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11-17-2017, 05:24 PM
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Newmar, please make a coach like this.
Would you be interested in a coach based on this platform if Newmar made it?
The Tesla Semi promises efficiency, eco-friendliness | Autoweek
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11-17-2017, 05:38 PM
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Not a chance. I have enough problems with proven technology let alone new technology.
Don't get me wrong I like technology but only after the bugs are worked out. Besides, 500 miles is not great and it's probably very expensive.
Bob, Pat and Daisylee the JackABee
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11-17-2017, 06:51 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2015
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No way. I would not even want a post 2008 coach over our 2004 MADP. I prefer simpler, proven technology.
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11-17-2017, 06:58 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2012
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Only if I can flat tow my Tesla
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Everything was working fine, until it wasn't.
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11-17-2017, 09:15 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Northern Oklahoma
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FatChance
No way. I would not even want a post 2008 coach over our 2004 MADP. I prefer simpler, proven technology.
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Me too. Many times I wish I still had the technology of my previous 2004 instead of what's in this 2015 DS, which is way over my head now.
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11-17-2017, 09:24 PM
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Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Carefree, AZ
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I'd be the first in line for a Tesla based RV. But, that's still a long way out:-)
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2016 Newmar DS 4018
2016 Jeep GC Limited 
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11-17-2017, 10:31 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: AB
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By the time this one hits the road I won't be in the market for anything on wheels other than a wooden box so the answer is no. 
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11-18-2017, 05:15 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Ft. Myers, Fl.
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0-60 under 5 seconds might be a little hard on tires. I'd also hate to leave a cabinet unlatched. You could end up with the galley in the bedroom. 
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2016 Newmar DSDP 3736 Freightliner, HWH Active Air, Proteng fire suppression.
2021 Willys toad Proverbs 3: 5-6
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11-18-2017, 07:36 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
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Once proven by hundreds of thousands of miles in trucks, and the price of the chassis is where someone other than Tesla can afford it, then perhaps Newell or Prevost will make one.
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2016 Newmar Bay Star Sport 3004
2021 Jeep Gladiator Sport Willys
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11-18-2017, 07:41 AM
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Coastal Campers
Join Date: Oct 2010
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You could probably get the diesel generator option to charge the batteries while underway.
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11-18-2017, 07:43 AM
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Community Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2011
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This discussion has been going on for awhile now..... check it out here
Electric school buses are coming....can RV's be far behind ?
http://www.irv2.com/forums/showthread.php?t=325890
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11-18-2017, 10:18 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
Nor'easters Club Workhorse Chassis Owner iRV2 No Limits Club
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 30,785
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Newmar has already made some good 5th wheels to put on the back of the tractor ----- MAFW for good living ----- X-AIRE -FW for fun living.
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11-18-2017, 10:51 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 862
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FatChance
No way. I would not even want a post 2008 coach over our 2004 MADP. I prefer simpler, proven technology.
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So agree!! Our 2003 Dutch Star has been So problem free! Watched friends with their 2016 ??????!, fight a continuous litany of problems that due to lack of qualified techs they are still fighting. When raising/lowering your shades requires a tablet, and troubleshooting them a tech with a tablet, I’m out!!
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11-18-2017, 10:57 AM
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Community Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2011
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike_Harriet
So agree!! Our 2003 Dutch Star has been So problem free! Watched friends with their 2016 ??????!, fight a continuous litany of problems that due to lack of qualified techs they are still fighting. When raising/lowering your shades requires a tablet, and troubleshooting them a tech with a tablet, I’m out!!
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But the point is electric propulsion is MUCH simpler than current gas or diesel drivetrains. Less to go wrong. NO Air/gas/diesel filters to clog or change. NO radiator, coolant or hoses to leak. NO fan or belts to break. NO Transmission to leak fluid or break either!
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