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TNTBaker · 06-01-2016, 10:16 AM

Since we have not yet purchased our new EC, we are naturally always eyeing our options. I wanted to comment that finally Newmar has revealed their 2017 coach videos, and I just felt compelled to say that they fell way short of competing with Entegra on value and on style. I was really shocked that they didn't ramp up their game a little more because the Cornerstone is fast on their heels. Really the only thing I wish the EC had is the manibloc water system... and that is a pretty straight forward addon. I love the flush floor but I am hearing a LOT of issues are coming up... Definitely our days of being Guinea Pigs for new stuff are OVER.

I see the KingAir has SIXTEEN gel cell batteries and they have MOVED them onto a slide tray (coach wide) at the REAR of the coach to get the weight off of the front axle. Didn't I hear there was a problem with the front axles?? Anyway, for those of us still in shopping mode, Entegra still gets our business hands down. Just my thoughts. :-)

Flynryan15 · 06-01-2016, 11:30 AM

The front axle weight issue was on 2016 Dutchstar and only certain floor plans to my knowledge. From what I understand it has been fixed and they are swapping out the axle on effected coaches.

I have been comparing Newmar to Entegra for over a year and as purchase time grows closer even more so now. It really is an exercise in functionality vs practicality, must have vs nice to have, and most important floor plan. I have come to the conclusion you can't go wrong with either brand.

loisjop · 06-01-2016, 11:46 AM

Any mh on the market will get you between point A and B. ENTEGRA just does it smoother, quieter, and usually with far less problems than the others. However, if you happen to have a problem ENTEGRA has a year longer warranty than most to fix them. Noel

waterboy10 · 06-01-2016, 11:58 AM

Our 16 Anthem (44B) looks great, drives great and offered us good value. It is our second one as we had a 13 Aspire (DEQ). Newmars are excellent coaches also but we are and will be loyal to Entegra. They have kept all their promises to us thru the years and strive to have happy owners. Probably can't go wrong with either one but we like the 2 year warranty and top shelf service. Their dealer network seems to be getting better at resolving issues quickly and with a minimum of hassle.

Flynryan15 · 06-01-2016, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by loisjop

Any mh on the market will get you between point A and B. ENTEGRA just does it smoother, quieter, and usually with far less problems than the others. However, if you happen to have a problem ENTEGRA has a year longer warranty than most to fix them. Noel

You couldn't be more right about the ride! This was the first Indy 500 in 6 years I didn't have the 2007 Winnebago Vectra because I got out of the partnership. Not that the Vectra is the Rolls Royce of rides, but I had to rent a 2017 Minnie Winnie 31g. WHOA man does it beat you up! It is a total combination of torture; from the loud engine noise/vibration, stiff suspension that makes the slightest defect in the road seem like hitting a tank trap, or the white knuckle crosswind experience! I seriously have no idea how someone would buy one of those after a test drive.