Fleetwood Frontier 38RT 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 with the same Cummins B6.7 360 HP, separated by chassis and accessibility. The 2027 Fleetwood Frontier 38RT is a 38.3-ft three-slide on the Freightliner XCR Freedom Sport Bridge with 33,600-lb GVWR, 95-gal fresh, 8,000W Onan, 2,000W inverter, generator prep, fireplace, asking $414,458. The 2027 Frontier lineup expands to four floorplans (33TL, 37S, 38RT, 39B) with the new 39B added for 2027. The 2026 Newmar Northern Star 4011 is 40.8 ft on Freightliner with 39,000-lb GVWR, 8,600-lb cargo cap, BraunAbility wheelchair lift, theater seating, four-season, 400Ah bank, listing at $424,012.
The Northern Star 4011 wins on the unusual structural feature - integrated wheelchair access - plus 5,400 lbs more chassis (39,000-lb GVWR), documented 8,600-lb cargo cap, 400Ah battery bank, four-season construction, theater seating, and 105-gal fresh tank, all at $9,554 more. The 2027 Frontier 38RT counters with shorter 38.3-ft footprint, integrated 2,000W inverter, generator prep, fireplace, and the 2027 model year refresh.
Buyers who don't need accessibility and want shorter coach at lower sticker pick the Frontier 38RT. Accessibility-need buyers pick the Northern Star 4011.
Side-by-side specs
| Fleetwood Frontier 38RT | 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 | 95 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 38RT wins
- Shorter 38.3-ft length vs 40.8 ft
- $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 refresh + 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 vs 95
- Four-season construction
- Theater seating standard
Pick the Fleetwood Frontier 38RT if…
Pick the 2027 Fleetwood Frontier 38RT if you don't need wheelchair accessibility and you want a shorter coach at the latest model year. The 38.3-ft length is 2.5 ft shorter than the Northern Star 4011, the integrated 2,000W inverter plus 8,000W Onan with generator prep plus fireplace deliver complete hotel content, and the 2027 lineup expansion adds the new 39B floor plan to the broader Frontier line. At $414,458 you save $9,554 versus the Newmar.
Pick the Newmar Northern Star 4011 if…
Pick the Newmar Northern Star 4011 if accessibility matters or you want maximum chassis. The integrated BraunAbility lift is a fully factory-engineered wheelchair entry system - rare in Class A diesel pushers. The 39,000-lb GVWR with 8,600-lb cargo cap is 5,400 lbs more chassis than the 2027 Frontier 38RT, 400Ah documented battery bank, four-season construction, and theater seating round out the package. At $424,012 you pay $9,554 more for accessibility and chassis content.
Frequently asked
What changed for the 2027 Frontier 38RT?
The 2027 Frontier expands to four floorplans (33TL, 37S, 38RT, 39B) with the new 39B added. The 38RT itself retains the same Cummins B6.7 360 HP and Freightliner XCR chassis.
Which is wheelchair-accessible?
The Newmar Northern Star 4011 has a BraunAbility integrated lift. The 2027 Frontier 38RT does not.
Which has more cargo headroom?
The Northern Star 4011 documents 8,600-lb cargo capacity on its 39,000-lb GVWR - significantly more than the 2027 Frontier 38RT at 33,600-lb GVWR.