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11-06-2013, 07:16 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
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Buy Tuscany or Kountry Star??
Looking to upgrade from my 2001 Safari Panther 425 to either 2006 Tuscany 4074 or 2005 Kountry Star. Any pros or cons? Both diesel pusher w Cat
Ideas on what to look for and ask? I'm a single lady, so need a game plan before I go to the dealer! Thanks for any info.
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11-06-2013, 07:40 PM
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Senior Member
Damon Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Annapolis,MD
Posts: 1,458
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I think it is all about the floor plan, and do you like how
the coach looks, inside and out. If it isn't good looking
you are not going to be happy long term.
Both are good. You must get complete written
maintenance histories on either, showing that
qualified professional companies, performed the
required maintenance and service.
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11-06-2013, 08:24 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 454
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Partial to Newmar. I was very impressed with my ability to get factory parts on my 2002 Newmar Dutchstar 3852. 330 kitty on a Freightliner.
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11-07-2013, 06:54 AM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club Fleetwood Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: DFW
Posts: 1,473
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Newmar bias here too.
Previously was spoiled by a new American Coach, and now have a 2005 Newmar. After 6 months of going through everything. (I'm a closet mechanic) I am pretty satisfied with how it's built.
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11-07-2013, 07:06 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 370
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bullcity
Looking to upgrade from my 2001 Safari Panther 425 to either 2006 Tuscany 4074 or 2005 Kountry Star. Any pros or cons? Both diesel pusher w Cat
Ideas on what to look for and ask? I'm a single lady, so need a game plan before I go to the dealer! Thanks for any info.
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Run away from Tuscany. I had one, very poor quality.
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11-07-2013, 08:10 AM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Wellington, Florida
Posts: 13,599
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Hi bullcity,
For me, it would be Newmar all the way. I have an 05 with 90K miles and it is running great. That being said, to keep this as simple a s possible consider these items:
1. floor plan
2. will the coach carry all your stuff and you (CCC or NCC)?
3. will the coach tow the vehicle you want to tow (GCWR-GVWR) and the hitch rating?
After the coach passes these three points, one can make the decision as easy or difficult as one wants.
One should have the coach checked out by:
1. RVIA certified tech (for the house part)
2. certified tech for the engine/transmission
3. certified tech for the chassis
If you can, consider a extended service contract for as long as you can get one for. This is because you do not know the coach since it was made. There are many things that can go wrong.
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2005 Newmar KSDP 3910 + GMC ENVOY XUV 37K lbs Moving Down The Road
The Avatar Is Many Times Around The USA
Nobody Knows Your Coach Like Somebody Who Owns One Just Like Yours
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11-07-2013, 03:18 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Austin, Texas
Posts: 413
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Run Forrest, run!! From the Tuscany !!
Hhg 
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11-07-2013, 05:02 PM
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Administrator in Memoriam
Newmar Owners Club Retired Fire Service RVer's Spartan Chassis
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Newark, DE
Posts: 25,898
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Newmar without a doubt.
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Adios, Dirk - '84 Real Lite Truck Camper, '86 Wilderness Cimarron TT, previously 4 years as a fulltimer in a '07 DSDP
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11-07-2013, 06:19 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
Nor'easters Club Workhorse Chassis Owner iRV2 No Limits Club
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 30,785
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To help you out here is a Brochure and Owner Guide for the KSDP.
Newmar construction either a 2005 or 2014.
Good luck in what ever you decide.
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11-07-2013, 07:33 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 138
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I'm shocked at the dissatisfaction in the Tuscany. I have a 2008(made by Damon) and have ZERO issues with the quality of the build or material. I have put over 30k on the odometer and over 1k hrs on the generator in the last year alone. We "dry camp" at the tracks we race and drive a day or two, stay for the weekend and drive back. Lots of setup and tear down. Slides in and out. No real issues to speak of. I love my Tuscany.
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2008 Damon Tuscany 4072
Success is having what you want.
Happiness is wanting what you have.
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11-07-2013, 11:10 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 219
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We have had our '05 Kountry Star for 2 years and other than minor repairs, have had no problems at all. Have nothing to compare it to as this is our first RV. Good luck on which ever you choose.
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11-08-2013, 09:09 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: In a lawnchair
Posts: 11,993
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Newmar, hands down.
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11-08-2013, 02:00 PM
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 85
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Hi.
I have an 05 Kountry Star 3910. It's been really good,
No issues other than little stuff.
I Sell New Newmars and I drive one.
Chances are you would be happy with it.
DM
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11-08-2013, 05:09 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 370
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SNAPPY
I'm shocked at the dissatisfaction in the Tuscany. I have a 2008(made by Damon) and have ZERO issues with the quality of the build or material. I have put over 30k on the odometer and over 1k hrs on the generator in the last year alone. We "dry camp" at the tracks we race and drive a day or two, stay for the weekend and drive back. Lots of setup and tear down. Slides in and out. No real issues to speak of. I love my Tuscany.
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Can't believe you are shocked. Problems with Tuscany quality are all over this site.
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