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Dan,

As you drive Newells, Prevosts, and anything like that. I am very interested in how the drive and ride compares to the Haulmark. What chassis is it on? And is the front end sprung or air bags?

Thanks,

Hi Richard,

I will keep you updated as I drive them. Our Haulmark is on a Volvo VNL780 chassis with the 600HP/2050 lb.-ft. Volvo engine and the 12 speed automated manual transmission.  The front axle is a standard truck leaf spring straight axle, but the rears are both on air springs for automatic ride height adjustment based on the load.  It drives and handles more like a sports car versus the normal class A floating and banging, but I have not driven a Newell or Provost yet.  Our Bluebird drove very nice as well, but was under powered for our needs - 54k and only 1600lb.-ft was just not enough for western mountains and towing a trailer too.

Honestly, I absolutely love the drive of the Hallmark and the safety of having all the engine and frame out in front of me, but Lisa wants more room for the grandkids and a 4 slide Newell will provide that.  Highly likely we will end up with a Newell, but we are just starting so who knows?

Thank you,

Dan
2017 Hallmark Status 45DB
2014 Polaris RZR XP1000