Fleetwood Frontier 33TL vs Newmar Northern Star 3418
2027 Class A comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
Both 35 ft Class A diesel pushers built around the Cummins B6.7. The 2027 Fleetwood Frontier 33TL is 35.33 ft on the Freightliner XCR Delta Bridge, 340 HP, 32,400 lb GVWR, 3 slides, king bed, 96/65/45 gal tanks, 8 kW genset, 2,000 W inverter, 100 W solar, residential fridge, fireplace, sleeping 4, with the 2027 model year now offering four floorplans (33TL, 37S, 38RT, plus the new 39B). The 2026 Newmar Northern Star 3418 is 34.83 ft on Freightliner, 360 HP, 36,500 lb GVWR, 7,700 lb documented cargo, 4 slides, queen, 105/65/45 gal tanks, 32 gal LP, 400 Ah battery, four-season, sleeping 6.
The Northern Star 3418 still leads on horsepower (+20), GVWR (+4,100 lb), documented cargo (7,700 lb), slide count (4 vs 3), fresh tank (+9 gal), LP (32 gal), and four-season insulation. The 2027 Frontier 33TL has the model-year freshness, king bed, 2,000 W inverter, and 100 W solar. MSRP is $414,458 vs $410,806, $3,652 in favor of the Newmar.
Directional verdict: 2027 Frontier 33TL for king bed and 2027 freshness; Northern Star 3418 for cargo, slides, and capacity.
Side-by-side specs
| Fleetwood Frontier 33TL | Newmar Northern Star 3418 | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $414,458 | $410,806 |
| Length | 35'4" | 34'10" |
| Dry weight | — | 28,800 lbs |
| GVWR | 32,400 lbs | 36,500 lbs |
| Sleeps | 4 | 6 |
| Slides | 3 | 4 |
| Fresh tank | 96 gal | 105 gal |
| Grey tank | 65 gal | 65 gal |
| Black tank | 45 gal | 45 gal |
| LP | — | 32 gal |
| Solar | 100W | — |
| Inverter | 2000W | — |
| Generator | 8000W | 8000W |
| Bath | — | full |
| Bed | king | queen |
| 4-season | No | Yes |
| Off-road | No | No |
| Outdoor kitchen | No | No |
| Washer/dryer | yes | included |
| Residential fridge | Yes | Yes |
Where Fleetwood Frontier 33TL wins
- 2027 model year with expanded four-floorplan family
- King bed standard
- 2,000 W inverter included
- 100 W solar from the factory
- Aqua-Hot heating and 50-amp service
Where Newmar Northern Star 3418 wins
- Cummins B6.7 at 360 HP vs 340 HP
- 36,500 lb GVWR vs 32,400 lb
- 7,700 lb documented cargo
- 4 slides vs 3
- $3,652 cheaper at $410,806 MSRP
Pick the Fleetwood Frontier 33TL if…
Pick the 2027 Fleetwood Frontier 33TL if you want a king-bed diesel pusher with the 2027 model-year refresh and the option to step up to the new 39B floorplan in the family. The 2,000 W inverter, 100 W solar, Aqua-Hot, and 50A service form a working electrical baseline for 2-4 person travel, and the 35.33 ft Freightliner XCR chassis cruises efficiently. At $414,458 MSRP it's the king-bed-and-inverter pick despite costing $3,652 more than the Northern Star.
Pick the Newmar Northern Star 3418 if…
Pick the 2026 Newmar Northern Star 3418 if you carry 6 people and need the documented 36,500 lb GVWR with 7,700 lb cargo, the four slides for maximum interior width, the 105 gal fresh tank, 32 gal LP, 400 Ah battery, and four-season insulation. The Cummins B6.7 at 360 HP delivers more peak power on grades, and the $410,806 MSRP undercuts the 2027 Frontier 33TL by $3,652 while bringing genuinely heavier-duty cargo and capacity numbers.
Frequently asked
What's new for the 2027 Frontier?
The 2027 Frontier expands to four floorplans: 33TL, 37S, 38RT, and the new 39B. Cummins B6.7, Aqua-Hot, and 50A service stay standard.
Which has 4 slides?
Only the Northern Star 3418 has 4 slides. The Frontier 33TL has 3 slides.
How does cargo compare?
The Northern Star 3418 documents 7,700 lbs of cargo. The Frontier 33TL does not publish cargo capacity, but its 4,100 lb lower GVWR sets the practical limit lower.