03-18-2026, 10:03 PM
Thanks for the insights and perspective. Agree that both these are two peas in the same pod and certainly the nicest one in the bin. Given the very large gap in prices on the resale market, the Newell seems the far better value. As mentioned, Newell is a purpose built motorhome vs Prevost's variations serve a much broader audience.
What still is a pretty major consideration is availability of parts and service and in general Prevost gets the win on this and one from a mfg still making them such as Marathon with better docs is a stronger choice. There is a single source for the Newell and lacking complete build docs including parts details drags this process out longer as the parts come from different vendors.
Still on topic, what is the typical owner experience getting parts in hand through Newell? Since you don't have the docs you need to call to verify the part being replaced? Then get directed to the OEM for that part? Does Newell stock chassis and running gear parts like steering gears, windows, vents, tie rod ends, air bags, shocks, belts, etc? Common service parts vs parts that typically don't get replaced on schedules?
What still is a pretty major consideration is availability of parts and service and in general Prevost gets the win on this and one from a mfg still making them such as Marathon with better docs is a stronger choice. There is a single source for the Newell and lacking complete build docs including parts details drags this process out longer as the parts come from different vendors.
Still on topic, what is the typical owner experience getting parts in hand through Newell? Since you don't have the docs you need to call to verify the part being replaced? Then get directed to the OEM for that part? Does Newell stock chassis and running gear parts like steering gears, windows, vents, tie rod ends, air bags, shocks, belts, etc? Common service parts vs parts that typically don't get replaced on schedules?