[Shane826]

Hello all!

I'm looking to buy an older used TM... I have my eye on a 2003 3124KB and a 2001 3326 King. Both are several states away in opposite directions, so I have a few questions before I go check out either...

When did TM go to all-aluminum construction? I'd like to avoid the possibility of wood rot.

Both sit on stock size tires with no lift and have roof A/C. Should they clear my true 7' garage door?

I would eventually install a lift kit to upgrade to 15" wheels (I'm also planning to reframe my garage door from 9'x7' to 12'x8', not just for the TM). Does the 3326 require 2 lift kits since it has a dual axle? Was there a year when TM started welding the axles to the frame? What size and model tire to people find work well with the lift?

Has anyone had success with retrofitting a swing-around tongue or fabricating a removable tongue (3124 has swing tongue and would fit in the garage, 3326 would require some massaging above and beyond a 2' swing)?

When/if I go check these out, is there anything in particular I should look for besides the obvious question of does stuff work? Any known failure areas?

Everything else being equal, the 3124KB looks like the more functional choice with the permanent front bed with privacy curtain for my 6yr old son. But the 3326 looks awesome with the dual axles , permanent dinette, and front living area! Not to mention it is 1,400 miles closer and $1,000 cheaper! But the 3124KB is for sale from the original owner (who seems honest and incredibly nice) whereas the 3326 has had 2 owners and was traded in at a dealer. Pros & cons to each? TV shouldn't be an issue; I drive a 2004 GMC Envoy XUV with a 5.3 V8 rated to tow 6400lbs.

Thanks for any input! I've been chomping at the bit for my sponsored membership to go through so I can post! And I'm amazed at all the additional info that goes with it. The site is AMAZING!

-Shane