Dynamax Trilogy vs DRV Tradition

[Arctic Owl]

I did not look @ that information for some reason. This is real funny because that is usually the first things I look at. Anyway, even though this a new product. It is made by a company that has a very good reputation in the truck RV business. Just because the company has been purchased by Forest River should not have a negative impact on the new 5th wheel. JMHO

[Alozier]

No worries, and thanks again.

On the truck front I will be buying a Dodge Ram 3500 drw, just like you have

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Originally Posted by Arctic Owl I did not look @ that information for some reason. This is real funny because that is usually the first things I look at. Anyway, even though this a new product. It is made by a company that has a very good reputation in the truck RV business. Just because the company has been purchased by Forest River should not have a negative impact on the new 5th wheel. JMHO

[Arctic Owl]

While I am happy with my Ram, I have not been happy with Chrysler. I would suggest that you do some product comparison between the Ram & a GM 3500HD. I think the GM has the superior transmission. JMHO

Reg

[Alozier]

Thanks, father in law retired from Chrysler so I would be shot if I didn't buy dodge

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Originally Posted by Arctic Owl While I am happy with my Ram, I have not been happy with Chrysler. I would suggest that you do some product comparison between the Ram & a GM 3500HD. I think the GM has the superior transmission. JMHO Reg

[middleaged]

So did you get the Trilogy? If so how do you like it? I am considering the same 2 choices and would like your input. Did you get Brown or Gray? The DRV is lighter but is a little pin heavy and the Trilogy has a lighter pin but is almost 15K empty.

[Alozier]

We decided not to get it. Went through a demo unit and found a few things not up to what we wanted in build quality ( paper veneer on inside wall at door, floor beside bed Etc...)

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Originally Posted by middleaged So did you get the Trilogy? If so how do you like it? I am considering the same 2 choices and would like your input. Did you get Brown or Gray? The DRV is lighter but is a little pin heavy and the Trilogy has a lighter pin but is almost 15K empty.

[Dotes]

So sorry to hear your disappointment in the Trilogy. We too have looked at he DRV's and were impressed, but they are out of our price range. Toured the Trilogy factory last week and liked the quality we saw. Are looking forward to ordering a 2013 model. Am looking for anyone who currently owns a Trilogy and their opinions on quality.

[TXiceman]

Side by Side Comparison - DRV Suites

The tradition is the only one with the 12" I beam frame, the others have the stacked box frame.

The Tradition is being built for the cheaper market competition.

I'd look for a nice used one over a new one to get a better coach.

ken

[Palpatine]

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Originally Posted by TXiceman Side by Side Comparison - DRV Suites The tradition is the only one with the 12" I beam frame, the others have the stacked box frame. The Tradition is being built for the cheaper market competition. I'd look for a nice used one over a new one to get a better coach. ken

The Tradition is probably too new to find a used one yet but lots of used MS on the market and if you look for one 4 to 7 years old the price is pretty good. Try the SOITC (Suite Owners International Travel Club) web site, owners post theirs on there that are for sale.

[RustyJC]

The Tradition is basically the Select Suites with a name change. You might not find a used Tradition, but you should be able to find some Select Suites.

Rusty