opinions on 2007 damon astoria 3773

[btilfan]

I'm looking to upgrade my current moho. just test drove a 2007 astoreia. It appears to be in good condition and getting a fair trade in for mine.
Can anyone give me some pro's and con's of this model? It felt a little under powered to me but ran well.

thanks in advance.

[btilfan]

thank you
I'll be driving it about 40 mi to have my mechanic look it over early next week. much will depend on what he says.

[DC_MC]

Take it for a long drive in the wind. We had an 06 Astoria and got rid of it after one year. It drove horribly when there was any wind at all. We traded it on a 40’’ dp and the difference was like night and day.

[dodge_guy]

btilfan wrote:

jdc1 wrote:
Is it like this one?
https://www.rvuniverse.com/listing/for-sale/33049187/2007-damon-astoria-3579-diesel-class-a-motorhomes

not 23 yrs old, 13 yrs old. appears to be in good condition as I drove it and looked it over as much as I could in the lot.
All I'm looking for is maybe someone that owns or has owned a similar model and how they liked it or the bugs they had with it. I will have it checked out if and when I decide to pull the trigger as I will have 30 days to decide.

I always loved the look of that model year Astoria. The rear radiator is an ongoing debate. After reading the pros and cons I wouldn’t walk away from one. Thor also has a reputation for lack of quality. Although on an 07 I would think that would be a moot point! I would look for delamination and other issues suck as leaks. If that checks out then have the chassis inspected real good. Air bags, brake system and lines/hoses.
Hopefully someone will post that owns one with real world info.

Good luck!

[wolfe10]

jdc1 wrote:

BillofPA wrote:
Probably under powered with the ISB 300HP in 37+ ft.

You can EASILY boost that HP and torque 30% without damaging anything.

Not true. According to Freightliner, it has the Allison 2500 transmission, not 3000:

https://cdn.fccchq.com/specsheets/5b7abfaecf1da258f28db06f/2007-THOR-Motor-Coach-Astoria.pdf

[btilfan]

jdc1 wrote:
Is it like this one?
https://www.rvuniverse.com/listing/for-sale/33049187/2007-damon-astoria-3579-diesel-class-a-motorhomes

not 23 yrs old, 13 yrs old. appears to be in good condition as I drove it and looked it over as much as I could in the lot.
All I'm looking for is maybe someone that owns or has owned a similar model and how they liked it or the bugs they had with it. I will have it checked out if and when I decide to pull the trigger as I will have 30 days to decide.

[jdc1]

BillofPA wrote:
Probably under powered with the ISB 300HP in 37+ ft.

You can EASILY boost that HP and torque 30% without damaging anything.

[BillofPA]

Probably under powered with the ISB 300HP in 37+ ft.

[mike_brez]

Clicky

Thor and rear radiator I would keep looking

[btilfan]

jdc1 wrote:
Is it like this one?
https://www.rvuniverse.com/listing/for-sale/33049187/2007-damon-astoria-3579-diesel-class-a-motorhomes

yes, It is like that one.

[Lwiddis]

Very nice looking, jdc.

[jdc1]

Is it like this one?
https://www.rvuniverse.com/listing/for-sale/33049187/2007-damon-astoria-3579-diesel-class-a-motorhomes

[Lwiddis]

Appeared to be in good condition or is in good condition after a close inspection? It is 23 years old. Maintenance records complete? Tire manufacturer dates?