if you had a choice: newmar canyon star vs winnebago adventure, which one and for what reasons?
also what other manufacturers/model compare in quality and price($150k).
ibavamarine
Shenandoah Valley, Va
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Chesty Puller
Which one, the Nemar or the Winnie..Are you in search of someone who can give you a quailified answer due to having owned each.? Not that I have, but I can state that having been doing business with Newmar for nearly 10 years, it is a quaility build and serviceing company.. Now I will stand aside and wait for someone who can atest to driving,living in both..
Oh yes, Which ever way you go, enjoy and welcome to the club.. Safe travels, and cheap fuel...
We looked at both units and liked each, but ended up going for the Winnebago (and moving to the diesel to fulltime). I think both are quality units and have strong service support, but I preferred some of the details of the Winnie better. I would suggest you look at things you use daily, such as switch placement, tank emptying, hookups, cockpit control positioning, etc. and see which you like best. For example, one coach (neither of these) I looked at had the rear view mirror adjustment in the middle of the dash -- meaning I had to move forward in the seat to adjust it -- and no longer see the mirror! Little thing, but frustrating.
Good luck
Cody47
2008 Winnebago Tour 40TD
2009 Chevy HHR Toad
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rv2go wrote: If I gave my opinion, some would think that I am bias.
Same here, and we're on our second DSDP. This ones a keeper BTW!
Deen - Vancouver, WA
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I own a Winnebago and I refuse to tell you to buy one because I own one that's a real dis- service in my opinion! What you need to look for is your bang for the buck! For example : Adventurers come with inverters alot of other gas models do not. Also, what floor plans and colors suit your wants and needs. Look at fuel, water, gray and black water capacities? Both those coaches are solid so you should look at what's going to fit into your RV life style the best. I love your quote from Chesty Puller, I served under General Walt, 1st Marine Division, 3/1 in 1969, I never met Chesty, but I had to say Good Night to him every night for 4 months when I was in boot camp! Semper Fi do or die! Rooster 80% disabiled (And my USMC Quote "You never really lived until you almost died".
Bumpyroad wrote: does the canyon star come with a fiberglass roof? if not go for the winnie.
bumpy
Since Newmars are made to order by the dealer, I would pay for the fiberglass option. My fathers '99 Newmar Mountan Air has rubber, Fiberglass was a option. The selling dealer talked my father out of the fiberglass. The rubber roof has had a few issues most being within the first year (Hugh bubble front 1/3 of MH) all taken care of by the Factory/dealer. My father maintains his MH roof and has repaired a few cracks here and there. But after 10 years the roof is starting to show it's age.
All said and done, My father says he should have paid the extra for the fiberglass and not listened to the salesman.
I know Bumpyroad always brings to the table if a MH has a fiberglass roof VS a rubber(TPO etc.). to some it's important to others it's not. But it is a good point in that the purchaser needs to know and evaluate for themselves.
I can say that both units you are looking at are excellent. I have always been impressed by the quality of materials,quality of craftsmanship that Newmar puts on the road. Choose the floor plan that best fits your needs. Both companies will be around for warranty work down the road.
Since you asked about other manufacturers I suggest you look at Tiffins. No one can match their after sale service. Read the thread about newmars response to a complaint about a crack in the gelcoat, not good. Winnie will not sell parts to the owner. You will not have any of those problems with a tiffin.
We had much the same price requirement and researched for over a year, including plant tours and RV shows, everything we could find on the internet. Our choices were narrowed down to three: Newmar, Tiffin, and Winnebago. We ended up with a Tiffin Allegro Bay after touring the factory and meeting Bob Tiffin; however it was a difficult choice. All three companies build a quality product; each have items which others don't; for example, an EMS on the Winnebago but not on the Tiffin, more features standard on Tiffin, Newmar's construction (although I think they're interior's are dated). Any of the three are a good choice depending on the floor plan and price, and all three look like they'll survive the recession.
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