The Gadget Guru – A Beginner's Guide To Understanding Motorhomes

Want Motorhome Training? Lazy Days Should Be Your First Stop

05 Aug 2016

Regular readers already know that I’m in the midst of shopping for my first, and if I get it right, quite possibly my last motorhome. And, it’s quite possible that if I find the motorhome lifestyle enjoyable, I could be one who trades up to new models every few years.... Read More

Could A Pre-Owned Prevost Liberty Coach Be My First Motorhome?

03 Aug 2016

I don’t know if attempting to find the ideal motorhome for my needs is a mission or if it’s become an obsession. But I can say that at times, it’s nothing short of overwhelming. At this point, while there’s one more model I want to check out, it’s rapidly approaching the... Read More

CH. 17: 2017 Entegra Cornerstone Walk Through and Q & A – Part 2

02 Jun 2016

After spending two days with Entegra Management at its headquarters in Middlebury, Indiana, I can sum up my opinion about this relative newcomer to the motorhome world in one word: Impressive. While its parent, Jayco, Inc., recently celebrated its 50th birthday and announced the shipment of its 1,000,000th RV, the eight year old... Read More

CH. 16-VIDEO: Jayco Manager Provides Overview Of Entegra, Part 1

02 Jun 2016

Allow me to say upfront, when a representative of a large corporation agrees to go on camera with me, they need to be prepared for whatever line of questions that may come up during the interview. That’s because my interview style is far from typical and is best compared to a somewhat... Read More

Ch. 15: New Safety Tech Enhances Entegra’s Cornerstone Experience

23 May 2016

If rule number one of Marketing 101 is to separate yourself from the competition, Entegra’s 2017 Cornerstone has earned an edge over others as it incorporates desirable safety and convenience features not found on competing models. Just reading previous model Cornerstone reviews and watching various dealer walk-through videos, the 2017 Cornerstone... Read More

Hey, RV Manufacturers: Do You See This Marketing Opportunity?

16 May 2016

Sometimes we have to search for a marketing opportunity, but on a rare occasion it just falls into our lap. It seems this could be the situation surrounding the motorhome industry at this very moment. But the question is: Do they see the same thing I’m seeing? If not, allow me... Read More

Chapter 14: Did I Place An Order For A Newell And Buy My Last Coach First?

11 May 2016

Question: Does it make sense for someone who is new to the motorhome world to purchase a “starter” coach or go all-in upfront and purchase their Last Coach First? In a previous post I mentioned that during my search of my first and possibly last motorhome, during a conversation with a Newell sales rep,... Read More

Chapter 13: Is A New Newell Coach In My Future? Is Pre-Owned Still On My Radar?

07 May 2016

Things started moving fast and furious after my initial driver training visit to Newell Coach headquarters in Miami, Oklahoma, and just a few days after arriving home from the first trip, I was already planning a return visit. This time, it was for a different purpose as this trip was to... Read More

Chapter 12: Shopping For A Motorhome – Is Pre-Owned Or New The Best Route?

28 Apr 2016

If you’ve been keeping up with my posts about shopping for my first motorhome, you already know that I’ve been exploring the concept of buying my Last Coach First. This theory came to light when I visited my Friend, Mike in Las Vegas and he provided a tour and a... Read More

Chapter 11: Learning To Drive A Motorhome – Part 5 – Driving A Newell – Day 2

24 Apr 2016

Here’s the understatement of the year: There’s a lot to like about Newell coaches. In fact any discerning potential purchaser will have a difficult time finding something they don’t like about a specific Newell coach. Possibly, you may not like a specific color scheme or layout, but if you’re building... Read More

Chapter 10: Newell Factory Tour And 2017 Coach Overview & Walkthrough

20 Apr 2016

As you may have read, one of my stops during my Learn to Drive adventure took place at Foretravel in Nacogdoches, Texas. While the result was positive, my initial impression was one of frustration and left me scratching my head. As stated in the story, the trip ended on a positive note... Read More

Chapter 9: Learning To Drive A Motorhome – Part 4 – Driving A Newell Coach

18 Apr 2016

The video for this Chapter follows this colorful story of my introduction to Newell Coach and my trip to Miami, OK and includes driving footage. The next chapter in my quest to learn to drive a motorhome takes me to Miami, OK to visit the Newell Coach factory to attend... Read More

A Beginner’s Guide To Understanding Motorhomes