Two questions: CCC on a 89, 36SP and Painting cabinets

[eujamfh]

I certainly did not mean to start a pi%%ing match on this...and I
completely agree - there is a difference in the coaches I listed,
with Monaco at the one end.

BB and Newell are fine coaches and the tops in my book - that said,
the one thing I like better about Newell is the simplicity in design -
which means simplicity in tracking down your problems. BBs are not
simple which means there are always problems. Will last forever, but
they are complex.

As for the CC and Foretravel - they are solid coaches. In the mid-90s
they are well built, solid and forgiving to work on. What I do not
like about them is they are fiberglass - I much prefer the Newell alum
sides or BB steel.

To be honest, the biggest draw against the Newell is that in my price
range, they are all DD two-strokes....which three years ago I would
not have thought twice about, but now, I am concerned about a rig that
I will not be able to sell in five to ten years with the price of fuel.

Unfortunately - being in the military, I have to look at ALL purchases
as, "what if I have to sell tomorrow" since I can be relocated and or
deployed at near any time.

Again - the info you all provide is good and thought proviking - and
that makes me a better buyer...and I thanks you for that.
CHeers,
Matt


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Troy Tikalsky"
wrote:
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> How many Newell, Fortravel and Monaco's have you owned? Oh wait you
LOOKED at some so you are now a self-proclaimed expert!
>
> The Newell is just as good or better than the Blue Bird in all aspects.
>
> Having owned both and doing my own maintenance I am happy to set you
straight. Lets have your list of the better qualities of the Blue
Bird compared to the Newell.
>
> Troy Tikalsky
> 1983 Blue Bird FC33SB CAT 3208T
> 1986 Newell WB40 DD8V92
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Gregory OConnor
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Sunday, January 14, 2007 6:55 PM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Two questions: CCC on a 89, 36SP
and Painting cabinets
>
>
> If you looked at Newell, Foretravel or Monaco and think they are
> comparable to Blue bird, I suspect that you would probably be
> satisfied with brush painting the laminates.
>
> GregoryO'Connor
> 94ptRomolandCa
>
> yahoogroups.com, "eujamfh" <mfhopson@> wrote:
> >
> > Regardless of the coach (be it a BB, Newell, CC, Foretravel or high
> > end Monaco) whatever we end up with will be weighed before I sign
> the
> > check over. Same for an oil analysis. I really, really have a spot
> > in my heart for the older BB and Newells...but there is
> a "practicle"
> > side that talks about getting a mid-90's (with the cummins 300/400)
> > CC, Foretravel or Monaco (just their higher end units).
> >
> > The funny thing (and it really is not funny from my chair) is all
> the
> > "potential coahces" that I am interested in....are no where near
> > Northern Virginia. ANd when I was stationed on the West
> coast...just
> > the opposite was true.
> >
> > BTW - we sold a class C, Xplorer 27ft on a F-550 with the PSD and
> 4x4
> > this past summer. Great rig - but with twins, and two labs...and
> > liking the national parks (i.e. dry camping) and the fact we use it
> > for traveling to see relatives in New York and Minnisota...we are
> > looking at something with larger tanks. Course all the above class
> As
> > fit the bill...
> >
> > I am curious how close the 36SPs are on weight...
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Matt
> >
> > P.S. - As always, thank you for taking the time to post a
> > response...the more I know, the better prepared I am to pull the
> > trigger when the right "deal" comes my way...
> >
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Mike Hohnstein"
> > <MHOHNSTEIN@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Don't be too happy about the triple C on SPs. Weigh carefully.
> > PTs have a tag for a reason.
> > > MH
> >
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