Newmar Quality

Another to ad to your list is the Grand Design RV, They have 3 models, and range in price from around $52,000 and end in the $120,000 The first is the Reflection Model and the second (their flagship) the Solitude Model. The third is a tot hauler the Momentum. They have a good following and their owners reply
to posts made on the owners website. I am looking at a reflection in my future, and as you can see I will be moving out of my American Star (1999) that has served me well.
I would also say the Excel is about as close to a Newmar as you can get in Quality, but out of my price range.
Good luck with your search, there are a lot of good ones out there.

Excellent points. I couldn't believe all of the new manufacturers that have popped up since all of the restructuring, hence my question to the masses! I have really been looking at the DRV line-up, but with so many various models from so many different makers to choose from, and having been in some of the 'economy' units, I wanted to get the opinions of those who experience and live the quality day to day. Thanks again!

We were very happy with our 2008 DP from Newmar.

We are very happy with our DRV fifth wheel.

There are differences in quality between them. Mostly minor stuff that really doesn't make much difference. Some DRV items are far superior and some Newmar items are a little better. Overall the DRV is a nicer / better unit than our Newmar was.

I had a 2004 Newmar Kountry Star 5th and it had all wrapped wood that started to peel. Had many axle, brake, bearing issues as axles were not strong enough for the weight of trailer. Maybe on paper but not real life. Traded when I found out that the springs lost all arch and were bent backwards. Would have to be replaced and tires were wearing odd. Been a very happy owner of a 2008 DRV Mobile Suites owner since almost exactly 3 years ago. Purchased used and its been far better than the Newmar. I like Newmar motor homes and I think they do a great job on them and I can't complain about the build on the trailer. My beef was the engineering and materials that were used and corners that were cut. Randu

I currently have a Carriage Cameo which is very well made. Carriage went under so Evergreen bought everything except the name. They now build what is called Lifestyle which still has in house frame, and same quality build to maybe even better. That is what we will purchase next. The other listed are also quality. My biggest gripe with Mobile Suites is that it has Lippert build their frames. I would not buy one just because of that. Otherwise it is a very nice unit. Good luck with your search.

If price is not an issue there are a few that fit quality. Full custom you have New Horizon, Spacecraft and Folks. Cost could be over 200k. My choice is Drv, I have a Mobile Suites on order. Excel is also top quality. Both can be done with custom upgrades. Well optioned out and custom upgrades 125k to 180k. Lifestyle Luxury is also a well made unit 100k to 115k. The first three will require a MDT or HDT tow veh. Others will have opinions also. Take your time and crawl under & over them and you will see which ones are quality. You will also see which are as they say put lipstick on a pig.