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09-30-2012, 05:36 PM
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How long do most people keep their coaches?
Just wondering how long most people keep their coaches and why. Also curious when the most depreciation occurs...other then driving it off the lot.
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09-30-2012, 06:29 PM
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We bought our coach for the purpose of fulltiming. We've owned and full timed in our newell coach motorhome for 5 years. Melba and I enjoy it and hope to continue to do it for a few more years. If it were our sons choice we'd have sold the coach and moved into a retirement living place close to their home. I have a feeling hes trying to change the roles here? But we're still the parents...as long as I'm still sane,  I haven't lost my mind completely. We'll sell our coach when we quit the fulltiming lifestyle. Until then we plan on kicking back taking in our ever changing view!
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1993 Newell Coach Motorhome
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09-30-2012, 07:30 PM
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Until ones ready to upgrade to a Newer Newell. 
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09-30-2012, 09:39 PM
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Location: Heartland
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The RV industry claims in general the average person keeps their motorhome 2-4 years. Doesn't seem very long. I wonder if that is just swapping around through different types and models or total ownership altogether? The reference didn't go into that detail.
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Previous Owner of 3 Newell's
Wanted: Newell Coach Needing Engine Replacement!
If you want to sell, PM or Private Message me. Thanks!
"I know I’m not perfect, and I don't live to be. But before you start pointing fingers, make sure your hands are clean."
-Bob Marley
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09-30-2012, 09:42 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Roader
Just wondering how long most people keep their coaches and why. Also curious when the most depreciation occurs...other then driving it off the lot.
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Let me give you a tip....  Don't worry about depreciation! Newells will last way longer than the price.
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10-01-2012, 12:58 AM
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Location: Sam Carlos, Sonora, Mex.
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Until I can no longer drive it. After all, I am 77 and only acquired it six months ago.
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2001 Newell #579
tow a 2011 Honda Odyssey
1935 Mercedes 500K replica
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10-01-2012, 01:47 AM
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Have had mine for almost 4 years and would only upgrade to a newer Newell once we start fulltiming. And only then if we feel we need something bigger. But we really like ours as it is.
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10-01-2012, 03:28 AM
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We like our Newell and have no plans at the moment to upgrade or sell it. Its old but we like it all the same! I think we may just keep it forever! 
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Cheri & Ralph
1979 Newell Classic
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10-01-2012, 03:52 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Idyllwild, CA
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When I can no longer maintain it, 5 years and counting
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have Coach will Travel
Steve & Tricia
1982 Newell 38' (built before #1) 6V92 DD, 5 Speed Allison, 12.5 KW Kohler, Couch used to make into a Bed but I fixed it!
https://newellshowcase.com/thumbnails.php?album=214
2007 Yukon, 1981 CJ7 Laredo, 2002 Honda CRV, 1955 Thunderbird, 1952 Pontiac Sedan Delivery, 1952 Ford 8N, 1958 Airstream, 1959 Glasspar 16' Avalon, Cabin in the Woods........what will I work on next
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10-01-2012, 03:56 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Where ever we happen to park the Newell
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Well hell we just got ours! This is our home on wheels! 
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Randy and Leeann Jagger
1991 Newell Coach
2011 Jeep Wrangler Sahara
"If I lose today, I can look forward to winning tomorrow, and if I win today, I can expect to lose tomorrow. A sure thing is no fun.”
"Sometimes I pretend to be Normal. But it gets boring. So I go back to being me." lol!
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10-01-2012, 04:59 AM
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We have had ours almost 7 years. Prior to this, we were changing our RV out about every 3-4 years. It pays to get something that is big enough, sturdy enough and designed well enough that you don't think about trading it as soon as you get it. As far as depreciation is concerned, there is one real easy rule of thumb: the more you pay for it, the more it will depreciate.
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10-01-2012, 02:41 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Home base is Palm Beach, Florida
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There does come a point when the economics mean little as the lifestyle takes over. I will have my Newell until I can't drive anymore or I come across a pile of cash and maybe get one newer..
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2003 Double Slide, Detroit 60
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