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Only having owned a '93 and '98 I've had people tell me they wish they could afford a Newell. Usually from someone who has spent 3-4 times what I did. We probably spend more time at regular campgrounds rather than high end resorts. We've also found that retirees are less concerned what others have than weekenders. There are all types out there but like Richard said you can't control what they think. Only how you act.
Interestingly the most common comment I get is "you only have x number of slides?" These are mostly from the ones who are envious of a Newell.
We bought our Newells for the quality and engineering. Not to be pretentious. We have a Foretravel now only because Newell doesn't build a 36'. The FT does allow us to get into smaller areas and be nearer places we want to explore.