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11-20-2018, 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by abncsm
DW and I have been fulltiming in our 3341 since April. Factory pick up to South Florida, then along the I10 corridor to California, up the central valley to 101 and the coast through Oregon and Washington, then across the northern tier into Ohio and PA, then back to Florida with stops in MD, VA, SC and Georgia. 75 gallon fuel tank is sufficient with proper planning. Averaged 7.8 mpg for the 11.5k miles. Minor issues, some still to be resolved with warranty work. We couldn't be happier. Will be going to Alaska and back next year. Everything we own is in the coach and the toad.
Hope you enjoy.
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Did you notice any power problems going up or down steep grades? Any driving in windy conditions?
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11-20-2018, 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by webwalker
Did you notice any power problems going up or down steep grades? Any driving in windy conditions?
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If you are looking for speed up grades, the New Aire is not the answer. All our driving is in the western US, a lot of it in and over the mountains.
We tow a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited all the the time; have found we are about 5mph slower up long grades compared to the DS4369 with the bigger engine. Going downhill is no problem at all and the exhaust braking is very adequate.
OK, so it takes a while longer to get up long grades and sometimes that includes tucking in behind even slower trucks, but in the overall scheme of things, everything else about the New Aire makes those minor delays inconsequential.
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Ketchum, Idaho
2018 New Aire 3343, 2016 Jeep Wrangler Toad
2016 F150 Toad
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11-20-2018, 11:22 AM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: South Jersey
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Originally Posted by SteveUpp
Hmm, I'm 54 (not sure if that qualifies as 'older') and have never owned a motorhome but I do appreciate the maneuverability and access to more destinations.
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I'm the Same 58 and its my first motorhome . I wanted nice, but not big. It seems quite a few people are fitting this demographic.
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2019 Newmar New Aire 3341 (First Motor Home !)
Toad, Jeep GC Summit
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11-20-2018, 01:22 PM
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Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 65
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Originally Posted by Rdhplano
I love my New Aire 3341. Sure I have had new coach issues, but I love it. I thought it was hard to find a 2018 or 2019 New Aire. I have seen ads but when they are tracked Down they are spoken for.
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"New coach issues". Can you share? Anything major?
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11-21-2018, 12:56 AM
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Originally Posted by webwalker
"New coach issues". Can you share? Anything major?
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Search IRV2 using my handle “Rdhplano”. I have documented most of my issues and solutions. Thanks
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11-21-2018, 07:40 AM
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Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Aug 2017
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Originally Posted by webwalker
Did you notice any power problems going up or down steep grades? Any driving in windy conditions?
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Steep grades require truck lane, but can keep up with or even pass some rigs. Never got below 40 mph over the steepest grades although never went up any over 7%
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Tom (CSM, USA, ret. 72-01) and Susie
New Aire 3341, Chevy Cruze, Blue Ox Aladdin, Air Force 1
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11-21-2018, 07:43 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2017
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Quote:
Originally Posted by webwalker
Did you notice any power problems going up or down steep grades? Any driving in windy conditions?
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No wind problem, although only one segment with 50 mph winds. Short wheel base plus 38k gvw make for a stable, smooth ride.
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Tom (CSM, USA, ret. 72-01) and Susie
New Aire 3341, Chevy Cruze, Blue Ox Aladdin, Air Force 1
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