Damon Daybreak class A motorhome review

Bonabob

I own a 2009 Damon Challenger. It came with vinyl (leatherette) seat covers, 2 captain chairs and 2 couches) The unit turned 21 months old and the vinyl is peeling off the backing everywhere. Damon sent me the same defective material and said install it yourself. Damon Many owners are having the same problem and Flexsteel will not help because they say Damon supplied the defective material. Damon (Thor) does not stand behind its products, it merely hides behind its weak warranty.

Vicap

I have a 2010 Outlaw and just purchased a 2010 Smart Car to haul in the garage. I installed the e-tracks that came with the Outlaw with a center width of 52". The Smart has a 54" track in the back and a 50" track in the front so split the difference. The e-tracks had to be cut to accomodate the slope of the floor. I use Mac tire webs to tie it down. I used the third e-track over the rear stair covering to spread the weight of the car over a larger area. All this after checking out the mega-wisdom from various forums. How smart are we??

Retired Farris

I bought a 2012 Thor Outlaw and a 2011 Smart Car. What are the advised tie downs to use on the Smart Car. I also have to resolve the problem of the extra back door on passenger side coming out of garage. I have to have the step cover reinforced in order to put the Smart Car in the garage. Any suggestions? plfandcsf@aol.com

Hmh

Have had a 2006 and 2009 Damon Tuscany. The first one we had a lot of leaks. Traded it in for the 2009 4076. We have had fewer problems.......no leaks. Loved the floor plan. It is a great motorhome for the money. However, we are looking at the new Itasca Ellipse. The quality is much better, but the price is a bit higher.

Mike A.

We absolutely love our Damon Challenger!! Great value for the money. Has anybody had any problem with the wheel fenders separating at the seams?? Splitting?? They seem very inadequate in structure!!

Mike A.

We absolutely love our Damon Challenger!! Great value for the money. Has anybody had any problem with the wheel fenders separating at the seams?? Splitting?? They seem very inadequate in structure!!

Tara

I own a 2007 damon outlaw that was bought brand new. We have had so many problems.They must use very cheap parts or get them from a junk yard. Something breaks every time we use it,which is only about 4 or 5 times a year.I wish I could turn them into lemon law or something. I will never buy another Damon product again. I'll prob own this one forever, cause who the heck would want it.Buyer Beware. They look cool, but are only full of headaches. Breaks my heart that we wasted such a large amount of money on this hunk of junk!

Looking for someone who can still change a tire

Frank & Mary Davis

We have a 2008 Astoria PE, 3772. After having travelled extensively in a HR Admiral we decided we needed a better floorplan and Diesel. The Astoria fit the bill perfectly. We had minor problems during the warranty but all were handled very quickly by Damon and Freightliner. These problems don't come close to what we have experienced with previous motorhomes. We have owned 8 RVs in the past 30 yrs. We have 35K+ miles on this one and it is the best of all.

damgoode

I am a male in my seventies and in reasonably good shape. I would more than pay my way for the privilege of travelling with you. Looking for someone[not a "hook-up"] who can still change a tire. damon_goode38 at hotmail.com - 6/9/2011

Re: Damon Daybreak class A motorhome

PaulRenteria.com

With push button Stabilizers, In-Motion Satellite and pop out living room-my kind of camping! Finally a Class A where I can streach my legs at the wheel & where my knees do not hit the door while sitting on The Throne~ What a Dream to see my Harley & Golf Cart in the Garage!

Ruol

Bought our Astoria new late in 2008 and now have 30,000 miles on it. Have had a few minor issues, but we love it. The Astoria gives us useable features usually only found in coaches we could never afford, and it looks great!

Randy

We have a 2007 Challenger on a Ford V-10 chasis. That part, I really have no complaints, however, as for the coach, we've been very dissapointed with the quality. This is our first motor home, and right now, I wouldn't buy another Damon product. Problems with wipers, jacks, air, and on and on. Everytime we take a trip, something else goes wrong.

glenn white

I LOVE THE DAMON TUSKANY WITH SIDE ISLE.I DRIVE A 2006 DOLPHIN,I WOULD LIKE A PRICE ON A 2007 OR 2008. GLENN_NANCYW(at)YAHOO.CA

Bob

I purchased a new 2009 Damon Challenger. The customer service from Thor/Damon cannot be beat.They are the best. However my coach must have been built on the day after the annual Christmas party because it is in the shop more than it is used for poor workmanship.

MAXwell Racing Group

This coach is fantastic, Damon was the first toy hauler and has done it right... I really want an Outlaw for my ATV addiction. Two of my buddies at the dunes have the Scorpions and it is sweet, I'm looking for some where that rents these! Can anyone help, I MUST have one.

Maxwell Krob

Yes, I've also found the Damon coaches to be much cheaper, but now I own an Astoria and wish I has saved the cash on my first two coaches. I think they just stay focused on make it a value.

Maxwell Krob

After owning a Fleetwood diesel my wife really wanted a better floor plan and more space. We looked around and she loved the Astoria by Damon, I was unsure, it was cheaper then what we had looked at in the past. But a year later I agree, it has been a great experience. And as an engineer I know the quality is there. Also the dealership was very helpful from start to finish.

Eckhard Zeppmeisel

Dear sir, i'm very interested, maybe do you have dealers in Austria or germany too. regards Eckhard Zeppmeisel

kitty

We have a 2007 Pacific Addtion Astoria brought NEW. We have had nothing but trouble with this coach. Every few weeks something else goes wrong and or breaks that shouldn't. We are retired folks and this is our home. We are having to spend money with thought we could use to travel. I feel this Coach is a lemon and should never have passed inspection but some how it did and we are stuck with it. Damon's home office just said sorry not their problem. So becareful in buying Damon Products.

jaseess

The motor home on the wheel with all the comforts and facilities, which is really a great experience.

Ken C

My wife and I purchased an 09 model 4072 and we love it. Great ride back to KY from the NE last month. Looking fwd to our winter trip to CA. Tuscany is a great coach!

Grandguy

never owned but like the coach chasi and engine. Interior design needs more options before it's my 1st choice.

John Pickles

I am desparately looking for a 'green' vehicle. preferably with LNG power. Is it available. I can purchase an LNG 12 year old in NZ but would prefer to be more up-to-date model. I plan to drive it home to the UK, via. Australia, Asia. I currently live in Singapore. What an advert for Damon!

Damon Essence class A diesel motorhome 2010

Ron Carter

Don't believe what salesmen tell you, the Avanti is certainly no more noisy than any other motorhome in my experience. This is our third and our best. The Avanti is in a class of its own in my opinion.

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Charles Cooper

I saw this at the Louisville RVIA show. Really liked it. Damon are really making nice coaches with fair prices. It didn't say anything about MPG. Same figure I guess - 7 or 8 mpg?

old traveler

I like what I see, but would like to hear from someone who actually owns one. I had a salesman tell me the engine is noisy.

Nelson family

we just bought a 2008 tuscany with 3 slides as our first coach!! it is beautiful!! anyone know how it rates to other manufacturers, like a monaco....our monaco salesman told us the damon wasn't as good quality, but we think he was just mad we didn't purchase from him!! any thoughts?...

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Bob

Don't jump to quick to buy a first one of anything, including a brand new never before offered motorhome. Especially one built by Damon. Remember Damon is a low end provider of motorhomes. i.e., you get what you pay for.

2001 Damon Challenger

James

i have a 2001 damon challenger with 41k and runs great for a 454 but what i don't like is i get a lot of air noise while driving and i can not cool the darn thing. we replaced the front windows $$$ helped a little but still can't cool with 15k unit...any suggestions??

Bryan N

Really like the 3270. Looked at one today and it really is good. Seriously thinking about it. Like the simple floorplan it has everything we need.

PrairieDog

I love the floor plan of the 4076. I like everything about it but the roof. It needs a one piece fiberglass roof. I would also like to see the generator on a roll out slide up front.

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Darrell

Damon Owners...beware! We have a 1991 Challanger that we are having to "dump" because of water leaks and delamination. I originally contacted Damon about delamination in the right front corner and was told by the Quality Control Rep. that he knew exactly where the delamination was happening and he was right about the location. He told me it was because I hadn't maintained the window seals. When I asked about the seals he said it was in my owners manual, I told him I never received one and he promised to send one which he never did. His attitude was pure "smartass" I wouldn't reccomend Damon to anyone. Their service is non-existant.

Damon Astoria class A motorhome 2009

Drew

I can't comment on Damon quality, but the basement compartments are unusable with the slides out; I'd never get a floorplan with a split bath- leaving the shower in the hallway...bummer using it on a cold morning when you've got to heat the whole mh so you don't freeze. And what about being in a public viewing area?

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princess-bluey

My son says air lockers are better than limited slip diff. Off on a tangent here, Flotex carpet is a hybrid between vinyl floor covering & carpet. It is mop-able carpet & feels like velour underfoot! It is used extensively in Australia in shopping centres & hospital wards etc... I believe it would make a valuable addition to any RV!

Damon Daybreak class A motorhome 2009

princess-bluey

I like the new 3808, it's a good start! I'd like to see a standard King size bed, with plenty of room to walk around, plus a hard sided pop top over the loft bedroom for those of us with claustrophobia. I like the scorpian upgrade package. I'd also like to see more ground clearance & limited slip diff for the more hard to reach camping places, (like the Finke Desert Race!). Does it come in right hand drive for potential Aussie customers?

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Charley

While the Challenger may say they are a high end unit, ya gotta dig a little deeper to see what they really have and don't have. If what they have is what you want, great! If not, look at Winnebago or Monaco products.

I have heard that they are noisy and sluggish due to the front mounted motor. Our test drive seemed that way as well Anyone have any experience

RV.'er guy

Actual test fuel mileage was approx 14.3 mpg @ 55 MPH

Damon Outlaw class A toy hauler 2009

Jimmy K

We have a 2008 Damon Outlaw on a workhorse chassis and carry a Smart car. The loft bed arrangement is nice but I think I would also go for the optional garage bed lift if I was buying now. We've had very few problems. the ramp needed an early fix but no big deal and we had a few minor items on our first take back to the dealer. All fixed ok. Good deal.

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Damon Challenger class A motorhome 2009

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Mark

Never considered a Class A; my wife hates the idea - until she walked into the Damon Avanti. She's absolutely bonkers over it. We're seriously considering...

Don

I love the Avanti. I had a Country Coach and told them several years ago they should make an upscale smaller coach. They didn't listen.

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Peter P

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Damon Astoria class A motorhome

Barb

Really like this coach. As I'm writing this there's an Astoria parked next to us at a campground in CA. Really nice looking and the folks are real pleased. Wish we could afford to upgrade from our Southwind. Think it's good value.

Debra

I love this motorhome layout. I saw it in Pennsylvania and have been trying to convince my husband that this is for us. He likes it too but says we have to wait until we retire. That'll be at least ten years but maybe I can work him round.