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rvethereyet · 06-09-2018, 09:42 AM

HOw does the quality and build compare to
coachman
Thor
Tiffin
Newmar
Winnebago

Some will think ford or chevy but I do know that Newmar is better quality than coachman. I have not done much research, cant find much, so I thought I would pose the question to you owners. Thanks

Mr_D · 06-09-2018, 09:47 AM

I looked at several new Tiffin's yesterday and have owned two DSDP's and now the Country Coach.
The Tiffin's had some nice features and good use of space, better use of space than my CC infact. Cabinet quality was better than the '98 Santara we bought new but not up to my present CC.
Any comparison is subjective anyway as the quality/construction and materials will be different as your price point goes up.
Also, check out Entegra. They don't do much in the way of special modifications like Newmar will but if you like their standard floorplans and options they can be what you want.

rag_ftw · 06-09-2018, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by rvethereyet

How does the quality and build compare to
coachman
Thor
Tiffin
Newmar
Winnebago

Some will think ford or chevy but I do know that Newmar is better quality than coachman. I have not done much research, cant find much, so I thought I would pose the question to you owners. Thanks

OK, this is my opinion only and it is worth exactly what you paid for it! ($0.00)
This is the order I would rank your mentioned coaches when comparing construction, workmanship, and system quality:
Travel Supreme and Newmar
Tiffin
Coachman
Winnebago
Thor
As Mr. D said Entegra would be at the top with TS & Newmar.

CaptBill · 06-09-2018, 10:32 AM

TS , AFAIK, was good build quality, but if not mistsken, tgere was some serious issue with the front end/steering, and some business does the mods to make it right. Of course Travel Supreme is no longer in business so tech support and replacement parts are probably hard to come by. If there wss body damage that required replacement of a front or rear cap, or entry or bay doors, it might be tough to find.

The T.S. forum here has lots of helpful members, so I'd expect some better replies from them, than I can give.

That bring said, we've owned nothing but Winnebago for more than 20 years, and have been very impressed by the reliability, and the vustomer support tbey provide to every owner, whether you bought new or used.

rhusak · 06-09-2018, 12:19 PM

Hi..
I own a 2004 40' ds40 04. It is a 40 foot coach..
It ranks right up there with other upper end coaches... In fact the company was started by some Newmar Exec's. Construction is hung wall which is how Newmar's and Entegras are still built..
The only "Front End problems were not Travel Supremes issue but Spartan Mountain Master Issue.. That is ball joint boots that failed ridiculously early. No help from Spartan... The other frame issue on some was excess flexing which cause windshield popping and excessive frame flex.. Mostly it was in coaches over 40 feet.. And any coaches that same chassis were predisposed to that..
Now I am one of those owners who had ball joint boots that have disintegrated but who still have hem.. I slobber lubricant around the joint and cover that area with a leather strap.. The joints are still tight after 80K and I keep and eye on them..
Some have had the X Bracing done to increase the stiffness of the chassis.. Just be aware and level carefully..
I have had a couple of cargo doors made (I don't want to talk about it) by Paul's RV in Indiana (was precision paint).. Not an issue for them.. PTL door (who also manufactures Newmar's doors) still has all the parts for these.. I haven't tried to buy an entire door but could well be possible..
Either cap would or could be sourced at a RV salvage yard.. There has been a rear cap available at a west coat yard for a couple of years on EBay..
We have some really good vendors who are able to track down most anything you will need..
BTW if you are have ever seen an Entegra you are looking at the direct descendant of a Travel Supreme.. Lots of the folks who worked there are now building Entegra...
I think highly of my coach.. As you probably know all of the "House" components are common industry pieces...
Believe me you could do lots worse than a TS.. Not many in it's price range would be any better..
Ron Husak

Dale F · 06-10-2018, 04:58 PM

My opinion and only my opinion is the TS is a excellent built coach. Bought my first one in 2001 new. Sold that one and purchased my current coach in 2012. One thing to remember is everything can be working perfect when you purchase it, but I can guarantee you’ll need to do something at sometime. What is anybody’s guess. To me I’ve hade very few issues, but every year is something new. I research, ask questions, scratch my head, kick the air express my opinion to my wife, then finally figure it out and fix it.