NEWELL S NEWS. Summer 2014

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2 View from the Corner Office: innovation at newell Greetings from Newell! This issue of Newell s News includes information about some great new features and service specials, a profile of longtime Newell customer Don Freymiller, and a preview of our upcoming autumn rally in Boothbay, Maine. But first I d like to share some thoughts on the role innovation has played both in my own life and at Newell Coach. Up close and personal Innovation is certainly central to much of what we do here at Newell. So it perhaps comes as no surprise that an interest in automotive innovation is part of my own DNA. I ve had a passion for all things automotive for as long as I can remember. My dad was a small-town Chevrolet dealer, so my relationship with cars was daily, up close, and personal. During the 50s and 60s my coming-of-age years exciting automotive innovations were emerging year after year. I vividly recall being on the front lines every October, faithfully making the rounds of all the car showrooms in town as the new models arrived. Remember the 1955 Chevrolet? With its sharp angles and sleek lines, it was revolutionary compared to what had come before. There was the beautifully styled 1956 Lincoln and the 1957 Chrysler with its amazing tailfins. The classically handsome 1963 Buick Riviera. And the futuristic 1963 Corvette Sting Ray. With its peaked fenders, long nose, and short, bobbed split-window tail, it was the perfect car for cruising the New Frontier. New ideas, bold solutions When Alice and I came to Newell in 1979, we embraced its innovative culture. In the years since, we ve continued to seek out and encourage new ideas and bold solutions, and have managed to foster a few daring leaps of our own. Innovations we ve witnessed at Newell include: An increase in power from 225 bhp (the Cummins 555) in 1979 to the 600 bhp (the Cummins ISX15) of today. The first slide-out rooms in the ultra-luxury coach industry. The Valid electric-powered, flat-floor slide we use today is leading-edge technology. The addition of EasiSteer electronic assist, ZF active suspension, and our steering tag axle all customer favorites that you won t find in any competitor s product. Our innovations in coach design, engineering, and technology are some of the things customers say they enjoy most about owning a Newell. And of course we re very proud of this legacy. But even more than that, we re intrigued to see what will be next. Enjoy your summer! Karl Blade President and CEO Newell Coach Corp. I loved all of these cars. I also understood that it was the daring leap to something new that made each one a standout. L.K. Newell s industry firsts Newell Coach founder, Louis K. Newell, was certainly no stranger to daring leaps; he was an innovator to the nth degree. Within three years of acquiring Newell in 1967, L.K. produced his own rear-engine chassis an industry first. The next year, he was first to replace the gas engine with a diesel. He went on to add air-ride, air brakes, and 40-foot exterior lengths to his motorhomes. In the early 1970s, Newell was the only manufacturer to do so. Also in This Issue... Newell Summer Specials 3 New newell features 4 Customer Profile 6 Autumn rally preview 7 Volume 34, Issue 2

Get 30% OFF Labor on Qualified* Renovations Through Sept. 30 Save when you update from carpet to wood floors, replace worn upholstery, or remodel your coach cabinets.

3 Newell Summer Specials: update your coach...and save! Newell s current summer specials make this the perfect time to give your coach a fresh, new look and add updates that improve its handling and performance. Get 30% OFF Labor on Qualified* Renovations Through Sept. 30 Save when you update from carpet to wood floors, replace worn upholstery, or remodel your coach cabinets. All work is done here at Newell, so you re guaranteed the same high quality you ve come to expect from us. Package price ranges from $4,900 to $10,400, depending on your coach s suspension and body configuration, and whether it will require wheel-stud replacements. For an exact price quote, contact the Newell Service Center at: NEWELL ( ). *30% discount applies to the following: Cost of labor for new flooring, upholstery replacement, and cabinet modification. Work scheduled to begin no later than September 30, NOTE: Work is by appointment and subject to service department scheduling. Discounts apply only to renovations as described above, and do not apply to mechanical, electrical, scheduled preventative maintenance, paint, or any other services. Call today to schedule your update: NEWELL ( ). Save $400 on Road King Shocks Ordered by Sept. 30 Retrofitting new, larger Road King shock absorbers improves the comfort and control of Newell coaches equipped with the ZF suspension that was manufactured before the current ZF active suspension was introduced. This update pertains to coaches 671, , and Reduced price if ordered by September 30, 2014: $4,995, parts and labor (tax not included). Regular package price: $5,400, parts and labor (tax not included). Easier Driving with EasiSteer Front-tire Upgrade Improves Comfort and Performance When you replace your steer-axle 315/80R22.5 tires with the 365/R70R22.5, the new tires will operate at lower inflation pressures and deliver improved ride, reliability, and durability. At freeway speeds on hot summer days, the 365 runs 15 to 20 degrees cooler than the 315. (The 365 tires on the steer-axle are standard on most Newell coaches 1230 and later.) Newell s computer-controlled EasiSteer electronic steering adjusts continuously to road conditions, reduces steering effort, and improves precision and straight-line stability. This makes driving easier even in challenging conditions. Package price on selected coaches: From $6,200, parts and labor (tax not included). Contact your Newell service advisor to determine whether this update applies to your coach. For more information, or to schedule your update, call: NEWELL ( ).

Fuel up from Either Side of Your Coach You can now gas up from either side of your coach thanks to our reconfigured fuel tank and battery bank. Standard beginning with coach 1523.

The system mates with our Bluetooth-compatible Rosen in-dash AM/FM/satellite receiver to connect with your iphone, ipad, or MP3 device; also includes GPS navigation.

5 Fuel up from Either Side of Your Coach You can now gas up from either side of your coach thanks to our reconfigured fuel tank and battery bank. Standard beginning with coach New Platinum Audio System Makes Your Sound Golden The new Platinum audio system upgrades our in-dash audio to a 400-watt amp with seven speakers and a 10 subwoofer. The system mates with our Bluetooth-compatible Rosen in-dash AM/FM/satellite receiver to connect with your iphone, ipad, or MP3 device; also includes GPS navigation. Climate Control from the Driver s Seat Our handy instrument-panel HVAC control feature allows you to control your coach s heating and air-conditioning system from the pilot s seat. This feature is standard on new coaches beginning with 1511, but can be retrofitted on many earlier models. Call us at for details. For more information about these features, call us at:

6 Customer Profile: Don Freymiller Hot wheels, cool trucks The wheel turns When Don was a bit older, his life took a fateful turn. The dairy business was struggling, so he started driving a cattle truck to help make ends meet. He then bought his own truck, and that led to starting his own trucking company. The trucking business flourished. And despite encountering many of the challenges that are typical of a family enterprise, the Freymillers persevered over the years and made Freymiller, Inc. the great success it is today. The journey to Newell Don s journey to becoming a Newell owner began when he purchased a small camper for his young family. Like so many Newell owners, the Freymillers progressed through a series RVs, until they purchased their first Newell 45. The racing bug Don s trucking company was originally headquartered in Bakersfield, California. This is where he caught the car-racing bug and became a NASCAR team owner. He also became fast friends with motor-racing icon and fellow Newell owner, A.J. Foyt. One of Don Freymiller s earliest memories is of riding his tricycle as fast as possible, back and forth in front of his grandmother s house in Fennimore, Wisconsin. His older cousin owned a trucking company, and as Don pedaled up and down the sidewalk, he imagined he was driving one of his cousin s big, shiny trucks. This was a portent of things to come. Although Don s modest demeanor might suggest otherwise, he has not only run on wheels and run hard and fast most of his life but he has also managed to create one of the most successful refrigerated trucking companies in the country. Boyhood on the farm Don spent his youth working on his parents dairy farm in Fennimore, Wisconsin. The farm had no electricity, no running water, and no milking machines. So it s no small feat that when Don was about 12 years old and his father fell ill, Don ran the farm by himself for a year. He milked cows, cleaned the barn, tended the herd, and kept things going all while continuing to attend school each day. What this taught him about responsibility and the value of hard work has shaped his entire life. Better than airline travel As Don drove across the Western United States to attend races, he entertained clients and promoted his trucking services along the way. He found that driving his Newell to visit clients was more effective and efficient than flying. One year, Don and his wife Manya travelled to 25 states and visited 80 customers all in the comfort of their Newell. A wealth of good spirit These days, Don and Manya remain enthusiastic about their Newell. They spend the winter months at Desert Shores Resort in the Palm Springs area, living in their Newell. They also often join us at Newell rallies. And we re always glad they do. Don and Manya bring a wealth of good spirit to the good life, wherever they go.

Autumn Rally Preview: boothbay harbor, Maine, September 22-26, 2014 It s not too early to start planning to join us at our autumn rally in Boothbay Harbor, Maine.

We re still working out the itinerary. As always, we re planning activities and experiences that will highlight the best and most unique aspects of the region.

If you re interested in attending the Fryeburg Fair, let us know when you register for the rally.

7 Autumn Rally Preview: boothbay harbor, Maine, September 22-26, 2014 It s not too early to start planning to join us at our autumn rally in Boothbay Harbor, Maine. From our central headquarters at the Shore Hills RV Park, we ll venture out to explore this beautiful region and all it has to offer. If Mother Nature cooperates, the leaves will be at their peak colors, and the weather will be mild. Sign up for Boothbay Today! To secure your spot and pre-register for the Boothbay rally, call Becky at , ext. 209, or her at beckyd@newellcoach.com. We re still working out the itinerary. As always, we re planning activities and experiences that will highlight the best and most unique aspects of the region. You ll also have the opportunity to attend the famed Fryeburg Fair in Fryeburg, Maine, a few days after the rally ends. If you re interested in attending the Fryeburg Fair, let us know when you register for the rally. We ll then provide you with information about special arrangements that will be available to those attending our rally. For more information about the Fryeburg Fair, go to There s plenty to see and do at Boothbay s scenic harbor! Photo by: Robert Mitchell We re planning a day trip to the famed 250-acre Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens one of the finest gardens of its type in the nation. Photo by: Barbara Freeman Photo by: Robert Mitchell

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