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Oldmanlax · 02-28-2017, 11:45 PM

Anyone have any feedback positive/negative on model year 2015 Anthem?
Any differences with the 2017 models?
Things to be aware of, issues, etc.
Thanks in advance!

brobox · 03-01-2017, 04:46 AM

Welcome to the forum. The 2015 is the last year of "Classic" body style. In 2016 Entegra changed to the new body style. Each year there are new changes and upgrades, a lot of it being LED lights on the interior. Both years are great coaches.

lowejug · 03-01-2017, 06:40 AM

pretty big differences if you really look into the nuts and bolts...

I like to almost think there 2 different eras of production--

thru the 15 model year they have different front and rear caps
the interiors are a bit darker in design
they are taller in height-

the 16/17/18 will have the obvious new front and rear caps -
a complete automated different operating system of the coach from touch screen
new updated batteries- 4 instead of 8
they are shorter
interiors are more light
paint jobs more bright accents-
theres a handful of other things that we learned from pj at the factory..

as brobox says every model year going forward will have new and improved features..

some like the " classic versions" others like the "new" version...

entegra is a great coach builder and you will get a ton of coach for your money regardless of the year...
jmo

Gary.Jones · 03-01-2017, 08:13 AM

Old man lax:

You are really asking a big question and you really need to dig out the information yourself. Lowjug has given the quick once over and hit the biggest issues, but you need to dig into this yourself if you really care.... There are manufacturer brochures still up on Entegra's web page for the various model years.... you an print the model year brochures and then A - B them, or simply put one in one window and the other in the second window side by side and go through the items one by one.

I own a 2015 Anthem. There have been a 1000 pages on this coach alone which deal with the pluses, minuses, problems, and benefits of this model year alone, and of course, that is true for any other model year also. It would take me 10 pages to try to answer your question here.

And the most fundamental difference now is probably $80,000 - $100,000 :-)

Gary

Oldmanlax · 03-01-2017, 07:24 PM

Lowejug and brood, thank you for the reply and info. Exactly what I'm looking for. Anyone else please chime in.

Gary, thank you for the reply. I am digging for info. First thing is to ask current and previous owners. This is the place to do it. Here I can get some direction from experts. Later I can look at what Entegra wants me to see. I'm not someone who drives around aimlessly if I am lost. I will immediately ask for directions. Time is too precious and I'm not about to waste my time. Hence the reason I am so appreciative of others helping me! If you have some points to chime in on my questions, awesome...thank you!

Big decision and I am doing my due diligence!
Thanks again everyone!

Saltydog44 · 03-02-2017, 07:06 AM

There is an analysis of the 2017 changes out here somewhere.

Also there is a program that will search the Entegra site much more efficiently than the basic IRV one. I am not sure where it is but maybe someone else could find it for you.

There were a LOT of changes to all models in 2017.

Ready2Travel · 03-02-2017, 08:05 AM

A long thread with changes for 2017 model year:

http://www.irv2.com/forums/f278/2017...es-278269.html

Another thread with 2016 changes:

http://www.irv2.com/forums/f278/2016...es-246905.html

Fattman-Litlboy · 03-04-2017, 04:31 PM

We are full timers in our 2015 Anthem 44B, and have been for the last 2yrs. The bottom line is we absolutely love it!!! We've had the usual issues, probably more than others, but Entegra has been great. We have no plans to upgrade, and look forward to all our travels around the country. We love the classic look that the 2015s give you.