Posts: 268
Threads: 35
Joined: Jul 2018
Say it ain't so Joe!
I did not see this coming. I thought you probably bleed Newell, but I guess there are always new adventures and greener pastures to conquer. Congratulations. Pictures Please?
Dave, Karen, w/Buddy and Moose.
06' Newell #784
towing a 06' Featherlite enclosed trailer or
05' Featherlite stacker for toys and tools,
or a 21' F350

w KTM 300, & MTB
35' Packard 4 dr convertible
59' Nash Metropolitan
I like engines and wheels
Carpe Diem. Have Fun
Tomorrow is not guaranteed.
Posts: 320
Threads: 7
Joined: Mar 2020
Well Congrats Richard and Rhonda.
I've been dark on this site for a month or so and I'm finally catching up here.
I can't add much more than what has already been said on this thread.
Hank & Natalie Bensley
2001 Double Slide #586.
2021 Cherokee Trailhawk Toad
Port Orange, FL. Upcoming Snowbirds in Endwell, NY
Posts: 70
Threads: 15
Joined: Dec 2022
Congrats. I've been looking at Prevost because I anticipate needing bunks as my wife's musical career accelerates. If nothing else, it's nice to have factory coach service available from multiple locations and not just Miami (but who doesn't love Miami??).
#1244
2008 C-15/ZF12
Towing Jeep Gladiator (BluOx/AirForce)
Posts: 5,518
Threads: 260
Joined: Jul 2012
A couple of early observations:
I intend on keeping contact with this group. I have great friends here. The sister forums for Prevost are not very active. And the FB group, well let’s just say that’s a different vibe.
After this summers trip, I will revisit this post and provide my unadultered comments comparing the two different coaches from a drive, mechanical, live ability, and any other observations I have.
Richard and Rhonda Entrekin
95 Newell, 390 Ex caretaker
99 Newell, 512 Ex caretaker
07 Prevost Marathon, 1025
Maverick Hybrid Toad
Inverness, FL (when we're home

)
Posts: 1,337
Threads: 69
Joined: Sep 2022
Richard I'm with you this is my go to place and agree 100% your thoughts.
How hard would it be to add "others" to this site?
1999 45' #504 "Magnolia"
Gravette, Arkansas
1996 40 XL Prevost Marathon
Posts: 412
Threads: 21
Joined: Jun 2023
(02-12-2025, 08:43 AM)Richard Wrote: A couple of early observations:
I intend on keeping contact with this group. I have great friends here. The sister forums for Prevost are not very active. And the FB group, well let’s just say that’s a different vibe.
After this summers trip, I will revisit this post and provide my unadultered comments comparing the two different coaches from a drive, mechanical, live ability, and any other observations I have.
Look forward to hear your musings.
I have only driven one Prevost and unfortunately it needed king pins so it was not a good example to understand how they drive. It wandered more than my wanderlodge haha..
Jeff LoGiudice
Temple Terrace, Fl
1984 Bluebird Wanderlodge PT40
1998 Newell 2000 #490
1986 MCI/TMC 102A3 (sold)
Posts: 5,771
Threads: 496
Joined: Jul 2012
(02-12-2025, 12:33 PM)Jack Houpe Wrote: Richard I'm with you this is my go to place and agree 100% your thoughts.
How hard would it be to add "others" to this site?
Hi Jack,
I will be straight forward. I am not interested in making this a multibrand forum with sections dedicated to other brand coaches. we have helped others in the past to forum similar forums for prevost and wanderlodge. if you look at those names with gurus at the end like ours you will see they look similar.
that said, of course anyone is welcome to be here and post and ask questions. i have many friends with prevosts, wanderlodges, foretravels, and other coaches.
we have a unique forum where everyone is incredibly helpful and respectful. the foreforum is similar only with alot bigger membership. i do not frequent the others so i have no comments on them.
i appreciate all of you and your friendship and support..
tom (owner and operator of newellgurus)
2002 45'8" Newell Coach 608 Series 60 DDEC4/Allison World 6 Speed HD4000MH
Posts: 2,716
Threads: 228
Joined: Jul 2012
One point about the Foreforum. It doesn't have nearly as many different sub forums as here which makes it much more difficult to find topics of interest. And a much different vibe than here.
I agree with Richard, I've made friends here and still want to participate where I can. Even though I have a small Monaco now.
Forest & Cindy Olivier
1987 log cabin
2011 Roadtrek C210P
PO 1999 Foretravel 36'
1998 Newell 45' #486
1993 Newell 39' #337
Posts: 282
Threads: 62
Joined: Jan 2017
Richard,
Congratulations on the new adventure!! I too sold 746 this past year. I must admit I wanted to downsize to a much smaller rv and started looking, but I swear nothing I found was always hopelessly short of my Newell experience. I must say that I'm looking to be a part of the Newell family again. We shall see!
I have no doubt you'll master your new rig just like the Newell. I for one would like to be a part of your journey to discover the Prevost.
Happy trails and be safe out there on the road!
rundlc
home: Southern California
Looking for the next Newell!!!!!!
05 #746 quad slide 2000i, (She's Now living in FLA Again)
Steerable tag
Detroit Diesel series 60 515 hp
Allison trans
Toad 2013 Avalanche Black Diamond edition 4 wheel drive
Posts: 160
Threads: 43
Joined: Sep 2020
Hi Richard,
I'm a little late to the party on the Coach Change topic, but want to wish you and Rhonda all the best. I look forward to reading about your future journeys in the new coach and how it compares to your Newell experience.
Thanks for taking me under your wing in the early days of my Newell ownership. You, Tom, and the rest of the Gurus are awesome.
Tony and Cindy Frazier
1992, #300

2023 Ford Bronco Badlands Toad
Columbia, SC