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Airlifter · 04-10-2016, 08:36 PM

My wife and I are looking at 2000-2004 DPs. One of the brands we are looking at is Travel Supreme. We would appreciate any advice TS owners of 2000-2004 models might share. Particularly pros/cons, things to look for/avoid and models to look for/avoid. We are looking in the 35'-40' range. Our last motor home was a 97 40' Safari which we enjoyed.
We do have concerns about no longer in production brands.

rag_ftw · 04-11-2016, 10:16 AM

Welcome to the Travel Supreme forum. You have arrived at the place for TS info. If you read the threads in this forum you will gain a vast amount of information about Travel Supreme. You will get most of your questions answered here. If you have specific questions just about every permutation of TS is represented on this forum. The owners are very willing and able to share info with all of us.

For those of us that can't afford a new Entegra the TS is a very good investment.

I wouldn't be concerned about buying an "orphan" TS in the 2000-2004 range. The coach is going to be out of warranty and most of the sub-systems are vendor supplied, so parts and trouble shooting info are available.

rhusak · 04-11-2016, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Airlifter

My wife and I are looking at 2000-2004 DPs. One of the brands we are looking at is Travel Supreme. We would appreciate any advice TS owners of 2000-2004 models might share. Particularly pros/cons, things to look for/avoid and models to look for/avoid. We are looking in the 35'-40' range. Our last motor home was a 97 40' Safari which we enjoyed.
We do have concerns about no longer in production brands.

Airlifter..
We bought our 04 Travel Supreme 3 years ago.. Have enjoyed it very much... Have we had any issues.. Sure just like any coach... But nothing that has left us stranded.. The most serious being 2 slide motors which are available and a DIY job for those the least bit handy..
You have the bonus of one of the most helpful groups on the internet right here.. They are a great group...
Being a so called "Orphan" coach it hasn't proven to be an issue for most of us.. All the chassis parts are Spartan. The coach fittings are all standard RV... Even things like the door are available for parts from the original manufacturer's.. Precision Paint in Bremen Indiana is run by a group of original Travel Supreme Folks and can give you advice, Parts and service second to none.. Ask me how I know... They know these coaches better than anyone..
As far as things to watch for.. Well.. Just things like any other coach.. Maintenance things and records,, age of tires and batteries.. Over all condition...
One of the things you should know about is "X" bracing particularly on the larger coaches.. This strengthens the twisting of the chassis which can cause windshields to pop out especially when not leveling properly..
The Travel Supreme coaches in general are extremely well constructed.. Much in the same manner as Newmars.. In fact some of the founders of TS were from TS.. But in general you will find them better constructed.. Better insulated.. and better finished than most..
As you can see I really like the brand and highly recommend them.. Write with any questions..
Good luck with your search..
Ron