while. The questions I mostly had were how reliable is the coach, does it break a lot.
Seems to be a lot of people with their coaches in the shop, but maybe just for new coaches.
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04-16-2020, 11:00 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: The Bluegrass State
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Quote:
Originally Posted by beachgeek
Well I just took a 10% pay cut so have to reevaluate. Might be a little while. The questions I mostly had were how reliable is the coach, does it break a lot.
Seems to be a lot of people with their coaches in the shop, but maybe just for new coaches. |
Well, this is our second Discovery Motorcoach. Our first one we bought in 2000. If I thought it broke a lot I sure wouldn't have bought our second one. However, these "houses on wheels" do need a lot of problem fixes over time.
I usually tell people who want to buy a motorhome of any brand, you either have to be real handy with tools, or the money to pay someone to fix it.
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Pete
Central Kentucky
2006 Fleetwood Discovery 35H, 2014 Honda CR-V, M&G Engineering Braking System
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