03-07-2026, 01:41 PM
Hello all!
Very happy I managed to find this forum. My name is Rick. I am in my mid-30's, eat sleep and breathe anything automotive related, collect Vertu cell phones, and am an old-soul.
I grew up junior drag racing in Southern California in the 90s and early 2000s. My parents had a 1996 40 or 42 foot non-slide Newell that we used to travel around to the races.
I am a little tired of the overall decline in Colorado, so it is time to find somewhere a little more sensible. I am planning on traveling various parts of the US and living out of the coach full time. I was initially looking at the Luxe Regent, as it was advertised as a four-season fifth-wheel; however, I think that a Newell or Prevost would probably be a better option. I am looking for a fairly trouble-free experience. And from the sounds of things, fifth-wheels in general are are known for needing maintenance and having problems. I also am of the impression that a Newell will feel like a real home on wheels. At least that's [pretty much] how I remember our old Newell! I think we put about 100-150k miles on it over 15 years.
I would like to keep the coach price in the $300-600k range, but I am flexible. I am more concerned with finding the "right one" more so than the price as long as it's within reason. I am also not opposed to sending it back to Newell to have things modified to my tastes/preferences. I realize that each unit was custom ordered and specced, but I am fairly easy when it comes to paint/floor/upholstery colours.
I have been watching a lot of youtube videos from Andrew Steele, but I still have a lot to learn...and a million questions. Looking to purchase one in the late fall or over the next winter.
Looking forward to getting to know some of you folks!
BR
Rick
Very happy I managed to find this forum. My name is Rick. I am in my mid-30's, eat sleep and breathe anything automotive related, collect Vertu cell phones, and am an old-soul.
I grew up junior drag racing in Southern California in the 90s and early 2000s. My parents had a 1996 40 or 42 foot non-slide Newell that we used to travel around to the races.
I am a little tired of the overall decline in Colorado, so it is time to find somewhere a little more sensible. I am planning on traveling various parts of the US and living out of the coach full time. I was initially looking at the Luxe Regent, as it was advertised as a four-season fifth-wheel; however, I think that a Newell or Prevost would probably be a better option. I am looking for a fairly trouble-free experience. And from the sounds of things, fifth-wheels in general are are known for needing maintenance and having problems. I also am of the impression that a Newell will feel like a real home on wheels. At least that's [pretty much] how I remember our old Newell! I think we put about 100-150k miles on it over 15 years.
I would like to keep the coach price in the $300-600k range, but I am flexible. I am more concerned with finding the "right one" more so than the price as long as it's within reason. I am also not opposed to sending it back to Newell to have things modified to my tastes/preferences. I realize that each unit was custom ordered and specced, but I am fairly easy when it comes to paint/floor/upholstery colours.
I have been watching a lot of youtube videos from Andrew Steele, but I still have a lot to learn...and a million questions. Looking to purchase one in the late fall or over the next winter.
Looking forward to getting to know some of you folks!
BR
Rick
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