Chassis

Maybe a better question is why buy new?

Personally, I'd let someone else take the initial depreciation hit and apply the savings towards a comprehensive service plan and put the rest of the savings in an account for upgrades, maintenance and repairs (deductibles).

You need to drive both...and you should also consider Entegra...Both Entegra and Spartan were there for me when I needed them and the Spartan support is simply STELLAR as is Entegra....Entegra has a year longer warranty...Newmar is also good so it is a matter of what you like..Do not be afraid of Spartan at all...

I've had both. I definitely prefer Spartan.

bullydogs1 wrote:
You need to drive both...and you should also consider Entegra...Both Entegra and Spartan were there for me when I needed them and the Spartan support is simply STELLAR as is Entegra....Entegra has a year longer warranty...Newmar is also good so it is a matter of what you like..Do not be afraid of Spartan at all...

I was in love with entegra when it hit the market but the constant problems they seem to have turned me off now I think my next unit will be newmar with sparton chassis

If everything else were totally equal, I would choose the Spartan. But more important than the choice between Spartan & FL is the floorplan and build quality of the coach.

sycamore92 wrote:
We are going to purchase a new rv, Newmar. Question is, Spartan or Freightliner chassis?

Spartan would be my preference and with a side radiator, even though, I've never owned a Freightliner.
However, I did look at an open Freightliner chassis with a side radiator, most recently and it did look good.

I think Spartan is the preferred chassis for most upscale DP owners but within the last couple of years Freightliner has added upgrades and improvements that would make them comparable. My neighbor went from a Spartan to a Freightliner chassis when he upgraded his Newmar to a 2015 model and was happy with the Freightliner. At that time Newmar was already adding certain upgrades/extras to the Freightliner chassis.

Cruzer03 wrote:
I've had both. I definitely prefer Spartan.

X2! Freightliner never again!

We've owned both, both have given us excellent service. Our current MH is on a Spartan, if we were buying today I'd probably lean more towards Freightliner more for the larger nationwide service network.

As for Newmar itself, good choice! :B We are on our 3rd one, if we were buying another it will be another Newmar. Comfort Drive is a real game changer.

We've had both Spartan and Freightliner. They both work fine, get the floor plan you like and don't worry about the chassis.