[Richard]

You gotta love the members of this gang. This forum operates like no other that I subscribe too. The respect the members demonstrate, and the way they handle differences of opinion is stellar. I make mistakes. Recently I posted some info that simply was incorrect. I got confuseded in identifying some terminal numbers. I was very gently asked to look at the situation. I liked that. First, we don't want wrong info out there, and second it was done in a nonconfontational way.  On other forums, unfortunately, there seems to be a great deal of sniping and one upmanship when it comes to technical accuracy. You can see the egos and chest beating. We don't have that here, and it makes it easy to participate in the forum. It wasn't the first time I have been corrected here, and it won't be the last. 

I just think it's important from time to time to recognize what is good in the world. It's easy to visit this forum and conclude that Newells are nothing but problems. We really don't spend much time discussing things that don't go wrong. 

Looks we are going to get some new folks at Bella Terra this year. I can't wait to meet them, and I can't wait to see the other gurus too.

[larryweikartsr]

Well Said Richard. This forum is well described by Newells long time Motto, "A Class Act" There's none better IMHO!

[folivier]

Very accurate points Richard. And we can all thank our fearless leader Tom for setting the tone of the forum. He has made a significant improvement in my life.

[rheavn]

"I just think it's important from time to time to recognize what is good in the world. It's easy to visit this forum and conclude that Newells are nothing but problems."

Since 1980 I have owned a motorhome everyday through the present.  I have owned five motorhomes from five different manufacturers.  Three were diesel & two were gas.  All have been good motorhomes, but the Newell is by far the best.  It is technically superior to the others.  It is by far better engineered than any other coach that I have owned.

I have never been stranded on the side of the road with my Newell.  Most of my repairs have been part of a very aggressive maintenance program.  My 10 year experience with my Newell could not have been better!!!

[bryguymi]

from my perspective, CHEERS to the GURUs !!!

[Jackflash]

I second (or 5th, 8th or whatever) that.  I was clueless when I bought this rig, it's my first motorhome and hopefully my last, but the folks on this forum have been extremely patient and helpful to me.  I'm starting to get a grip on just what it takes to keep it operating as it should but still have a way to go.  She needed a fair amount of catch up maintenance when I took her over.