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GKU · 05-20-2018, 06:34 PM

We are looking at the 2019 Anthem 44F, DW really likes the unit a LOT. I am a little concerned with it being pushed by a 450. We have a Dutchstar 4018 being pushed with a 450. We tow a Jeep Cherokee and have no problems with 6% grades. (Concerned with weight difference). So my question to all you 44 ft Anthem drivers out there.
Do you have any trouble going up 6-7% grades (short or long)?

sledwest · 05-20-2018, 06:48 PM

Our aspire is powered by the 450 and we tow a suburban or a 6000# boat and have no problems. This entegra is hands down the best rv we have ever had . We have had 15 others! Buy it!!!!!!!

brobox · 05-20-2018, 07:06 PM

No problem at all. If it was under powered, I would have sold mine long ago.

Gary.Jones · 05-20-2018, 09:12 PM

I’m not sure what you expect to do, but if you own an ISL-450 already, then my guess is you will see no difference. I have had my Anthem up and down the Rockies of Colorado and the Sierras 7% 6 mile grades and have been happy. The Cummins interacts beautifully with the Allison. You won’t climb a 7% grade at 60 mph.... you might be in 4th and traveling 45-50.

If you look at my signature line, you will see I just bought a 2019 Cornerstone with a ISX 601. However, the extra 151 horses had NOTHING to do with my interest in the Cornerstone.... my 450 Anthem had all the horses I needed

You😍’ll be fine!

Gary

brobox · 05-21-2018, 06:18 AM

Gary, you might want to take yours back, the other Cornerstones are coming with 605's. Don't want to see you short changed.

For George & Kathy, I did a search for Entegra's being under powered....nothing showed up except a couple of good break downs by Cruzer and others saying how well the 450 was on the hills.

https://www.google.com/search?q=Ente...w=1280&bih=545

GKU · 05-21-2018, 08:04 AM

Thanks everyone my concern was the extra weight and it looks like that will not be a problem. Just want to make sure that I have all my bases covered before we start the ordering process.