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Myself and quite a few others have flown in to pick up our coach and drove it back 1000+ miles. Bring a laptop so you can access this forum and don't hesitate to post or call someone if you have a problem. There is also the Newell phone number that is manned 24/7 for emergencies. They've been very helpful with suggestions for problems on the road.
As far as tools, when we flew to get our first Newell I went to walmart and bought a gallon or two of oil, visegrips, crescent, couple screwdrivers, wd40, duct tape, etc. I figured that could get me back. And it did, the passenger windshield wiper quit so I just removed the blade.
Good luck and have fun.