[Foodsman]

Thank you all for your input,

Richard said: “If you own one, you will work on it. The attitude in which you approach the work is the key to enjoying the ownership.”
I have no doubt that is exactly right and it goes to attitude and pride! If you own a Newell and don’t take pride in it, it may be lobotomy time or shock treatment!

Encantotom said: “when i do things myself the rule is simple. that is that i usually have no idea how long it will take and the engineer in me will make it take 3x as long as it probably should take and sometimes longer. but i do know it is done right when i am done.”
That has to be a huge piece of mind with all the things to keep up with in a motorhome. Knowing “its been done right” would be a big deal!

Encantotom siad: “buying a high end coach is a leap of faith no matter what vintage. buying a 30 year old one like clarkes is a leap of faith. buying a new one is a different leap of faith. and in between is as well. you can buy one that has been well taken care of and still have problems. but one thing is certain, you will have problems. the trick is how you handle those.”

I know that's right, you can check out as much as you can check out but stuff happens... If I buy a motorhome thinking "I'll just jump in and go" that would not be a reasonable expectation would it? I hope I can get a couple months of travel before anything major hits.

I was planning to take Richard with me but he was quick to tell me he doesn't like basement apartments!

Thanks guys,

Harry