imgoin4it
Alamogordo, NM USA
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Over the years have had 3 winnebagos. Two gas and one diesel pusher. The gas ones were pretty good, the diesel was terrible. I think I just got a lemon and Winnebago was still doing warranty work at the five year mark when I traded for a Newmar product. Under the circumstances Winnebago was great and I doubt that Newmar would still be doing warranty work at 5 years, but the Newmar is head and shoulder better than that winny which buy the way I never found another Winnebago with that many continuing problems and I probably ask at least 100 people with the same coach.
Howard,Connie,& Bella,
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2007 Newmar KSDP
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Chris Bryant
Arden, North Carolina
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This is strictly anecdotal, but I have heard that Newmarket treats their employees well, including pay. That makes a huge difference in the quality of the entire range.
-- Chris Bryant
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jarata1
Massachusetts
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I have a 2010 bay star tons better then those other cheap brands your looking at
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2gypsies
Enjoying the West!
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There's a video out there somewhere that shows the difference between the assembly process of Newmar vs a Jayco, I believe. The Jayco was assembled with a stapler in a day. The Newmar took many, many days and not stapled together.
Full-Timed for 16 Years
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Traveled 8 yr in a 40' 2004 Newmar Dutch Star Motorhome
& 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th Wheel
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Mondooker
Florida Gulf Coast
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Newmar, Tiffin and Winnebago are on top of the class A world, especially in gassers. I give Newmar and Tiffin a couple points above because they are family owned and the families are heavily involved in the day to day building process. They also have a strong reputation for standing behind their product.
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Mile High
CO
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We have been really happy with our Winnebago and how the company was founded and operated, but we would also look at Tiffen and Newmar if looking again. I just makes sense to look at all three.
2013 Winnebago Itasca Meridian 42E
2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara Towed
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PastorCharlie
NC
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Newmars are built by Amish craftsmen.. Our 38' Newmar stays comfortably cool/warm with only the dash A/C or dash heater running while traveling throughout the USA. Very well insulated. All the cabinets are as top quality as in any home. Very quiet and smooth ride. The 3 slides are electric and all have locking devises when closed. The 2 heat pumps keep it very warm/cool in all weather conditions with its 7' ceilings. Very seldom have to run furnace. All bays open from side to side and are heated. The large bay carries the 22.5 spare and has enough room for 3-4 more.
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fortytwo
Livingston, TX
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1st consideration is the wheelbase to length ratio. If it's less than 55% it won't handle well - period, and can't be made to. All manufacturers make several "grades" of MH. The shorter ones tend to be "recreational" price point - and construction quality. Suitable for weekends and vacations. Not so good for extended use: snowbird or full time. One A/C is a noise problem. With two you can run front when occupying the rear and vice versa. When it's really hot two are available. Our single air also cycles one degree above and below the setpoint. We are too cold or too hot 2/3 of the time.
The engineers and management at Winnebago mostly have zero experience as RV'ers. It shows! In my opinion quality of construction of larger gassers is pretty similar. Go for the floor plan. Appliances are identical third party sourced. Not sure whether it's that folks who pay 500k up are pickier, or that the bling creates greater construction and maintenance issues, but they seem to require a lot of shop time.
This is my 53rd year as an RV owner. Have owned the spectrum from camper to full time rigs. My experience is generally you get what you pay for - at any length. I've seen lemons at every level. And, if your out of town, under warranty, living in it full time, your black tank is full and the toilet valve fails plan on a DIY project!
Wes
"A beach house isn't just real estate. It's a state of mind." Pole Sitter in Douglas Adams MOSTLY HARMLESS
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Mile High
CO
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PastorCharlie wrote:Newmars are built by Amish craftsmen.. Our 38' Newmar stays comfortably cool/warm with only the dash A/C or dash heater running while traveling throughout the USA. Very well insulated. All the cabinets are as top quality as in any home. Very quiet and smooth ride. The 3 slides are electric and all have locking devises when closed. The 2 heat pumps keep it very warm/cool in all weather conditions with its 7' ceilings. Very seldom have to run furnace. All bays open from side to side and are heated. The large bay carries the 22.5 spare and has enough room for 3-4 more. Hopefully different Amish Craftsman than the ones in Elkhart Indiana as claimed by every trailer manufacturer ![[emoticon]](http://www.coastresorts.com/sharedcontent/cfb/images/smile.gif "smile")
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cruz-in
Southern Maryland
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"1st consideration is the wheelbase to length ratio. If it's less than 55% it won't handle well - period, and can't be made to."
Be careful of absolute statements like this....
We own a Monaco Vesta. It is a full air bagged, air braked, front engine diesel. it was designed and tested in a wind tunnel. It is an extremely good driving MH (read the reviews) and its ratio is 54%.
2011 Monaco Vesta
Interesting Coach
This particular one was the prototype.
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