We had an Intruder for 4 years. Really no more problems than any other MH.
Problem for me was when we went looking at new ones; Damon didn't seem to have updated their interiors much. Pretty much the same old stuff.
Otherwise they are a good coach.
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We found a Damon DP with around 960 LBS of CCC at the tampa show this past Jan. Just make sure you know what you are buying and what its limits are and if they fit you then go for it.
The look on the sales mans face when I asked him why they had all that storage under the unit when it was only supposed to carry under 1k LBS was priceless.
DWM wrote: Count me as a Damon fan.... I have a different model than the one you are looking at, but in general we have been real pleased. There is a group of us that all got 2008's this past year and everyone seems happy with their decision.
Had a 03 Holiday Rambler Vacationer before and just bought my Damon a few months ago. Very pleased with the unit, the reason we purchased it was the layout (bunk beds and two couches).
Chuck -- Lots of good info here already. I've been fulltiming in an older, pre-Thor Damon Intruder for two years, and my take is this. Yes, I've found a few examples of cutting corners, but in all the ways that matter, it's a well-built coach.
I'd rather replace some cheap drawer glides than deal with cabinets that fall off the wall or a leaky black tank. And yes, I've replaced all my TriMark compartment locks, but on compartments that are generous, sturdy and leak-proof. Any holes cut in the roof (A/Cs, fans) were properly sealed, the LPG distribution system is sturdy & safe, and the slide-out is bullet-proof.
I often read about problems here on the forum that others are having with their coach, and feel fortunate that Damon spent a couple of extra bucks, whether it's longer screws, or more of them, or quality weather stripping, or routing the leveling jacks hydraulic lines in such a way that they don't chafe and fail.
Even after years and miles, I have a tight, sturdy coach. My floors are level and don't squeak, my plumbing doesn't leak, and when something wears out, I don't have to call the factory to find, say, the converter, because it's installed in a logical and visible location.
Bottom line is, my personal experience is that Damon deserves its reputation as a smaller but relevant player in the MH industry. If I were to look for another MH, I'd start with Damon. Hope this helps.
Thanks. We are looking at the 2009 371 Challanger platnium, we like the seperate parlor as we never seem to go alone & I seem to be the first one up & want my coffee and news, this should work out great. I wanted the workhorse chassie with the 8.1, its in my Bounder and the ford seems a little weak. Again thanks for the input.
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