02-10-2026, 11:49 AM
When I was considering my first MH purchase safety was my main concern. The structural and drivetrain integrity of commercial buses and Newell were the best IMO.
Newell tends to be on the “leading edge” of available technology. Canbus wiring would be an example .
Slide out components seal better but are more complex.
Compare an Aquahot system with a simple LP furnace installed in most production RVs.
Air operated doors etc. offer a luxury experience but must be maintained.
Generally production RVs are built to a price point which can yield cost cutting in areas that are not initially apparent.
My Newell is 30 years old. It is very solid and utilizes technology that I can repair at an affordable cost.
Newell tends to be on the “leading edge” of available technology. Canbus wiring would be an example .
Slide out components seal better but are more complex.
Compare an Aquahot system with a simple LP furnace installed in most production RVs.
Air operated doors etc. offer a luxury experience but must be maintained.
Generally production RVs are built to a price point which can yield cost cutting in areas that are not initially apparent.
My Newell is 30 years old. It is very solid and utilizes technology that I can repair at an affordable cost.
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.