Newmar vs Berkshire - Diesel Bunkhouses

dgreen1069 wrote:
I've been in the market for a Newmar Allstar, but they are somewhat few and far between. I'm considering a Berkshire 390bh, but can't seem to find much about their build quality. I also like the Tiffin 38QBA, but they are newer and cost a bit more (I'm trying to stay below $100k).

There are several videos on Youtube showing how Newmar constructs their RV's. I can't seem to find any videos for Forest River which makes the Berkshire line.

If I can get a Newmar I'd like the 3950. It has a loft above the master The downsides to the layout are no slide in the master and very limited outside storage. The coach has one large slide but the main living area has two extra captains chairs which I REALLY like.

The Berkshire is a more standard bunkhouse layout. The Berkshire has FAR more exterior storage. The Newmar comes with an ISC vs an ISB in the Berkshire.

Does anyone have any insight on either of these models?

Is there a general rule of thumb on how much dealers markup used inventory?

We settled on the Fleetwood Discovery 40G. In looking for a bunkhouse, we looked at the Tiffin and the Berkshire. I really wanted the Berkshire and did all the paperwork and was ready but the dealer I was going through kept adding costs and taking money away on trade, so that left me with having to keep searching. We were looking for another 390BH when we stumbled on the Discovery. The U shape dinette with the ISC motor, washer and dryer, and in-motion sat on the Discovery sold me. I really thought the Berkshire was a decent coach, however. I did not like the Tiffin.

As far as the Newmar, I looked online and it seemed on par with the Discovery minus a few things mentioned.

Hope this helps.

WW