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Hurricane Matthew
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A number of you have asked about our plans regarding the incoming storm. As of right now, we are planning on riding it out. If the forecast is true or close to accurate we shouldn't get more than rain and 40mph wind. 

This decision may or may not be a good one in hindsight. Only time will tell. 

The coach is in the drive, ready to power the house if needed. Diesel tank is full. The fridge and pantry are well stocked. We have a well so water shouldn't be a problem. 

Forrest and Cindy are marooned here with us, so it's good to have experienced hurricane folks to hold our hands.

Thanks to all of you who have expressed concern, I will post as this situation progresses.

Richard and Rhonda Entrekin
95 Newell, 390  Ex caretaker
99 Newell, 512  Ex caretaker
07 Prevost Marathon, 1025
Maverick Hybrid Toad
Inverness, FL (when we're home Cool )
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#2

Love it , the coach ready to power the house!

Marc Newman
Formerly Newell 422, 507, 512 701


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#3

That's the way. Stayed in Galveston through Ike in 08. Had a bus conversion with 10 k gen and 160 gal fuel.
Powered the house [no ac] and all my neighbours [when they returned to their places] refrigerators, for 2 weeks 
till the power was restored.  I think we cleaned Home Depot out of all their extension cords.
Bus had a propane Primus system, little like a aqua-hot, so had hot showers everyday.

2003 foretravel designer series. previous 2000 foretravel 34 ft, isc 350, 1995 45 ft Newell coach 385, Foretravel [2], 4106, 4905, wayne bus, wanderlodge fc, gmc motorhome.
toads: 2011 honda fit sport, Yamaha Zuma 125, Suzuki tu250.
daily drivers: boxster and cayenne
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#4

So far it has been a non event at our location. We are/were far enough west that we have 25 mph wind and a little rain.

Thanks for all the calls and texts.

R

Richard and Rhonda Entrekin
95 Newell, 390  Ex caretaker
99 Newell, 512  Ex caretaker
07 Prevost Marathon, 1025
Maverick Hybrid Toad
Inverness, FL (when we're home Cool )
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#5

gee, it gets worse than that in wittmann

tom

2014 Haulmark 40' Super C on Freightliner Cascadia ISX15 Easton 13 speed

Former Owner 1990 38' Newell Coach 236   8V92 
Former Owner 1999 45'8" Newell Coach 526  Series 60
Former Owner 2002 45'8" Newell Coach 608 Series 60
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