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Trying to plan a “vintage” Rally 1997 or older
#11

I think Laureen and I would probably make that a destination this summer in our 1984 Newell. Just got our dump valves and fresh water systems working properly again so we will be good to go when the weather warms up.

Glenn & Laureen Parker
Austin, Texas
1984 Newell 35'  (Coach #58? - not confirmed)
6v92 TA Detroit Diesel, MT654 Allison 5 speed trans
2005 Honda Element toad
2007 Honda S2000 fun car
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#12

My first hand experience is if you want to have a rally----have it.  YOU pick a location and date.  Give Newell owners a reason to come!  If you wait for confirmations from folks you will never have a rally.  My first rally drew one Newell and one sob.  My fifth rally drew 25 Newells.  I invited all Newells of ANY year and we only drew ONE classic coach over 5 rallys.

Good luck in your endeavor............................................

Steve Bare
1999 Newell 2 slide #531
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#13

My opinion is to set a date and a location but don't start changing it based on a few owners comments. Those who can make it will, those who can't won't. You can't accommodate everyone. Good luck in your planning and I truly hope it works out.

Forest & Cindy Olivier
1987 log cabin
2011 Roadtrek C210P
PO 1999 Foretravel 36'
1998 Newell 45' #486 

1993 Newell 39' #337 
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#14

My engine and coach were made in 1997 but my coach is a 1998 - would mine still count :-).

Karen & Adrian Abshire 
1998 2 slide 45' Newell Coach 498 
Prior: 1985 Foretravel ORED 35, 1988 38' Foretravel U280, 2000 Foretravel 42' U320, 1990 Bluebird Wanderlodge WB40
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#15

any rally associated with newell gurus will always be for all years of newells and any other coach brands that want to come. of the newellguru rallys i have had we welcome and have had prevos, foretravels and others.

so though i understand the intent, i would hope that any rally that you do would invite and include any vintage and kind of coach.

that would be my counsel.

tom

2002 45'8" Newell Coach 608  Series 60 DDEC4/Allison World 6 Speed HD4000MH

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#16

Tom, can I bring my 2022 Prevost? At least I can dream, can't I?!! My Father In law came on the bus today and was criticizing a couple of minor flaws such as one of the tiles wasn't sitting flush with an adjacent one. (1/16 or 1/32 difference) He pointed out one of the planks which is under the soon to be installed couch wasn't cut close to the wall. I told him it's a 30 year old vehicle and I do not expect perfection. I would have spent 2.8 million on a new one if I were that anal. He then remained quiet looked around some more and went back in the house! (He lives with us as he's 83)

--Simon
1993 8v92TA #312
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#17

Good counsel Tom.


Clarke and Elaine Hockwald
1982 Newell Classic, 36', 6V92 TA
2001 VW Beetle Turbo
Cannondale Tandem
Cannondale Bad Boy
Haibike SDURO MTB
http://whatsnewell.blogspot.com
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#18

If Amana Iowa ends up being the destination, Sue and I will be there... we are workamping there for the season, April 1 thru October 31st. Smile

Guy & Sue
1984 Classic 40' #59
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#19

I vote for Huntsville, AL although there are NO class A RV parks around here - it amazes me that no one has built one! If only I had the $$$…

Karen & Adrian Abshire 
1998 2 slide 45' Newell Coach 498 
Prior: 1985 Foretravel ORED 35, 1988 38' Foretravel U280, 2000 Foretravel 42' U320, 1990 Bluebird Wanderlodge WB40
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#20

We would definitely be interested

Mike and Beth Magee 
80 Newell Classic 37’ Cat 3208T
05 Ascender 4x4 toad
(Lol no pun intended)
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