Even though we are enthusiastic about the New Horizons Majestics we've been lucky enough to tour here and at Retama Village, we decided it would be a good idea to check out other manufacturers. Some of those that people mention positively for fulltiming are no longer made. Several high-end RV companies have gone out of business, most recently Carriage. One that remains is DRV (formerly Doubletree), which makes three levels of Suites: Select, Mobile, and Elite. Many people are very happy with them, both for the quality of the units and the good customer service.
We looked for a dealer nearby, but the closest is in Corpus Christi, over 150 miles northeast of here. We did find two relatively new Mobile Suites inour park and stopped to talk with both owners. Bo and Dona Brewer of Arlington Heights, TX, warmly welcomed us into their nearly new Mobile Suites, which has many upgrades.
In addition to the other features, they have upgraded residential quality carpet and very comfortable leather sofa and recliners. They had DRV make them a matching storage ottoman, which Bo uses by his recliner to hold a drink and remotes. Another really clever touch is the sewer hose holder mounted under the rig. That part is pretty standard, but they had this one made with 6" PVC so that not only the hose but the elbows and such fit in it, rather than needing a separate storage area. And to add the finishing touch, they had it painted black so as to be unobtrusive.
Like all the couples who have been gracious enough to show us their homes, they also gave us some good tips. For example, it's important to be sure the truck is clear before operating the leveling system!
We did our laundry in shifts today. The park is nearly full, and the management requests that people use only two machines at a time. We had one disconcerting experience: when we returned to check a dryer, the door was standing open. It had evidently run for some time and then when the door opened, it stopped. We had to put another $1.25 in to dry the clothes...
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