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C20
Explorer
Explorer
We picked up our new to us 2017 Newmar Essex on Thursday and cannot believe how good it drives. Quiet, no rattles, vey high quality compared to our Monaco dynasty. Night and day difference. Couldn’t be happier!
2017 Newmar Essex
97 Jeep Wrangler
16 HD CVO Street glide
2015 Challenger Hellcat
2021 Hellcat Durango
2020 ram 2500 Cummins
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Rick_Jay
Explorer II
Explorer II
Bruce & C20,

Thanks, that helps. While I don't have any immediate plans of replacing our rig, it's an idea that pops up every once in a while. It sounds like the Comfort Drive option would be something to look for, and at least test drive a rig which has it.

Thanks!

~Rick
2005 Georgie Boy Cruise Master 3625 DS on a Workhorse W-22
Rick, Gail, 1 girl (27-Angel since 2008), 1 girl (22), 2 boys (23 & 20).
2001 Honda Odyssey, Demco Aluminator tow bar & tow plate, SMI Silent Partner brake controller.

Bruce_Brown
Moderator
Moderator
Rick Jay wrote:
Congratulations on the new rig!!!

Please keep us updated on your journeys and experiences.

For those of us at the other end of the buying curve....LOL...what is "Comfort Drive"?

~Rick


Comfort Drive is hard to explain. This guy tries and does an OK job. I find the biggest thing is the wind - it becomes a non-issue. And ours is one of the earliest versions, ours isn't adjustable like the newer ones.

He says take it for a test drive, and he's right. The day we did our test drive was a gusty, windy day, and driving it back-to-back with one that didn't have Comfort Drive was telling. That said you won't fully appreciate it until you've logged some real miles in real conditions. That's when you really start to get the full picture.

Comfort Drive Video
There are 24 hours in every day - it all depends on how you choose to use them.
Bruce & Jill Brown
2008 Kountry Star Pusher 3910

C20
Explorer
Explorer
I'm no expert in the comfort drive department, but in winds it helps keep the steering wheel centered so you don't have to fight it all day. Also when your driving slow you can set it where you can steer it like a car, almost no resistance at all in the steering.
2017 Newmar Essex
97 Jeep Wrangler
16 HD CVO Street glide
2015 Challenger Hellcat
2021 Hellcat Durango
2020 ram 2500 Cummins

C20
Explorer
Explorer
We were staying in Florida, so we went to Atlanta and picked it up and traded in our Monaco. Back to florida, Daytona 500, bike week, then we have to go back to the dealership so they can change out our satellite system on the way back to Kansas. We usually put about 15K a year on, not a lot of sitting in the garage!
2017 Newmar Essex
97 Jeep Wrangler
16 HD CVO Street glide
2015 Challenger Hellcat
2021 Hellcat Durango
2020 ram 2500 Cummins

Rick_Jay
Explorer II
Explorer II
Congratulations on the new rig!!!

Please keep us updated on your journeys and experiences.

For those of us at the other end of the buying curve....LOL...what is "Comfort Drive"?

~Rick
2005 Georgie Boy Cruise Master 3625 DS on a Workhorse W-22
Rick, Gail, 1 girl (27-Angel since 2008), 1 girl (22), 2 boys (23 & 20).
2001 Honda Odyssey, Demco Aluminator tow bar & tow plate, SMI Silent Partner brake controller.

ArchHoagland
Explorer
Explorer
So where are you headed for your first trip?
2004 Monaco La Palma 36DBD
Workhorse W22 8.1 Gas Allison 1000, 7.1 mpg

2000 LEXUS RX300 FWD 22MPG 4020 LBS
US Gear Brakes

Wiscampsin
Explorer
Explorer
Congrats and enjoy your 2017 Newmar Essex.

C20
Explorer
Explorer
Love the comfort drive!
2017 Newmar Essex
97 Jeep Wrangler
16 HD CVO Street glide
2015 Challenger Hellcat
2021 Hellcat Durango
2020 ram 2500 Cummins

Bruce_Brown
Moderator
Moderator
Congrats. Thats a **very** nice MH you bought. I think you'll also come to think Comfort Drive is a must have. I sure wouldn't want to be without it.
There are 24 hours in every day - it all depends on how you choose to use them.
Bruce & Jill Brown
2008 Kountry Star Pusher 3910

C20
Explorer
Explorer
Thank you. Very happy so far!
2017 Newmar Essex
97 Jeep Wrangler
16 HD CVO Street glide
2015 Challenger Hellcat
2021 Hellcat Durango
2020 ram 2500 Cummins

Mommalu
Explorer
Explorer
Congrats! Enjoy!