04-13-2016, 09:16 AM
Thanks for the responses! Greatly appreciated!
Yes, I may be biting off more than I can chew by going with my last coach first concept, but I figure if I'm going that route, let's do it with the true top of the line brand and that's what got me to Miami, OK.
Thanks for the input on the doggie relief area. I'm wondering if a built-in fan that's placed directly over the area and vented outdoors will be the most efficient method of keeping the area odor free while in use? Since I'm only doing one bunk and it will be at a step in (no ladder required) height and the fact that Lucy the Dog is a 15 lb. Sheltie, and that the relief area is one half of the width of the bunk, that there's ample space for ventilation. Thoughts, please?
I'm hoping that with a fan and an installed hand held shower head/sprayer, that can be used multiple times per day while using the coach along with the idea of the air freshener mentioned earlier in this thread for use while parked is the best solution. So, please keep the ideas coming as, like the title states, It's Crunch Time!
Also, while there's a lot of threads on NG, I'm hoping someone can provide the link to the thread(s) that have the best information about Newell-friendly, upscale and safe, and of course scenic campgrounds around the USA. I've visited the Bluewater Resort in the Keys and had a gorgeous waterfront lot that was gorgeous and serene. I've also stayed at the resort in Port. St. Lucie and that was nice as well. (I was a passenger on these trips). I stopped by and met the owners of the new Jupiter-Palm Beach Motorcoach Resort and that's a nice one too. It's still under construction but it promises to cater to the top tier of coaches.
While I hope to become an active member of this site, and want to be careful not to be labeled a "troll" as I respect the hard work of the Admin and the integrity of this site, (yeah, I owned a site that catered to motorcycle riders in the past - TheVOG.net - and don't want to ever moderate again!), I've been documenting my learning to drive and coach shopping experiences on my www.GadgetGuru.com website (it's not a forum). As of this moment I don't have my Newell stories and videos posted, but that will change next week as I have an interesting interview with Brian from Newell and a detailed walk through of a gorgeous 2017 coach currently in production. I also have a two-parter that documents my learning to drive a Newell with Glenn as my instructor. (I did the same type of thing at Motorhomes of Texas and that's on the site now). The Newell video will be similar in concept to a video I just completed on the Foretravel IH-45. If the stars align, the 2017 Newell video will be posted within a week. of course it will be on my YouTube.com/TheGadgetGuru channel and my website and of course I'll start a thread with that information right here on Newell Gurus. Again, if this is considered trolling, Admin, please erase this paragraph!
One more thing, I know you guys don't know me...yet, but I'm on a mission to wake up the Motorhome industry to establish programs that not only allows those who are interested in purchasing a coach to have a tried and tested method of learning to drive in a controlled environment, but to provide ongoing educational programs. Yeah, I have been known to be a thorn in the side of some manufacturers of various industries in the past and I'm pretty good about getting positive results. Personally, I think the entire industry (RVIA) needs to wake up and take on this responsibility. But, that's a different topic for a different day. For now, any assistance you folks have for items that I need to make sure I include on my coach is greatly appreciated!
So, I'll close by asking one more coach building question: What's your thoughts on CB Radios (good buddy)? Personally, I think it's a good way to communicate when that occasional traffic jam occurs. For those who use them, what channels do you monitor? Back in the old days, I believe it was channel 19 for truckers...but that was a really long time ago! 10-4.
Yes, I may be biting off more than I can chew by going with my last coach first concept, but I figure if I'm going that route, let's do it with the true top of the line brand and that's what got me to Miami, OK.
Thanks for the input on the doggie relief area. I'm wondering if a built-in fan that's placed directly over the area and vented outdoors will be the most efficient method of keeping the area odor free while in use? Since I'm only doing one bunk and it will be at a step in (no ladder required) height and the fact that Lucy the Dog is a 15 lb. Sheltie, and that the relief area is one half of the width of the bunk, that there's ample space for ventilation. Thoughts, please?
I'm hoping that with a fan and an installed hand held shower head/sprayer, that can be used multiple times per day while using the coach along with the idea of the air freshener mentioned earlier in this thread for use while parked is the best solution. So, please keep the ideas coming as, like the title states, It's Crunch Time!
Also, while there's a lot of threads on NG, I'm hoping someone can provide the link to the thread(s) that have the best information about Newell-friendly, upscale and safe, and of course scenic campgrounds around the USA. I've visited the Bluewater Resort in the Keys and had a gorgeous waterfront lot that was gorgeous and serene. I've also stayed at the resort in Port. St. Lucie and that was nice as well. (I was a passenger on these trips). I stopped by and met the owners of the new Jupiter-Palm Beach Motorcoach Resort and that's a nice one too. It's still under construction but it promises to cater to the top tier of coaches.
While I hope to become an active member of this site, and want to be careful not to be labeled a "troll" as I respect the hard work of the Admin and the integrity of this site, (yeah, I owned a site that catered to motorcycle riders in the past - TheVOG.net - and don't want to ever moderate again!), I've been documenting my learning to drive and coach shopping experiences on my www.GadgetGuru.com website (it's not a forum). As of this moment I don't have my Newell stories and videos posted, but that will change next week as I have an interesting interview with Brian from Newell and a detailed walk through of a gorgeous 2017 coach currently in production. I also have a two-parter that documents my learning to drive a Newell with Glenn as my instructor. (I did the same type of thing at Motorhomes of Texas and that's on the site now). The Newell video will be similar in concept to a video I just completed on the Foretravel IH-45. If the stars align, the 2017 Newell video will be posted within a week. of course it will be on my YouTube.com/TheGadgetGuru channel and my website and of course I'll start a thread with that information right here on Newell Gurus. Again, if this is considered trolling, Admin, please erase this paragraph!
One more thing, I know you guys don't know me...yet, but I'm on a mission to wake up the Motorhome industry to establish programs that not only allows those who are interested in purchasing a coach to have a tried and tested method of learning to drive in a controlled environment, but to provide ongoing educational programs. Yeah, I have been known to be a thorn in the side of some manufacturers of various industries in the past and I'm pretty good about getting positive results. Personally, I think the entire industry (RVIA) needs to wake up and take on this responsibility. But, that's a different topic for a different day. For now, any assistance you folks have for items that I need to make sure I include on my coach is greatly appreciated!
So, I'll close by asking one more coach building question: What's your thoughts on CB Radios (good buddy)? Personally, I think it's a good way to communicate when that occasional traffic jam occurs. For those who use them, what channels do you monitor? Back in the old days, I believe it was channel 19 for truckers...but that was a really long time ago! 10-4.