07-17-2014, 10:54 PM
I don't bash Newells, Prevost or Blue Birds. They are all different, they all have their devoted followers.
To me, the issue is 'what do you need, want and expect from a motorhome'. If manufacturer support is important, unfortunately Blue Bird motorhomes are out of business. If a purpose built motorhome is important, Prevost is at a disadvantage. If you expect an over the road bus, Prevost may be your choice. If you really want a motorhome based on Class 7 or 8 truck, there are companies out there that do those also.
The thread referenced earlier certainly enunciates many of the commonly mentioned pros and cons relative to high end coaches and goes off into the weeds at times.
Looking at what is important to you will go a long way in making your decision. Floorplan customization and one-stop customer support bring a number of people to Newells. In the end, the decision should be based on your needs and priorities.
Someone who uses a coach a couple of times a year to attend a rally may or may not have different priorities than a person who plans to live in a coach for six months or more at a time. A warranty may or may not be a predominate factor in a persons selection priorities.
Focus on facts versus opinions. Everyone has an opinion but many don't have facts to support their opinion. Mr. Blade has quoted Daniel Patrick Moynihan: "you are entitled to your own opinion, but you are not entitled to your own facts". Stick to facts and you will make a good decision.
This forum serves to help each other and develop friendships. We avoid arguments on 'which is best' because that is an unanswerable question on a general level. It is only relevant on an individual basis. If there was a coach that met everyone's needs, wants and expectations, there would only be one company left.
To me, the issue is 'what do you need, want and expect from a motorhome'. If manufacturer support is important, unfortunately Blue Bird motorhomes are out of business. If a purpose built motorhome is important, Prevost is at a disadvantage. If you expect an over the road bus, Prevost may be your choice. If you really want a motorhome based on Class 7 or 8 truck, there are companies out there that do those also.
The thread referenced earlier certainly enunciates many of the commonly mentioned pros and cons relative to high end coaches and goes off into the weeds at times.
Looking at what is important to you will go a long way in making your decision. Floorplan customization and one-stop customer support bring a number of people to Newells. In the end, the decision should be based on your needs and priorities.
Someone who uses a coach a couple of times a year to attend a rally may or may not have different priorities than a person who plans to live in a coach for six months or more at a time. A warranty may or may not be a predominate factor in a persons selection priorities.
Focus on facts versus opinions. Everyone has an opinion but many don't have facts to support their opinion. Mr. Blade has quoted Daniel Patrick Moynihan: "you are entitled to your own opinion, but you are not entitled to your own facts". Stick to facts and you will make a good decision.
This forum serves to help each other and develop friendships. We avoid arguments on 'which is best' because that is an unanswerable question on a general level. It is only relevant on an individual basis. If there was a coach that met everyone's needs, wants and expectations, there would only be one company left.