02-16-2019, 06:58 AM
Let me know if you're looking for someone to inspect the Foretravel. I can highly recommend someone out of southeast Texas. Not sure if he's as familiar with Newells.
The Detroit 8v92 is an excellent engine but like Tom said does take some understanding on how to drive and maintain it. It will probably have the Allison H740 4 speed transmission, a very robust gearbox. Expect the fuel mileage for the Newell to be around 6mpg, for the FT around 8mpg. For dry camping either one will probably be similar in battery usage if they both have the Dometic or Norcold fridges. One advantage if the Newell has basement air conditioners is much more real estate on the roof for solar.
Have fun!
The Detroit 8v92 is an excellent engine but like Tom said does take some understanding on how to drive and maintain it. It will probably have the Allison H740 4 speed transmission, a very robust gearbox. Expect the fuel mileage for the Newell to be around 6mpg, for the FT around 8mpg. For dry camping either one will probably be similar in battery usage if they both have the Dometic or Norcold fridges. One advantage if the Newell has basement air conditioners is much more real estate on the roof for solar.
Have fun!
Forest & Cindy Olivier
1987 log cabin
2011 Roadtrek C210P
PO 1999 Foretravel 36'
1998 Newell 45' #486
1993 Newell 39' #337