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(Just looking to vent) We have 2011 Newmar Ventana diesel 40' that we bought in the fall of 2017 and it has been one big money pit. Clutch fan assembly fell off an hour north of the highway driving from the dealership. (7k) had to be towed. Supposedly Spartan no longer makes that particular Cumins fan assembly and had to be rebuilt. Turbo replaced ($7k) Had to be towed once more. Engine water pump ($1k) Instant water heater replaced ($3.6k) Atwood electric jacks all replaced ($3.5k) Current problem is that both roof AC units no longer work and it is $4k just for the units and need to add labor cost. And much more such as the front window day shade mounts are so poorly made that the shade had fallen off onto the dashboard not once but twice. Removed it and put it into the basement. To get any work done by Newmar or by the dealership it is a four-month waiting period. Obvious new sales take precedence over existing customers. And because it is not warranty work, you can forget about Newmar ever considering covering the cost. Luckily the dealership covered the cost of the first issue of the fan assembly. All other costs have been paid by us. Newmar is supposed to be a top brand. I am furious at them. Bought only last Aug of 2017 and now we are going trade it because we need a reliable unit for my work. We travel all over North America. All total we will lose about 50k to 60k when we trade it in for something more reliable. We are contemplating buying a new tag axle but Newmar can forget about it. For all those who buy a new or used Newmar, God bless you, and I hope it is treating you well.

Just finally got around to posting here. My name is Jennifer. I retired early to travel with my mother. I, unfortunately, will be traveling solo, or with an aunt or two. I recently bought my 35 foot Newmar Ventana (new) in April. I just got back from a 6000 mile round trip from south Florida to Yellowstone. I know it is only about 2600 miles from here to there, but we made stops. I was a six week trip which I would have liked to have been longer. I did nearly all of the driving - one 300 mile stretch someone else 'helped' out. I am planning to go to the Newmar KK Keys rally in Decemer. And possibly to Tuscon in 2018. I have a few cats, but have only taken one with me so far, and he has been a good traveling kitteh. Otherwise, I will be travelling the US for a while. I almost applied for a campground host in Yellowstone Again, I wanted to say "hello." I may not say it in person, as I am an introvert. And bossy.

Currently own a 2004 Holiday Rambler Endeavor (38'/2 slide/330 Cummins/8 bag Roadmaster). Looking for advice from all of your on our next coach. We are primarily 3-4 day weekend RV'ers as we both work, with typically a couple of two week trips each year. We are out at least 2-3 weekends a month in the coach and live in Oregon so would like to be able to use the coach year-round. Happy with our coach but would like (1) smoother ride and better handling, (2) more room with extra slides, (3) aqua hot or system that would give us more flexibility in the winter, (4) layout with 2 euro chairs & flatscreens. Here are the type of coaches we are looking at (primarily to get better insulation and Spartan chassis): Newmar Ventana/Dutch Star, Country Coach. Would LOVE an Entegra Aspire, but that will have to wait a few years as our price range needs to be under 200k. I would love to your advice on what coaches you think we should explore further...or are we already on the right track? I would also like your advice on aqua hot or not for winter camping (winter here means no lower than 25 in the winter) and LP versus diesel fired Aqua Hot? Thanks in advance.....love to hear from the experts on this board!