A little info about my situation:
I'm looking to buy a Chinook or 18' Sunrader to live in full time and travel around the US and Canada. I've had my heart set on the Chinook for awhile, but recently found the Sunrader and I like the idea of more space and having a bathroom built in. I also like that I can stand in a Sunrader without having to pop the top.
I thought I had completely changed my mind (to go with the Sunrader), but I recently talked to an RV dealer about it and he told me that hands down the Chinook is more reliable and will run forever (with the 20R engine).
I've read pretty much the same thing about the 22R engine in the Sunrader in different places online, and I'm also aware that I should be looking at Sunraders with an upgraded 6-lug 1-ton Full Floating Axle and that the 18' is a bit of a unicorn--especially the 4x4 model.
So my question is- what are your thoughts? Should I stick to finding a Chinook or go with the Sunrader? I've done a lot of research, but I understand I don't know everything. Any info helps.
Thanks in advance for your input!
Jon
I'm looking to buy a Chinook or 18' Sunrader to live in full time and travel around the US and Canada. I've had my heart set on the Chinook for awhile, but recently found the Sunrader and I like the idea of more space and having a bathroom built in. I also like that I can stand in a Sunrader without having to pop the top.
I thought I had completely changed my mind (to go with the Sunrader), but I recently talked to an RV dealer about it and he told me that hands down the Chinook is more reliable and will run forever (with the 20R engine).
I've read pretty much the same thing about the 22R engine in the Sunrader in different places online, and I'm also aware that I should be looking at Sunraders with an upgraded 6-lug 1-ton Full Floating Axle and that the 18' is a bit of a unicorn--especially the 4x4 model.
So my question is- what are your thoughts? Should I stick to finding a Chinook or go with the Sunrader? I've done a lot of research, but I understand I don't know everything. Any info helps.
Thanks in advance for your input!
Jon