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03-05-2014, 02:48 PM
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Real wood, not particle board...
New to the forum, greetings all.
I'm in the market for a class A Motor Home. Being a bit of a builder, I really like quility wood cabinets and walls that feel like they are not made of cardboard, not the partical board stuff that has become so prevalent in RV kitchens.
I was in a used Airstream Motor Home yesterday and it was of pretty nice quality. Many of the others on the lot were just cheap feeling.
My question is, what are some of the Motor Home brands that are considered "upper end".
My intention is not to start a "Ford V. Chevy" debate, just trying to educate myself.
Thank you.
Curly
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03-05-2014, 03:05 PM
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If you want real wood, stay away from Damon or Thor.
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03-05-2014, 03:10 PM
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I personally considered Newmar to be of the higher end, so that's why I bought one.
I've not been disappointed. All wood cabinetry and good quality all around.
There are other quality brands as well - Allegro, Winnebago, Itasca, etc.
Stay away from Alfa also.
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03-05-2014, 03:32 PM
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Buying a high end used MH from a quality builder is a wise route to go. Some good examples would be Monoco, Country Coach, Travel Supreme, Holiday Rambler, Newmar, Beaver, just to name a few.
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03-05-2014, 03:41 PM
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I typed "quality motorhome" in the search box and found this
https://www.google.com/search?q=qual...earch=irv2.com
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03-05-2014, 03:45 PM
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Beaver wood from 22 years ago...:
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03-05-2014, 03:56 PM
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Vintage white oak in our 98 Eagle.
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03-05-2014, 04:00 PM
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My Country Coach Magna is solid cherry.
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03-05-2014, 04:08 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Medico
My Country Coach Magna is solid cherry.
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Medico.
That'a a beautiful interior!! Classic Country Coach!!
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03-05-2014, 04:13 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Medico
My Country Coach Magna is solid cherry.
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As is my 2011 American Coach Eagle. And my 2003. My 1999 was solid walnut.
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03-05-2014, 04:21 PM
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Enjoy your search and good luck with your upcoming purchase.
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03-05-2014, 04:27 PM
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Monaco Camelot. Solid cherry. EDIT: with cherry veneer over quality plywood in other than the doors, framing, edging, and facia. Best of luck!
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03-05-2014, 04:49 PM
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I have been in wookworking for about 35 years. If you take a good look at high end cabinets anywhere, even in the s/b i think you will find solid wood fronts, doors and drawer fronts. the sides etc are a veneered over plywood (best quality), or over particle board. The lower end stuff is veneer over medium density fiberboard, which is basically cardboard, and will swell and de-laminate when it gets wet. Even worse stuff is when they use a paper glued to the fiberboard. the paper is basically a picture of real wood to imitate it.
With that said......veneer over plywood is a much more stable product than "solid" wood as solid wood is not stable (it will twist and warp) especially if not finished properly, and is exposed to extreme changes in temperature and humidity.
so there you have it.....enjoy!
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03-05-2014, 05:02 PM
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Monaco Owners Club Holiday Rambler Owners Club
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X2 on that
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