Oops… Went to buy Newmar then saw a Newell.
I went with a friend to buy a 2010 Newmar Essex but something happened… There was a Newell parked right next to it. It’s a 2003 we came to find out and the same money as the Newmar. The Newmar is a fi...
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2: Absoultely.
1: Maybe, maybe not. It depends upon what it is that needs work.
We have a Prevost and any Detroit engine dealer can work on the engine/transmission. You would likely have a similar situation but it would be Caterpillar or Cummins. The interior is likely all household equipment so replaceable (not necessarily easily) but there are MANY places around the Country that deal with Prevost and Newell conversions. There are Newell dealers around the Country as well as the factory in Miami, OK (pronounced myama). You simply cannot go wrong with a Newell or Prevost conversion as long as you do your due diligence prior to purchase.
There is no comparison in quality. Newell wins hands down. That's not to say that there is anything wrong with the Newmar products. They just can't stand up to a side by side comparison with Prevost or Newell. If you are on a limited budget, you might lean toward the Newmar as service on these specialty vehicles can be pricy. We just arrived at the Prevost factory service center in Mira Loma, CA. We need routine maintenance as well as a new engine air compressor (likely $2000 with labor) and some other work that we hope will be minor. I have budgeted this to end up costing around $4000 but that will have been all the necessary maintenance in the last year. Expecting $5000-$10000 annually would not be out of line. Heck, you have to add in the long term costs like tires. All new tires (8 of them) is going to cost over $6000 but it's a cost that you have to account for every 7 years or so. Put a little money in your piggy bank each month to pay for the big expenses when they pop up. You would have the same expense with a Newmar when it's time for new tires.
I should note that our Prevost is a 1998, so 25 years old, so it's taken that long before a new engine air compressor was necessary. Our coach has been updated multiple times and would still stand up side by side with any modern coach on the market. 240V induction cooktop, stacked washer w/240V dryer and ride and handling that can't be beat.
1: Maybe, maybe not. It depends upon what it is that needs work.
We have a Prevost and any Detroit engine dealer can work on the engine/transmission. You would likely have a similar situation but it would be Caterpillar or Cummins. The interior is likely all household equipment so replaceable (not necessarily easily) but there are MANY places around the Country that deal with Prevost and Newell conversions. There are Newell dealers around the Country as well as the factory in Miami, OK (pronounced myama). You simply cannot go wrong with a Newell or Prevost conversion as long as you do your due diligence prior to purchase.
There is no comparison in quality. Newell wins hands down. That's not to say that there is anything wrong with the Newmar products. They just can't stand up to a side by side comparison with Prevost or Newell. If you are on a limited budget, you might lean toward the Newmar as service on these specialty vehicles can be pricy. We just arrived at the Prevost factory service center in Mira Loma, CA. We need routine maintenance as well as a new engine air compressor (likely $2000 with labor) and some other work that we hope will be minor. I have budgeted this to end up costing around $4000 but that will have been all the necessary maintenance in the last year. Expecting $5000-$10000 annually would not be out of line. Heck, you have to add in the long term costs like tires. All new tires (8 of them) is going to cost over $6000 but it's a cost that you have to account for every 7 years or so. Put a little money in your piggy bank each month to pay for the big expenses when they pop up. You would have the same expense with a Newmar when it's time for new tires.
I should note that our Prevost is a 1998, so 25 years old, so it's taken that long before a new engine air compressor was necessary. Our coach has been updated multiple times and would still stand up side by side with any modern coach on the market. 240V induction cooktop, stacked washer w/240V dryer and ride and handling that can't be beat.
