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In a class by itself.

You’re going to love the all-new, totally redesigned Challenger Class A Motorhome by Damon. Without a doubt, it’s the highestquality, most competitively priced full-basement, wide-body bus inthe business. No doubt about it. If this kind of value is what you’relooking for in a Class A motorhome, come see our Challenger. It’s ina class all its own.

Challenger’s floor plansaccentuate its exceptionalroominess. There’s stretch-out comfort galore — evenwhen Challenger’s exclusive“Invisible” floor slide-out isnot in use. Attention to detailis evident in our beautiful living area, enhanced by color-coordinated sofa, swivel chair and dinette cushions.Spacious windows offer maximum visibility; cockpitcurtains and optionalday/night shades give youintimate privacy.

Model 330 • Blue Moon decor

A handsome dinette with special decor-coordinated upholstery highlights this view of Challenger. Window treatments provide exceptional style — optional day/night shades give you intimate privacy;cloth-covered lambrequin window boxes are smart and fashionable; decorator valances coordinate with the designer-inspired interior.Notice, too, the handy storage rack above the entrance door.

Model 330 • Blue Moon decor

European-styled, 1-1/2 bowl sink resistsstains, scratches, dents and heat so it willstay attractive for years to come. Also notice how the designer wallpaper border complements the bull-nosed, color-coordinated countertops.

Making meals is quick and easy in our exclu-sive StepSaver™ kitchen, leaving you moretime to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Thiskitchen features a large storage pantry, double-door refrigerator, three-burner rangeand microwave.

Challenger Motorhomes offer unique“Invisible” slide-outs in various floor plans.Their special construction and floor plandesign means they never require a step up or a break in the carpeting. The wall,furniture and cupboards slide and the floorremains stationary. So there’s nothing for youto trip over.

This cozy, romantic bedroom has all theamenities of a country inn. Warm touchesinclude rich wood cabinetry and trim,decorator lighting, mirrored headboard andmatching bedspread and window treatments.There’s storage everywhere, including anightstand for late-night convenience.

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Model 330 • Blue Moon decor

Summer / Winter

Our exclusive Comfort Control Center™ improves on most roof-mounted RV air conditioningunits. Combined with well-insulated walls and ceiling, this smartly engineered system circu-lates air and regulates temperatures inside your Challenger bus. In winter, heated air is circulated up through floor ducts to keep you toasty warm; in summer, cold air is circulateddown so you’re always cool and comfortable.

Model 330 • Blue Moon decor

We challenge you to find abetter value.

Just try to find a full-basement wide-body with more standard features, more luxury innovations, more storagespace and more DesignerDetails™ than our ChallengerClass A. Search the country high and low. You won’t find abetter value than Challenger anywhere.

NEWER, SMARTER ELECTRICAL.We’ve upgraded our electrical system so you get more convenience and dependability:

• Battery control system maximizes battery charge, whether you’re on the road or at camp.

• A new solid-state converter eliminates transformer hum.

• Two 6-volt batteries last twice as long as a 12-volt battery.

• All wiring is done with harnesses for improved dependabilityand easy maintenance.

STORAGE

DESIGNED

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To RV veterans, storage is every-thing. So we do everything we canto maximize it.

The unique rack above the entrydoor keeps magazines and booksorganized, yet out of the way.

Challenger’s full-basement storagecompartments offer you 150 cubicfeet of space. All Challenger modelshave a huge 29-inch-high by 32-inch-wide rear pass-through stor-age compartment.

We provide extra storage in thisconvenient kitchen pantry.

Storage in entry steps (not shown)gives you an extra place to keeptools or other gear.

100 lb. propane tank forextended usage with fewerrefills.

Challenger’s new entry step pro-vides a clean look on the exteriorof your recreational vehicle whileproviding easy access to the two,six-volt, deep-cycle batteries.There is also a convenient com-partment for tool storage.

Every Challenger Bus has undercoatingand foam seal to provide an added barrierfrom the elements.

Seamless, one-piece floor deckingreduces squeaks and road noise. Noseams mean a solid, level floor.

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The steel-constructed fire wall providesadditional safety and strength to thefront of your Challenger Busmotorhome.

Pantographic, dual-armwindshield wipers offergreater visibility in adverseweather.

Fully integrated frontfiberglass cap displaysluxury and style.

Block foam insulation for superiorenergy efficiency integrates withextruded aluminum framework andlauan decking to create a super-solid, crowned roof assembly.

WARRANTY

INFORMATIONOne-piece Rubber Roof - 12 years

Awning - 5 years

Water Heater - 2 years

Heating/Air Conditioning System - 2 years

Range and Microwave - 2 years

Gas Sensor - 2 years

Brake System - 2 years

Toilet - 2 years

Power Converter - 2 years

TV Antenna - 2 years

Everything Else - 1 year

The StartRight Quality Assurance™ program is our strenuous 400-point inspection test. It’s performed on every Challenger bus unitbefore it leaves the factory — so every DamonRV passes our test before it passes yours.

Value by Design

Modern, computer-aided designand innovative manufacturingtechnologies ensure DamonCorporation’s high-tech engineer-ing and high-quality products.

One-piece E.P.D.M. seamless rubber roof offers afull 12-year warranty and is specifically formulat-ed for exposure to the sun and natural elements.

Finite element analysis employedto insure the structural integrity ofcritical load-bearing components.

The 50-cu. ft. rear trunk has pass-through area approximately 29" highand 32" wide to accommodate thelargest of gear.

All trunks are equippedwith kazoo valves allowingeasy washing. Water willconveniently drain throughthis one-way valve.

Most Challengers have the holding tanks andwater tank housed in the same compartment, heat-ed by a furnace for worry-free extended seasonaluse. Because all of the water stays in the same gen-eral location, weight distribution is not a factor asthe water supply is used. The Challenger Bus hasa 65-gallon fresh water capacity and two 50-gallonholding tanks.

Most trunk openings are 22" high out-side the main rails and have full 12"pass-through areas. There are no exposedfasteners near the trunk openings to snagclothing. There’s even a central switchby the entry door to turn on the lights inevery storage compartment.

All storage compartments are con-structed of durable, rugged rotocastpolyethylene for easy cleaning andmaintenance, and framed-in steel fordurability and the best possibleweather seal.

13"-deep, heavy-duty 14-gauge steelcross member with I-shape memberwelded to each end maximizes verti-cal strength and provides a solidfoundation for Challenger body.

The Challenger body is isolated fromthe steel platform by a neoprene gas-ket to reduce the transmission of chas-sis noise and vibration to the body.

Standard aluminum roofladder for convenientaccess to roof storage.

Newly designed, fully integrated rear fiber-glass cap provides elegance and aerodynamicstyling at an affordable price.

Challenger Bus’ Ice WhiteTM

exterior is constructed ofdurable, easy-to-maintain,one-piece fiberglass.

Perimeter window framingprevents leakage andincreases strength.

White anodized radius aluminumwindow frames with large, slidingglass windows are tinted to offersolar heat reflection.

Sturdy, lightweight insulated baggagedoors provide maximum access.

High-quality residential carpetand padding provide comfortand insulation on top of yourseamless, one-piece floor deck.

mon’s 400-point StartRightance ProgramTM, each

us motorhome undergoes awheel alignment to helptrouble-free ride.

Full 1-1/2" expanded poly-styrene block foam insulationin your Challenger Bus floorand 2" sidewalls increaseenergy efficiency and provide

an excellent acoustical barrier.

Standard 13.5-BTU central airconditioning, part of Damon’sComfort Control CenterTM,offers efficient distribution ofcool air.

Standard ceilingvents provide ven-tilation throughoutthe coach.

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Choose yourPerfection.

The luxurious Challenger Bus is available in four smartlydesigned floor plans, and every one is a wide body with a fullbasement for maximum storage. They’re all packed with more features and benefits than any competitive product. And they’redesigned with practicality, efficiency and your living conve-nience in mind. Choose the one that’s perfect for you and yourfamily. But be forewarned. You’ll get even more features andgreater value than you ever bargained for.

1998 FLOOR PLANS

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320

330

310 / Available option: A

Challenger’s charming bathroom is just like home,with matching countertops, mirrored medicine cabinet, and a shower with a built-in skylight foradded light and openness. Each Challenger floor planprovides its own unique bathroom design to accom-modate your camping lifestyle.

★ Slide-Out Kitchen

Model 330

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Panoramic tinted windshield allowsfor maximum visibility of the roadahead. Pantographic dual-arm wind-shield wipers and dual-side mirrorsprovide safety and convenience.

At this point, the single-piece laminated wall stops.Everything below this point is hinged to maximize exteri-or storage. Storage doors are laminated fiberglass forstrength and reliability. Plus they’re designed for easyopening with convenient push-button locks.

Our laminated, crowned roof is constructed with aluminumframework and lauan decking and combines with up to 3" ofexpanded polystyrene block foam insulation for increasedenergy efficiency.

This super-solid assembly is then covered wi th a one-piece seamless rubber roof specifically formulatedfor exposure to the sun and elements and covered by12-year warranty.

Take command of Challenger’s cockpit withinstruments that are easy to see, switches thatare easy to reach. Standard features includeautomatic transmission, cruise control, powersteering, convenient automotive-style heat andair conditioning controls, and much more. Driverand passenger seats swivel to the back and side. An optional driver’s door is available foradded convenience.

For safety’s sake, Challenger’s optional backupmonitor system enables you to look directlybehind your motorhome when backing up. Themonitor is placed conveniently so it can beviewed without losing sight of the side- view mirror.

Challenger Bus’ optional dash fans come in handy when defrosting the windshield incold or rainy weather.The fans help circulatethe a ir to keep the driver and passengercool in summer andwarm in winter.

Pistachio

Hazelnut

Blue Moon

Light Antelope

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MediumOak

LightOak

Due to constant product improvements, the equipment, specifications, component parts and standard/optional equipment are subject to change without notice or obligation. Product photography or diagrams may show equipmentthat is optional. Damon Corporation reserves the right to make changes in prices and models, and to discontinue models without notice or obligation. Components, parts, or chassis may have been manufactured at times other thanthe model year indicated. All capacities are approximate and dimensions are nominal. See your Damon dealer for full details. DC 10/97. © Damon Corporation - 1997 Printed in the USA.

Your nearest dealer:

P.O. Box 1107 Elkhart, IN 46515

1-800-860-5658

Challenger’s exterior shower hashot and cold water controls andprovides a quick, convenient wayto wash your dog, clean your bicy-cle, or wash off the sand after aday at the beach.