Newmar question
I’m looking at a 2016 Newmar mountain aire. It’s a 4553 model, and the selling dealer say it’s a 500hp. All the brochures and information I can find says it’s 600hp. Anyone know for sure? I have the vin if that helps. Thanks all
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- cummins k12 engine is a 500 hp
Cummins .com - It depends on the engine, not sure what was offered at that time. As mentioned above, the X12 will be around 450 - 500 hp, and the X15 will be in the 600-605 hp range. As far as I recall, the X15 may not have been available in the MADPs, so it may be an X12. Either one of those engines are fantastic, but the X15 is in a class of its own IMHO.
- The Newmar brochure and everything I find via google say 500hp 2016 Newmar Mountain Aire Brochure
- Thank you Joe. I couldn’t find that. Answers my question, I guess I was looking at a different brochure
- Take it out for a drive and see if the performance is adequate for your needs. We aren't in a race anyway, so if you are comfortable with it while cruising and hitting some reasonable hills, it should work.
- Call Newmar with the VIN, they can answer your question. It doesn't really matter, both will work fine.
- Just look at the engine. It will be marked probably on the timing cover, ISM or ISX. Problem solved.
