3882DOUG wrote:
I am looking at ordering a 40' Dutch Star coach with far fewer options than those the dealers stock. Most dealer's coaches have $40,000 plus in options. I am looking at about $12,000. I have included heat pumps, all electric, front overhead tv, docking lights,
baggage door locks, keyless entry, pass thru storage tray, individual window awnings and a kitchen window. I am leaving out options such as
washer/dryer, central vac, dishwaswher, freezer, exterior entertainment center, satellite dish, energy management system, power shades and Girard awning package. I am not leaving these options out
just to keep the price down, I just don't think I need them. Any options I should reconsider?
I think you are being penny wise and pound foolish on some of your choices. We did custom order our Journey without some of the very expensive options. Everything depends on your use now and in the future.
1)Keyless entry maybe ok bit I do like the convenience.
2)Central vac is a waste of money. Buy a Dyson or Shark.
3)Dishwasher your option.
4)We opted out of the expensive under coach freezer and bought a cheap Walmart freezer that fits in a bay.
5)We opted in for the outside TV only because we snowbird and it is nice to sit outside.
6)A dish is a must if you watch TV unless your camping is always near populated areas.
7)EMS is a must unless you are always in a campground with 50 amp.
8)Power shade are just something else to fix.
9)Don't know what the awning package is that you are talking about. If it is above your slides, just buy it.
10)Ops missed the washer. It is a must have for us. When we were still working and had a tight schedule, it was nice not to waste time in the laundry and we could arrive home with mostly clean clothes. Even that we are we retired I still wouldn't use a campground or public laundry.
