Miramar 2018 Changes

[MetalGator]

If anyone is interested, here are the changes from the 2017 models.

2018 Model year changes

Exteriors

Autumn Spice NEW
Tailwind Partial Paint
Crystal Springs Full Body Paint NEW
Lacquer Red Full body Paint NEW
Sun Valley Full Body Paint NEW

Woods

High Gloss Glazed Pacific
High Gloss Glazed Milan
High Gloss Glazed Newport NEW
High Gloss Glazed Resort Cherry DISCONTINUED

Interiors

Lunar Eclipse
Bamboo Frost
Rip Tide
Falcon Crest NEW

Floorplans

24.2
35.2
35.3
37.1

What's new for 2018

Decor Updates

Leatherette Colors, Dinette Lights, Pressed Top Backsplash in Bath

Interior Changes

Firefly Multiplex Wiring Control System for Lighting, Slides, Awnings, Tank Monitors, Generator, AGS, and Climate Control
Revised Dash Center Console: Axerra 10" Radio, Monitor, w/Navigation
84" Interiors
Bath Lavatory Cabinet heights raised to 34"
Raised Panel Cabinet door IPO Mirrored Doors (Galley)
Induction Cooktop Only
Upgraded Microwave to include Convection Oven
Tilt a view Bed in 35.2, 35.3 and 37.1

Exterior Changes

Pre wired for solar charging
Front Cap
Rear Cap
Grill LP connection now available on all models

Option and Features dropped

Rapid Camp
Portable Grill on 34.2

[stvdman]

Well, we only have 6 miles of riding in it. From the little I can tell...its not "point and shoot"..constantly paying attention to "wander" induced from wind, passing vehicles, road irregularities. A little more so than my Kodiak chassis. Somewhat smooth...not jarring over potholes/road joints. Engine is a little noisy..much less that our 1st E450 Class C w/V-10. Seems to be tuned a little better for low-end torque now...trans grabs next gear and holds it better than what I remember. I know the V-10 "likes" to REV, but 3500+rpm is NOISY. Keeping it under that mark on the ride home seemed to work pretty well.

Like above though, don't know if that is new in the engine tuning or the better transmission.

Has some small things that had to be taken care of:
-Entrance door didn't latch tight enough, could push the middle to bottom in/out ~3/4".
-Front TV cover (one that "hides" in cabinet) didn't fit well.
-Some exterior scratches.

We will camp in it next weekend and create a "punch-list" (at dealer request) that will be taken care of when we have wash/dryer installed next month.

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stvdman wrote:
Those are all nice changes. I ended up with a 2017 35.2, picked it up yesterday, Ill try not to think about "what could have been" with the 2018 changes.
Planning a quick weekend local trip to test everything out and then first voyage to Florida for a "working spring break" in late April. Pretty excited thus far and looking forward to really giving her a workout.

The 35.2 DID end up having a 2nd TV in the front, just behind the Dinette (in addition to the one behind the sofa).
Compared to the 2008 Tech/systems on our Gulfstream Super C, the new "stuff" is a welcome change. In addition, the accessibility of everything is GREAT, with a couple exceptions.

Main engine Oil filler neck, its pretty high up and not much room to add in oil. May have to get a little pump for oil changes. With slides in, its a little tight, but can open fridge, and move through coach very well. Only thing not accessible is the lower storage units in front of bed. This may not be a problem with the new bed design in the 2018 (tilt-a-view).

Overall..VERY happy with the floorplan. I have read and been told the being happy with a floorplan is priority #1, then determine chassis it will be on. Will have to get more time/miles in her to determine if the FORD F53 makes us happy. Coming from a Chevrolet Kodiak based Super C, its a little more forgiving already (less jarring).

We kept going back and forth on the 35.2 vs 35.3. I really like the openness of the 35.2 but we ended up deciding on the 35.3. They had a 2017 35.3 on the lot but it didn't have the color options we wanted. I figured if we were going to spend that much money we should get exactly the options we wanted so that's why we ordered a 2018. The wife was not happy about losing the gas stove but I think she is intrigued by the induction stove. She has already bought a bunch of pots and pans. We won't get the motorhome until early May.

How does the 35.2 ride? I have never had a Class A as we have always pulled trailers. I have rented a couple of Class C's in the past and was never happy with the ride.

[stvdman]

Those are all nice changes. I ended up with a 2017 35.2, picked it up yesterday, Ill try not to think about "what could have been" with the 2018 changes.
Planning a quick weekend local trip to test everything out and then first voyage to Florida for a "working spring break" in late April. Pretty excited thus far and looking forward to really giving her a workout.

The 35.2 DID end up having a 2nd TV in the front, just behind the Dinette (in addition to the one behind the sofa).
Compared to the 2008 Tech/systems on our Gulfstream Super C, the new "stuff" is a welcome change. In addition, the accessibility of everything is GREAT, with a couple exceptions.

Main engine Oil filler neck, its pretty high up and not much room to add in oil. May have to get a little pump for oil changes. With slides in, its a little tight, but can open fridge, and move through coach very well. Only thing not accessible is the lower storage units in front of bed. This may not be a problem with the new bed design in the 2018 (tilt-a-view).

Overall..VERY happy with the floorplan. I have read and been told the being happy with a floorplan is priority #1, then determine chassis it will be on. Will have to get more time/miles in her to determine if the FORD F53 makes us happy. Coming from a Chevrolet Kodiak based Super C, its a little more forgiving already (less jarring).

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crasster wrote:
So I take it same engine, chassis, HP, and the rest of the mechanical "guts" is the same? Any new construction methods?

Yes, same engine and chassis. The new multiplex wiring control system is the big change along with the colors. Also added the Navigation system. I do not have any information on any new construction methods. Our 35.3 should arrive sometime in early to mid May.

[crasster]

So I take it same engine, chassis, HP, and the rest of the mechanical "guts" is the same? Any new construction methods?