08-06-2014, 06:45 PM
IMHO Newell doesn't need to shout. I have seen some with polished stainless on the sides of Newells. It looks great but adds weight. Roger Penske's was the first one I saw. I'm thinking it was a late 80's model.
I appreciate that Newells have been built in small numbers. Their image to me is that of a unique (no two alike) hand-built coach that has very few if any compromises because of initial price.
If there were no Newells to be had I would revert to my initial plan (before I found my first Newell): I would build my own conversion on an original Eagle bus.
If I were forced to choose a factory built motorhome I would look at Foretravel with Newmar and Tiffin being a distant second and third choice. IMHO again...When you must build a motorhome to a price point compromises are made that really concern me. At least the other three I mentioned seem to offer excellent factory support. A good friend has had very good factory support from Tiffin motorhomes.
I appreciate that Newells have been built in small numbers. Their image to me is that of a unique (no two alike) hand-built coach that has very few if any compromises because of initial price.
If there were no Newells to be had I would revert to my initial plan (before I found my first Newell): I would build my own conversion on an original Eagle bus.
If I were forced to choose a factory built motorhome I would look at Foretravel with Newmar and Tiffin being a distant second and third choice. IMHO again...When you must build a motorhome to a price point compromises are made that really concern me. At least the other three I mentioned seem to offer excellent factory support. A good friend has had very good factory support from Tiffin motorhomes.
1993 Newell (316) 45' 8V92,towing an Imperial open trailer or RnR custom built enclosed trailer. FMCA#232958 '67 Airstream Overlander 27' '67GTO,'76TransAm,'52Chevy panel, 2000 Corvette "Lingenfelter"modified, '23 Grand Cherokee.