Need advice between two 5th wheels

knshook wrote:

Old-Biscuit wrote:

knshook wrote:

LostinAZ wrote:
Since both brands are Keystone brands I would not expect a significant difference in quality. And would not expect high build quality on either model. The price difference may lie in the difference in quality of the appliances, suspension, frame, tires, paint, etc. However over $4,000 difference for one year difference in age seems a bit much. I would encourage you to try to find out who the previous owners were and contact them before purchasing either one. I'd walk if the sellers won't give you the names and contact info for the previous owners. Try to look past the bling and sizzle and look deeply under the covers. The details under the covers are what is important.

jJust for clairity-Denali is made by Dutchmen not Keystone.

And Dutchmen is part of Thor Industries

yes,duly noted!

Yep,, Sorry, I failed to go up the corporate ladder far enough. Thor/Keystone... Thor/Dutchman

Old-Biscuit wrote:

knshook wrote:

LostinAZ wrote:
Since both brands are Keystone brands I would not expect a significant difference in quality. And would not expect high build quality on either model. The price difference may lie in the difference in quality of the appliances, suspension, frame, tires, paint, etc. However over $4,000 difference for one year difference in age seems a bit much. I would encourage you to try to find out who the previous owners were and contact them before purchasing either one. I'd walk if the sellers won't give you the names and contact info for the previous owners. Try to look past the bling and sizzle and look deeply under the covers. The details under the covers are what is important.

jJust for clairity-Denali is made by Dutchmen not Keystone.

And Dutchmen is part of Thor Industries

yes,duly noted!

knshook wrote:

LostinAZ wrote:
Since both brands are Keystone brands I would not expect a significant difference in quality. And would not expect high build quality on either model. The price difference may lie in the difference in quality of the appliances, suspension, frame, tires, paint, etc. However over $4,000 difference for one year difference in age seems a bit much. I would encourage you to try to find out who the previous owners were and contact them before purchasing either one. I'd walk if the sellers won't give you the names and contact info for the previous owners. Try to look past the bling and sizzle and look deeply under the covers. The details under the covers are what is important.

jJust for clairity-Denali is made by Dutchmen not Keystone.

And Dutchmen is part of Thor Industries

LostinAZ wrote:
Since both brands are Keystone brands I would not expect a significant difference in quality. And would not expect high build quality on either model. The price difference may lie in the difference in quality of the appliances, suspension, frame, tires, paint, etc. However over $4,000 difference for one year difference in age seems a bit much. I would encourage you to try to find out who the previous owners were and contact them before purchasing either one. I'd walk if the sellers won't give you the names and contact info for the previous owners. Try to look past the bling and sizzle and look deeply under the covers. The details under the covers are what is important.

jJust for clairity-Denali is made by Dutchmen not Keystone.

We were also going between a Montana and a Denali (newer models) but some of the things we were concerned with was not being able to find Denali dealers / service centers so readily available. (at least not as much so as Keystone) Though we loved how Dutchman seemed to use every bit of "space" for storage it wasn't enough to sell us on the final product. Things can be modified for individual taste...service on the road & the reputation of the product needs to stand up.
After some of these other posters, I am feeling even more secure in the decision we made in buying our Montana. Good Luck with yours & I hope all turns out well. :)

Since both brands are Keystone brands I would not expect a significant difference in quality. And would not expect high build quality on either model. The price difference may lie in the difference in quality of the appliances, suspension, frame, tires, paint, etc. However over $4,000 difference for one year difference in age seems a bit much. I would encourage you to try to find out who the previous owners were and contact them before purchasing either one. I'd walk if the sellers won't give you the names and contact info for the previous owners. Try to look past the bling and sizzle and look deeply under the covers. The details under the covers are what is important.

Thanks.
That shows about $4500 difference so it might not be that bad of a deal.
I just have had neither brand and was wondering if one was better than the other, or if anyone had experience with these particular 5th wheels.
$4000 is a lot of money if I'm not getting lots better quality because they are equipped about the same.

2011 Denali..........NADA LINK

Here is the link....you fill in options and then you can compare

HINT: When using NADA
On top of page is drop down window for 'RV'
Scroll on it and then select 'All RVs - Manufacturers (A-Z)'
Then scroll to bottom of that page 'Select from the full list'
Open that drop down window and then click on the RV by name ie: Denali

We had the same problem with NADA when looking for Denali fifth wheel.
I'm going to give you our opinion on the Denali- knowing that other people might have very different opinions. The only reason I offer ours is because you specifically asked, and we've talked with enough Denali owners to know our experience is not isolated.
We would not buy another Dutchmen product. We have owned two TT and one 5er before we purchased our 2013 Denali 5er. This was our first experience with a Dutchmen product.
Over the past 16 months we have had continuing problems-due mainly to poor construction. Customer service at Dutchmen headquarters in Indiana has also been very disappointing.
I have no information re the other 5er you mentioned but I would suggest you look very carefully at both.

Go to "RVTrader.com" and enter an advanced search for the exact year and make/model, nationwide, and see what prices turn up.