[ccjohnson]

I have heard it said that the 2 happiest days in a boat or RV owners life are the day they buy it & the day they sell it. I know that as for me, one of the happiest was the day we picked up the Newell. Every trip to Miami for extra custom work is also an huge feeling of satisfaction. Even with the recent engine issue we just take it in stride & realize that now we have a new engine in a coach with basically a 1 year old interior. Almost to the point of having a new Newell! From what I have seen, the day that someone has to hang up their coach keys due to health issues is one of the saddest experiences a person can face. It hammers home the fact that we are all mortals. Motor coach living/travel is just like everything else. S*** happens! You just need to heed the Boy Scout motto, "be prepared". These are expensive somewhat complicated machines and one needs to be aware of the fact that when things do go awry, they are generally a fair bit of expense and/or effort to fix. I know we intend to enjoy the freedom of luxury travel that our coach affords us for as long as we are able to. Fran says she is always amazed at how I change & all of my woes seem to be left behind in the dust as I grip the wheel in our coach. After 30 +/- yrs of living out of a suitcase in motels, it's great to just pull over & be "there" whenever you want. No hassels of lugging luggage. (is there a pun there?) Take the plunge Harry! Just do your due diligence before buying & be prepared to have fun with life no matter what it throws your way or where your coach takes you. After all, it continues to be a learning experience for all of us!