Build quality gas vs DP

[Snowman9000]

I looked at a 2001 Foretravel DP. It was the U270, their lower line at the time. Loved it. Is there any gasser that has high end build quality like that? I'm assuming not.

[bluwtr49]

Snowman9000 wrote:
I don't see the reason for those replies. I am NOT asking about the usual gas vs DP question. I'm asking if there are gassers that have build quality like good DP rigs. I probably worded the title wrong and so some people can't wait to post "not this again".

Short answer...Nope.

[Snowman9000]

I don't see the reason for those replies. Edit, looks like they've been deleted.

I am NOT asking about the usual gas vs DP question. I'm asking if there are gassers that have build quality like good DP rigs. I probably worded the title wrong and so some people can't wait to post "not this again".

[LVJ58]

I seriously question whether there's any gas powered coach, old or new that can match the build quality of a Foretravel.

Just my humble opinion for whatever it isn't worth....:B

[ccxnola]

Snowman,
I do not know of your situation - other than your post.
BUT...for equal $$$ (UNDERLINE EQUAL), it my personal opinion that a 'good' older DP is better than a younger gasser. There are SOOOOO many factors to consider like quality, proper maintenance, usage, etc that a decision can only be based on the reality of the coaches under consideration.
Therefor, my opinion (and it is worth what you paid for it - zero), is that you should look into the current age (what maintenance is needed), what improvements you want to make and your expected usage should all help you to make a decision.

Just one more observation - our three previous gassers had the usual doghouse between us and going down the road we had to shout to each other - with our DP (the big engine down the back), we can carry on a nice conversation as we travel - next stop, nights location, future plans. We will not go back to a gasser!!!!

[timmac]

Diesel motorhomes up till recent always were higher quality and the price showed it, cant sell a diesel motorhome for $300,000 to $600,000 and have the same quality as a gas motorhome, just to let you know gas motorhomes have came a lot of ways in quality just in the past few years and now we have lower end diesel motorhomes under $250,000 with about same quality as some gas motorhomes, my 2008 {gas} Bounder with full body paint, leather interior and cherry wood cabinets looks as rich as a $250,000 diesel motorhome but cost half the price and half the cost of maintenance.

What's your point anyways... :B

[wallynm]

Build quality like beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I think gas MOUNTAIN AIR from Newmar in that era were high quality.

Snowman9000 wrote:
I looked at a 2001 Foretravel DP. It was the U270, their lower line at the time. Loved it. Is there any gasser that has high end build quality like that? I'm assuming not.