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03-11-2015, 11:00 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 38 RSB3
State: South Dakota
Posts: 2,280
THOR #1658
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Buying a used DRV
This thread is for tips and advice about buying a used DRV.
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03-12-2015, 01:21 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2013 31L
State: Florida
Posts: 2,184
THOR #908
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do you mean DVR? (Digital Video Recorder)
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03-12-2015, 01:41 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: A.C.E 29.3
State: Ohio
Posts: 613
THOR #1620
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Originally Posted by blw2
do you mean DVR? (Digital Video Recorder)
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No, I think they are referring to high end 5th wheel coaches. I have not heard that term used before myself they used to just be Mobile suites but I guess they changed their name after some financial issues.
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03-12-2015, 03:33 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 38 RSB3
State: South Dakota
Posts: 2,280
THOR #1658
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Originally Posted by blw2
do you mean DVR? (Digital Video Recorder)
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No, DRV is the name of the manufacture that makes Mobile suites, Estate Suites, Elite Suites and Full House. And Thor bought them in January of this year.
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03-12-2015, 04:29 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 39TKSB3 "Modified"
State: South Dakota
Posts: 1,838
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Buying a used DRV is a smart move. We bought our 2007.5 36SB3 in late 11 and have lived in it since. We paid about 1/2 of what it sold for. Now we have ordered a new 39 TKSB3 customized to our liking. We are only losing around 10K from what we paid on the trade.
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03-12-2015, 09:04 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2011 Four Winds 28Z
State: Michigan
Posts: 1,273
THOR #531
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Especially if the used DRV is pre-Thor...
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03-13-2015, 12:42 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2015 Hurricane 34 J
State: Ohio
Posts: 680
THOR #1295
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FW that was a mouthful!!!!!
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2015 Thor Hurricane 34 J
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03-13-2015, 12:45 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 34E
State: Texas
Posts: 185
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Indeed! 
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03-13-2015, 02:10 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2011 Four Winds 28Z
State: Michigan
Posts: 1,273
THOR #531
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By nature, I am cynical.
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03-13-2015, 03:48 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 38 RSB3
State: South Dakota
Posts: 2,280
THOR #1658
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Originally Posted by FW28z
Especially if the used DRV is pre-Thor...
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 A lot of members on the other DRV forum where sad when it happened and made some predictions. The referenced Airstream. But time will only tell. I'm hoping having better buying power and having more money to invest in the newest technology in the units are going to happen and just make them better.
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03-17-2015, 12:22 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 36RSSB3
State: South Dakota
Posts: 20
THOR #1678
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We bought our 2008 36rssb3 used from a private party who were upgrading to a bigger RV. Cost much less than new. We have lived in it for three years so far and have had no problems other than wear and tear. No plans to buy a new one as long as this one last.
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11-10-2015, 04:56 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: Mobile Suites 38RSSA
State: Texas
Posts: 206
THOR #2754
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thor293
No, I think they are referring to high end 5th wheel coaches. I have not heard that term used before myself they used to just be Mobile suites but I guess they changed their name after some financial issues.
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No financial issues involved. Doubletree RV was the original manufacturer's name; Mobile Suites was the model. The Doubletree hotel folks requested that their trademarked name not be used, so the manufacturer changed the corporate name from Doubletree RV to DRV.
The Mobile Suites was joined by the Elite Suites, Select Suites (later called the Tradition), Estate Suites and the Full House toyhauler models.
I understand the Tradition has been discontinued, probably because it was in direct price competition with the higher line Heartland models. I've also heard that the Estate Suites are being discontinued.
Thankfully, our DRV Mobiles Suites 38RSSA is a PT model - pre-Thor!
Rusty
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Current: 2014.5 DRV Mobile Suites 38RSSA #6972 - Previous: 2004 MS 36RE3 #1291
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11-10-2015, 05:13 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Keystone
Model: Cougar 30 RLS 5th wheel
State: Colorado
Posts: 288
THOR #2204
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Spend the money on a RV tech inspector before you buy any used RV.
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2019 Cougar 30 RLS 2012 Ram 3500 4x4
Colorado
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11-11-2015, 02:24 PM
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Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 36 RSSB3
State: South Dakota
Posts: 46
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X2 on what Phil Saran said. Any used rv should be inspected by an independent rv tech prior to purchase. And check the DOT date on those tires.
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11-11-2015, 03:10 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: TK3
State: Georgia
Posts: 8
THOR #3124
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We bought ours used and love it. The previous owners took good care of our baby.
We stopped by the DRV factory in Howe, ID this summer and we were assured that DRV was to be operated as an independent company despite being owned by Thor. The staff there was very happy about the acquisition.
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11-17-2015, 01:44 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 38RSB3
State: British Columbia
Posts: 15
THOR #2087
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Quote:
Originally Posted by blw2
do you mean DVR? (Digital Video Recorder)
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Us Beta owners would rather repair than switch!!!!😉
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2015 DRV MS 38RSB3 #7272
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11-19-2015, 11:57 AM
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Member
Brand: DRV
Model: Dallas
State: Wisconsin
Posts: 57
THOR #2170
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If you purchase used through a dealer, the dealer is a make it break it situation, new as well. And there are a lot of crappy dealers out there. Been there.
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11-19-2015, 04:50 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 2010 MS 38TKSB3
State: Oklahoma
Posts: 109
THOR #3240
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Quote:
Originally Posted by classichammond
If you purchase used through a dealer, the dealer is a make it break it situation, new as well. And there are a lot of crappy dealers out there. Been there.
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Very true. However, some have had the good fortune to have been on the different forums that relate to DRV's for a number of years and have learned from others what dealerships are good ones to deal with. I guess the two top ones would be RV's for Less in Tennessee and Rolling Retreats in Elk City, Oklahoma.
We started researching for an RV back in early 2008, when we first registered on the SOITC website. I don't know if many of the older owners (older meaning they've had their Suites longer) have made it over here or not, so if one wanted their experiences with dealerships, one would need to register at SOITC and ask around.
Terry
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