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F O R A S O N G . Maybe it’s that dream vacation you’vebeen putting off. Or maybe you andyour spouse are finally ready for fulltimetravel. Whatever the reason, whateverthe goal, this is the year you make your getaway. And nothing will “get yougone” as fast as a 2001 Escaper™

Diesel Motorhome.

For starters, it’s priced to go. Damon’slong manufacturing experience hastaught the company how to build forvalue and pass the savings on. Result?You get a gorgeous, luxuriouslyappointed RV that often surpasses thosecosting $60,000 to $100,000 morethan Escaper. This is luxury that’ll makeyou lightheaded — but won’t undulylighten your wallet.

Powerful engine and chassis combina-tions put the “escape” in Escaper. Damongives you a wide choice, too: Dependingon the model, you can get a 330-hpCaterpillar® diesel engine with 860 foot-pounds of torque on a Freightliner®

chassis … a 330-hp Cummins® dieselengine with 950 foot-pounds of torqueon a Spartan® Mountain Master chassis… or 350-hp Cummins diesel engine with1,050 foot-pounds of torque on aSpartan Mountain Master chassis.

• Escaper’s road performance is excep-tional, thanks to a 6-speed Allison®

transmission, full air brakes with antilocktechnology, air-ride suspension and aJacobs® exhaust brake.

• A custom-designed front entrance doormakes it easier to get into and out of thecoach than a conventional cab door.

• An electric rear-view monitor systemhelps you back up safely and easily.

• A raised-rail chassis permits roomy, easily accessible underfloor storage.

• Escaper’s aluminum-alloy Alcoa® wheelsresist the corrosive effects of the elementsand retain their bright lustre for years.

• A space-adding slideout gives you morefreedom to move about and to stretch outand relax inside.

Model 3980 • Boardwalk decor • Maple

Model 3970 • Park Avenue decor • Light Oak

A M O V E A B L E F E A S TA M O V E A B L E F E A S T

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• A unique StepSaver® kitchen puts everything wellwithin reach to make meal preparation quick andeasy. You’ll especially like the standard full pantry(which is not available if you elect to purchase theoptional side-by-side, icemaker refrigerator).

• Fabric-lined overhead cabinets reduce interiornoise during travel.

• Hardwood plank flooring, standard, lends beautyand functionality to the kitchen and bath areas.Hand-laid tile or linoleum flooring are options.

• Escaper provides an incredible amount of storagespace — including a massive pass-through basement storage compartment.

Model 3970 • Park Avenue decor • Light Oak

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• If it’s uncommon comfort you’re after, you’ll want to option the extra-wide, ultra-leather J-lounger.

• For your entertainment, Escaper has an exceptionalMasterworks® audio system with four speakers, a subwoofer anda 400-watt inverter.

• An optional Web TV Internet unit by Phillips Magnavox® lets you “surf the net with your TV set.” Web TV Plus service also lets you send and receive e-mail and get stock quotes, news stories, local weather, sports scores and more right from your TV. Other features include seven days of onscreen interactive TVlistings, one-touch VCR programming that easily lets you recordyour favorite programs and WebPIP, which lets you watch TV andsurf the Internet at the same time.

• With Escaper’s optional VA70 Real-Time Global PositioningSystem (GPS), you can plan a trip, then instantly see where youare and get voice-prompts on where to go. The system includes a7" Panasonic® liquid-crystal, color display monitor, changeableroad-map CDs, an 8-disc CD changer, a radio with 10 presetsand a built-in color backup monitor.

• You’ll take comfort in knowing your 2001 Escaper has passed astrenuous 400-point inspection test as part of Damon’s StartRightQuality Assurance™ program.

• Escaper also gives you the benefits of Damon’s exclusive TotalQuality Service® (TQS) initiative. Ask your dealer for details.

Model 3970 • Boardwalk decor • Light Oak

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RESCAPER VALUE ALL AROUND

• Custom-designed front entrance door• 6.3 kW Onan® LP generator, standard• Large, front-mounted bus-style

sideview mirrors

• HWH leveling jacks, standard• Easy-turn, 50° cramp angle• Hadley® air horns — a distinctive sound

• Aluminum-framed walls and openings• Vacuum-bonded with beaded block-

foam insulation• White powdercoated window frames

• Steel firewall and steel basement trussstructure system

• Insulated floor system with structure-wood and beaded block-foam insulation

• Heated tank area with insulated doors

• ABS-ducted air conditioning withunblocked plenums

• Aluminum-frame crowned roof withbeaded block-foam insulation

• Residential-styled ceiling

• Additional awning over slideout• Smooth rack and pinion, slideout

operation

• Raised-rail, full-basement pass-throughcompartment

• Lighted storage bays• Automotive, bulb-style door seals

• 330 HP engine standard – 3970, 3980350 HP engine standard – 3979, 3989

• Full air-ride, air-brake chassis with anantilock system

• A backup monitor, standard

• Alcoa® aluminum-alloy wheels• Awning, standard• Solar-charged chassis battery

Maple (optional) Light Oak

(standard)

Boardwalk

City Lights

Park Avenue

DECOR

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MODEL 3970Chassis Spartan/FreightlinerWheelbase (in.) 242/242GVWR (lbs.) 27,400/27,910GCWR (lbs.) 37,400/32,910Overall length 39'2"Overall width 100"Overall height with A/C 12'6"Fresh water system (appx. gal.) 100Grey water (appx. gal.) 50Black water (appx. gal.) 50LP (lbs.) 128Sleeping capacity 4

Ref

Free StandingDinette

OHOH

OHOH

Extra Large Recliner

76"Hide-A-Bed

60" x 74"Bed

TVOH

Wardrobe

Slideout living area • Freestanding dinette • Neo-angle shower • Washer/dryer hookup

MODEL 3970

MODEL 3979Chassis SpartanWheelbase (in.) 242GVWR (lbs.) 31,000GCWR (lbs.) 37,400Overall length 39'2"Overall width 100"Overall height with A/C 12'6"Fresh water system (appx. gal.) 100Grey water (appx. gal.) 50Black water (appx. gal.) 50LP (lbs.) 128Sleeping capacity 4

WasherDryer

Ref

Free StandingDinette

OHOH

OHOH

Extra Large Recliner

68"Hide-A-Bed

60" x 74"Bed

TVOH

Slideout living area • Freestanding dinette • Neo-angle shower • Washer/dryer hookup

MODEL 3979

MODEL 3980Chassis Spartan/FreightlinerWheelbase (in.) 242/242GVWR (lbs.) 27,400/27,910GCWR (lbs.) 37,400/32,910Overall length 39'2"Overall width 100"Overall height with A/C 12'6"Fresh water system (appx. gal.) 100Grey water (appx. gal.) 50Black water (appx. gal.) 50LP (lbs.) 128Sleeping capacity 4

60" x 74"Bed

TVOH

Wardrobe Ref

Dinette

OH OH

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Extra Large Recliner

76" Sofa Bed

Slideout kitchen • Freestanding dinette • Neo-angle shower • Washer/dryer hookup

MODEL 3980

MODEL 3989Chassis SpartanWheelbase (in.) 242GVWR (lbs.) 31,000GCWR (lbs.) 37,400Overall length 39'2"Overall width 100"Overall height with A/C 12'6"Fresh water system (appx. gal.) 100Grey water (appx. gal.) 50Black water (appx. gal.) 50LP (lbs.) 128Sleeping capacity 4

Extra Large Recliner

OH

68"Sofa Bed

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TVOH

60" x 74"Bed

WasherDryer Ref

Dinette

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Slideout kitchen • Freestanding dinette • Neo-angle shower • Washer/dryer hookup

MODEL 3989

Hide-a-bed becomes sofa bed with this option

60" J-lounger

Note:

Boothdinette

40" x 68"

Models available:

FLOOR PLANS

Hide-a-bed becomessofa bed withthis option

70" J-lounger

Note:

3970, 3980

Options:

3979, 3989 3970, 39792001 sponsor

Taupe Frost

PAINT

FPO

Steel Blue

Glacier Green

SPECIFICATIONSEscaper Living Area 3970 3979 3980 3989Hide-a-bed: cloth (N/A with J-lounger) S S N/A N/AHide-a-bed: ultra-leather (N/A with J-lounger) O O N/A N/ASofa bed: cloth* O O S SSofa bed: ultra-leather* O O O OJ-lounger: cloth** O O O OJ-lounger: ultra-leather** O O O OJ-lounger with recliner: cloth** O O O OJ-lounger recliner ultra-leather** O O O OExtra large recliner with footrest: cloth S S S SExtra large recliner with footrest: ultra-leather O O O OLounge table (N/A with J-lounger)*** S S S SDay/night shades S S S S19" color TV with remote, antenna, booster and jack S S S SVideo package (control center & VCR) S S S SDSS satellite prep S S S SWeb TV with internet access O O O OMasterworks® audiowith theater TV/VCR sound S S S SAM/FM/CD stereo with CD changer S S S SFantastic® vent S S S SFluorescent lighting S S S S100% continuous-filament nyloncarpeting with carved insert S S S SWood molding accent over slideout room S S S S

* Sofa bed must replace hide-a-bed in units with a J-lounger** Not available with hide-a-bed*** Oak or maple

Escaper Chassis 3970 3979 3980 3989Raised rail chassis S S S S350 HP Cummins® engine with 1050 ft. lb. torque on a Spartan chassis N/A S N/A S330 HP Cummins® engine with 950 ft. lb. torque on a Spartan chassis S N/A S N/A330 HP Caterpillar® engine with 860 ft. lb. torque on a Freightliner® chassis O N/A O N/AAllison® MH-3000 automatictransmission — 6-speed S S S SAir suspension system S S S SIndependent front suspension (Spartan only) S S S SFull air brakes with auto slackadjusters front and rear S S S SWabco® antilock brakes S S S SJacobs® exhaust brakes S S S SBilstein® shock absorbers front and rear S S S S22.5" radial tires S S S SMud flaps — front and rear S S S SAlcoa® wheels S S S SDual fuel fills S S S STrailer hitch (5,000 lbs.) S S S SHadley® air horns S S S SLeece Neville® 160-amp, 12-volt alternator S S S SIn-block engine heater S S S SMidland® Pure-Air-Plus™ heated air dryer S S S S

Escaper Kitchen 3970 3979 3980 3989Freestanding dinette with 4 chairs S S N/A N/AFreestanding dinette with 2 chairs N/A N/A S S2 folding dining chairs O O O OBooth dinette O O N/A N/ARefrigerator: large double-doorwith solid wood front* S S S SRefrigerator: side-by-side with ice maker O O O OFull pantry (N/A withside-by-side refrigerator) S S S S3-burner range and oven S S S SFolding range cover with solid surface accent S S S SCooktop IPO range and oven O O O OMicrowave/convection oven S S S SSolid-surface countertops S S S SSolid-surface, double-bowl kitchen sink S S S STwo solid-surface sink covers S S S SSingle-lever faucet with sprayer S S S SRaised panel hardwoodcabinet doors throughout* S S S SLined overhead cabinets S S S SWood-plank flooring package*(kitchen and bath) S S S SLinoleum flooring package (kitchen and bath) O O O OHand-laid tile flooring package(kitchen and bath) O O O OFire extinguisher S S S SWall-mounted monitor panel with LPG readout S S S SMicro mini blind S S S S

* Oak or maple

Escaper Entry 3970 3979 3980 3989Electric entrance step S S S SEntry assist handle S S S SDead-bolt door lock S S S SRemote keyless entry S S S S

Escaper Cockpit 3970 3979 3980 3989Driver’s seat: ultra-leather, 8-way power S S S SPassenger seat: ultra-leather, buddy-style 8-way power S S S S3-point integrated seat and shoulder belts S S S SMolded ABS dash S S S SBurl instrument panel S S S SFull instrumentation S S S SElectronic cruise control S S S SPower steering S S S SPadded VIP steering wheel S S S SDouglas® tilt/telescoping steering column S S S SDash fans S S S STinted wrap-around windshield S S S SWindshield privacy wrap S S S SRosen® full-size sun visors S S S SBack-up monitor system S S S SMap lights S S S SFloor mats S S S SPower flush-floor stepwell cover S S S S400-watt entertainment inverter S S S SSecond generation automotive-style wiring harness S S S SVA70 GPS/audio with monitor O O O O

Escaper Bathroom 3970 3979 3980 3989Solid-surface countertop S S S SPower vent S S S SPorcelain toilet with sprayer S S S SSolid-surface sink S S S SShower with easy-clean surround S S S SBathroom skylight S S S SMedicine cabinet with mirroredhardwood framed door S S S SWallpaper border S S S S

Escaper Bedroom 3970 3979 3980 3989Pillowtop sleep-well mattress (60" X 74") S S S SBedspread with pillow shams and toss pillows S S S SDiamond-beveled mirrorwith designer headboard S S S STV cabinet and jack S S S S13" color TV S S S SPin-up lights S S S SWardrobe lights S S S SCarpet-lined wardrobe with mirrored front S S S SAM/FM stereo S S S SMicro mini blinds S S S SBoxed window treatments S S S S

S = Standard O = Optional N/A = Not Available

Escaper Exterior 3970 3979 3980 3989Molded and gelcoated fiberglass sidewalls S S S SAerodynamic front fiberglass cap S S S SAerodynamic rear fiberglass cap S S S SPaint and graphics S S S SRadius corner domed roof S S S SRubber roof S S S SRoof vents S S S SLeveling jacks S S S SLarge, white-trimmed windows S S S SDual pane windows O O O OAwning rail S S S SSide-mount awning over slideout S S S SSide-mount front door awning O O O OA&E® patio awning* O O O OCarefree® electric patio awning* O O O ORemote control for Carefree®

electric patio awning* O O O OBus-style front-mounted power mirrors S S S SCustom-designed front entry door with screen S S S SExterior entertainment center O O O OUnder-hood light S S S SPass-through basement storage S S S SEasy-slide storage tray in basement O O O OGas pistons on exterior storage doors S S S SLighted storage compartments S S S SLocking exterior storage compartments S S S SSewer hose storage S S S SRear ladder O O O OPorch lights on street and curb side S S S SFog lights S S S S

* Awnings not available on wide body models in some locations. Check local regulations for applicable laws.

Escaper Utilities 3970 3979 3980 3989Air conditioner: 13,500-BTU ductedcentral front and rear S S S SAir conditioner: low profile (N/A with 5-watt solar panel) O O O O35,000-BTU electronic ignitionfloor-ducted furnace S S S S6.3 kW Onan® LP generator S S S S7.5 kW Onan® QD diesel generator O O O O5-watt chassis solar battery charger(N/A with low profile A/C or heat pump) S S S SHeat pump with 15,000-BTU A/Cand 12,700-BTU heat O O O OBattery disconnect S S S SDual 6-volt auxiliary batteries S S S SThermoil batteries, house S S S S60-watt solar panel for house batteries O O O OExterior GFCI receptacle S S S SCable TV hookup S S S SDSS manual satellite O O O OTelephone hookup S S S SCity water hookup S S S SExterior shower S S S S12-volt demand water pump S S S SWater heater bypass kit S S S S10-gallon gas/electric water heater S S S SEnclosed heated potable and holding tanks S S S SBlackwater tank flush S S S SWasher/dryer prep S S S SWasher/dryer combo O O O O50-amp, 120-volt service S S S S50-amp, 120-volt detachable power cord S S S S55-amp, 12-volt power converter S S S S2000-watt inverter with extra batteries O O O OCarbon monoxide detector S S S SLP gas detector S S S SSmoke detector S S S S

S = Standard O = Optional N/A = Not Available

Tile floor, optional

DAMON VALUES

SPECIFICATIONS

Backup monitor Pre-wired for satellite dish

GPS/audio with monitor, optional Web TV, optional Fluorescent lighting

Your Escaper dealer:

Damon Corporation • P.O. Box 2888 • Elkhart, IN 46515219-389-0179 • 800-577-5692 www.DamonRV.com

DAMON* ESCAPER ™ MOTORHOME FOR 2001

Due to constant product improvements, the specifications, component parts and standard/optional equipment aresubject to change without notice or obligation. Product photography or diagrams may show equipment that isoptional. Damon Corporation reserves the right to make changes in prices and models and to discontinue modelwithout notice or obligation. Components, parts or chassis may have been manufactured at times other than themodel year indicated. All capacities are approximate and dimensions are nominal. All dry weights are based onstandard model features and do not include optional features or equipment. Various RV components and featuresmay differ to conform to local codes.

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