[cmillsap]

About two weeks ago, Tela (my wife) and I spent some time at California Coach. We spent about an hour looking at this '03 Newell. The exterior paint is very nice. The interior is in nice shape and has not been abused.
Steve is selling it for a lady who recently lost her husband and no longer has a use for it. I didn't spend much time inspecting the mechanicals or the maintenance records as my main purpose was to see if Tela would be happy owning a Newell. She really likes the XLII and has been after me to buy a Prevost for some time now. I keep telling her about the exterior stainless panel delaminating problems on them but I don't think she yet understands the seriousness of it.

Although we would prefer a Newell with the rear bath and half bath in the hallway, this coach is a very good candidate. Two slides in a Newell provide plenty of room to stretch out. Also, Steve does not have this coach way over priced. Some negotiations may enable a person to buy this coach at a fair price.

The only negative Tela saw with this floor plan is the long narrow (one person at a time) hallway between the kitchen and bedroom. But that long narrow hallway is not unique to this Newell floor plan. We owned a 2000 Wanderlodge LXi that was the same way. I know... providing the needed appliances such as a refrigerator on one side and a washer/dryer on the other plus providing ample closet space doesn't leave much room for a wide hallway.

Chuck Millsap
2004 Wanderlodge M380