[BobALou]

Thanks for the welcome, input and thoughts, Tom, Dean, Jon, and Richard! Spending time in and around the coaches is exactly what I want to do, but ﹰI'm hoping to find someone who is (relatively) close to me. I have actually thought about making a trip to a dealer such as Motorhomes of Texas as they seem to have a constant Newell inventory, but didn't feel that going to a dealer was the best way to learn the ins and outs...not to mention that I feel as though I'm wasting their time at this point. Any input on this idea would be welcomed.

I'll definitely keep some powder dry for the unexpected things that could come up... just didn't have a sense of whether it should be $10k or $50k! To Richard's question pertaining to my mechanical aptitude, I'm handy around the house and willing to take on projects (kitchens, baths, water heater), but I'm more of an outsourcer on the automotive side. Frankly, I'd anticipate being more of an outsourcer on a coach.