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Old 12-13-2021, 10:16 AM   #1
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Retiring in February 2022 and looking to purchase a 2008 Winnebago Journey 37H motorhome. Have camped since I was a child but purchasing an RV is a brand new experience. A decision that you had better do your homework on, so if anyone can provide some feedback it would be appreciated.
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Hi ! Welcome to IRV2! We're sure glad you joined us!

Congrats on the upcoming retirement! Hope you find the perfect rig for your needs!

Good luck, happy trails, and God bless!
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Old 12-13-2021, 11:02 AM   #3
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Kdog,
Well it looks like you're jumping in with both feet, with a 350 Hp Cummins, on a Freightliner chassis.
Lots of good folks on the forums here have similar machines and can help you.
I'm a gasser, but can help with the "coach" side of things.

What I would tell you is, go camping in your back yard for several nights before you hit the road, just to see for yourself that all the 'coach" systems work as designed. Move the slides in and out a couple of times, cook a few meals, watch TV and USE EVERYTHING.
THEN, you can start checking the "truck" portion of the coach by changing all the fluids, filters, grease the chassis etc. to make sure she is roadworthy.
After all this, and you feel comfortable whth her, hit the road with a few short trips, just to check her out.
Happy camping..........

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Old 12-13-2021, 12:07 PM   #4
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Best advice I can give you...........
Have an RV Inspection done by certified RV Inspector.
Chassis and house inspected so you have a better idea of problems/issues


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Welcome to the forum. Congrats on the new rig and I agree on getting an inspection done before signing.

You are joining a good group of friends here with good information to share. Read the various threads here and ask questions as they come up or add information if you can.

Good luck and enjoy the adventure!
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