Jul-30-2014 11:02 AM
Jul-31-2014 06:14 PM
Jul-31-2014 12:16 PM
Jul-31-2014 11:54 AM
rvshrinker wrote:
So what's the take home message? The 2011 is considered part of the older, higher quality Komfort brand, or not?
rugermark2 wrote:
The resort you are looking at is pre Dutchman kind of. They were still being manufactured under the old management of Komfort but Dutchman was starting to take over.
I owned a 2011 Resort 24rk and it was a really nice trailer. The only reason why I got rid of it was for more room.
rvshrinker wrote:
OK, second question about the tow vehicle. The plan was to get a Dodge Durango Hemi which has a capacity of 7200 pounds. The GVWR on this trailer is, I think, 7500 pounds. Is this a bad idea?
Jul-31-2014 10:53 AM
Jul-30-2014 01:16 PM
RedRocket204 wrote:
I have a 2007 Komfort Kampsite and a sticker on the outside says manufactured by Thor. I know you are referring to a 2011 model, but per Thor's website, looks like those acquisitions were in place for some time.
Jul-30-2014 01:02 PM
Thor Industries wrote:
Also in 1991 Thor acquired Dutchmen Manufacturing, now one of the leading brands of travel trailers and fifth wheels. Four Winds International, manufacturer of Class A and Class C motorhomes, was acquired in 1992. Komfort Corporation, builder of trailers and fifth wheels, became part of the growing Thor family in 1995. 1996 saw the start-up of Thor California, which became one of the most successful RV start-ups.
Jul-30-2014 01:01 PM
rvshrinker wrote:
It does seem like a very nice trailer and I like the combination of used but owned by someone who took very good care of it.
However if I have to get a bigger tow vehicle it seems daunting. Buying a Ram 1500 for example only seats 6 people. We were really hoping for a more versatile tow vehicle, something that could drive around 7-8 people, etc.
Jul-30-2014 12:57 PM
Jul-30-2014 12:32 PM
rvshrinker wrote:
I read elsewhere that Komfort was bought out by Dutchman and is now a defunct brand, and that the quality declined before the end. Is the 2011 vintage pre- or post-decline and buyout?
Jul-30-2014 11:53 AM
Jul-30-2014 11:38 AM
Jul-30-2014 11:31 AM
OK, second question about the tow vehicle. The plan was to get a Dodge Durango Hemi which has a capacity of 7200 pounds. The GVWR on this trailer is, I think, 7500 pounds. Is this a bad idea? Do I have to include the weight of passengers and luggage in the tow vehicle against the tow capacity (I know this sounds like a dumb question but I am really new to this).