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Henning2710 · 07-19-2022, 01:00 PM

Thank you Bike Dr, that is very helpful.

We've owned a Winnebago DP of nearly the same vintage before and I sure learned a lot during that experience. It was an Oshkosh X-Line (Freightliner XC) chassis with the 6BT 5.9 Cummins and the same Allison MD3060 transmission. Luckily I am willing and able to do a lot of work myself.

This one has had the roof resealed 4 years ago and we're going to have a look at it this weekend. I just have no experience with and limited knowledge of the Tourmaster, so I appreciate your input.

The known issues after speaking with the current owner are:

one leveling jack sticks coming back up and needs assistance (new issue that started on a recent trip) (I can probably figure this out or take it off for refurbishment)
the air suspension loses pressure after sitting more than a couple of days, but works otherwise, two air bags have been replaced within the last 3 years (this would have to be looked at by a professional)
cruise control box in the engine compartment was damaged and cruise is inop, control box will have to be replaced/rewired (I can probably figure this out)
cab air has a leak and is inop (I will figure this out and then have a professional flush and refill the system)
entry step won't retract (new issue that started on a recent trip) (should be no problem, I've dealt with steps a lot on the previous one and they're no rocket science)
some interior light bulbs are out (duh)
2-way fridge is replacement from a much newer 5th wheel, but smaller size than original, works on LP and 120V (I will keep looking for correct size replacement)
seam in driver seat is torn, needs to be re-sown (we have a local place that can do this for reasonable money)
generator needs a new flex pipe, but works well otherwise (I can do this)
engine exhaust flex pipe has been repaired, but will eventually have to be replaced (I can do this)

All other systems work as intended. I would for sure replace all fluids and filters unless there is a record of recent enough maintenance.

07-19-2022, 01:00 PM	#3
Henning2710 New Member Join Date: Jul 2022 Posts: 2	Thank you Bike Dr, that is very helpful. We've owned a Winnebago DP of nearly the same vintage before and I sure learned a lot during that experience. It was an Oshkosh X-Line (Freightliner XC) chassis with the 6BT 5.9 Cummins and the same Allison MD3060 transmission. Luckily I am willing and able to do a lot of work myself. This one has had the roof resealed 4 years ago and we're going to have a look at it this weekend. I just have no experience with and limited knowledge of the Tourmaster, so I appreciate your input. The known issues after speaking with the current owner are: one leveling jack sticks coming back up and needs assistance (new issue that started on a recent trip) (I can probably figure this out or take it off for refurbishment) the air suspension loses pressure after sitting more than a couple of days, but works otherwise, two air bags have been replaced within the last 3 years (this would have to be looked at by a professional) cruise control box in the engine compartment was damaged and cruise is inop, control box will have to be replaced/rewired (I can probably figure this out) cab air has a leak and is inop (I will figure this out and then have a professional flush and refill the system) entry step won't retract (new issue that started on a recent trip) (should be no problem, I've dealt with steps a lot on the previous one and they're no rocket science) some interior light bulbs are out (duh) 2-way fridge is replacement from a much newer 5th wheel, but smaller size than original, works on LP and 120V (I will keep looking for correct size replacement) seam in driver seat is torn, needs to be re-sown (we have a local place that can do this for reasonable money) generator needs a new flex pipe, but works well otherwise (I can do this) engine exhaust flex pipe has been repaired, but will eventually have to be replaced (I can do this) All other systems work as intended. I would for sure replace all fluids and filters unless there is a record of recent enough maintenance.