Aspire vs. Anthem

[Jus Cruisin]

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Originally Posted by Ann n Gene Well, just thought I would post an update after my trip to the factory to get the "punch list" fixed. Factory did a SUPER job, found and fixed several items that I knew nothing about yet. In addition, fixed every one of my items including adding an electrical plug on the dash for a laptop, adding a big drawer under the cooktop and taking out the nite stands in the bedroom and replacing the facia to make it look "original", items not of any mistake just changes that we wanted all at NO CHARGE to me In addition weighed the coach for me, found it WAY heavy on the right front as others have posted (it was low already and they wanted to raise it before weighing). Right front corner weighed 7800 lbs and left front 6040! all with full fluids and loaded with all of our "stuff". Well, that wont work, they raised the ride height valve and dropped the right front to 7020lbs. Reweighed entire coach and sired all tires to correct recommendations, again without cost to me. Further, they fixed all the items on my list and had it ready BEFORE it was promised. Found the back ac trouble (was not working) and decided to replace the unit. Bottom line, WE WERE VERY SATISIFIED with the service, attitude and caring that Entegra folks showed us. They seem to genuinely care about their customers and are doing everything in their power to keep them happy. A class organization in every way with classy employees who seem to have pride in their products. All just my experience and opinions.

Thanks. Even more reason to go Entegra.

[Cruzer]

As an update - the 2012 Aspire comes on the Spartan chassis with the 450 HP Cummins ISL at 1,250 ft-lbs of torque. This is the same as the Anthem. Both chassis are side radiator Spartan chassis. The only difference in the chassis is that the Anthem gets IFS whereas the Aspire comes with a solid front axle.

[Ann n Gene]

Cruzer, you are absolutely correct that for 2012 the Aspire is listed with the Spartan chassis, HOWEVER, I was at the factory last week and the new ones coming off the iine STILL are on Freightliner chassis. I do not know how many more old chassis are on hand and the PLAN is to switch to the Spartan chassis but it has not happened yet. just my experience

[Cruzer]

When I was the in May I was told they had 7 FL chassis left. Maybe it's taking that long to get rid of them?

[Ann n Gene]

Cruzer, Yep, I can not understand the reason they are still coming out with the freightliner chassis either in that case. They are building 3 units per week and they told me the vast majority are Anthems, that being said, you would think that 7 chassis would have been used on Aspires in that length of time?? SURELY they are going to be out very soon now.

[FlaSam]

I noticed that Lazydays has a couple of Apsires coming in on the Spartan chassis. Can't wait to see one in person.

[FlaSam]

I see on Entegra's web site that the Aspire now has Roller Shades throughout the coach instead of the accordian type. If they continue to eliminate the concerns that I have with the Aspire, I'm gonna end up ording one! LOL