Community Forums

Fman · 04-26-2021, 07:17 AM

Lots of good info here. I started off with a gas Winne. Lots of things look good on paper!

Have since owned 2 pushers both Monaco's

Get an inspection and a full coverage warranty from a good carrier. It will cost $5-10k but you'll more likely get it all back and if something major happens like an engine repair did on my Cummins ISM that cost $10k+ you'll be happy you did

Good luck

robisinwa · 04-26-2021, 10:19 AM

Welcome to the club.

Best advice I got when I was new to a diesel pusher... your first camping trip should be in your driveway... learn about all the systems by using them while within reach of the comforts of home.

Motorhomes in general are sophisticated, diesel pushers take it to another level.

Dizzee2020 · 04-26-2021, 11:05 AM

Hoping the best for you in your decision process. The photo in your original post appeared to be from a National Indoor Dealership. If so, their reputation is quite solid as portrayed here on the forum and also via many YouTube owner videos. Therefore, I would expect them to ensure that you're very comfortable with your coach before they turn you loose. Also, I would expect personal access to a technical advisor (their personal cell phone numbers) once you leave. We always had this support from Steinbring Motorcoach with both our Newmars. We rarely used this access but it was there if needed.

Regarding learning curves and systems, our first coach, 2004 Mountain Aire, was a meld of present models Baystar/Canyon Star coach systems on a Dutch Star Chassis (pre Comfort Drive). It was a full day of orientation that left us drained and a bit overwhelmed. I had done much research and learning prior to the purchase but nothing can prepare you except to experience the process. Kind of what people say that the learning is like drinking from a firehose.

Our next coach was a Ventana and the orientation was much easier to absorb because of our previous coach experience. The orientation did not take near as long. This coach had nearly all the present model Dutch Star coach systems without the Chassis.

So, go slow and make sure you understand the coach's operations. If buying at National Indoor, camp there for a week before leaving if they'll let you. If they don't let you, camp for a week in very close proximity to the dealership. Enjoy!

Capt. Bill · 04-26-2021, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charper1953

Where does the Ventana fit in that list? Mine is about as good as it gets to me.

The Ventana is Newmar's entry level DP & comes in just below the Dutch Star.

Coral · 04-26-2021, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shirlock1

I suggest strongly that you get someone who is familar with that model and year to give you a briefing on it. Find someone, then with permission get out you phone and tape the whole thing. We did that on a completion for a church renovation with lots of new moving parts. My memory is not what it used to be and I can look back on what was said while we are trying to solve a problem.

Be aware that while the newer coaches may have more information on them there is still a lot of stuff you will get no info on. Take to opportunity to build a file on everything and then figure out what you are lacking and reach out to someone of the forum to see if you can get a copy of what they have. The forums are a wealth of information on (in the case) Newmar products. The ownership is pretty limited on this model. I would also reach out to see if there is a facebook group, or other afinity group of owners that chat.
Goodluck. It is a great brand and you are buying the top of the line.
Jim

here is a group that is only for the Newmar Luxury line owners only and has over 500 coach owners. There is a lot of London Aire owners that can help you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/730166533844018

buzzard5427 · 04-27-2021, 08:02 AM

If that Coach is in NIRV in ATL I looked at it in October It was used and abuse I try to test drive it but the tag axel was all messed up the in side was a mess i can't believe someone would abuse a high dollar coach like they did..

Prudawg · 04-28-2021, 06:14 AM

YES!!! it is in Atlanta! Wow!!! Thank you so much for letting us know. We’ve been traveling and haven’t gone out to look at it yet. Oh my! You just helped us tremendously!!!