2005 Damon Challenger
Welcome to Paradise
The 2005 Damon Challenger Motorhome offers luxury and amenities typically found in higher-priced motorhomes. It features a wide body, full basement, and multiple pass-through storage compartments.
The Challenger is designed to provide a comfortable and stylish travel experience, making paradise accessible without a fortune.
The exterior features aerodynamic gel-coated front and rear fiberglass caps for a sleek appearance.
Luxury Amenities
Enjoy a comfortable interior with a Carrier® ducted air conditioner controlled by a remote thermostat. Select models offer spacious 40-inch-deep living-area slideouts and 30-inch-deep bedroom slideouts, creating an open living space.
The interior boasts features like:
- Handcrafted solid-wood cabinet doors for durability and beauty.
- Beautiful side-mounted awnings that protect slideouts from weather and allow patio enjoyment in any condition.
- Four-point hydraulic leveling jacks with electric touchpad control for easy setup.
- A 5,000-lb. heavy-duty trailer hitch for towing capability.
- Easy-to-clean vinyl tile flooring in the kitchen.
- Organized kitchen storage with a large pantry and roll-out drawers.
- Extra-large, extra-strong multiple pass-through rotocast storage compartments with drain valves.
- 110-volt/12-volt outlets in the cockpit for charging devices.
- Optional driver's side door with a slider window and lock for convenience.
- Premium AM/FM/Pioneer® CD player in the cockpit.
Floor Plans
Damon offers a variety of floor plans and options to suit your needs, ensuring a roomy and convenient mobile living experience.
Model 327
Features: 40-inch living-area slideout, 30-inch bedroom slideout, private stool area.
Model 335
Features: Generous closet space, 40-inch living-area slideout.
Model 348
Features: Living-area slideout, 30-inch bedroom slideout, garden tub.
Model 353
Features: 40-inch living-area slideout, 30-inch bedroom slideout.
Model 371
Features: Dual-zone living, 40-inch living-area slideout, floor-mounted television.
Chassis and Construction
The Challenger is built with a remarkable balance of strength and sophistication. It is available with either a rugged Ford® F53 chassis or a Workhorse® chassis, depending on the floor plan.
Chassis Details:
- Ford® F53 chassis with 6.8L V-10 engine (310-hp, 425 lb.-ft. torque).
- Workhorse® W chassis with Vortec™ V-8 engine (340-hp, 445 lb.-ft. torque).
- Four-point leveling jacks with semi-automatic touchpad controls.
- Trailer hitch with 5,000 lbs. towing capacity and 500 lbs. tongue weight.
- Stainless-steel wheel liners.
- Front and rear mud flaps.
Sidewalls:
Sidewalls are five layers thick, consisting of exterior fiberglass, wood backer, aluminum frame, bead-foam insulation, and interior wallboard. They are vacuum-bond laminated for added strength and rigidity.
Roof:
The roof is vacuum-bond laminated for superior strength and rigidity, featuring an aluminum rafter support system with bowed rafters to maintain a crowned shape for better water runoff and leak prevention.
Floor:
The floor is a water-resistant Structurwood® material, supported by a welded-steel tubing frame. It is insulated with solid bead-foam and protected with a galvanized underbelly for rust and corrosion resistance.
Specifications and Features
| Feature | 327 | 335 | 348 | 353 | 371 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis | Workhorse/Ford | Workhorse/Ford | Workhorse/Ford | Workhorse/Ford | Workhorse/Ford |
| Wheelbase | 208" | 216.5" | 228" | 228" | 242" |
| Overall length | 33' 9" | 35' 1" | 36' 6" | 36' 6" | 37' 11" |
| Overall width | 101" | 101" | 101" | 101" | 101" |
| Overall height with AC | 12' 0" | 12' 0" | 12' 0" | 12' 0" | 12' 0" |
| Std. weight (appx. lbs.) | 16,894/16,199 | 16,358/15,957 | 17,422/16,805 | 17,357/16,839 | 17,785/17,295 |
| GVWR | 20.7K/20.5K | 20.7K/20.5K | 20.7K/22K | 20.7K/22K | 22K |
| GCWR | 26K | 26K | 26K | 26K | 26K |
| Fresh water (appx. gal.) | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| Grey/black water (appx. gal.) | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| LP (lbs.) | 103.5 | 103.5 | 103.5 | 103.5 | 103.5 |
| Sleeping capacity | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Exterior storage capacity (cu. ft.) | 152 | 158 | 167 | 160 | 181 |
| Interior drawers | 17 | 14 | 23 | 21 | 20 |
| Fuel capacity (appx. gal.) | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
Note: S = Standard, O = Optional, N/A = Not available.
Décor Options
Choose from a selection of well-appointed décor packages that lend a sense of personality and make you feel at home in your Challenger. Available finishes include Maple and Oak.
Exterior paint options include the standard Deluxe Graphics Package and an optional Desert Sand Paint Package.
Contact Information
For more information, visit www.DamonRV.com.
Sales: 800-860-5658
Customer Service: 800-860-3812
Damon Motor Coach, P.O. Box 2888, Elkhart, IN 46515
