06-08-2017, 05:10 PM
I will further the conversation by saying that I would expect maintenance costs of the Newell and the Prevost to be similar. Appliances are typically either residential or marine. Drive train is Detroit, Cat or Cummins, transmissions are Allison or ZF. Those can be handled by service centers throughout the U.S. just like a Prevost could (although there are fewer locations for servicing ZF transmissions.
I have not found Newells to be an electrical nightmare. The only downside to Newell is that typically, wiring diagrams are not readily available so that slows trouble shooting down somewhat. Slides can be an issue with any brand of coach. Newell, like several other manufacturers, uses air seals around the slides. Depending on the age of the coach, the slide out mechanism may be HWH hydraulic or Valid electric (2003 model year was the transition year with some of each, all Valid since then).
Newell maintains a list of service locations that can work on your Newell if you have an issue on the road. Call them, let them know where you are and they will provide you information for the issues you are experiencing.
I have not found Newells to be an electrical nightmare. The only downside to Newell is that typically, wiring diagrams are not readily available so that slows trouble shooting down somewhat. Slides can be an issue with any brand of coach. Newell, like several other manufacturers, uses air seals around the slides. Depending on the age of the coach, the slide out mechanism may be HWH hydraulic or Valid electric (2003 model year was the transition year with some of each, all Valid since then).
Newell maintains a list of service locations that can work on your Newell if you have an issue on the road. Call them, let them know where you are and they will provide you information for the issues you are experiencing.