2005 Newell at Motorhomes of Texas

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(03-06-2013 15:19)encantotom Wrote:  hi all,

that 2005 is a beautiful coach. was it a race coach? high genny hours usually means it was. my 2002 has 9000 hours on the genny and it is operating fine.

that said, there are some awesome features on this coach.

1. valid ball bearing slides
2. opposing couches up front. i love that
3. really cool desk (no dinette, but mine has a desk instead too so i like that)
4. STEERABLE TAG
5. new body style with the rooflines.
6. ducted hidden roof airs instead of basement airs
7. super pretty wood colored cabinets (couldnt tell if it was wood veneer or laminate)
8. it has the executive step which is like a concrete step coming out. totally stable. 10x the kwikee
9. i also think it has the flush windows.

to me the only downside to this rig is the bedroom. it is set up as another lounge area until you put the bed down from the wall. i would wonder how comfortable that bed is and if it is big enough. but it sure gives you a ton of extra room.

it didnt look like it has the mid bath. i really like the 1 1/2 bath of mine. but....since the bed is up when you are traveling, there is plenty of room to walk to the rear bath.

really nice newell.

tom

Tom,
Thanks so much for the "tutorial". I sincerely appreciate it. Yeah, I know the NASCAR boys love their Newells so I figured that as well when I saw the genny. Stupid newbie questions please. Assuming you are not a LEO(lets eat out) where do you dine?? I am not being flippant, I am being sincere. I noticed that too in the video and pictures and my wife and I both could not figure it out. I guessed it had some kind of an "assembled" table / dinette that was hiding/ stored in place?????? For the record, for health reasons, we are a LDI couple (lets dine in) Also, I have never been in a Newell and do not know anything about how its built, can you redo the aft cabin to make it a regular bedroom? One last dumb question, I know there is some year where the s60 turns into a fuel hog. The most optimum s60s were ??? to ??? in your opinion and those of your peer owners?????Thanks! PS this bus has added a new stop to my trip this year, I'm going to the Newell factory to play and see how they are put together!!!!!!!! I'm sure you surmised by now, I'm trying to zero in on an optimum Newell vintage...... new enough for my taste, not too new as I have to reach for the American Express Black! Again, thanks for "schoolin" me! :-)