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06-06-2017, 06:35 AM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club Nor'easters Club Fleetwood Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 683
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Going from Fleetwood to Newmar
Hello there.
Going from a 2017 Fleetwood Discovery to a 2015 Newmar London Aire in mint condition. We think its a MUCH better fit for our family (including me driving long hours). Just thought I'd ask some Newmar owners out there if theres anything I should know beforehand etc... Are you happy with your coach? I've heard great things about Newmar service. True? Any issues, quirks etc..?
I'm excited about it and even though it's 2 yrs older than our current Fleetwood, it definitely seems like a WAY better coach in many ways including our comfort on long trips.
Any input from owners of current models or even older model Newmars is certainly appreciated.
Thanks!
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The Rig: 2015 Newmar London Aire 4599 - Triple Bunk (Cummins ISX 15L - 600HP/FL-SL)
The Toad: 2017 GMC Sierra Denali (6.2L)
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06-06-2017, 06:50 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 435
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NH Dave
Hello there.
Going from a 2017 Fleetwood Discovery to a 2015 Newmar London Aire in mint condition. We think its a MUCH better fit for our family (including me driving long hours). Just thought I'd ask some Newmar owners out there if theres anything I should know beforehand etc... Are you happy with your coach? I've heard great things about Newmar service. True? Any issues, quirks etc..?
I'm excited about it and even though it's 2 yrs older than our current Fleetwood, it definitely seems like a WAY better coach in many ways including our comfort on long trips.
Any input from owners of current models or even older model Newmars is certainly appreciated.
Thanks!
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Welcome to the Newmar family. I can't speak about Fleetwood or a Londan Air but I am on my second Newmar DP and the quality of the build and components overall is very good and my experience with their customer service has been exceptional. My belief is that you should feel real good about your move and expect that you will love the Newmar London Aire. Best of luck.
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06-06-2017, 06:59 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
Nor'easters Club Workhorse Chassis Owner iRV2 No Limits Club
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 30,785
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Welcome to the forum and the Newmar family, Dave.
Was a Fleetwood owner many years ago and found a Newmar back in 90's and never looked back owning three.
Here is a link to info about the coach you are working on, TSB's, brochure , owners guide and other important info for you.
All the links below in my signature will have more info for your coach.
I live just over the border in fact the state line goes through back yard.
Here are two search engines to help also just go to forum needed on irv2 search engine.
Enjoy your new coach and many safe travels in it.
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06-06-2017, 08:42 AM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club Nor'easters Club Fleetwood Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 683
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Originally Posted by 007";3634162]Welcome to the forum and the Newmar family, Dave.
Was a Fleetwood owner many years ago and found a Newmar back in 90's and never looked back owning three.
Here [B][URL="http://www.irv2.com/forums/f103/technical-service-bulletins-recalls-1999-to-2017-trailers-5thw-chassis-and-coach-313846.html
is a link[/URL][/B] to info about the coach you are working on, TSB's, brochure , owners guide and other important info for you.
All the links below in my signature will have more info for your coach.
I live just over the border in fact the state line goes through back yard.
Here are two search engines to help also just go to forum needed on irv2 search engine.
Enjoy your new coach and many safe travels in it.
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Excellent info! I will dig into it...Thank you very much neighbor!! Now wouldn't it be nice if this rain ever stopped?!
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- NH DAVE -
The Rig: 2015 Newmar London Aire 4599 - Triple Bunk (Cummins ISX 15L - 600HP/FL-SL)
The Toad: 2017 GMC Sierra Denali (6.2L)
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06-06-2017, 12:41 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Sarasota, FL
Posts: 5,228
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Congrats on the new coach!! Post up some pics of her before you get all settled in and won't want to pick up for pics ;-)
PS: don't forget to change your signature.
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Rick and Larrie Dee
1997 40' Newmar London Aire DP CTA 8.3 (Mechanical) 325 Spartan MM
Bringing her back to her glory.
'08 Jeep GC Overland.
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06-06-2017, 02:05 PM
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Senior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: SoCal
Posts: 15,749
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The Discovery is a very good coach. The London Air is a definite step up. I think you will be very pleased with the change.
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Vince and Susan
2011 Tiffin Phaeton 40QTH (Cummins ISC/Freightliner)
Flat towing a modified 2005 Jeep (Rubicon Wrangler)
Previously a 2002 Fleetwood Pace Arrow 37A and a 1995 Safari Trek 2830.
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06-06-2017, 03:09 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 1,434
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Well, we're not in the same league since we're planning on ordering a Bay Star but I can say we looked at a lot of coaches before we discovered Newmar. No contest. The other coaches weren't bad necessarily but they weren't up to Newmar standards. Materials, workmanship, chassis selection, etc.
You made a good choice.
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06-06-2017, 05:05 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 4,512
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As a 20 year Newmar owner who started out with a 95 London Aire and now have a 04 Essex you have made one great move up to Newmar and then also a London Aire. If you get a chance go to the factory and take a plant tour do it. Might want to join the Newmar Kountry Klub which is Newmar's travel club. FMCA is another club to join as you enter the RV traveling experience. Newmar are great coaches with a strong factory support and very loyal owners group who will share their experience with you. irv2 might be something you visit many times a week as you learn about your London Aire and share some information when you are ready.
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06-06-2017, 05:50 PM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Wellington, Florida
Posts: 13,599
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Hi NH Dave,
Welcome to the Newmar family. There are many happy memories waiting to be made.
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Gary
2005 Newmar KSDP 3910 + GMC ENVOY XUV 37K lbs Moving Down The Road
The Avatar Is Many Times Around The USA
Nobody Knows Your Coach Like Somebody Who Owns One Just Like Yours
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06-07-2017, 12:16 PM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Maggie Valley, NC
Posts: 903
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I moved up from a 2012 Dicovery to a 2016 Ventana. My Discovery was a good coach and served me well. My Newmar is a GREAT coach and I am enjoying the upgrade!
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06-07-2017, 12:26 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Sheboygan, WI
Posts: 5,642
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I think you'll be very happy with the London Aire. It's a great coach, as most Newmars are.
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Mark & Leann Quasius
2016 Cornerstone 45A
2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon
2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
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06-07-2017, 08:27 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Home-Tx Hill Country
Posts: 368
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Even with the conveniences of the 17 Discovery, you will find the amenities, driving technology, ride, and the overall comparison of the London Aire to be several notches above. ( I recently drove and took a friends Discovery 85 miles to a repair facility) and it made me fall in love with my 2016 DS 4369 all over again.
Welcome and great luck with it. My next coach up from the DS will be a London Aire!
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Ciao for Now, Sal
2016 Dutch Star 4369
"Harley's & Guitars" USAF 71-77
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06-21-2017, 09:05 PM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club Nor'easters Club Fleetwood Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 683
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Done deal!
Officially a Newmar owner.
Thank you everyone for the great input!
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- NH DAVE -
The Rig: 2015 Newmar London Aire 4599 - Triple Bunk (Cummins ISX 15L - 600HP/FL-SL)
The Toad: 2017 GMC Sierra Denali (6.2L)
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06-21-2017, 11:28 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 224
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Our family owned a 2012 Discovery and 2013 tag axle Discovery. We put on 25,000 to 30,000 mikes on those 2 coaches. And we just ordered a 2018 Dutch Star- our 4th one. I can tell you with confidence you'll never look back.
The first thing you'll notice is the quiet. It's a night and day difference between Newmar and Fleetwood. When we first got our 2015 Dutch Star I wouldn't be able to tell if the engine was started or not. A completely different kind of experience.
The other major difference you'll notice is the consistent temperature comfort in extreme heat and cold. The insulation in these Newmars is so far superior that you'll be amazed at how well they hold their temperature. The other thing we noticed is that when we traveled in very cold temps in our Discovery you'd feel the air around the slides. We did not feel that in the Dutch due to the slides being recessed into the body of the coach and creating a much better seal. These are the immediate differences that come to my mind. I'm sure there are others. In all cases there was nothing that made me feel as if we had stepped down. You are moving in the right direction.
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2020 Newmar Dutch Star 4310 on Spartan Chassis
2017 Lincoln MKX
Owned: '15, '16, '17, '18, '19 Dutch Star
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