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[Neal]

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’26 Newmar Dealer Meeting is Underway in Fort Lauderdale - RVBusiness - Breaking RV Industry News

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Under the theme of “A Winning Standard,” the 2026 Newmar Dealer Meetings got underway today at the Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel. The two-day event will feature presentations by company executives including President Casey Tubman, to be followed by the introduction of the...

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[Neal]

Newmar Looks to Double Down on its ‘Winning Standard’ - RVBusiness - Breaking RV Industry News

The Newmar Corp. Dealer Meeting kicked off yesterday with morning presentations by company executives, followed by the unveiling of the 2027 model year lineup and breakout sessions to further explain specific upgrades, innovations and programs. While details of the new products are under strict...

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[turbopilot]

Newmar Looks to Double Down on its ‘Winning Standard’ - RVBusiness - Breaking RV Industry News

The Newmar Corp. Dealer Meeting kicked off yesterday with morning presentations by company executives, followed by the unveiling of the 2027 model year lineup and breakout sessions to further explain specific upgrades, innovations and programs. While details of the new products are under strict...

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"Newmar is committed to partnering with its dealers to achieve “The Winning Standard” — the theme of this year’s event."

Sorry, but a total mash of word salad. Absolutely cringeworthy.

 

[Underboss]

With the class a dp market contracting, Newmar, which has been the best of the production coaches can only grab market share.
Berkshire, Entegra class a's are gone with the possibility of American Coach being history also. The market share should grow for Newmar
I do think they are leaning into the Super C market way to deeply. Unless they drastically change the layouts in the Supreme and Summit lines, I personally see temporary growth., with an eventual flood of the market.
Once folks really experience the poor driveability with both steering and the chassis lean they will be back in a class A.
Having owned a SS the lean into turns at highway speeds was scary. Yes the floating cab is nice but unlike the FL class a chassis, the M2 does not have the rear suspension design and needs some kind of suspension upgrade to stop that lean.
I really want to see what they are changing in the super C line this coming year.

 

[Neal]

Spreading yourself too thin, i.e. too many products as we all know means less quality. Few products means more focus and attention to detail and doing it right. I'm just a peon so I'll stay out of this.

I'm up for a gamble. I have a hunch there will be an 18% price increase this year. Just a guess. Put my $10 on 18 please.

 

[Underboss]

I am thinking like you. They have no choice but to raise prices with these tariffs. Durable goods are going up across the board. I am going with 15% for fun but I think you are closer with 18%.

I am confused as to when the new engines are coming out. Is it this year or are they still going to build on 2026 FL and Spartan chassis?

 

[Neal]

Newmar Concludes Dealer Meetings with Annual Awards - RVBusiness - Breaking RV Industry News

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Highlighted by its annual dealer awards ceremony and presentations from company execs and Winnebago Industries President & CEO Michael Happe, Newmar Corp. concluded its two-day Dealer Meetings Wednesday, Feb. 25 at the Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel and adjoining Broward...

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[DennisT]

With the class a dp market contracting, Newmar, which has been the best of the production coaches can only grab market share.
Berkshire, Entegra class a's are gone with the possibility of American Coach being history also. The market share should grow for Newmar
I do think they are leaning into the Super C market way to deeply. Unless they drastically change the layouts in the Supreme and Summit lines, I personally see temporary growth., with an eventual flood of the market.
Once folks really experience the poor driveability with both steering and the chassis lean they will be back in a class A.
Having owned a SS the lean into turns at highway speeds was scary. Yes the floating cab is nice but unlike the FL class a chassis, the M2 does not have the rear suspension design and needs some kind of suspension upgrade to stop that lean.
I really want to see what they are changing in the super C line this coming year.

Not sure what the issue was with your Superstar but, ours drives like it is on rails on the highway. Have never had issues with lean.

They did ruin the look and functionality on all except the Summit Air with the removal of the larger entry steps and cover over them when retracted. New ones are the same, smaller, kwikee steps they use in the class a’s (it appeared at the Tampa show).