10-17-2023, 12:35 PM
Newells are a semi monocoque from what I understand. Why the Semi not sure.
But the frame that supports the engine and suspension also created the base for the wall columns and roof joists to attach.
RVing with Andrew Steele on youtube has some videos showing the build process. You'll see there how the frame is fabricated. They have used the same process for 30 years or so.
I bought Newell because of the build quality. Solid, refined, durable, classic styling. These are the thoughts I had looking at Newell Coaches. Quite the opposite to the thoughts walking through all Winnebago, Thore, or production RV.
Liberty Coach, Country Coach, Newell all stand alone in my mind. All the rest are just not build to last.
Just my opinion.
All that being said. These coaches require a lot of maintenance. As Richard says plan on $10k a year is repairs and maintenance.
I live fulltime in my unit.
But the frame that supports the engine and suspension also created the base for the wall columns and roof joists to attach.
RVing with Andrew Steele on youtube has some videos showing the build process. You'll see there how the frame is fabricated. They have used the same process for 30 years or so.
I bought Newell because of the build quality. Solid, refined, durable, classic styling. These are the thoughts I had looking at Newell Coaches. Quite the opposite to the thoughts walking through all Winnebago, Thore, or production RV.
Liberty Coach, Country Coach, Newell all stand alone in my mind. All the rest are just not build to last.
Just my opinion.
All that being said. These coaches require a lot of maintenance. As Richard says plan on $10k a year is repairs and maintenance.
I live fulltime in my unit.
1998 Coach 484
1997 Suzuki Sidekick toad.
Cheers.