Luxury Motor Home

Newell Coach Directory, Custom Luxury Motor Coaches and Preowned Coaches Not many people today realize that two of the most popular recent trends in the motorhome industry, the rear engine motorhome and diesel power for motorhomes, were both introduced by the late L.K. Newell in the early 1970's, a decade before gaining common acceptance for luxury motorhomes. (L.K.Newell shown above with his wife Opal, December 1990.) Mr. Newell built the first rear engine version of the Newell coach in 1969 using a Madson gas powered bus chassis. However, Newell was not satisfied with the compromises required by using a purchased chassis, so in 1970 he designed and built his own built-from-scratch pusher motorhome chassis. Always the innovator, Newell included a unique bridge construction technique that eliminated the frame rails between the front and rear axles, maximizing under floor storage space - the first basement motorhome! Newell was offering his first diesel powered motorhomes in 1972, far ahead of the rest of the industry. While pusher engines, diesel power, and basement storage are taken for granted in today's motorhome world, such was certainly not the case over two decades ago when Newell was running his motor coach manufacturing company. Mr. Newell had entered the motorhome business quite by accident. In 1967, Newell traveled from his Oklahoma home to El Monte, California to take delivery of a new Streamline motorhome. Manufactured by a division of the Streamline Trailer company, the then top-of-the-line Streamline luxury motorhome featured an aluminum body similar to the firm's trailers, and was mounted on a very conventional one-ton Ford gas powered chassis. Within two weeks of taking possession of his new Streamline, Mr. Newell returned to the factory to have a few corrections performed. (Left: 1966 Streamline motorhome, predecessor of the Newell Coach, featured a ford chassis and gas front engine.) Always a very outspoken person, Newell shared some of his suggestions for product improvements with the owner of Streamline. He was met with a legendary challenge: "If you're so damned smart, why don't you buy the motorhome operation from me?" Within hours, a deal was struck, and L.K. Newell was in the motor coach manufacturing business. Ironically, while the remaining portions of Streamline did not survive the turbulent RV market of the 1970's, the motorhome division that Streamline sold to L.K. Newell in 1967 has been in continuous and successful operation ever since as Newell Coach Corporation. Mr. Newell operated his coach manufacturing business in Miami, OK until ill health, believed at the time to be terminal, caused him to sell the company in 1973. During this relatively short time span of six years, Mr. Newell had established many of the basic elements that resulted in over 25 years of business success for the company he founded. Central to L.K. Newell's approach to the motorhome business was his desire to build the entire coach from the ground up. He was not satisfied with the conventional, off-the-shelf Class A motorhome chassis offered, and immediately demonstrated the genius to create a much more advanced chassis than was available: Mr. Newell also preferred his own chassis and body over converting a bus shell. Newell believed he could include the desirable features of a bus, such as the rear diesel engine, under floor storage, air brakes, and air suspension, and add features that buses did not offer, such as front mounted generator, mid entry door, motorhome systems built into the body and chassis during manufacture, and more flexibility to custom build to the client's preferences. Mr. Newell's philosophy remains the cornerstone of Newell Coach Corporation to this day.

Fleetwood RV Download Library

Fleetwood RV Brochure Download Library Welcome! [sign in to access My Fleetwood] My Fleetwood Luxury Coaches American Heritage American Eagle American Tradition Diesel Coaches Revolution Revolution LE Excursion Providence Discovery Bounder Diesel Expedition Gas Motor Homes Pace Arrow Southwind Bounder Flair Storm Terra Fiesta Mini Motor Homes Tioga Tioga SL Tioga SLX Jamboree Jamboree GT Jamboree GTX Travel Trailers Triumph Pride Terry Prowler Wilderness Mallard Pioneer Pegasus Orbit Toy Haulers GearBox Nitrous Hyperlite RedLine Folding Camping Trailers Destiny Americana Highlander Scorpion Evolution Element Download Library Welcome to the Fleetwood RV Download Library Download information about our recreational vehicles. Fleetwood RV provides two types of product literature: brochure and flyers, both in PDF form. Prefer printed brochures? Request Fleetwood RV literature via mail. Choose a Fleetwood Brand - Choose One - - Luxury Coaches - American Eagle American Heritage American Tradition - Diesel Motor Homes - Bounder Diesel Discovery Excursion Expedition Providence Revolution LE - Gas Motor Homes - Bounder Fiesta Flair Pace Arrow Southwind Storm Terra - Mini Motor Homes - Jamboree Jamboree GT Jamboree GTX Tioga Tioga SL Tioga SLX - Travel Trailers - Mallard Orbit Pegasus Pioneer Prowler Prowler Lynx Terry Terry Dakota Wilderness Wilderness Yukon Pride Prowler Regal AX6 Terry Quantum AX6 Triumph Wilderness Advantage AX6 - Toy Haulers - GearBox Nitrous Hyperlite - Folding Camping Trailers - Americana Destiny Element Evolution Highlander Scorpion FLEETWOOD RV BROCHURES: full color interior and exterior product photography, highlights of key features. FLEETWOOD RV FLYERS: all available floorplans and complete technical specifications. 2006 Nitrous Hyperlite flyer (405 KB) Fleetwood RV brochures and flyers require Adobe Acrobat Reader . Home | Contact Us | Owners Clubs | Plant Tours | Your Privacy | About this Site Fleetwood RV Store | Fleetwood.com | Employment | Website Feedback

RV travel appeals so

RVIA - Media - Press Release: RV Vacations Are Least Expensive, Study Finds RV Vacations Are Least Expensive, Study Finds Contact: Ken Sommer Director of Media Relations (703) 620-6003 ext. 304 ksommer@rvia.org -- Fran Connors Barton Gilanelli & Associates (215) 592-8601 fran@bartgil.com -- RESTON, Va. -- Even when fuel prices rise, RV trips remain the least expensive type of vacation, according to a new study comparing vacation costs. PKF Consulting, an internationally recognized consulting firm with expertise in travel and tourism, found that "typical RV family vacations are on average 26 to 74 percent less expensive than other types of vacations studied." Even factoring in RV ownership and fuel costs, the study reveals that RV vacations are more economical than those taken by personal car, commercial airline or cruise ship. "Regardless of gas prices, RV owners still get a bigger bang for their buck when compared to other types of vacations," says Richard Coon, president, Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA). "Affordability is a key reason why RV travel appeals so much to families." PKF analyzed major costs that would be incurred by families taking nine different types of vacations to such popular travel destinations as the Grand Canyon; Orlando, Fla.; Cape Cod; Napa, Calif.; and Alaska. PKF selected three types of RVs typically used by families for vacation purposes–a folding camping trailer, conventional travel trailer and Type C motorhome. "In all cases, RV trips were more economical than other vacations analyzed, regardless of trip duration, distance or region of the country," says Kannan Sankaran, PKF's lead researcher for the study. "Even when fuel prices rise, our data show that each RV vacation would still be significantly less expensive," Sankaran explained. "While fuel costs are a component of the overall vacation cost, fluctuations in fuel prices aren't significant enough to affect a family's decision of whether or not to take RV trips over other types of vacations." According to the study, fuel prices would need to triple to make RVing more expensive for a family of four than other forms of travel. Vacations using a personal car, staying in hotels and eating in restaurants–the least expensive of the non-RV travel options–were found to be 36 percent more costly on average than going by RV. The study showed, for example, that a family of four traveling from Washington, D.C. to Dennis Port, Mass. for 10 days with their folding camping trailer in tow, staying in campgrounds for the local average of $25 per night, would save 54 percent, or $1,696, over the same trip taken by car, staying in hotels averaging $120 per night and eating in restaurants. Taking the same vacation by motorhome would save $974, or 34 percent, over going by car. On a trip from Atlanta to Orlando for a week, a family of four would save $1,658, or 53 percent, by traveling in their motorhome and staying in campgrounds averaging $27 per night, rather than flying, renting a car, staying in hotels averaging $125 per night and eating in restaurants. A week-long family vacation towing a conventional travel trailer from Salt Lake City, Utah to the Grand Canyon compared to the cost of taking the same trip by airline, renting a car and staying in a rental property would be $2,820 or 70 percent less expensive. Shorter getaways were also found to be more economical by RV. For example, a family taking a three-day vacation from Pittsburgh, Pa. to Lancaster, Pa. would save $271–or 31 percent–by towing a conventional travel trailer, rather than going by car, staying in hotels and eating in restaurants. The savings would be even greater–$1,049 or 62.2 percent–for families taking the same trip by motorhome rather than flying. According to PKF, renting an RV is the most affordable way to tour Alaska. The study shows that 14-day RV rentals were less than half the cost of Alaskan all-inclusive cruises, including roundtrip air fare, and 69 percent less expensive than trips involving air fares, car rentals, hotels and restaurants. In addition to major expenditures required from the start to finish of each vacation, PKF factored in an estimated cost of ownership of the RVs analyzed. Research included documenting average ownership periods, residual values, annual days of use, insurance and applicable IRS interest deductions for second-home mortgages. "RV travel offers great value and affordability," says Coon, "but there are other key reasons to travel by RV, too. RVs are a comfortable, convenient, stress-free way to travel, enjoy the great outdoors and spend quality time with family." The PKF study considered only quantifiable economic factors, not the comparative quality of each vacation. As a result, the convenience, flexibility and quality family time cited as major benefits of traveling in an RV could not be addressed. To learn more about RV travel, consumers can order a free "getting-started" DVD or CD-ROM at GoRVing.com or 1-888-Go RVing. They can also surf the website for lists of Go RVing dealers and campgrounds in their area, as well as RV shows, publications, rental sources and clubs. Or write to: RVIA, P.O. Box 2999, Dept. P, Reston, VA 20195. RVIA (rvia.org) is the national association representing more than 550 manufacturers and component suppliers producing approximately 98 percent of all RVs made in the United States. RV Vacations Save Money How going by RV reduces family vacation costs vs. other vacation types, according to a comprehensive study comparing travel expenses to popular U.S. destinations: Vacation Type Itinerary Amount Saved By RV Folding Camping Trailer vs. Car / Hotel Denver to Grand Canyon 54 percent Type C Motorhome vs. Airline / Rental Car / Hotel Atlanta to Orlando 53 percent Travel Trailer vs. Airline / Rental Car / Rental Home Washington, D.C. to Cape Cod 43 percent Vacation Type Trip Duration Transport Mode / Accommodation 3 Days 7 Days 10 Days 14 Days Car towing a Folding Camping Trailer / Campgrounds $508 $1,125 $1,605 $2,317 Light-Duty Truck or SUV towing a Travel Trailer / Campgrounds $623 $1,376 $1,963 $2,837 Motorhome / Campgrounds $647 $1,491 $2,127 $2,996 Personal Car / Hotels or Motels $903 $2,182 $3,125 $4,222 Personal Car or Airplane / Rental Property $1,514 $2,725 $3,570 $4,281 Airplane or Rental Car / Hotels or Motels $1,678 $3,044 $4,406 $5,742 Cruise Ship Vacation NA $9,399 $7,425 $9,053 All-Inclusive Package Vacation NA $5,156 $7,125 $9,285 Source: Leading tourism research firm PKF Consulting. When vacationing by RV, a family of four can spend up to 74 percent less compared to other vacation types. RV vacations were found to offer big savings over travel by car or plane with hotel accommodations or rental properties. Even the most expensive RV trip is one-third the cost of a cruise excursion and one-fifth the cost of an all-inclusive package getaway. For more information, contact RVIA's Ken Sommer at 703/620-6003, extension 304. Back to "RVIA Current News" RECREATION VEHICLE INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION 1 896 Preston White Dr. - P.O. Box 2999 - Reston, VA 20195-0999 - 703/620-6003 - Fax: 703/620-5071

used RVs go from

StreetWise RV Guide — Is the RV Safe and Reliable? StreetWise Home > RV Guide Home > Is the RV Safe and Reliable? Is the RV Safe and Reliable? About the web site links on this page Whether you buy new or used, the key to smart RV buying is knowing the quality and condition of the specific RV you want to buy. We've got lots of good tips and sites here for you. Check out reviews on the RV models you like. The following are just a few of the many websites that offer RV reviews. There are a number of sites with owner's reviews, which are generally freer to offer a full range of pros and cons than some magazine reviews. In addition to using the following sites, you can also enter the name of the model you like into your search engine followed by "RV review" to search for reviews of that specific model. Owner Reviews RV America Owner's Reviews allows you to browse or search reviews. Owners may provide a very detailed review as well as ratings for product, dealer, and manufacturer. MotorhomeReviewOnline.com Reviews are accessed by scrolling through them. Results from owner surveys are provided numerically. You can request specific info on a motorhome. If you currently own an RV, you may complete a 25-question survey about your motorhome and complete a review of it. The RVClub has owner-written RV reviews by RVClub members. You don't have to be a member to read the reviews. Reviews rate the RV from 1 (worst) to 5 (best). The database may be searched by any of the following criteria: rating, model year, manufacturer, model, and RV type. Reviewers indicate how long they've owned the RV, whether they purchased it new or used, good points, bad points, and any other comments. RV Magazines These magazines offer reviews. In general only a few reviews are posted on their websites. MotorHome RV Gazette RV Life Trailer Life Family Motor Coaching is the magazine of the Family Motor Coach Association Critical steps for checking out an RV, if you are buying used RVs go from very simple to very, very complex. Some of the ultra top-end RVs nearly require a full-time mechanic to service their very complex systems. Mechanical problems, whatever the unit, multiply if you're buying used, and many problems aren't readily visible to even the most sophisticated auto mechanic. That's why StreetWise recommends that you always follow these steps when buying a used RV. Critical Tip! Don't buy an RV without talking to the previous owner! (If you are looking at a used RV at a dealership and they won't or can't give you the name of the previous owner, look for an RV for which this information is available.) Ask the previous owner: Where or from whom did you buy the RV? Why are you selling the RV? Who was your RV mechanic and how do I call that person? Did you keep maintenance records, and can I see them? Did you ever have any insurance claims on this rig? How long has the RV been for sale? (RV owners are much more likely to negotiate if their RV has been on the market for a long time.) Critical Tip! Don't buy any RV without taking it for an extensive "test drive." Even if you're not yet an RVer and are very uncomfortable at the wheel or uncomfortable towing, you must do this. RVs are like cars in many ways: you'll feel comfortable in some of them and very uncomfortable in others. If you're really too uncomfortable to do the driving why not bring along an experienced RVer to help you evaluate the RV? A friend or a member of a RV club would do this just to help you. Or, you can retain a mechanic to be the driver (not a bad idea, particularly if you are spending a lot of money on a RV.) Critical tip! Don't buy a used RV without having it checked out by an experienced mechanic. If you're buying an expensive motorized rig, this advice is doubly important. You can generally find qualified mechanics by talking with large, licensed RV dealers. If you're doubly careful, don't use a mechanic who works for the selling dealer. Hire a mechanic from another dealership. Having a mechanic thoroughly check the RV may cost you $100-300, depending upon the size and complexity of the rig, but this money is the best money you can spend. What are the key questions to ask a qualified mechanic? First, tell the mechanic about your conversation with the previous owner. Then ask the mechanic: How much will it cost me to put this entire rig in good running order? How many useful hours do the drivetrain and other major mechanical elements have before I need to either replace or rebuild them? Structurally, what is the condition of the frame? Checking out the general dependability of all RVs Generally speaking in the RV world, you get what you pay for. Some RVs are famous for durability; others are noted for their flimsiness. Among the best sources for dependability information are current owners of the RV you're considering. In addition to the RV owner review sites above, here are additional RV chat rooms, forums and rating services. Many chat rooms and forums, incidentally, allow you to post your own questions and concerns even before you buy an RV. There are also some good inspection checklists that will help you evaluate a rig yourself. If it doesn't pass your inspection, you may wish to cross it off your list before paying for a mechanic to check it out. We also give you a way to check to see if the RV is affected by any recalls. Chat Rooms and Forums The Open Roads Forum Forums/Bulletin Board/Chat Room list from rvNetLinx iRV2.com Forums A tip: The RV Consumer Group does an excellent job of rating RVs by highway safety, reliability, and value. The group's site has no advertising, which insures its independence. They charge about $100 for a one-year membership to RV reviews. If you are thinking of major RV purchase, we strongly recommend this service. RV Clubs A tip: virtually all RVs have "clubs" associated with them. Visit a major RV club event, and you may be able to find owners of RVs that interest you. Here's a link to help you find club events. RV Owners Clubs from rvNetLinx. You can also find clubs by entering the make of the RV and the words "club" and "association" in your favorite search engine. Inspection Checklists An RV Inspection Checklist form is included in the RV Consumer Group's basic membership. RV Safety's basic checklist focuses on getting ready to travel but can also be used in a pre-purchase evaluation. RV Inspection Checklist from the RVClub's RVing 101. Recalls Check out recalls for your RV by searching the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration Recall Database. You can also search complaints, defect investigations, and service bulletins. A note about third-party links – By selecting links on this page, you will leave DCU's web site and enter a web site hosted by an organization separate from DCU. We encourage you to read and evaluate the privacy policy of any site you visit when you enter the site. While we strive to only link you to companies and organizations that we feel offer useful information, DCU does not directly support nor guarantee claims made by these sites. To beginning of page Updated May 2005 Digital Federal Credit Union 220 Donald Lynch Boulevard, PO Box 9130, Marlborough, MA 01752-9130 • 800.328.8797 © 2005 Digital Federal Credit Union

RV Dealer

RVWholesalers.com - National RV Dealer - Wholesale to the Public HOME / NEW RV SALES / USED RV SALES / CATALOG / FINANCING / WARRANTY Navigation HOME NEW RV SALES USED RV CLASSIFIEDS PARTS & ACCESSORIES FINANCING WARRANTY Advertisement Advertisement Welcome NEW RV SALES Browse our current selection of new RV Brands available or research, build, price, and factory order your next RV! USED RV CLASSIFIEDS Browse our current used RV classified listings from private individuals or list your RV for sale. RV PARTS & ACCESSORIES CATALOG Browse our deeply discounted RV Parts & Accessories on-line catalog. Free Shipping to Lower 48 US States on orders over $175! RV FINANCING Fill out our on-line application to receive competitive rates & terms from National US Lenders such as US Bank, Bank of America, 5/3 Bank, and more! EXTENDED WARRANTY Get information on our unique 7 Year Extended Warranty. It features 100% Money Back if No Claims Filed after 7 Years, Roadside Assistance, Nationwide Acceptance, Low/No Deductable, & Much More! NEW RV INVENTORY Browse current inventory listing of new RV's for sale. If we do not have what you're looking for, check out our "New RV Sales" section for information on factory ordering a unit, or give us a call and we may be able to locate what you're seeking! Inventory Clearance Year Make Model Stock No. Sale Price MSRP Info 2005 Canyon Trail 27FRBW 063774 $20,385 $25,914 VIEW -- 2005 Potomac 5436REQS 469735 $37,524 $51,133 VIEW 2006 Trail-Bay TB3529BH 403760 $20,780.00 $28,525.35 VIEW -- 2005 Lakota 29RKT 153102 $32,166 $41,458 VIEW 2005 Lakota 31SKD 153169 $30,745 $40,212 VIEW -- 2005 Lakota 34RLT 153140 $35,691 $45,763 VIEW 2005 Starwood 28RLS 154106 $19,984 $26,577 VIEW -- 2005 Starwood 29RKS 154530 $20,349 $27,088 VIEW 2005 Starwood 30BHS 154113 $20,485 $27,279 VIEW -- 2005 Wildwood 245BHSS 045006 $17,361 $22,520 VIEW 2005 Wildwood 255RLSS 045002 $18,257 $23,214 VIEW 2005 Wildwood 325BHSS 045003 $20,338 $25,848 VIEW -- Welcome to RVWholesalers.com Your Complete RV headquarters RVWholesalers is America's premier camper, rv, travel trailer, and motorhome supplier. We feature camping accessories, RV parts and supplies, camper supplies, custom travel trailers designed and ordered to your specifications, and much more! We are a full service company dedicated to providing the most complete service for every RV enthusiast. From our very beginning we have offered only the best in camper and RV supplies, parts, and accessories. Our ever-growing selection will be sure to provide you with exactly the right product for your needs. RVWholesalers is based right here in the USA and provides quality goods at affordable prices. If we do not have a product you are seeking, please contact us via e-mail or by phone and we will be happy to locate and ship the supply, accessory, or part directly from our home office. RVWholesalers invites you to browse our excellent selection of America's hottest RV and camping products. RV Design & Order Section If you're in the market for a new RV, you've come to the right place! RVWholesalers.com is the premier on-line dealer of complete custom designed and ordered RV's in the nation. We feature the top names in travel trailers and 5th wheels and provide the most comprehensive list of available features and floorplans available. Not only are we providing the most complete travel trailer and fifth wheel design and order section, but we're offering you a TRUE wholesale price on every model available. Every travel trailer and fifth wheel we sell is guaranteed to be delivered exactly as ordered. We pride ourselves on giving you, the consumer, the best possible deal. Please visit our design and order section today and explore many of the great travel trailer and 5th wheels we have to offer.Already have an RV? We have a complete catalog of RV, Travel Trailer, and 5th Wheel parts, supplies, and accessories available! Our on-line catalog offers you secure on-line shopping, great prices, and short delivery times to get you that part, supply, or accessory you want. We also offer store memberships giving you an even greater discount on your supplies! Gift certificates are also available year round. They make a great gift for your RV enthusiast. Click here to visit our store. Contact Us Need Help? Call Us Toll Free!* USA: (877) 877-4494 INT: (937) 843-9000 Hours: Mon - Thurs 9:00am - 10:00pm Fri & Sat 9:00am - 6:00pm Eastern *excludes international calls Advertisement Site Map © Durnell's Indian Hallow RV Sales Inc. - All Rights Reserved - Terms of Use