Challenger Bus • By Damon Corporation

Challenger
Challenger Bus. A Step Above the Competition.
If you’re up to the challenge of questioning precon-
ceived notions about what you can expect from a
motorized recreational vehicle at a surprisingly low price,
then Damon Corporation invites you to discover the
Challenger Bus.
Precisely engineered to deliver optimal road handling,
the Challenger embodies impressive quality standards
with comforts and conveniences that leave the competi-
tion in the dust. And all at a price that will ensure you
a good night’s sleep, confident that you’ve invested in a
premier product that combines excellent design and
layout with stylish looks.
The Challenger Bus is your ticket to outstanding
features. With six floor plans to choose from, you’ll be
guaranteed rich, hardwood-framed cabinet doors, stylish
designer fabrics and, in select models, mirrored closets.
The galley has an impressive list of modern appliances,
including microwave and three-burner, high-output
range, double-door refrigerator and double-bowl porce-
lain sink. Combined with ample storage space, cooks can
take pride in preparing meals that will satisfy even the
most discriminating appetite.
is a given — providing maximum durability and
minimum maintenance.
Just one of many examples of this built-in quality are the
sidewalls, which are constructed of aluminum-framed
laminated fiberglass. This extra-durable material, togeth-
er with an innovative vacuum-bonding process, forms a
smoother, longer-lasting hardwall surface. Not only is
greater structural stability and adhesion achieved, but
the wall is also lighter than wood and metal and easier to
clean and maintain.
Congratulations! Now that you’ve successfully chal-
lenged what you thought was not possible in a motor-
ized recreational home, you owe it to yourself to visit
your nearest dealer. The Challenger Bus. We challenge
you to find a better value.

Designed For Enjoyment. Refined To

Perfection.
When you choose the Challenger Bus, you can be confi-
dent you’ve chosen a winner. Using the highest stan-
dards in engineering and design, Damon follows a
path of uncompromising quality, starting with the most
reliable chassis on the market. and by forging Old World
craftsmanship with state-of-the-art technology, quality
 (Top Left) Cook, eat, read, relax – there’s room
for every activity in the Challenger Bus. Well-
equipped kitchen makes eating in fun and easy.
(Lower Left) The destination isn’t half as enjoy-
able as the journey when you’re traveling in a
Challenger Bus. Sleek one-piece molded dash-
board and super-plush captain’s chair mean the
driving is easy. (Above) Your own private hotel
always has your room ready in the Challenger
Bus. Wa rm cabinetry and pretty lighting high-
light the matching bedspread and window treat-
ments. (Center) An elegant bath completes the
picture. The hardwood-framed medicine cabinet
with mirror and spacious cabinet under the
sink provide convenient, private storage for
personal items. (Right) Cruise in style inside
and out in the Challenger Bus. Pictured here is
model 296 with TidalWave decor. Sturdy,
comfortable furniture and plenty of overhead
storage lets you pack in the fun.
Cocoa Canyon Fantasia Tidalwave Tealessence
 PASS-THRU
Sturdy welded tubular
aluminum frame (roof
SHELF O.H. WARD
LAV O.H.
and sidewwalls
TUB 38 X 75
MED
DINETTE
Full fiberglass
54 X 74
SHELF
DBL BED cap

WARDROBE REF. STEP

TV
MICRO. O.H.

PASS-THRU

14' OPT. AWNING

251

MICRO O.H. O.H.

LAV
REF. 75" SOFA-SLEEPER
TUB

O.H. 54 X 74
38 X 75
DBL BED WARD DINETTE CHAIR
STEP

O.H. O.H.

Sturdy welded tubular

271
271 steel framed floor
14' OPT. AWNING

PASS-THRU

MICRO. O.H. O.H.

W'ROBE
TUB REF.
68 SOFA-SLEEPER

Pass-through Legend
O.H. 60 X 74
QUEEN BED
storage
= Underfloor storage
38 x 68
DINETE
CLOSET STEP CHAIR
= Optional exterior
W'ROBE TV MED. O.H. O.H. wash down kit
PASS-THRU
16' OPT. AWNING
296
296 = Optional exterior
entertainment center
PASS-THRU PASS THRU

MICRO. O.H. O.H. MICRO. O.H.

W'ROBE O.H.
W'ROBE
WARD O.H. REF. TV O.H.
68 SOFA-SLEEPER REF.
ROBE 68 SOFA-SLEEPER

60 X 74
O.H. 60 X 74
QUEEN BED O.H. QUEEN BED

38 X 75 W'ROBE 38 X 75
CHEST DINETTE CHAIR DINETTE
LAV. SHOWER STEP CHAIR
SHOWER STEP
LAV.
W'ROBE TV MED. O.H. O.H. W'ROBE O.H.
MED. O.H.

PASS-THRU
313
313 PASS-THRU
315
315
18' OPT. AWNING 18' OPT. AWNING

PASS-THRU

MED CAB O.H. O.H.

W'ROBE

Lauan deck ROOF Block foam LAV SHOWER 75" SOFA-SLEEPER

underlayment insulation O.H.

O.H. 60 X 74
QUEEN BED

Interior ceiling 38 X 75
DINETTE CHAIR
panel WARDROBE REF.
STEP

Seamless W'ROBE TV O.H. O.H.

rubber roof
Tubular welded
PASS-THRU
341
341
18' OPT. AWNING

SIDEWALL aluminum framing

Fiberglass
exterior Tubular welded SHELF O.H. WARD

aluminum framing O.H. 32 X 74

TWIN BEDS
WARD 32 X 74
BUNK BEDS

SHELF FULL FULL

60 X 74 WARD
QUEEN BED WARD
Decorative
Underlayment interior panels O.H. 32 X 74 O.H.
30 X 68
DINETTE
75" SOFA-SLEEPER

TWIN BEDS
Block foam TV TV O.H.
251 - Option 4
251-OPTION 4-IPO DINETTE
insulation Tubular welded
251251-OPTION
- Option 1 1 251251-OPTION
- Option 2 2 251251-OPTION
- Option 3
3 IP0 Dinette
1/2" floor steel framing
decking
Galvanized
underbelly LAV
O.H.
100% filament REF. CLO 32 X 74 TWIN BED

TUB 32 X 74 TWIN BED

nylon carpet
Block foam WARD O.H. N'STAND
O.H. N'STAND

Residential insulation
grade padding FLOOR FREE-STANDING
DINETTE 32 X 74
32 X 74 TWIN BED
32 X 74 TWIN BED
BUNK BEDS CLO
OH O.H.

FREE-STANDING DINETTE
Free-standing dinette
271, 296, 313, 315, 341
271
271 296
296 313,341,315,
313, 315
341
271, 296, 313, 315, 341
 S t a n d a r d
Chassis and Driver: Aerodynamic front fiberglass cap • Tinted wrap-around wind-
shield • Front fiberglass bumper molded into cap • Automotive-style rear bumper •
Exterior full-view mirrors • 4-Speed auto transmission w/overdrive • Power
steering • Cruise control • Tilt steering wheel • Reclining swivel captain’s chairs
• Molded dash • Dash air conditioning • Full instrumentation • AM/FM cassette
stereo • Hardwood drink tray • Map lights • Sun visors • Emergency start circuit •
Under-hood light • Radial tires • Stainless steel wheel covers • Front mud flaps
• Trailer hitch
Exterior Features: Colonial white exterior w/deluxe graphics • Black-trimmed,
radius top entrance door • Deadbolt door lock • Integrated entrance step • Exterior
entry-assist grab handle • Radius corner slider windows (jalousie in bedroom) •
Rubber roof • Radius corner domed roof • Roof vents • Roof ladder • Lined & light-
ed storage compartments • Pass-through storage • Locking exterior storage doors •
Sewer hose storage • City water hook-up • Side-mount awning • Awning rail
Electrical Systems: 19" color TV w/full function remote in front O.H. w/antenna,
booster & jack • Cable TV hook up • Porch light • Power vent in bath • Exterior
GFCI receptacle • Auxiliary deep-cycle battery • Battery disconnect • 45-amp, 12-
volt power converter • 30-amp, 120-volt power assembly (non-detachable)
Appliances and Plumbing: 13,500 BTU central air conditioning • Electronic igni-
tion, floor-ducted furnace (31M BTU - 251, 271, 296, 313 & 315; 35M BTU - 341)
• Microwave oven w/turn table • 3-burner range and oven • Folding range cover •
Lighted power range hood w/monitor panel (including LPG readout) • Flush-mount
double-door refrigerator • Double-bowl porcelain kitchen sink • Sink cover • Power
bath vent • Hand-flush toilet • Tub/shower/w/surround • Shower curtain • 6-gal-
lon gas water heater w/electric ignition • 12-volt demand water pump • Enclosed &
heated holding tanks with pads
F e a t u r e s Interior Features: Barrel chair • Padded dinette ends • 100% continuous
filament nylon carpeting w/Scotchgard treatment & residential padding • Hardwood-
framed cabinet doors • Decorator glass in living room overhead cabinet • Windshield
privacy drape • Roller shades throughout w/drapes & tiebacks • Mini blind in
kitchen • Self-edged countertops throughout • Medicine cabinet w/hardwood-
framed door • Hardwood-framed mirror in bath • Queen-size bed • Bedspread &
headboard • TV cabinet & jack (bedroom) • Carbon monoxide detector • Smoke
detector • Fire extinguisher • Cutlery drawer
P o p u l a r O p t i o n s
Driver’s door w/slider window • Exterior power mirrors • Dash fans • Floor mats •
AM/FM/CD stereo with seek/scan & station presets • Electric air horns •
2nd auxiliary deep-cycle battery • Generator w/auto change-over • 50-amp electric
service (non-detachable) • Leveling jacks • Stainless steel wheel liners • Microwave
oven w/convection • Large flush-mount double-door refrigerator also available
w/icemaker • Solid hardwood raised-panel refrigerator front • Water heater by-pass
kit • Twin beds (where available) • Interior entry-assist hand rail • LP gas detector •
Skylight in shower • Oak plank flooring in kitchen • Telephone jack hookup •
Exterior entertainment center with pull-out table (N/A 251) • Color TV (2nd in
bedroom) • Video cassette player with remote • Clock & decorator mirror • Air con-
ditioning: 15M BTU central IPO 13.5 • Air conditioning: 11M central (2nd in rear)
• Back-up monitor system • Day/night shades in living room • Coffee maker/dust
buster combination • Electric entrance step • Vent in bedroom • Fog lights • Foot-
flush toilet • Free-standing dinette • Luggage rack • Pull-out swivel TV shelf & tam-
bour door (available 315) • Rear mud flaps • Shower door (Std. in 313, 315, 341) •
Spare tire, wheel & bracket • Twin bedspreads and headboards • Upgrade gel-coat
wall • Upgrade innerspring mattress • Video control center • See your dealer for
additional options.

W e i g h t s a n d D i m e n s i o n s
Model 251 271 296 313 315 341
Chassis Chevy Chevy Chevy/Ford Chevy/Ford Chevy/Ford Chevy/Ford
Engine Liter (CID) 7.4 (454) 7.4 (454) 7.4 (454)/7.5 (460) 7.4 (454)/7.5 (460) 7.4 (454)/7.5 (460) 7.4 (454)/7.5 (460)
Fuel Capacity 60 60 80/75 80/75 80/75 80/75
Wheelbase (inches) 158.5" 178" 178"/178" 216.5"/216.5" 216.5"/216.5" 234.5"/234.5"
GVWR 12300 12300 14800/15200 14800/15200 14800/15200 16500/17000
Overall Length 25'8" 27'7" 30'0" 32'4" 32'4" 34'10"
Overall Width 8'0" 8'0" 8'0" 8'0" 8'0" 8'0"
Overall Height
w/roof A/C 11'3" 11'3" 11'3" 11'3" 11'3" 11'3"
Fresh Water System
(approx. gal.) 63 63 63 63 63 63
Grey/Black Water
(approx. gal.) 42/42 42/42 42/42 42/42 42/42 42/42
LP Gas (lb.) 85 85 85 85 85 85
Sleeping Capacity 3 4 4 4 4 4

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P.O. Box 1107 • Elkhart, IN 46515 (219) 262-2624

Due to constant product improvements, the equipment, specifications, component parts and standard/optional equipment are subject to change without notice or oblig-
ation. Product photography or diagrams may show equipment that is optional. Damon Corporation reserves the right to make changes in prices, and models, and to dis-
continue models without notice or obligation. Components, parts, or chassis may have been manufactured at times other than the model year indicated. All capacities are
approximate and dimensions are nominal. See your Damon dealer for full details. DC 6/95. © Damon Corporation - 1995 Printed in the USA.