Not a bus, but close enough for me

CrabbyMilton · May 06, 2015, 09:04:51 AM

Fair enough Bevans and I understand the design differences. I'm speaking only of the body itself. In other words, why not build a strong body on a chassis much the way a skoolie is only it would be a motorhome built of steel or aluminum only not fiberglass with plastic.

usbusin · May 06, 2015, 10:08:01 AM

Quote from: CrabbyMilton on May 06, 2015, 06:32:37 AM
why not an RV built on let's say the FORD or FREIGHTLINER class A chassis but the body built like a tank.

Like this?

http://www.ustruckin.blogspot.com/

CrabbyMilton · May 06, 2015, 10:14:07 AM

No. I meant a stripped chassis.

kyle4501 · May 06, 2015, 10:19:10 AM

My guess is that the chassis would get in the way & add unnecessary weight.

I just love this Newell! With it aired down, there is still 12" clearance under it, plenty of room to crawl under it to check the brakes.

CrabbyMilton · May 06, 2015, 10:24:24 AM

Probably so. I guess I was thinking along the lines of the now defunct BLUEBIRD WANDERLODGE where at least in the early years, it was built just like a skoolie but finished inside as a motorhome.

luvrbus · May 06, 2015, 10:57:12 AM

I love the Newells nice rigs congratulation Kyle as to CrabbyMiltion the Vogue 5000 later owned by Featherlite was a fine piece of equipment for a RV it was built all in house with a frame from the ground up in Pryor OK not far from Miami Ok where Karl builds the Newell.If I ever get a shot to buy a Vogue 5000 I am going jump on it most had 500 hp Cat engines the 5000 can hold it's own in the bus world

CrabbyMilton · May 06, 2015, 12:35:42 PM

That VOGUE is sharp. Looks like they didn't build too many though.

Charles in SC · May 06, 2015, 02:16:18 PM

Kyle, I am glad to see you buy that. Those Senics are way cool but not everybody can live long enough to fix one up.
Newalls are said to be great rides.

kyle4501 · May 06, 2015, 02:47:41 PM

Thanks everyone!
My main reason for converting my own was to get the quality I wanted for a price I could afford.
Thanks to the market wanting computer controlled 4-strokes & multiple slides, the price of MUI 2-stroke coaches with out slides has taken a big hit.

As for me, I don't want a slide & I love the sound of a 2 stroke!

With the quality of build & the price of this one at less than half what I was going to spend on my own conversion, the choice was super easy.
(The fact that our daughter earned a full ride academic scholarship to her choice of college helped quite a bit too! )

Anyone interested in a 32' Airstream ? LOL

TomC · May 07, 2015, 07:41:51 AM

Besides Blue Bird, Newell is the only other purpose built motorhome I'd consider-no matter how old. Newell's are built with commercial quality stuff. Good choice-now go enjoy yourselves! Good Luck, TomC

Dave5Cs · May 07, 2015, 02:10:36 PM

Are the older ones still supported by the company.?

luvrbus · May 07, 2015, 03:20:39 PM

Yes they are supported Dave sometimes when I stop to visit with Karl there is a older gentleman that has a 72 Newell model having work done.
They have a good service network for authorized service a Newell does not need to go back to factory for service like most believe, Karl the owner if necessary will fly a tech to you fwiw this Karl's 30th anniversary of owning Newell that itself speaks for Newell