deholdt
NJ
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We are looking to move up to a Class A from a travel trailer. Can anyone give us advice/information about the following models:
Winnebago Vista
Forest River Georgetown
Four Winds Hurricane
Damon Challenger
So far we have only been able to see the Vista in person. We are going to the Hershey RV shpw next month and hopefully we can see some of the other models, but in the meantime I am looking for any and all info, that I can get. Thank you ahead of time for your help.
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Pawz4me
North Carolina
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We've had our Georgetown for a year now and are very happy with it. Lots of RV for the money, and we've only had a very few minor problems.
We have relatives who bought a Challenger about the same time we bought our Georgetown, and they've also been very happy with it and had only a very few minor problems.
Me and the DH 
Two boys and two dogs (and two cats who prefer to stay home)
2008 Forest River Georgetown 350DS (bunkhouse model)
2001 Honda CR-V
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jokers99
Madison, S.D.
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That's the best thing you can do, go to a RV show and look at them all. They all have fans. I have heard alot of positive feedback on the Hurricane and Winnebago has been in business forever. We had a Georgetown as our first MH and would never buy another, poor quality and no customer support. They may be better now though and some are very happy with them.
Kerry and Joanne
Lucy (female Jack always on the attack)
2007 Holiday Rambler Admiral,2002 Ford Focus
Full-timers mantra, Close your eyes, click your heels,
you're already home.
Madison S.D. via Vancouver, WA. 
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gonzo71
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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I just put a down payment to a 2008 Safari Passage 330. We were looking for the right MH for the right price since spring of last year. N ow it all came together.
Daddy..Carsten
Mommy..Leah
Baby..Jewell 10 yrs
2002 Holiday Rambler Vacationer 34SBD, W22 Workhorse, 8.1L Vortec
2006 Piaggio Beverly 250 GT (BV250 in US)
2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara JLX-L (lil toad)
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bullydogs1
New Jersey
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I don't know where in NJ you live, but you could check out Coachmen products....Overall, I've been happy with mine and the Mirada is a good value as is the Aurora....but there's good and bad in any lot...Mine had some issues, but they were handled....There is a Coachmen dealer very close NJ border right off of 22/78...Please PM me if you need any more information. There is also Camping World in Central Jersey....where you could go to look...again I don't know where in Jersey you are and would be happy to direct you to a dealer so you can look in peace...While the show has models around, looking in peace could be a problem.
Stuart and Stella Denning
2009 Holiday Rambler Endeavor 41SKQ
Our 4 Bulldogs (Summer, Sully, Sierra and Great-Grandma Demi)
2007 Saturn Vue (TOAD)
Diesel is provided by your safely trained drivers, as pictured below
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helperzack
Port St. Lucie, FL
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We have a Coachmen, it is our very first RV and we love it. Yes it is an entry level and we are also entry level RV'ers.
Factory response to any questions have been great. Had a couple of minor things since delivery and the dealer took care of them right away. They were almost too small to take back to the dealer, but I decided to let them take care of them seeing that the dealer is local. I have often wondered what type of service people who purchase out of state get when they go to local dealers.
We use it at least once a month and the whole family always looks forward to going and doing in the motor home.
I think we looked at all the manufactures that you wrote about but ended up with the best $ deal all the way around on the Mirada.
Good luck, keep us posted as to your choice.
’07 Coachmen Mirada 310DS
Counting my blessings for the past 32 yrs with my high school sweetheart.
DS-30yo
DD-23yo
DD-6yo
DS-3yo
DS-21months
Four-legged=Molly-16yo Cocker, Patches-5yo Yorkie
39 foster kids(not all at once) Consider fostering/adopting a child.
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Nascarcruzin
Home is where the RV is parked.
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Are you buying a new unit? Personally, I would look for a used mh with an inverter, larger frig, etc.
Ronnie & Rebecca
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Another website to view our trip to Alaska:
Adventure to Alaska
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Full-time RVer's since 2004
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DakotaRider
Eastern So. Dak.
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We have a 2006 355 Challenger bought new in 2007. Spent winter in FL and now full timing in it. Love the floorplan and so far no major problems. Also I see some really good prices. I would say now is the time to buy with price being a big factor.
Ken & Toni
2006 Damon Challenger 3 slides
2007 Chevy HHR Toad
No. Sioux City, SD
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Bill72927
Arkansas
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We are well pleased with our 2005 Georgetown which we purchased new. There have been NO repair issues that required a trip to the dealer, and upgrades we ordered direct from Forest River were promptly delivered and the parts department people were knowledgeable and courteous. Good luck in your search!
Bill
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Viewfinder
Western, NJ
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Maybe I can help you with a short list of "do's".
1. Do NOT buy a name to please others.
2. Find a floorplan that "WE" like.
3. Check and double check the CCC.
4. Enjoy the heck out of it.!
Add me to your list of 'Jersey' people and feel free to PM for anything I can help with.
Jim
Jim & Mary Lou;
Shadow & Sandy (dog), and Tigger (cat)
'03 Coachmen Aurora 3380 MBS V-10
pulling a '06 4WD Ford Escape Hybrid
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