Fleetwood Frontier 37S vs Newmar Northern Star 4011
2027 Class A comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
Two value-tier Class A diesel pushers near $420K, same Cummins B6.7 360 HP engine, but very different chassis and accessibility. The 2027 Fleetwood Frontier 37S is a 38.3-ft three-slide on the Freightliner XCR Freedom Sport Bridge chassis with 33,600-lb GVWR, 96-gal fresh, 8,000W Onan, 2,000W inverter, generator prep, asking $414,458. The 2027 expanded lineup adds a new 39B floor plan to the Frontier. The 2026 Newmar Northern Star 4011 is 40.8 ft on Freightliner with 39,000-lb GVWR, 8,600-lb cargo cap, wheelchair-accessible with BraunAbility lift, theater seating, four-season, 400Ah bank, listing at $424,012.
The Northern Star 4011 leads on the unusual feature - wheelchair accessibility - plus 5,400 lbs more chassis (39,000 vs 33,600 GVWR), 8,600-lb documented cargo cap, 400Ah battery bank, four-season construction, theater seating, and the larger 105-gal fresh tank. The 2027 Frontier 37S counters with a shorter 38.3-ft footprint, integrated 2,000W inverter, generator prep, fireplace, and a $9,554 lower sticker - plus the 2027 model year refresh adds the new 39B floor plan to the broader lineup.
Non-accessibility-focused, shorter-coach, value buyers pick the 2027 Frontier 37S. Accessibility-need buyers pick the Northern Star 4011.
Side-by-side specs
| Fleetwood Frontier 37S | Newmar Northern Star 4011 | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $414,458 | $424,012 |
| Length | 38'4" | 40'10" |
| Dry weight | — | 30,400 lbs |
| GVWR | 33,600 lbs | 39,000 lbs |
| Sleeps | 4 | 5 |
| Slides | 3 | 3 |
| 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 37S wins
- Shorter 38.3-ft length vs 40.8 ft - 2.5 ft easier to park
- $9,554 lower MSRP ($414,458 vs $424,012)
- 2,000W inverter integrated standard
- Generator prep with 8,000W Onan
- Fireplace standard
- 2027 model year with new 39B floor plan in lineup
Where Newmar Northern Star 4011 wins
- 39,000-lb GVWR vs 33,600 - 5,400 lbs more chassis
- 8,600-lb documented cargo capacity
- Wheelchair-accessible BraunAbility integrated lift
- 400Ah battery bank documented
- 105-gal fresh tank vs 96
- Four-season construction
- Theater seating standard
Pick the Fleetwood Frontier 37S if…
Pick the 2027 Fleetwood Frontier 37S if you don't need wheelchair accessibility and you want a shorter, value-priced diesel pusher with the latest model year. The 38.3-ft length is 2.5 ft shorter than the Newmar, integrated 2,000W inverter plus 8,000W Onan with generator prep plus fireplace deliver complete hotel content, and the 2027 lineup expansion adds a new 39B floor plan. At $414,458 you save $9,554 versus the Newmar Northern Star 4011.
Pick the Newmar Northern Star 4011 if…
Pick the Newmar Northern Star 4011 if you need wheelchair accessibility - the BraunAbility integrated lift is one of the only fully factory-engineered wheelchair entry systems in a Class A diesel pusher. The 39,000-lb GVWR with 8,600-lb cargo cap is 5,400 lbs more chassis than the 2027 Frontier 37S, the 400Ah documented battery bank, four-season construction, and theater seating round out the package. At $424,012 you pay $9,554 more for accessibility, chassis headroom, and content.
Frequently asked
What's new in the 2027 Frontier 37S?
The 2027 Frontier expands to four floorplans (33TL, 37S, 38RT, 39B) with the new 39B added. The 37S itself retains the same Cummins B6.7 360 HP, 33,600-lb GVWR, and Freightliner XCR chassis.
Which one is wheelchair-accessible?
The Northern Star 4011 has a BraunAbility integrated lift. The 2027 Frontier 37S does not.
Which has higher GVWR?
The Northern Star 4011 at 39,000-lb GVWR carries 5,400 lbs more chassis than the 2027 Frontier 37S at 33,600 lbs.