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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Hi LouLawrence and great to hear from you.
I find we have something in common. I just sold my 1991 Prevost and know exactly what you're talking about. It's 30 years old, still in great shape! All the woodwork, cabinetry, counter tops etc. still look like new. And all the doors and drawers inside and outside the coach work perfectly. The build quality is just that good even after that many years! No disrespect intended to anyone but it's as you said. You cannot compare a Prevost and Newell to production coaches, you just can't! My engine was the 8V92 and you can have a little more difficulty finding folks who work on them. But that said, not too much! You have the Detroit series 60 diesel and there are many shops working on the Detroit engine and Allison Tranny. Maybe where you get in trouble is when some proprietary item needs work. Most times you can call the converter and they can give direction, but for things in general you can keep yourself on the road. I didn't know that there are places around the country to service Newell's. But I do remember seeing Newell's in a Prevost shop!
I wasn't sure about Newell because they're one brand made in one place. But I'm happy to hear what you said! As I said in my initial post, my friend was there to buy a Newmar Essex and just wanted me to see it. This Newell really knocked him for a loop and it is one beautiful coach. Two owner, all paperwork and always kept indoors! I believe he's buying it Friday!
I find we have something in common. I just sold my 1991 Prevost and know exactly what you're talking about. It's 30 years old, still in great shape! All the woodwork, cabinetry, counter tops etc. still look like new. And all the doors and drawers inside and outside the coach work perfectly. The build quality is just that good even after that many years! No disrespect intended to anyone but it's as you said. You cannot compare a Prevost and Newell to production coaches, you just can't! My engine was the 8V92 and you can have a little more difficulty finding folks who work on them. But that said, not too much! You have the Detroit series 60 diesel and there are many shops working on the Detroit engine and Allison Tranny. Maybe where you get in trouble is when some proprietary item needs work. Most times you can call the converter and they can give direction, but for things in general you can keep yourself on the road. I didn't know that there are places around the country to service Newell's. But I do remember seeing Newell's in a Prevost shop!
I wasn't sure about Newell because they're one brand made in one place. But I'm happy to hear what you said! As I said in my initial post, my friend was there to buy a Newmar Essex and just wanted me to see it. This Newell really knocked him for a loop and it is one beautiful coach. Two owner, all paperwork and always kept indoors! I believe he's buying it Friday!
