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09-09-2012, 04:14 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Grand Rapids
Posts: 2
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2007 National Dolphin 5355... a safe buy?
My wife & I are considering purchasing a 2007 National Dolphin for our first motorhome. We will retire in a few months, and plan on traveling for about a year... and maybe more. We recently came across a 2007 Dolphin, well maintained, 28k miles, and fairly priced according to NADA. It seems to us 'newbies' that the vehicle is well constructed and would serve two people well for full-timing.
Naturally, we have concerns about National RV going bankrupt. We would be interested in members opinions about the resale value, parts, maintainability of a National RV vehicle. Any comments that anyone would care to share?
Thank You.
Jim
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09-09-2012, 05:25 PM
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National RV Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Covington, GA
Posts: 785
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We dearly love our 05 5342 Dolphin. I paid a "moble" RV tech to examine our RV while on the lot an give me a play-by-play & step-by-step walk-through of all of the systems. He could find nothing noteworthy so I was confident about buying the rig. A by-product is that I now can contact the tech anytime I need something done on the MH that I don't want to or cannot do.
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J.J. Hayden (KN4SH)
Covington, GA
2005 National Dolphin 5342
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09-09-2012, 05:37 PM
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National RV Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: May 2007
Location: El Cajon CA
Posts: 2,083
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You will not find a better coach for your dollar. Parts are not a problem, replacement body parts are now made by Ortega Mfg. Inc. 99% of the motorhome parts were supplied by many vendors that are used by other RV manufactures and are not a problem to purchase. The chassis is Ford or Workhorse.
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2007 Sea Breeze LX 8321 Ford Chassis
2004 Ford Ranger Edge
El Cajon CA.
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09-09-2012, 11:19 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: seattle, wa.
Posts: 413
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Design and layout tough to beat for value. Dolphins are a winner.
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1999 National Dolphin
1995 Range Rover County SWB. 
Sailor, Dickens, Zooki, Koko.
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09-09-2012, 11:22 PM
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Senior Member
National RV Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Bremerton, WA
Posts: 267
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As you can see below my signature, I also own a Dolphin and have about 20K miles on it. As stated by Richard S, if needed, replacements are readily available. And most if not all of the appliances or equipment onboard are manufactured by companies still in business. We love our Dolphin and can't wait for DW to retire so we can really enjoy driving it and exploring our beatiful country.
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Rom
2007 NRV Dolphin LX 6355 W24
2006 Jeep Liberty 4X4 LE
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09-10-2012, 06:50 AM
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Member
National RV Owners Club
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 40
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We have a 2006 5355 Dolphin You cannot find a better built coach as far as parts go everything is available. Enjoy your retirement
Joe
2006 Dolphin 5355
KIA Soul
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2006 Dolphin 2 Puppies and a Wife
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09-10-2012, 07:19 AM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Angola State Prison - Murder
Posts: 4,230
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We love our Dolphin! We've spent a lot of time updating the whole coach for our tastes, but never a repair. It's doubtful we will ever upgrade to a newer coach, but if we did, it would definately be another National!
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John & Clare Lyon
2007 43.5' Monaco Dynasty Palace III (All Electric)
Towd: 2011 Chevy Equinox
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09-12-2012, 07:53 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Grand Rapids
Posts: 2
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Much thanks to all who replied. My wife & I bought the 2007 Dolphin yesterday... And feel really great about it. This forum's comments from experienced owners made the difference. Now we just got to finish up 'working', and git going!
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09-18-2012, 05:22 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Conyers, GA
Posts: 649
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I hope you enjoy your Dolphin as much as we do. Gone 6,000 miles and not one regret in this purchase 18 months ago,
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Sandi
Loving My RV
2005 Dolphin 6355 LX WH24
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09-18-2012, 05:35 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Home location, Matlock, WA
Posts: 201
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My wife and I have been full time in our Dolphin since we took delivery in Jan. 2003. We do Summers in Western Washington and Winters in SW Arizona. We love it.
Bob............
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2003 Dolphin 5342, W-22 Chassis, 22.5" Tires w/a spare, Monroe Shocks. Ultrapower ECM Upgrade.
2004 Toyota RAV4 toad, 2wd, 5 speed. US Gear toad brake.
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