10-17-2021, 08:43 AM
Richard and Ernie do provide an accurate asessment of the maintenance requirements for a Newell. They are complex machines. After owning one for a year we have found that the 2007 C-15 12 speed was a reliable coach. There were things that needed fixing because, after all it is 14 years old and things wear out and metal, aluminum, rubber, and plastic does fatigue.
Many of the items in need of repair are within the capability of the owner. I haven't met a single owner yet whose intelligence would not allow them to figure out, albeit with some knowledgable assistance if needed, how to fix the little things that pop up along the way. And with Newell having used reputable suppliers even the suppliers can assist in troubleshooting and repair issues.
The assets available on the forum are invaluable. You'll be pleasantly surprised by the knowledge base, deductive reasoning capability, patience, and persistance of the talented people who populate the forum. I do think that you'll need to exhibit some of the same characteristics to fully enjoy the Newell.
As far as purchasing from a used dealer goes their primary goal is to make a profit selling. Even reputable dealers are human and have human employees who can make mistakes or overlook problems. Owner testimonials can be positive and/or negative and aren't a good replacement for a good pre-purchase inspection. Even work at the factory can be subpar on occasion.
Either be knowledgable enough yourself or have someone who is knowledgable assist you with a thorough pre-purchase inspection. Operate all the systems and accessories on the coach to see that they are functional. Read the Silverleaf total coach system manual before you go to look at a coach. It is available online at: Silverleaf Total Coach System. Take your time, take alot of time, make certain that you have any deficiencies written down and a a written committment from the dealer to correct the deficiency before purchase and a written agreement to pay for any deficiency agreed to be but not corrected. And don't be surprised or disappointed if as you own and operate the coach you find things that need fixing. It's all part of the process.
Hope your seach is fruitful.
Many of the items in need of repair are within the capability of the owner. I haven't met a single owner yet whose intelligence would not allow them to figure out, albeit with some knowledgable assistance if needed, how to fix the little things that pop up along the way. And with Newell having used reputable suppliers even the suppliers can assist in troubleshooting and repair issues.
The assets available on the forum are invaluable. You'll be pleasantly surprised by the knowledge base, deductive reasoning capability, patience, and persistance of the talented people who populate the forum. I do think that you'll need to exhibit some of the same characteristics to fully enjoy the Newell.
As far as purchasing from a used dealer goes their primary goal is to make a profit selling. Even reputable dealers are human and have human employees who can make mistakes or overlook problems. Owner testimonials can be positive and/or negative and aren't a good replacement for a good pre-purchase inspection. Even work at the factory can be subpar on occasion.
Either be knowledgable enough yourself or have someone who is knowledgable assist you with a thorough pre-purchase inspection. Operate all the systems and accessories on the coach to see that they are functional. Read the Silverleaf total coach system manual before you go to look at a coach. It is available online at: Silverleaf Total Coach System. Take your time, take alot of time, make certain that you have any deficiencies written down and a a written committment from the dealer to correct the deficiency before purchase and a written agreement to pay for any deficiency agreed to be but not corrected. And don't be surprised or disappointed if as you own and operate the coach you find things that need fixing. It's all part of the process.
Hope your seach is fruitful.
Sandy and Bob McBratney
Previous owners of 2007 Newell #1202 "Boomer"