12-27-2016, 11:32 AM
All,
My name is Reese Cantrell and we live in East Texas. My wife and I do not a Newell, but we are looking. I have lurked on this board for a few years, but recently talked with Chappell Jordan and Richard Entrekin and they suggested that I join. We have a friend that has an 06 43' Newell and they are very happy with their coach. My wife and I have owned a 2003 Country Coach Intrigue, 2004 Foretravel U320, and a 2012 Foretravel IH 45. Up till now the Country Coach was our favorite coach. I have talked with Brian Pitts numerous times since 2007 and looked at Newell's on other websites besides the Newell site. We have been to Miami on three occasions.
Initially interested in the 2004 - 05 models to purchase, but have moved to the 06 - 08 models. What I like about the Newell Coach is the steerable tag axle, four slides, half bath, Valid slides, flat floors, rear bath, 20KW generators, and other features. The 24 hour service number with a live person is a tremendous feature to offer to their customer base. We always broke down after the service department closed. We saw both of our Foretravels being towed in the middle of the night. I have called the Newell service department and asked them questions about the coaches we were interested in and they have always been happy to be of assistance. That is good service. I have stated on the Foretravel forum and other boards that Newell is the best engineered, manufactured, and quality customer service in the motorhome industry. When we owned the IH 45 I had people ask me opinion about the IH 45 and I told them to go buy a Newell or Prevost. I told them they would be happier and less frustrated.
Unfortunately I am not mechanically incline. When the coach has a problem I take it to mechanic for repairs. I can recognize a problem, possibility diagnosis the problem, but not repair the problem. I will probably ask more questions then provide answers on this board.
Thanks,
Reese
My name is Reese Cantrell and we live in East Texas. My wife and I do not a Newell, but we are looking. I have lurked on this board for a few years, but recently talked with Chappell Jordan and Richard Entrekin and they suggested that I join. We have a friend that has an 06 43' Newell and they are very happy with their coach. My wife and I have owned a 2003 Country Coach Intrigue, 2004 Foretravel U320, and a 2012 Foretravel IH 45. Up till now the Country Coach was our favorite coach. I have talked with Brian Pitts numerous times since 2007 and looked at Newell's on other websites besides the Newell site. We have been to Miami on three occasions.
Initially interested in the 2004 - 05 models to purchase, but have moved to the 06 - 08 models. What I like about the Newell Coach is the steerable tag axle, four slides, half bath, Valid slides, flat floors, rear bath, 20KW generators, and other features. The 24 hour service number with a live person is a tremendous feature to offer to their customer base. We always broke down after the service department closed. We saw both of our Foretravels being towed in the middle of the night. I have called the Newell service department and asked them questions about the coaches we were interested in and they have always been happy to be of assistance. That is good service. I have stated on the Foretravel forum and other boards that Newell is the best engineered, manufactured, and quality customer service in the motorhome industry. When we owned the IH 45 I had people ask me opinion about the IH 45 and I told them to go buy a Newell or Prevost. I told them they would be happier and less frustrated.
Unfortunately I am not mechanically incline. When the coach has a problem I take it to mechanic for repairs. I can recognize a problem, possibility diagnosis the problem, but not repair the problem. I will probably ask more questions then provide answers on this board.
Thanks,
Reese