360david Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 I have now narrowed my new motorhome choice to Knaus or dethleffs I mentioned this to the dethleffs man and he immediately hit me with knaus poor build quality. Cynical as I am I couldn’t say he was wrong because I didn’t know I am swaying to the knaus though Can anyone help with my dilemma. As my previous post Mentioned I have considered the itineo but ive shelved that one Many thanks David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicepix Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 A salesman of another brand is unlikely to extol the benefits of his rivals. Knauss are a well established German brand, as are Dethleffs who come under the Hymer group. Itineo are a Rapido brand. The best thing is to make up your own mind by looking at the models that you are interested in. The large shows are ideal for this purpose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Previous related forum threads https://forums.outandaboutlive.co.uk/forums/Motorhomes/Motorhome-Matters/Rapido-itineo/56253/ https://forums.outandaboutlive.co.uk/forums/Motorhomes/Motorhome-Matters/Rapido-or-Dethleffs/56039/ David is looking for a new “entry level A class motorhome”. This inevitably means a Continental European-built model, and there are other important considerations that David described in the first link above. A basic selection difficulty is that, nowadays, there are many motorhome manufacturers marketing RELATIVELY inexpensive A-class models. Adria Bavaria Benimar Burstner Carado Chausson Detleffs Eura Mobil Fleurette/Florium Hymer Itineo Knaus Laika LMC McLouis Mobilvetta Pilote Rapido Roller Team Sunlight Weinsberg though some of those brands may have a very limited number of UK dealerships and the UK list prices may not meet David’s idea of “inexpensive”. I believe there is no informed foundation to the suggestion that the build-quality of Knaus motorhomes generally is/has been worse than that of Dehleffs - though that certainly does not mean that a buyer cannot end up with a ‘lemon’ from either manufacturer. SMC Motorhomes at Newark has a Knaus agency https://www.smcmotorhomes.co.uk/ and I suggest David contact them and ask for THEIR opinion of Knaus versus Dethleffs. (There’s a Knaus dealership search facility here.) https://dealer.knaustabbert.de/index.php?brand=1100&L=5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicepix Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 If a salesman makes negative comments about a rival's build quality he should be asked to back those comments up with sound facts. If he is unwilling to do this then the comments should be taken with a pinch of salt. For our part I found that actually getting inside vans of different manufacturers gave a good impression of general build quality. Some of the most consistent indicators were the fit and function of drawers and cupboards and the depth and quality of settee cushions along with the fit of windows and hatches. When you consider that the majority of vehicles based on any one engine / chassis have identical running gear it is the interior furnishings, fittings and apertures that make the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
360david Posted September 21, 2020 Author Share Posted September 21, 2020 Thanks for all of your comments Went to view a knaus I live 700 Meg over the weekend Perfect for my needs. It’s got the new 9 gear auto box Which again suited me. So deposit placed and looking forward To our first trip in it. Subject to any new Covid rules Thanks again for all the advice David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicepix Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Looks very Knice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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