2001 Newmar "NewAire"

[oldryder1]

Still shopping for an RV.

One of these for sale locally.  2001 Newmar "NewAire"  From research definitely a bit of an oddball design; supposedly only 40 were made.  custom chassis but good Cummins diesel.

What repuitation, if any, did they have for troubles or reliability?

thx
mark in MN

 

[Gary RV_Wizard]

With so few made, there is essentially zero info on reliability. To the best of my knowledge, there were no particular problems associated with the brand (except a lack of buyers).

The previous generation Newaire was a response to a growing desire for a "downsized" RV without losing the high class coach amenities and quality.  Dealers said they had customers who wanted a nice rig but not so big (36-38 ft was the common "big" size back then).  The showcase in the advertising was a widow lady who wanted to continue RVing after her husband passed, but didn't need a big coach any more. Unfortunately, there weren't a lot of those widow ladies buying coaches.  At the same time, the other end of the spectrum was also increasing in demand and buyers flocked to ever-large coaches, 40, 43, and 45 ft.  The Newaire went the way of the Dodo bird.

Get the 2001 Newaire brochure at https://newmarcorp-8c1e.kxcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/pdf-archive/2001-new-aire-diesel.pdf

Recently Newmar resurrected the Newaire brand for a 33 ft coach, again becasue of a supposed demand for smaller but elegant rigs.  There has been some market success with 26-33 ft diesel coaches from other manufacturers, so maybe the Newaire will catch on this time.

 

[oldryder1]

Gary; thx for reply.  I'm hoping to get a look this week.

mark in MN

 

[Gary RV_Wizard]

I've n0t seen one since they first came out, but they were not large but very classy.