I think it was expensive in comparison to similarly equipped,
but larger, class A's (something like $190K). Plus it had no
basement, no slides, no propane, all electric - but certainly
ahead of it's time. As far as BB building something similar...
As appealing as that sounds, I think they're better off perfecting
one model for the very high-end (sort of Newell's business
model). BB tried the lower-end with the M380, but found that
the buyers wanted the same features at the same quality as
the high-end M450. With high fuel prices and everyone thinking
green, (not to mention Prius owners thumbing their noses
at Class A drivers), I think the RV industry would do well
to nod their heads by offering some sort of green technology:
alternate fuels, adjunct steam motor, solar panels, hydraulic
springs (for stop and go traffic), etc. This may alleviate some
of the guilt that people may be developing due to owning and
driving large Class A machines.
David
'02 LXi, NC
bubblerboy64 wrote:
I suspect they didn't sell in 2001 because diesel was cheap and we
were still in the big is better thinking. I bet there are bunch of
dealers who would rather have a couple of those to sell over the
45fts they have now. I looked at the one on eBay as well. My BB is
getting 10 to 11 mpg and I have no reason to move but I thought it
very interesting. Maybe Newmar will think about re-introducing
something similar. The boys at BB might want to take a look.
Something similar would make a nice addition to their line? Something
for the little guy.
John Heckman
central Pa
1973 FC
>
> Maybe the best looking SOB, both inside and out, that I've
> ever seen, and as luck would have it, there's one on ebay right
> now: 130224035909.
>
> David
> '02 LXi, NC
>
> bubblerboy64 wrote:
> >
> > While surfing the web I came across an interesting looking
Class
A.
> > Newmar Newaire. Made only a few of them. 2001 or 2002 and I
guess
> > they didn't catch on at that time perhaps for a number of
reasons.
> > Sort of appealing looking to me. Wouldn't want to full time
in one
> > that small but I would prefer something like that to a class
C or
a
> > B. Futuristic looking as well.
> >
> > John Heckman
> > central Pa
> > 1973 FC
> >
> >
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