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lionofjuda · 03-13-2016, 08:54 AM

Hi everyone we are looking at getting a 2016 Newmar Canyon 3914. We have taken many out for test drives over the pass few months but they were all 2015 models. However, just yesterday I took out the new 2016 model and it just rode much better. I did count 6 gears I think or is the tq converter lockup felt when locking up? (I could have sown there were 6 shifts though....counted 3x) The chassis was made in 7/2015.
Does anyone know if this is a new 6 speed trans in the unit buy the date of manufacturer? It did not down shift like the others I drove.....Much much less down shifting even on lite to med upgrades.
Thanks for any help and I know I not giving much to go on but maybe someone can put my mind at ease because we did put a down payment on this one.

Thanks!

GaryKD · 03-13-2016, 09:33 AM

Hi lionofjuda,
The 2016 F-Series Chassis does have a 6 speed transmission. Try to make sure the test drive is on a flat road. Preferably at interstate highway speeds. The tow/haul mode should be disengaged. This would be a fair test of the tranny shifting.

lionofjuda · 03-13-2016, 09:37 AM

Thanks Gary!!
I did just as you said and I did count 6 shifts. I was asking because We ran into a 2016 that still had the old 5 speed in it. (At least thats what they told us) Do you know anything about that? And because of that I'm 2ed guessing myself.
Thanks!!

GaryKD · 03-13-2016, 09:46 AM

Hi lionofjuda,
I do not know of a 5 speed tranny in a 2016 Canyon Star. It could have been so, but I am not aware of it.

Vhol5 · 03-13-2016, 09:50 AM

My 2016 Winnebago has the 6 speed and the chassis was built 7-15.
The shift indicator will read PRND421 instead of PRND321.

And Yes, the tranny does NOT downshift on some units. I'm one of those!
I have seen 2 threads on it already.

lionofjuda · 03-13-2016, 10:22 AM

Vhol5, Thanks for that input. I did see the shift indicator and it did read PRND421.
Thanks!!

What do you mean about the downshift on some units?

Vhol5 · 03-13-2016, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by lionofjuda

Vhol5, Thanks for that input. I did see the shift indicator and it did read PRND421.
Thanks!!

What do you mean about the downshift on some units?

Well, it turns out some people are experiencing an issue with the new 6 speed, me being on of them.
Almost all trannys with a TOW/HAUL mode, will downshift on a downhill with just a tap on the brake. That will help maintain speed on a steep downhill.
Turns out, some of the newer ones don't do that. Makes for a scary descent and some HOT brakes!
Hopefully Ford recognizes the issue and makes the necessary repairs.