timjet wrote:
I went to the Supershow on Wednesday and plan on going today with the DW. I looked at Class A's mostly 40 footers because that's our size interest. I did see some coaches with dark interiors and that wouldn't be my choice either but when buying new you have lots of choices so order the color you want.
The new ones have lots of bling, it looks cool and that's what sells. Entry level 40' DP's are selling for very low 200's, and they look good. Cabinetry work ain't bad, I didn't see any pressboard cabinets but the drawers all had exposed plywood ends. But even the Phaeton's and Dutch Star's had that.
I can see why these entry level DP's are so popular. At first glance they look just about as good as a mid level unit and cost $150,000 less. I don't think I saw any new Class A with carpet throughout. They've all gone to tile.
I like the 1.5 bath floor plan. In a 45' coach they all seem to have them. The salon and galley area can only be so big so you gotta use that extra footage somewhere. Like previously mentioned I saw some with 2 baths, even in coaches less than 40 ft. The entry level manufactures seem to be more creative with their floorplans or perhaps the mid level unit builders are more conctious of weight distribution.
It's what I call the WOW factor in the entry level units and whereas your attention is directed to a monster TV, with a fireplace under. Many don't care about, engine size, the chassis, side or rear radiator or quality of workmanship throughout, that one can't always see.
