Thoughts on the Damon DayBreak 3211, year 2011

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HollyJW0325

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Hi all!!

My husband I are very new to the RVing community, so new that we don't even own an RV yet! Actually, we are in the process of looking and are considering a Class A 2011 Damon Daybreak 3211 via our local RV trader. Therefore, before we make a purchase of any kind, I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with this specific model or even brand of RV. Any feedback on this would be greatly appreciated. Even if you have not had experience with this type of RV, what are your opinions of the best purchases when it comes to RV's...

Top 3 considerations that we would like for our motor home:

Would prefer a class A over a class C
To stick to a budget of 75,000-90,000
Would like to grow with the RV --we have one child, but anticipate a couple more.

Thanks in advance,

Holly
 
Holly - When you are analyzing a used RV purchase IMHO the manufacturer and model is not near as important as the condition the rig is in and the servicing it has received during it's lifetime. Just about every RV made in the last 20 years is great rig when new but when looking at used then condition is the most important aspect. I live in a 94 Damon Challenger 32 foot class A, but I would not recommend Damon over any other RV. I am happy with it but that does not mean every Damon made will still be a good unit. Once you have found the RV of your dreams you should pay some one to give it a through inspection before putting down any money.
 
The Class A is a good choice, but since you are planning a larger family, I would be looking for a somewhat larger RV than 32 feet. Keep the same budget but go a couple years older to get a 34-35 footer. The same principle applies - look at condition and floor plan more than brand and model.

However, if you plan to keep it a long time, pay close attention to the construction of the cabinetry and the materials used in flooring and upholstery. The less expensive models tend to cut corners there and cabinets that are just paper-covered particle board (aka MDF) won't hold up as well as those made from solid wood. Especially with small children around!
 
I do agree with what Gary said. 

We own a 2007 Winnebago Sightseer 35J.  I had looked very close at a similar year of the Damon Daybreak. After comparing closely we went with the Winnebago.  But the biggest thing over quality was I knew I'd want to keep this RV for around 10 years. That meant making sure it could grow and accommodate my kids.  We went with a bunk bed model so they kids would have their own space to lay down on without taking up our bed or the couch, it also gave us enough from to bring along a friend or two as they got older, and as they did get older they brought along 2-3 friends - so floor space was good to have too.

After owning it 7 years I can still say we made the right choice. Quality has been good, and the features we wanted have been accurate to what we thought we wanted. Kids grow fast, so don look 1-2 years down the road, I'd say looked 5-7-10 years and see if the RV of today will work for you then.  Going a couple years older can save you a lot of money if you don't think you can keep it for a long period of time.
 
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