Purchase 2016/2017 Georgetown 364TS

[Curly_hair0108]

Hi,

I am looking to purchase a Georgetown 364TS, either 2016 or 2017. I have also been looking at the Tiffin Allegro 35QBA...The tires on the Tiffin are bigger and hear the Tiffin provides better handling, but is the higher cost worth the trade off compared to the Georgetown 364TS...What are the plus and minus of Georgetown? Is it worth buying the Georgetown compared to the Thor Hurricane 34J or the Jayco Precept? I like the layout of the Georgetown 364TS. What are the thoughts from the community? Thank you.

[WDW]

We passed on all of them and went with Coachmen. Better designs in the bunks, bathrooms and cockpit.
Residential refrigerator and a huge shower.

We were loyal Jayco owners and reading about the Precept issues on JOF we're glad we saved $35K and bought Mirada.


Life is always better under a Palm tree...

2016 Mirada 35BH "Trolley"
2016 Jeep Cherokee Latitude

Previous- Jayco Greyhawk 31FK

Western NY

[Curly_hair0108]

Thank you. Which one handles better, Mirada or Georgetown?

[jergeod]

Add Sumo springs front and rear on anyone of them and they will all handle and ride great.

[TexasChris]

I bought a 2017 Georgetown 364TS last week and took it camping over the weekend and absolutely love it. This is my first RV so I have nothing to compare it to, but drives and rides great.

It does lack some power going up hills and passing, but it was no problem going 70-75 down the highway.

[WDW]

We had FR pay for an alignment, added a rear trac bar, front Super Steer, centric bags in the rear tires (because they were off to install dulley valve stems) and we have no push from trucks, drives straight snd tows are Jeep effortlessly.


Life is always better under a Palm tree...

2016 Mirada 35BH "Trolley"
2016 Jeep Cherokee Latitude

Previous- Jayco Greyhawk 31FK

Western NY

[AquaMan]

Unless you looked at an early 2016, the tire sizes are the same, 235/80-22.5. I have put 11k miles in 9 months on my 364 without any type of suspension modifications. I am considering a trac-bar though. Short of stupid things that have broke (e-track on slide, blind bracket) have had zero problems. There was an issue with the generator, but think I've worked that out.

[kentdavido]

We looked at a Winnebago Vista, Fleetwood bounder, Coachman Mirada and purchased a Forest River Georgetown 364TS. The Georgetown has the larger format tires, better value and through a very reputable dealer. We're making some suspension changes but that's because of how I would like it to handle. We had a few issues that typically happen in the first couple months of a shake out, when the rig is new. Stuff happens when you're moving entire house down the road. We love ours and never had only one previously. It's a dream come true for us. We feel very blessed.

[carluv]

We just traded a 2014 Georgetown 335 on a 2016 Allegro Open Road 36LA. Don't know about the 364, but the Allegro is so much nicer inside. No particle board with vinyl wrapped frames. Has the sumo springs so it rides really nice. Still has the V-10 and the power problems, but couldn't justify 46K more for the Open Road Red. Went to the factory in Red Bay,Al and had some stuff fixed. Was a great experience.

[Curly_hair0108]

Thank you. The tiffin is more expensive, so I think different market. How is the washer dryer on the Georgetown? I do like the tiffin. Have heard nothing but good things on their service. How does FR rate for their service of the Georgetown?

[Steeljag]

Wife and I have also somewhat narrowed our choice down to a new Georgetown 335DS , or a new Bounder. Same floor plan but different chassis.

I don't like the fact the Georgetowns inverter provides power ONLY to the refriderator and nothing else, the dash layout, and the Satellite "Prep" starts on the roof and stops three feet away in the front overhead cabinet.......and 15 feet away from the TV !!!!

They both have the six speed transmissions, same V 10.

To me the Tiffin is the next level up along with the Newmar.

We are just loooong weekenders, and a few weeks here, and a few weeks there so not considering those..........yet !

[SEAYALL]

I just want to clarify washer / dryer ,FYI if you don't know, folks see washer an dryer an think oh boy, not like at home, you can wash the clothes your wearing as a load , that's about it, we mainly use dryer for wet towels, are they better than nothing, absolutely . But not like home.

[AquaMan]

Definitely not like home, but with 2 adults and a small child we can do a load a day and pretty much keep up on laundry.


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[Curly_hair0108]

The purpose of the washer/dryer is to do camping laundry...Will they do that type of work? Sounds like, for dollar, the Georgetown 364TS, Fleetwood Bounder, Coachmen Mirada meet the need for camping (weekender, occasional week long trip), but if desire to go more full time, then a Tiffin would be great. I did not see a Tiffin with a washer/dryer option to include bunkbeds. As far as feel when driving, this comes down to how much you want to steer yourself, to get assistance with stabilizers.

Can anyone tell me where the corners are cut to bring the cost down?

[Curly_hair0108]

If I purchase at one dealership, will all dealership assist with warranty work or non warranty work?

[marcusfan]

I love my Georgetown 364TS. The only issue Ive had is with the strut FR uses to hold the door open. There's gotta be a better way to build a mousetrap. Twice now the wind has grabbed the door and yanked it right out of our hands and yanked the strut loose. Grrrr. Otherwise, love it! Love the bunks and the two full baths. Its a little lacking in kitchen cabinets but you cant have everything I guess. My W/D works fine but its small loads. No mechanical problems at all although we are going to give it the true test this winter, so far only a weekend here and there. Good luck with your decision!

[Modmike]

Originally Posted by Curly_hair0108

Hi,

I am looking to purchase a Georgetown 364TS, either 2016 or 2017. I have also been looking at the Tiffin Allegro 35QBA...The tires on the Tiffin are bigger and hear the Tiffin provides better handling, but is the higher cost worth the trade off compared to the Georgetown 364TS...What are the plus and minus of Georgetown? Is it worth buying the Georgetown compared to the Thor Hurricane 34J or the Jayco Precept? I like the layout of the Georgetown 364TS. What are the thoughts from the community? Thank you.

The 364TS comes with 22.5" and so does the Allegro. The only 364s with smaller tires were a very few 2015s released in 2014.

[carluv]

My Georgetown didn't have a washer/dryer. That is why we bought the Tiffin when we looked at it, wife wanted it and I wanted the half bath.

My Georgetown was considered used since I was the second owner, even though it only had 2,300 miles on it, so they wouldn't cover anything. Fortunately I bought the extended warranty.
We love the Tiffin, and are considering going full time next year.

[Modmike]

Originally Posted by carluv

My Georgetown didn't have a washer/dryer. That is why we bought the Tiffin when we looked at it, wife wanted it and I wanted the half bath.

My Georgetown was considered used since I was the second owner, even though it only had 2,300 miles on it, so they wouldn't cover anything. Fortunately I bought the extended warranty.
We love the Tiffin, and are considering going full time next year.

Externally vented combo washer-dryer install is very simple in a 364, they are plumbed for the unit. It is a dealer installed option so make it part of the deal if you want it. Be sure to get the vented model, it is usually what they install but better safe than sorry.

Mine had everything including full body paint, but no washer so I decided to save $1,000 and do it myself when I felt the need.

[carluv]

We had a non vented washer/dryer in our 35 ft travel trailer. Took forever to dry anything.

The one in this Tiffin is still a all in one unit, but it is vented. I still use the campground laundry for sheets and sometimes jeans and towels.