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Old 11-29-2015, 03:07 PM   #1
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Haulmark vs Dynamax

I need some feedback. Looking at 2011 45 -Haulmark- freightliner with Detroit engine and a 2008 dynamax 45 foot ultra with Mercedes engine. Both low miles. Show hauler has a thirteen speed and the dynamax has a allison transmission. Equally priced. Any pros or cons.
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Wish I could help you but I do not know enough about Dynamax. I will tell you this though, When the time comes to replace my current MH I will consider Showhauler cause they seem to have good things going for themselves.
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haulmark vs dynamax

Everyone instead of showhauler I was refering to a 2011 haulmark. Sorry but I still need your input.
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Just saw the post about the error...have changed the title and OP.

Can't help with the question, didn't even know Haulmark made motorized RV's.
But will offer that Dynamax is an established quality line from Forest River Inc.

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I would rather have the 13 speed and Detroit Diesel engine, rather than the 5 or 6 speed Allison auto. Mainly because you have more gears to keep the engine in optimum rpm. I assume the 13 speed is an autoshift type? The Mercedes engine is not bad, it is actually quite similar to the Detroit, but it does have reputation as being a weak engine brake capacity. Which chassis is the Dynamax, I assume also Freightliner? I think you are good with either mfr, both been around and make good quality. Like many responses for used RVs, a lot depends on how it was maintained, both are out of warranty at this point.
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