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Hello everyone

I'm charlie. I turn 42 on 11/1. Prior to 8/1, I had never considered
Full timing it in an RV, but my dog died unexpectedly and it suddenly dawned on
Me that: I can do my work from anywhere so long as I have internet and cell phone
Capabilities, so the search began.  

I went to a couple RV lots where I was shown "the greatest class a DP out there...the Monaco Executive"--yup, we can all share in that laugh now, but good thing I'm not the typical consumer who
Buys before thoroughly researching.  

I came to Newell or Prevost primarily because of the safety aspect and because I have a general understanding of chassis design and structural integrity and I just can't stomach the idea of driving around in a stick house on top of a bus frame.

So, where am I in this process? 
I currently live alone in a condo in irvine. My lease is up next 8/1 so I have some time. I have to downsize from a 1700ft apartment and a 25x10 storage unit.  

As I consider my options, I would like to stay under $250k, preferably below $200.
I initially thought I "had to" have slides, but the more I think about it, i feel as though I would feel "safer" without slides. I also realize slides present an additional maintenance expense as well as additional weight which leads to reduced fuel efficiency.   

I love the concept of the Newell being built solidly as it is but also being built as an RV from the start.  At the same time, I do really like the look of the stainless XL style Prevost.  

If anyone is still reading, I'm very hopeful that I will get some good feedback from you guys on here, advice for someone in the market, advice for a guy considering a solo full-time lifestyle (I work with professional athletes primarily so I'm viewing this as a "vehicle", no pun intended, for establishing and cultivating relationships with clients as I travel as well), advice for someone considering prevost or Newell, etc.

Thanks in advance!

I've had to do this before and usually try to attach a piece of plywood so the pilot drill can get a bite for the hole saw to start.
This looks like a good solution, use a hole saw the same size as the existing hole as a guide with the larger hole saw mounted above it:

Hi my name is Wayne and I am almost an old guy my wife and I have had rv's forever [ hatteras sportfisher as well] and last was an American coach dream and had it for 14 years, just recently sold it and now selling all responsibilities and going back on the road and momma agrees if I do it in a newell HA. If Ya'll want to know anything about an American coach just ask, I have spent time at factory service center and been on yahoo groups AC forum and no a little about them. We are from Texas and have been jewelers for 45 years, done a good bit of real estate development rv parks buildings etc.
Looking for a newell at about $300K or less prefer 200 but want a mid door with 4 slides and bath and a half. found one I'm going to look at, at motorhomes of T but no 1/2 bath and looking to maybe add one or at least a toilet for guest etc.. If you know any I should look at please speak up. I think I want a cat engine but will listen to advise on DD 60. I know cummins pretty well and know they have dropped to ball several times over the years and I would be pissed if I bought a new one and found wrist pins coming apart or valves cratering! If you have one for sale PM me or call. Thanks all and hope to learn a lot from you all.

Nice looking 40 ft wide body tandem on  Craigslist

Also on eBay here

Good morning, i own coach 1403 a 2010 model , it has a 2008 Cat c-15 625 HP Acert engine. My Question is, more and more truckstops are switching over to Bio diesel, has anyone heard if its ok to burn this diesel with this engine? any comments would be appreciated.

I thought i was low on fuel in my main tank and I had sucked air. It was warm out and I was running the for the air conditioners.  It was running and I was down to about 15% on my fuel tank.  I slid in all slides and refueled.

1) is the fuel pick up for the gen set higher than the engine ?
I have known this to be at 25% on earlier motor homes 

Now full, it ran fine. I even changed the filters, and added gauges to see pressure at the pump and suction prior to my new Racor filter. 

The next trip, again now at more than 1/2 the tank full, it slowed and stalled again. After my wife came and found me and told me it stopped, I went back to try and restart it. I went through 3 start cycles, while I held the prime switch on and it tried but wouldn't start. I decided to bleed all injector lines and hold the prime switch and after 3 start cycles it still didn't start. The next start cycle it started to get fuel and after closing each (and making a mess) it started.  If I hold the prime switch on when it slows, it will regain RPM and continue to run.  I have power to my fuel pump at all times, as measured with a continuity light, while its stalling showing 5 PSI just prior to the injection pump. 

2) is 5 psi enough ?
3) am I over riding the electric shut off switch by holing the prime switch on ?

Is my electric switch at the injection pump failing ? It looks newish by a previous owner.

Is this an electrical problem ? I once thought it was a fuel delivery problem

Your thoughts are appreciated

While waxing the coach a couple weeks ago, I decided  to clean up the clear plastic cover on the camera and flex seal it.  I also sealed around the camera as it was open on the edges and the camera was flexing in the opening.  I have since had 2 blown 5 amp fuses.  Is this merely a coincidence or is this going to involve some serious trouble shooting?  Any ideas on what direction I should take?  Thanks guys!

2007 Jeep Liberty Sport 4x4, ~143,300 miles. With BlueOx baseplate, price includes towbar with ReadyBrake system installed. Ready to tow behind your RV, in good condition, everything works. Black with grey cloth interior, power windows & locks. Located in Gonzales, LA
Never been smoked in, or had dogs or cats while we owned it. Automatic transmission.
The cost to rig up a vehicle like this with a towbar with brakes and baseplate is over $1500.00 plus installation plus tow lights.
Nada clean trade-in value is $3425.00 for just the car.
ASKING  $4900.00

2017 Quad slide Newell bath and a half, front entry. Double recliners across from couch with 49" TV on lift behind couch. iMac 4k monitor on lift in bar countertop. Wolf 2 burner cooktop. Washer and dryer. 46" Sky Factory digital cinema in galley (just to the right of the bar).

Information will be coming to Newell's website soon.

   

   

   

just picked up the slide cart i had made.  it is very similar to the one newell has in their shop.  only a bit more useable for me.  

in the picture it is in its pushed together position.  meaning, the two ends pull apart and it is about 2 foot longer for use on a long slide.  

i had it made so it would push together so i can use it as a workbench as well.  it is super heavy and could hold up a small house....like a newell

a few things need to be done to it yet.  waiting for a few more long bolts, the crane jacks need to be rotated 180 degrees, and i need to put 3/4 inch plywood with carpet on top of the two platforms, and make a double 3/4" platform that goes in the middle to make it into a workbench...

the one newell has required the coach to be raised up so it will fit under the slide.  mine is lower so does not require that.  

it is pretty trick the way it works.  each platform can pivot so as to make sure it is flat on the bottom of the slide.  you can see the pivots at the top and on one side on the bottom.  

it will jack up enough to do raised floor slides as well as they are about 6-8" higher off the ground than flat floor slides.  

in november i will change out my slide seals and see how it works.  

tom