[Junior Guru]

First of all, they are both very well built machines. But they both require maintenance as all coaches do,

What is the motivation for changing coaches? Layout, features, drive quality, etc? What would be year/budget for a Newell or Prevost you are considering?

If you compared a 3 slide Newell to a 3 slide Prevost of similar vintage, I think the maintenance would be about the same. As Michael said above from mid 2003 or so on Newell has used Valid slides. Valid, like Newell, offers free tech support over the phone. The one time I needed them they were a lifesend!

One thing I like about newell is that whenever I have an issue I need help with I call them. I know all the service techs. 90% of the time they save me hours. I'm sure a few Prevost converters do the same. But like others say some of the converters are no longer in business. Any time I see another Newell, I make a friend. And I've never met a Newell owner that wouldn't help me if I needed it. (Although I could say that about many RV folks not just Newell owners)

For me, I chose Newell because the layout was more conducive to our needs. I like the private rear master bath with center half bath, bigger bedroom, more headroom. Although I no longer own a mid entry, I also really liked that (sorry Marc!)