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Originally Posted by dstankov
We are looking at DP bunkhouses and have reviewed the floorplans and on-line reviews for the Aria 4000, the Newmar Ventana 4326, the Berkshire XL 40C and the Discovery 38N. All of the forums show quality issues and most are the same regarding long wait times for repair etc.. Based on research we have narrowed our choice down to the Aria 4000 and the Berkshire XL40C. Right now the Aria 4000 is a 2020 model while the Berkshire is still a 2019.
Since my prior coach was a Forest River I have experience with both Forest River and Thor.
My local dealer (recently purchased by Camping World) normally has about 30 - 35 RVs in their awaiting service lot at any given time. Yesterday I noticed 2 Newmar Ventanas sitting there and interesting enough the only Thor was a Freedom Elite. I'm not sure about the towables because I don't follow one brand to the other in that category.
The Service waiting area of a large dealer can tell a story.
One other thing I found is that features that are standard on the Aria (such as solar, induction cooktop, outside LP disconnect etc...) are either expensive options or non-existent on other brands.
For me, having been in both the Newmar and Thor, the difference in quality in the Newmar does not justify the 100K difference in price. I hope to see the Berkshire in person at the Hershey show this year.
Since we are not considering an upgrade until next we are continuing the research and I know things will change. I noticed Newmar has discontinued the Ventana Bunkhouse with 2 full baths and now only offer a 1 1/2 bath model. Things changes.
Just food for thought and FWIW.
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Berkshire is lipstick on a pig. Stay away from Forest River. It is crap.
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