waltdawg30145 Report post Posted June 12 (edited) FMCA family I am a pathfinder member waiting to purchase a class A diesel. My question to my family is will a Winnebago with a Cummin 340 be a good investment, or lean more toward the Newmar 3736 with 450 hp. Please help with any advice. Thanks Walter P000035 Edited Sunday at 12:39 AM by waltdawg30145 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted June 13 Beets me not enough info to make a guess. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkhartjim Report post Posted June 13 A motorhome is a terrible investment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
five Report post Posted June 13 Unless the word "bad" precedes it, investment is a word not normally used in conjunction with an RV. As for the two coaches, most MH manufacturers will mate an appropriate engine to a chassis. So the 340 will probably do fine with the Winnie, and the 450 will probably do fine with the Newmar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aztec7fan Report post Posted June 13 when chosing any RV, the interior configuration should be as much a priority as the engine/chassis. Does it have enough room to accomodate you and any guests that will come with you? Are there enough good seats to watch the TV? do you like the couch, the 'fridge, the bathrooms, etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erniee Report post Posted June 14 Is the toilet in its own room or is it in the hallway- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltdawg30145 Report post Posted Sunday at 12:48 AM The reason for asking about the winni 340 engine and the Newmar 450 engine. I live in Georgia and I plan on traveling out toward California. One guy tells me a 340 engine has a hard time climbing mountains and another guy say you want have any problems with a 340 engine. I will most likely carry six people with me. The Newmar was more expensive. That why I am looking for some advice. Some of you may have ventured out west. hopefully this will help Thanks Walter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkhartjim Report post Posted Sunday at 04:30 PM Since you're vague with your question, I'm not sure you will get many or at least any worthwhile answers. A Winnie 340 engine and a Newmar 450 engine only tells us the HP of the engine. There is a huge difference in those two engines. Which year and model Winnie, which year and model Newmar. Will you be towing, if so, how and what? Do you plan to sleep or just transport six people? You will need a fairly large motorhome if you plan to sleep six people. This forum is loaded with members who have been traveling this continent for decades. Many of us have crossed the continental divide numerous times and at various elevations. Its possible to drive from Georgia to California on I-10 and I-20 and encounter nothing greater than a few big hills. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltdawg30145 Report post Posted Sunday at 06:25 PM The Newmar I am looking at 2015 model 3726 The Winni is 2018 Forza 38w Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkhartjim Report post Posted Sunday at 06:54 PM The Newmar Dutch Star with a 450hp is hands down better than the 40' Forza with a 340hp. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted Sunday at 11:52 PM I have to agree with Jim S. But I wouldn't buy anything without a inspection by a RV certified inspector. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
