Just bought my first luxury RV. 2016 Newmar Dutch Star. I agree the maintenance is key. Other than the digital das on the newer model, you really can't tell the difference between new and 8 years old. And we paid almost half the price of new. Looking forward to many years of enjoyment as this coach was impeccably serviced and maintained.

Not gonna lie, I was SUPER nervous to listen to this video as I just closed on my first ever Motorhome purchase (first EVER RV in general!!). I've done a good amount of research myself then the dealership also gave me some advice. Just picked up an Entegra Vision 29f for the Family. I cannot wait for the season to open up here so I can get out and enjoy it!

Great video. I would like for you to add another video covering 20 year old coaches. A lot of folk are shopping pre-def diesel pushers pre industry implosion of 08. Sans condition, information covering chassis, engines, build quality, etc., may be of some help to folk looking at older coach. Thanks again for your help to the industry. I appreciate your style, easy to listen to commentary, and knowledge of the industry. it is appreciated.

Thank you for your video. My wife and I have narrowed the search a Winnebago and and Newmar diesel pusher. This video solidified our search.

I basically agree with you choices. One of the key elements that the top ones on the list is not just customer satisfaction but customer service. I know if you bought a 15+ year old Newmar and call customer service, they will help trouble shoot problems you may be having. I have heard Winnebago will also.

As a 1st time shopper for a diesel Class A, this is Great info. Thank you.

Love our 2016 Tiffin 36LA, bought 12/20.

My father-in-law has a 2010 Monaco Riptide gasser and it's still a solid unit. For modern diesels, the Super C Jayco Seneca on the Freightliner chassis is a beast! If I was in the market for a diesel pusher, I'd probably choose a Tiffin. Great video!

Gonna be dropping about 100k give or take in about a year and doing my due diligence in research. Pretty much settled on a diesel pusher. Holiday Rambler made the top of my list so far mainly the mid 2000s. Appreciate the insights.

Really helpful to make the right choice because when you try to have info's with regular peoples you get enswer depending what they like or think they know. Good job

Great video. We had two Fleetwood products from 1997 and 2003. We upgraded to a used 2012 Tiffin and have zero regrets.

I sure will look for you when I am ready to purchase. New or used. The RV I am interested in was on your list. Thank you for your honest opinion.

Thank you yet again for another awesome video. We have an older Newmar and love it. We enjoy your channel and have learned so much.

This is really helpful. I've been wishing someone would do something like this. I started looking at the RV life about 20 months ago and have found most people don't want to distinguish between brands. It's hard to find any good words about Fleetwood so that was especially helpful. Thank you.

Newell Hands down.

For what you would spend on a new class A, I think you’d be better off buying a used coach such as a Liberty, Featherlite or Marathon conversion.

Good video! Know it is subjective but actually surprised that Thor came up on your list as we hear so many negatives about quality of some of their products, which consist of hundreds. They are the largest. Although all have pros and cons

I'm really glad I read through many of your comments and you clarified why you didn't include several brands. I thought is this guy for real when he didn't include Newell and Foretravel, especial Newell. IMHO, I don't think there is a better brand on the market than Newell. Even their used ones I guess could be considered very high end. For someone looking for a quality motor coach, I would be looking hard at a used WELL MAINTAINED (as you stated) bus style for a diesel pusher but you are still looking at a lot of money. They were built to go several hundred thousand miles with nary a squeak or rattle (and many people simply don't need that). When you get ready to sell or trade however, for whatever reason, you'll get much more of your money back UNLESS you bought a new one and then they are like cars, the first year of depreciation is wicked but still no where near what driving a new car off the lot would be. I appreciate your clarification why "those" brands were left off your list Duane. There is a lot of difference between a manufactured coach when compared to a bus conversion. Thanks for your video.

Thanks for the video. We love our Tiffin after first going with another brand at the lower end. Wish I would have found you 4 years ago, but this will be helpful to many. Keep up the good work.

Would love to hear similar presentation on Super C RVs. Thanks for sharing on class A. Well done.

This is an excellent and very diplomatic video with helpful suggestions to the RV buyer. Thank you.

Super Video! I love the different class comparisons and going back ten years and then some regarding maintenance . Also you stressed that this is just your experience so great job ... Cheers from Nova Scotia

Great video! Your opinion is valuable due to the fact that you are a certified inspector and have inspected many motorhomes. I'm sure you are forming your opinions based on your findings of the different brands you have inspected.

If I was full time I’d get a Country Coach Magna hands down

For me Newmar is the #1 follow by Entegra Tiffin have a lots of imperfections about details and quality

American Coach is making RVs again, under new ownership. And for lots of cash, Newell and Prevost are in the extreme luxury class. Great synopsis of today's RV sector. Thanks Duane!

In the high-end diesel pusher list, I was surprised no mention of Newell or Foretravel. A cared-for used coach by either of these manufacturers, from my research, can be a better coach than a new one by other manufacturers, and much less expensive.

Newell Coach (Miami, Oklahoma)? Foretravel (Nacogdoches, TX)? Understand not covering Bus conversions as they are not exactly built for purpose Class A motorhomes, (ie Prevost conversions, liberty, Marathon, etc) and bus conversions may represent an entirely different animal from Class A diesel pushers. But have owned both Newell and Foretravel motorhomes, and both really seem to be several levels above the rest of Luxury Class A motorhomes that I have owned or toured. Really enjoy you videos, thank you for all the time, research, and effort you put into your presentations, you keep making em, I'll keep watching them.

Great info . i wanna hear from someone who inspects coaches to me their the ones that see the major F ups that manufactures give consumers. Thanks for this video!

I’d like to some commentary on premium brands, particularly the Prevost based pranks.

Thank you Sir. Appreciate your recommendations 👍🏽

When it comes to DP's, I've always felt that Winnebago looked very low quality when I was shopping for a MH. Same opinion when it came to Holiday Rambler. But I respect your opinion.

I would like to add that Triple E is not in business anymore and it is also the only one you mentioned built in Winkler Manitoba Canada

I'm wanting to fill time RV..I look at it as saving up for home on wheels. Stock my kitchen and cook in it I just wished these RV makers would combine black and grey tank make it same size as fresh tank. Also more energy. I'd ad solar panels being cost effective all about choices lol

Love my 2003 LIKE NEW Blue Bird

Great video!!

Always thought a good rule of thumb was to look at the industry standards for automotive products, usually coming from extreme testing like racing, so if a manufacturer consistently proves reliability then it should follow with consumer applications. Same thing with gas vs. diesel engines. If you examine the harshest conditions demanded from commercial vehicles, interstate trucking necessitates a diesel engine, there being NO gas powered 18 wheelers. We’ll have to see where E-trucks land in this scenario…

Going to disagree with you on the current high end coaches... I'd say Newell, Foretravel, Newmar in that order

Another great content video Duane! We’ve been researching and very close to your “10 years ago diesel pushers”. What do you think of the Western Recreation Alpine coaches? They seem to be very “Country Coach” like. Thanks!

Thanks for the video.

Thank you very much for your sharing.

how funny, I watch a video yesterday on diesel pushers from oregon - monaco, beaver and country coach ..... very confusing to a new person who has a vw bus and a minivan

Where do brands like Newell, Prevost, Foretravel and Liberty Coach fit in? Are these in a different class than the ones you are referencing in the video?

There was a very widely circulated story (with photos) of a brand new Newmar King Aire being driven home from the factory went it caught fire. Newmar turned their back on him as I recall. Have your attorney review any warranty contract before signing if you're buying a high price coach.

show but I didn't see you talk about the Thor Motor Coach, which has a class A range in both gasoline and diesel, are they good or bad?

This video was filmed in 2022, are there any changes to the recommendations updated for 2024? I am currently considering an Entegra Reatta but I am open to similar sized Forest River Berkshire 34B or others. I also may try to go for a new 2023 closeout.

I just purchased a class A gas. Winnebago did not impress me with their adventurer. A very bland motorhome with no backsplash and the refrigerators were smaller. The price difference did not make it worth it for me. I also sold a class C Winnebago and other than both slide motors giving up the ghost within a year at $500 each, I was happy with it. I feel Newmar is also overpriced. We are basically dealing with the same gas chassis from Ford so the difference is what is on the chassis. I like the way Newmar constructs their motorhomes but with every floor plan they lacked something we wanted. So that is a personal choice. The price of the Newmars are really up there if you buy new and I just didn’t think it was worth paying that much more than what I paid. I ended up buying a Entegra emblem 36u. I agree it is the middle of the road but that is usually what I personally do. Not top of the line not the bottom. The 2-3 warranty Entegra gives, the huge window up front, quality full body paint with a full size residential fridge with a bath and 1/2 for the price I bought it for was well worth it. That’s my two cents. Thanks Wayne for your opinions.

I’m buying the 4000 41 ft Thor Aria 2024 for a clinet is it a good one ? 1-10 10 being the best Diesel

Thank you for the great video. We have an entry level gasser and are now looking to buy a new Newmar gasser. Do you know of any RV Inspectors in Louisiana and what is the average cost for an RV inspection? Your input would be greatly appreciated!

I have heard from other RV techs that the Winnebago roof systems are substandard design, fraught with problems/replacements. I'm wondering why you have not heard or experienced same.

Great video! As always. Beaver is just barely outside the 10 years, but, would they make the list?

yes thank you that was very helpful

Thank you for an informative video. Be well and stay safe. Sam in N.H.

Had me worried for a minute as ive been researching Thor Vegas/Axis 24.1 for a few months now as im waiting for the Mrs to join me in retirement in the next 3 years........

New Class-A RVs, Tiffin & Newmar, as long as Thor and Winnebago stay out of their operations. Used Class-A RVs, Country Coach, Monaco, Tiffin & Newmar. Others, I don't even consider. Bonus: New & Used Super-C RVs, Dynamax & Renegade.

We have a1999 American Heritage 45’ that has been very well maintained. Have you had any experience with American Coaches from around that time period? We feel the quality of workmanship has been extremely high.

What is the best diesel motor

What about Newell?

I love my Foretravel. It is screwed together very well. Too bad it missed the list.

Thanks!

How do you feel about Dynamax Europa?

I know nothing about RVs and I am going to buy one. So this question might be a little stupid. I am deciding between a Class C and a Class A. I have only heard people say that it is more difficult to find a place to find a place on the road repairs for a Class A than a Class C. Where can you go to get a Class A repaired? Can a dealer be better than a repair shop?? This question is only regarding engine repairs.

what about LEXTRA BY ODESSA sir how bad or good are they. thank you,

NEWMAR !

Entegra has gone downhill since Thor bought them. Now Tiffen belongs to them as well. Newmar got bought by Winnebago and are tying to improve quality .

With all of your training, research and inspection that you have done, I would agree with your lists. I do hope that ALL of the manufacturer's would invest in a quality control system that would raise the bar across the board. The price of 250/300K for a middle of the road new class A coach deserves a great fit and finish. For the matter so does a 12ft pop up. I guess it's in the consumer's hand. Buy or don't buy! THANKS DUANE SAFE TRAVELS

you missed a couple... what about Foretravel, Newell, and Prevost?

Hi Dwayne, my brother has his eye on a 2002 Thor Marana motor coach. Its at a dealership in Houston. he tells me its has 1 to 2 miles on it. The dealership is asking $169 and with the magic of financing, fees, and taxes $198. I've never owned an RV but have always heard they're not an investment. I have not seen the RV but to me has bad deal written all over this. My thoughts are just because it has zero miles doesn't make it a sweet deal. The other thing I don't understand is why has this beast not sold in 20 plus years? I'd appreciate your thoughts on this.

I noticed you didn't mentioned any Realms, or Prevost, or Liberty. Coaches. Have you ever inspected one of these products?

where do you put Newell?

Currently looking for our first Diesel Pusher. I really like Entegra Anthem. Price keeps me around the 10-12 year old range. You didn't mention them in the 10 yr range but did in current years. Would a 10-12 yr old unit be a good purchase if inspection was clear? Thanks for the videos

Well said. Honest and insightful. Would be interested in getting your opinion on the top three diesel ranking. I’m leaning towards Newmar.

I'm surprised you didn't mention Foretravel???

So far we are thinking high end gas is Tiffin, Newmar and Fleetwood.

Just because a manufacture moves its price point up, is not necessarily an indication of QC improvements.

Foretravel beats them all and you didn't even mention them.

Wow no Liberty Coach ?

Why not MARATHON?

Didn't hear him mention Gulfstream at all WTF

FORETRAVEL!!!

Love the channel but this one video is Soooooooo drawn out.