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07-18-2017, 07:40 PM
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Senior Member
Entegra Owners Club
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Location: SW FL
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Classic vs New Model
After taking the factory tour today and seeing all of the improvements on the 2018's, I realized outside of polishing wheels and improved methods of washing the coach, I don't know much. What a nice bunch of improvements. Posting the year of your coach now makes all the difference in the world.
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Chuck in SW FL
Digital 2021 Cornerstone "B"
A "Digital" 2019 Cornerstone "B" Traded
A "Classic" 2014 Anthem 42 RBQ---Sold
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07-18-2017, 07:46 PM
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Senior Member
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Classic vs New Model
Hi Chuck,
Is it time to upgrade our '14 RBQ & DEQ to the anti classic editions or wait for the '21 or '22 next edition models?
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Peter & Kathy Collins
Woodland, WA
2014 Anthem 42DEQ
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07-18-2017, 07:47 PM
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Spartan Chassis
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Cheer up, Chuck. You will always know more than I do with my antique!
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2004 38DS04 Travel Supreme
Cummins 8.3 ISC 350HP CAPS
Spartan Mountain Master
2023 F-150 Towed
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07-18-2017, 08:25 PM
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Senior Member
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Originally Posted by rag_ftw
Cheer up, Chuck. You will always know more than I do with my antique!
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PJ and I were talking today...still the best bullet proof coach that was ever built. What electrical problems????? Never had any, just went down the road very comfortably.
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Chuck in SW FL
Digital 2021 Cornerstone "B"
A "Digital" 2019 Cornerstone "B" Traded
A "Classic" 2014 Anthem 42 RBQ---Sold
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07-18-2017, 09:28 PM
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We've been talking about a newer model - and downsizing. Now, after a few weeks on the road again, we're remembering how nice it is to have the space and the extra half bath. But some of the new upgrades are sweet...I really love the idea of an induction cooktop (love the one I have at the S&B) but when I hear some of the issues cropping up in the new ones...and our classic is purring down the road...makes for a hard decision. A factory tour would probably send me to the negotiating table. You'll have to keep us posted. [emoji6]. Is there a new CS in your future?
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Goldie & Rick
2019 Entegra Aspire 44B, 2014 G/C Summit
Dixie & Scruffy (furkids)
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07-19-2017, 06:42 AM
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Originally Posted by hdgoldie
Is there a new CS in your future?
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We'll see how this trip goes. I am just not ready to go through a new coach delivery again. There is no servicing dealer in our state and that does hold me back. But the 2018's are sure nice.
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Chuck in SW FL
Digital 2021 Cornerstone "B"
A "Digital" 2019 Cornerstone "B" Traded
A "Classic" 2014 Anthem 42 RBQ---Sold
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07-19-2017, 07:35 AM
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I think I'd wait until the 2020 or the 2021 model years. Rumors have it that they'll be major upgrades to the electronics, if you're into that. Would also allow them to continue to improve their manucfacturing process.....
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Paul and Diane
2017 Entegra Anthem 44B
‘05 Toyota Tacoma- ‘19 Harley-Davidson Roadglide Ultra
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07-19-2017, 07:59 AM
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Entegra Owners Club Spartan Chassis
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Quote:
Originally Posted by brobox
After taking the factory tour today and seeing all of the improvements on the 2018's, I realized outside of polishing wheels and improved methods of washing the coach, I don't know much. What a nice bunch of improvements. Posting the year of your coach now makes all the difference in the world.
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"I don't know much" ??? That qualifies as the understatement of the year! You are one of the most knowledgeable on the forum and have been very willing to take time to share this knowledge and help others on the forum.
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2017 Entegra Anthem 44B, Gold Ribbon, Ambience
2018 Grand Cherokee, Roadmaster BlackHawk II, AF1
2004 Winnebago Vectra 40AD (Sold) 1980 Hilary Tent traded in on Vectra
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07-19-2017, 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Ready2Travel
"I don't know much" ??? That qualifies as the understatement of the year! You are one of the most knowledgeable on the forum and have been very willing to take time to share this knowledge and help others on the forum.
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Thank you for the kind words, but on the new models I don't know much, even the fuel filters are different. The Classics take an FS 1065 where the new models uses a FS 1089. It looks like a new model owner may have to do an update to the filter list at the top of the page.
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Chuck in SW FL
Digital 2021 Cornerstone "B"
A "Digital" 2019 Cornerstone "B" Traded
A "Classic" 2014 Anthem 42 RBQ---Sold
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07-19-2017, 09:28 AM
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Your right on the fuel filters! I tried to buy spare at Cummins NE and they had never heard of that number! They special ordered it.
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2020 Anthem 44F
23 Jeep Cherokee Summit Reserve
BAILEY and BUSTAH,our Boston Terriers!
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07-19-2017, 09:54 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ditto
Your right on the fuel filters! I tried to buy spare at Cummins NE and they had never heard of that number! They special ordered it.
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It's also a massive looking filter housing. Impressive looking. It was also amazing to see how many DEF sensors are visible in the system. I wouldn't know where to begin if a DEF code came up.
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Chuck in SW FL
Digital 2021 Cornerstone "B"
A "Digital" 2019 Cornerstone "B" Traded
A "Classic" 2014 Anthem 42 RBQ---Sold
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07-19-2017, 09:58 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Flanz
I think I'd wait until the 2020 or the 2021 model years. Rumors have it that they'll be major upgrades to the electronics, if you're into that. Would also allow them to continue to improve their manucfacturing process.....
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There is never a time when you can't look ahead two or three years and expect coming improvements, but if you follow that reasoning then you will never upgrade. At some point you have to commit to what exists and not what may be coming. Either that or keep what you have indefinitely (which will save you a ton of money).
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Marc and Jill, Wellington FL
2013 Entegra Anthem 44SL
2018 Lincoln MKX
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07-19-2017, 11:59 AM
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Anyone know if the end caps will be changed out on future models?
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Jack & Evelyn
2014 Anthem DLQ
Living the Good Life
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07-19-2017, 12:06 PM
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They will be better and nicer with more features every year......AND they will cost more. Direct quote from the former president of Entegra from several years ago.
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