Front wheel drive diesel

[B18ptacek]

We’re looking at a Newmar canyon star with front diesel and front wheel drive. And plan to tow car.

are there any advantages or disadvantages to that set up?

 

[Neal]

I think the diesel is a definite improvement. I'm sure it's a great coach, not sure if anyone else here as the diesel Canyon Star as it is relatively new.

 

["EZ"]

Are they using the engine/transmission from a diesel Ram Promaster van? If so that's a pretty good set up but it doesn't have a ton of power. It's only a 4 cyl diesel.

 

[dbarnes]

The Newmar site doesn't say it is front wheel drive, just front engine ( Cummins B diesel)
its 340 hp. the "FD" is confusing people. That isn't typically how you describe chassis configuration.
Guess they were trying to distinguish it from a diesel Pusher.
Didn't think that sounded right.
The unit is setup as a toyhauler, that is why the engine is in front. ALA super C
It would tend to balance weight better that way and still provide torque you don't get with gas.
DB

 

["EZ"]

The Newmar site doesn't say it is front wheel drive, just front engine ( Cummins B diesel)
its 340 hp. the "FD" is confusing people. That isn't typically how you describe chassis configuration.
Guess they were trying to distinguish it from a diesel Pusher.
Didn't think that sounded right.
The unit is setup as a toyhauler, that is why the engine is in front. ALA super C
It would tend to balance weight better that way and still provide torque you don't get with gas.
DB

That makes sense.

 

[Neal]

2022 Newmar Canyon Star Official Tour (by Newmar)

rvforums.com

 

[TJ&LadyDi]

2022 Newmar Canyon Star Official Tour (by Newmar)

rvforums.com

The video clearly states “rear drive axle” at one point. This is a “front-engined” coach, not a “front-wheel-drive.”

TJ