Having the hardest time buying a new class A

RVER wrote:
PERSONALLY I would stay away from anything made by Thor. Not all have Thor names either like they now own Keystone and others. Google what Thor RV owns and then go from there. I think Newmar, Winnebago/Itasca, Tiffin make nice units and still have a reputation of quality. I buy used and am glad for it since the newer units do not seem to be made as well. The companies are making lots of rigs because RVing has caught on so quality has fallen. Drop back a few years and get a quality unit. IF you are not full timing, then go with gas but if full timing and will drive all over then diesel. Diesels cost MUCH more to maintain and fuel is more expensive but motors last much longer.

I think Damon and before being bought by Thor, is what really started with their reputation of building cheap entry level units, which they evidently made a lot of money with.
Now they own Jayco, which in turn owns Entegra, so most wouldn't subscribe to your statement of staying away from anything, owned by Thor. In fact the Entegra Diesel line has been known for quality throughout and is highly competitive in that price range. For beginners, they don't utilize full wall slides and something I just can't wrap my head around. Owning a full wide slide, that is and a deal breaker for me, with the models that have one.