Newell first offered slide-outs in their 1997 models. Most 1997 were no slides or 1 slide although at least one 2 slide was built in 1997. In 1998, 1999 and 2000, most were 2 slides. At least one 3 slide was built in 2000. 2001 saw the first Newell 4 slide-out coach at the end of the model year. 2002 and 2003 were 2, 3 or 4 slide outs. Since 2004, most, but not all, Newells have had 4 slides.
Generally 1 slide out was in the salon on the drivers side, 2 slides added a bedroom slide (usually on the drivers side). Three slides started added a curb side slide. There are of course exceptions as I have seen 1 slide out Newells with the only slide being in the bedroom. Slides add complexity and add cost. In recent years, the cost for each additional slide is about $100,000 so 4 slides adds $325,000 - $400,000 depending on the slide length and depth. There is limited room to move around the coach in a 4 slide model with all slides in.
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