We’re in the process of trading the Vilano for a class A. Just decided that we could maximize value on trade of it and the truck now and given how much time we spend sitting in Florida figured the extra storage and comfort had some value.
Assuming the inspection goes well on Friday we should close end of next week. Then swap the truck for a half ton. Lots of moving parts.
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Jon - Big change! Congrats on the transition and hope it all goes nice and smooth for you! For those folks like myself that are curious - give us an update of what class A you jump into.
It is a 2021 Newmar London Aire. Still has to pass the independent inspection but this is the unit we’ve chosen. Was locally sold by the dealer and serviced so we know was taken care of. Link below will be pictures from when it was new. They never really got it listed used. Was on the lot for a day. Has about 30K miles.
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That is beautiful, I see you’re in our neighborhood. Southwest Florida?
Chuck we normally just snowbird but are stuck for right now in Ft Myers. If you’re close DM cell and we can talk
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Super nice Jon. Looks like not only beautiful but with a tag and the HP to pull the 1/2 ton without issue.
Thanks, will be an interesting transition, drives very differently than towing the 5th wheel. Rated to tow 20K so the pickup should not be a problem. Inspection Friday which is the last item on the checklist.
Easily passed the inspection. Number of punch list repairs but nothing significant. Will check back in a few weeks after we move on.
That is good news Jon! Congrats.
Got the coach last night and it’s amazing how much stuff we had in the Vilano. Still moving… crazy.
I have always been amazed of how much stuff we could put in our 34RLB. When we bought it we were a bit concerned about storage space but living in it full time we found it was more than enough for our needs. It is crazy how much you can pack into these small spaces.
It really was enough room. Took about 2 days to move, throw away stuff we didn’t remember having, figuring out where to put it all etc. Finally moved in and back to our regular campground in a bigger space of course 
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Quick observations Vilano had room to store more stuff inside ( those really tall cabinets), Newmar has tons more chassis storage, Systems are laid out better in this coach, love the awnings which auto extend and retract when wind or rain pipes up, came with a dishwasher ( luxury 
) and a sleep number bed which thrilled us as we have them at the house. Ooh and 3 a/c units keep it nice and comfy in the summer heat.
All in all becoming home now that we’re moved in.. won’t have any travel reports for a while as dealing with mother-in-law health issues here. Hopefully next month we can head north but who knows…
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