luapgibva 0 Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 Greetings Fiends,I have been a long time lurker and have enjoyed many topics and trip reports during my lurkdom.I now come to you with questions regarding an upgrade to a class A RV.My parents currently own a pop up trailer but are ready for an upgrade and think a class A could be the way to go. They have enjoyed camping for many years in their various popups but just feel it may be time to move up.They have been looking for some time and my dad really likes the layout of the Damon Challenger 376. This model has double slides, double couches and bunks. They like the idea of bunks because they often like taking the grandchildren with them.Now where is my question you may ask?First off does anyone personally know if the Damon is a good RV?Since this would be a major vehicle change and they would be buying used what would be some red flags when purchasing a used RV?Lastly any other advice anyone can give would be greatly appreciated. They are thinking they would like to purchase sometime in the spring but have asked me to help with researching different options.Paul. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Roller ... aka Ed 351 Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 I can't help with the Class A RV, but welcome to Fort Fiends Big Paul in VA! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 Although the layout is an important factor when selecting a class A, the mechanicals, IMO, are more important.Damon, which is a Thor product, is not generally regarded to be as good as Tiffen, Newmar, or Winnabago.Having owned a Thor product recently, a Mandalay, I don't think I will be owning another one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodlebug....Cherie 461 Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 We looked at the Mandalay too, the layout was great but Mike wasn't impressed with the way it was put together. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ImDownWithDisney 342 Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 Thor = high end looks but low end construction. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
luapgibva 0 Posted October 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 Wow talk about quick responses. These are spot on. Thanks. Keep them coming. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.....Gary 85 Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 I used to sell RVs and I 100% agree with Lou. Damon might look good but they are poorly built in all aspects. Tiffen & Newmar are top shelf. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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