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01-15-2018, 09:10 PM
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Looking at buying a Damon
Howdy everyone! Im looking at buying a 2000 Intruder. Will it be a good solid rig for FTing? Any issues or complaints about them? I know about the batteries being a pain. Are house and chassis batteries located under the step? Also, according to the brochure it includes a alignment something. No clue about that..lol
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01-16-2018, 12:53 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
Damon Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Lone Star State
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Damon brand lines now makes-up a big part of Thor Motor Coach.
http://ir.thorindustries.com/investo...e/default.aspx
The Intruder was a mid-grade gas RV:
2000 Damon Corporation Price, 2000 Damon Corporation Values & 2000 Damon Corporation Specs | NADAguides
These all came with the Ford chassis and there are really no chronic issues.
Living Full-Time is very easy in a Class A with a slide...usually in the salon. But every individual has different priorities, like a gas chassis is more basic for the driving experience. So, if someone plans to move around a lot, a Diesel Pusher chassis might be more important.
The owner provided TLC over the years will make or break the unit you are looking at...drive-line fluids should have been changed, tires would need to have been replaced and other normal wear and tear items needed attention.
Best luck
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01-17-2018, 06:49 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2016
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Scarab0088
Damon brand lines now makes-up a big part of Thor Motor Coach.
http://ir.thorindustries.com/investo...e/default.aspx
The Intruder was a mid-grade gas RV:
2000 Damon Corporation Price, 2000 Damon Corporation Values & 2000 Damon Corporation Specs | NADAguides
These all came with the Ford chassis and there are really no chronic issues.
Living Full-Time is very easy in a Class A with a slide...usually in the salon. But every individual has different priorities, like a gas chassis is more basic for the driving experience. So, if someone plans to move around a lot, a Diesel Pusher chassis might be more important.
The owner provided TLC over the years will make or break the unit you are looking at...drive-line fluids should have been changed, tires would need to have been replaced and other normal wear and tear items needed attention.
Best luck |
If maintenance records are not available, i wont buy. I plan on putting new tires all the way around, and changing all fluids. It just needs to get me home after the sale! We are planning on boondocking alot and after we get west of the Rockies we will only be moving less than 5 times a month.
The big tanks are a plus for the rig.
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02-22-2018, 03:12 PM
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Damon Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Annapolis,MD
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Battery location need not be an issue if you change
to AGM type batteries that are zero maintenance and do
not out gas toxic corrosive fumes in the compartment.
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02-23-2018, 02:59 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by macandphyl
Battery location need not be an issue if you change
to AGM type batteries that are zero maintenance and do
not out gas toxic corrosive fumes in the compartment.
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No longer buying a Damon..
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02-23-2018, 03:10 PM
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Senior Member
Country Coach Owners Club Solo Rvers Club iRV2 No Limits Club
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Vancouver, WA
Posts: 37,725
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mikeypj
No longer buying a Damon..
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What changed your mind?
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02-27-2018, 09:52 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr_D
What changed your mind?
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I fell into a very good deal on a used newmar
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02-27-2018, 06:38 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
Damon Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Lone Star State
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mikeypj
I fell into a very good deal on a used newmar
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Best luck.
If it happens, hope you visit the Newmar Owner's Forum here at iRV2:
http://www.irv2.com/forums/f103/
It is right-up there as maybe the most loyal owner's group here.
Safe travels
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02-28-2018, 12:34 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2016
Posts: 149
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Scarab0088
Best luck.
If it happens, hope you visit the Newmar Owner's Forum here at iRV2:
http://www.irv2.com/forums/f103/
It is right-up there as maybe the most loyal owner's group here.
Safe travels |
Im hoping it all falls into place. I will join the newmar group after i have it in my possession. Thanks!
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