Spartan chassis owners, be aware.

[Neal]

I believe mine has one in the gen bay and the engine compartment, at least. I haven't looked further, no need to.

 

[Neal]

I don't have a Spartan chassis so I don't really have a part of this. But I my observation of the handling of this in so many regards is sad or shocking, I'm not sure what to make of it.

1. Facebook groups are for owners, Newmar has never had a hand in these that I know of. Yet I see posts in Newmar Owners group, Newmar Kountry Club, Newmar Buy and Sell, etc. and all seem to be getting directed to shut down commenting or posts are getting deleted. It's as if Newmar is heavy handing any Newmar related social media group.
2. From my military experience and experience with what I've observed of true leadership I would have expected a response such as: "We take this matter seriously and we will investigate completely to determine the legality and any corrective action we need to make to ensure the customers never experience a problem like what has been reported."
3. Further to number 2 above I would expect a statement that Newmar customers are our most valuable asset. Rest assured we will determine if there was any oversight on our part or Spartan RV Chassis and if so, we will inform our customers on how this matter will be resolved and expeditiously. We trust in your business as you trust in us in choosing Newmar.

In all I could gather in the various posts before being removed, I never got such sentiment from Newmar. It was instant defense mode just as if someone is being charged with a crime and the appointed attorney comes on TV and states the charges are wrong and my client is innocent.

It seems as if the CEO of Newmar has been put to a test in this matter and is not performing as one would hope in handling this matter in the best interest of their customers. I hope I'm wrong, but this is just my observation as to what I've gathered to date.

We, the Newmar customers, chose Newmar for the family experience the Miller's always offered. We knew the corporate culture with Winnebago ownership was going to be different. In the past we got numbers at the international rally each year on the number of coaches sold, by model. That doesn't seem to be available now. What is apparent is WGO's stock has fallen over 50% in the past year and something needs to change. We need and want Newmar to succeed, we know there are amazing people building these beautiful coaches. They need to keep their jobs and keep the pride in their craftsmanship they've had for many years in the making which made Newmar what it is as we know. Newmar customers were addicted to the brand, many going back for a new coach every 2-3 years. I think that time is no more.

Wishing for the best outcome to the Spartan owners and I hope you will be persistent in protecting your purchase and not fall for political corporate answers. Do your own due diligence.

 

[Neemer]

To put it simply, Newmar punted this one into the stands. Damnedest thing I’ve seen lately.

 

[AbdRahim]

Is
Newmar the only coach built on a Spartan chassis? Any other coach makers experiencing this problem?

 

[redbaron]

Is
Newmar the only coach built on a Spartan chassis? Any other coach makers experiencing this problem?

Entegra is confirmed, although they are no longer building.

I’m sure foretravel is affected.

 

[Suburbazine]

I must be missing something. If the stamp isn't on the rig, and it has to be to be legal, why the heck is anyone arguing about it? It may be unpleasant to fix the problem, but it will have to be done eventually anyhow. So call us in, install the tag, and let's get on with life. Why the foot dragging?

I just checked the engine compartment and didn’t find what I was looking for, at least not where it was on my previous Freightliner. I did see the VIN on a sticker inside on the cabinet door, but for legal purposes, that won't fly.

In North Carolina, we have to get vehicles inspected every year. It’s only $30, but dragging a 55K RV to a station and watching some kid who has no idea what he’s looking at is an unnecessary pain. Florida doesn't have such a stupid requirement, so when we bought property in Florida, we registered our London Aire there. Part of the process was either taking the RV to the DMV so they could visually match the VIN to the paperwork, or having a deputy come out to the house and inspect it.

I’m heading to Florida again in a couple of months and plan to register my current rig there as well, but I’ve got a feeling I may run into trouble. Not crossing the border trouble, but a problem all the same.

I almost had this issue when I registered in FL. The DMV lady said the door plate was not matched BUT I had the CoO documents in hand and they accepted the finished VIN as correct. I didn't know at the time that she was expecting a Newmar branded plate on the coach.