12-07-2021, 05:53 AM
There is an entire section in this forum, where members have tried to provide answers to you exact questions. Look for the “what to consider when purchasing a used Newell”. You will find lots of details there.
You are looking at a 22 yr old, complex vehicle. Original build quality and low mileage are not necessarily indicators maintenance free ownership. It’s a 22 yr old house on wheels, it would be unrealistic to have problem free ownership.
I am just reacting to your post. Having owned previous motor homes, you already know they are not
Hondas. They all require work. But without some detail on the problems with the Entegra that have you wanting to go back to an older coach with better build quality, then it is hard to comment on will a 2000 Newell address your need.
Not trying to discourage you at all, just trying to get more details so we can provide info for you to make an informed decision.
Suspension, it’s twenty years old. Probably going to need new air bags if they haven’t been replace.
Radiator, some chance it will need a replacement radiator.
Electronics, TVs will need replacing if it hasn’t been done. All switches and controls are discrete, meaning no centralized system for turning on lights, AC, or raising blinds.
Where are you? And where is the coach? Sometimes it is possible for a guru to look at the coach with you.
Tell us more about you. In your previous motorhome ownership, did you do a lot of repair work and problem diagnosis or were you largely dependent upon RV service shops for work?
You are looking at a 22 yr old, complex vehicle. Original build quality and low mileage are not necessarily indicators maintenance free ownership. It’s a 22 yr old house on wheels, it would be unrealistic to have problem free ownership.
I am just reacting to your post. Having owned previous motor homes, you already know they are not
Hondas. They all require work. But without some detail on the problems with the Entegra that have you wanting to go back to an older coach with better build quality, then it is hard to comment on will a 2000 Newell address your need.
Not trying to discourage you at all, just trying to get more details so we can provide info for you to make an informed decision.
Suspension, it’s twenty years old. Probably going to need new air bags if they haven’t been replace.
Radiator, some chance it will need a replacement radiator.
Electronics, TVs will need replacing if it hasn’t been done. All switches and controls are discrete, meaning no centralized system for turning on lights, AC, or raising blinds.
Where are you? And where is the coach? Sometimes it is possible for a guru to look at the coach with you.
Tell us more about you. In your previous motorhome ownership, did you do a lot of repair work and problem diagnosis or were you largely dependent upon RV service shops for work?
Richard and Rhonda Entrekin
99 Newell, 512
Maverick Hybrid Toad
Inverness, FL (when we're home
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