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- In my never ending saga of living my best life, I was asked to inspect this luxury 2018 London Aire for Doug Sewell with Sewellmotorcoach @Sewellmotorcoach in Kentucy. After completion, Doug thought I should do a complete run worthiness test on an extended cross-country test drive to his dealership in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. And how I'm I going to say no to that?
So join me in as a routine inspection turns into a cross country trek during a winter storm, that cuased me to take a long detour through Texas. I will share the features of this 2018 London Aire luxury Class A diesel pusher from Newmar, and make a few minor complaints.
Thanks for watching!!
sewellmotorcoach.com
(859) 470-8119
2118 DANVILLE RD | HARRODSBURG, KY 40330
Thats a damn nice thing for him to offer, and it also shows his commitment to not hiding anything from a potential buyer...stand up salesmanship there!
I like your endings where you add your bloopers. You do a great job.
That thing makes your Beaver look tiny! And today in other things I never thought I'd hear myself say...
lol
A good power wash and wax is needed to clean out the drains. Your suggestion to add the Lock Button on the System Screen in the Primary Bedroom is a great suggestion.
Successful service industry businesses have one thing in common, almost universally...they don't cheap out when paying the help. Doug is happy to pay for your service and that probably translates to how he treats all his employees as well. Which means your going to get great service from his company. This is coming from someone who has run small businesses for 33 years now.
He's a great boss
Doug will have to start paying James more. I've already made up my mind. If or when I purchase my first RV, Sewell Motorcoach will be my first look, and James will definitely be the deciding factor of the purchase.
Love everything about this Newmar London Aire.
Enjoying all your videos. The tree's with the white pedels on them I believe there Dogwood's. We have them up here in Rhode Island.
I’d think about purchasing one those beautiful Motorhome’s but,,
“I’m so broke I can’t even pay attention” 😢
Very nice coach. Thank you for the roof inspection and the tour. Thank you Doug, you are a wise man to be working with and having a friend in James. Happy trails!
Another great roof inspection and tour! I also hate those trough style faucets on RVs. My Tiffin came with one and I replaced it within my first couple of months of ownership. The first time an air bubble goes through the line the faucet will spray the entire area with water (or winterizing fluid). Whoever thought they were a good idea in an RV never traveled or stayed in any RV that had one installed... Thanks again!!!
it literally spit on me right before the video, but they get stained easily too where the water sits when the faucet is off.
We had one of those faucets in our house when we bought it. After a few times brushing my teeth I realized how unsanitary they are and replaced it.
You do a very good job on these videos. I was a radio DJ when younger and I would stumble my words a lot more than you do. I do enjoy your bloopers at the end. I hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas and stay safe and healthy. Very nice rig, it does come across how much you enjoyed it.
Thank you. I should get a script but my reading to speaking skills are much worse. :)
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I enjoy and appreciate the technical aspect of your detailed tours which for me makes your content a more teachable tour than just showing the glitz and glamour of these beauties. Great offer from Doug he really comes off as a stand up guy, for an RV salesman 🤷♂😅
Great offer by Doug... if I were in the market now, that would be a persuasive selling point. I have a 15 Dutch Star with almost the same floorplan and most all of the features of this LA but with only a 450 Cummins. Although, my coach is only 40' so the 450 is plenty.
Thank You! Have a Very Merry Christmas! I love the relationship and banter you have with Doug.
LOL Doug is a great guy
Awesome!! You do a much better reviews than most RV dealers. You get to the point and with some extra technical details as well. One thing I do not like about sales persons its when a buyer knows more about the RV than the salesman.
I appreciate that!
Great video and coach James. Thanks again. Doug has a great selection of excellent pre-owned units. With your inspection offer don't see how anyone could go wrong?
So used to watching Andrew reviews when they are all detailed that when I see one really used and dusty it throws me off lol 😆
Really impressed with the quality of the content in your videos, not to mention I'm from your homebase there in the east valley.
Great video. That offer from Sewell Motor Coach at the end of the video is a great deal for both the buyer (and you too)!
Thank you. My next project. Was gonna drill and alcohol. Thank for explaining it perfect 👌
James, well done on the review of a 2018 Newmar Londand Aire motorhome. I love the Newmar Londand Aire, someday I will buy one.
Nicest Coach I have worked on to this point. Newmar did an awesome job with good build quality all the way around.
Hope you made it to California safe .
I'll be putting together a walkthrough video of it including my 5 favorite London Aire features
That's a beautiful Rig. I love the interior.
Me too!
That engine is just beginning/ many many miles ahead.Excellent deal.Love the extra height in the back
I think it's great too!
Beautiful coach. Have a happy holiday season, James!
Great presentation James,I too would have enjoyed being the "owner" of such a beautiful couch,if only for the duration of the transfer.
Nice, nice, nice. Thanks for sharing James.
Wow that’s a beautiful RV
I've never seen one before. I really like it. Thank you James.
Great coach James Thanks for the tour.
You bet
Everyone knows YOU are the star of the show, James. Love the London Aire. They look like Newmar's answer to the Prevost H3-45 but as you said, quite a bit lighter but also a little less expensive. I'm always amazed at the height of those London/King Aire models. Gorgeous coaches but personally I would take that '01 Prevost XL2 Doug has on his website. Omg, that is a thing of beauty. One of these days I'll be in a position to live my dream of traveling the country full time in a '97-'01 vintage Prevost XL or XL2. Don't get me wrong, I'd give my left arm for the London Aire and I'd definitely need it, if only for the steering assist having just my right arm and all. I think it might be worth it. Lol.
I was going to make a "star of the show" counter but I'm still tired from the trip.
I wonder how I would've fared out in such a coach before my SCI - that being, of course, if I had the $$$ - being that I stood 6'6"... would that rear washroom have even been "workable" for a tall guy like myself?
I really love this coach with its classic interior. I love that Doug asked you to do the inspection James and the final inspection for whoever purchases this RV. Trust is everything in this industry and I’m honored to say that I trust you both and would have called you anyway for this coach. Given the circumstances of the industry during the economic downturn I have no idea what the price represents but somehow I’ll find out more information on its true value. No disrespect but with sales down over 50% thus far I would like to buy something that reflects the reality of this particular coach.
If I have to wait another 6 months or even a year I will. I’m ready to buy the right RV at a moment’s notice.
Finally please let me wish you and Doug a very merry Christmas and a delightful New Year ☃️🎄🛷🎁♥️🥂
I haven't noticed any economic downturn. Many companys have record profits. And definitely no sales are down 50%.
Excellent video. Appreciate your time.
Love newmar, thx for another video, you scare me on the roof. Merry Christmas to you
Great job, James! I think Doug Sewell's offer was a really nice touch! It shows integrity as a seller, too! One thing I'm wondering is if there is a dedicated "breaker panel" or fused block on your Beaver Patriot Thunder, with extra spaces that you can use to neatly tie in those LED bars you want to add to the basement? Oh, and incidentally, will the electronic control system allow "remote control in the house section" of the new circuit? Merry Christmas and a Most Happy, Healthy New Year to You and Yours, James!
Stunning coach. But feel like only people can afford these live in Beverly Hills.
Thanks for the tour James, happy trails.
There's a lot of money from the horses in central KY.
Awesome video James. Thank you for sharing
I remember the interstate highway signs, been there ✅
Great job, beautiful coach!
Looks like the Winegard traveler is mounted backwards it probably is no big deal but the dish is catching wind. Nice bus though.
Merry Christmas to you and your family James!
Happy new year
Very nice! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching
I own an 2018 Dutch-Star that is so close to this model. The only thing mine lacks is the motor. I cannot complain about the hp mine has as the 450 hp it comes wit and 1250 torque ...its does everything I need with moderation, but dang it that 605 hp and increase torque is awesome too.
Absolutely beautiful!
Thank you so much!
James. The more I watch your videos the more confused I get as far as which company makes the best coach ! Tiffin, Newmar, Prevost, vintage Beaver, vintage Liberty. They can't ALL be the best ! Maybe you can do a comparison of main pros & cons. Lastly, do any of these coaches you've been driving have Retroband inserts in them ? Have you had a front tire blow out ?
Awesome video and coach
Glad you enjoyed it!
I've always thought the washer/dryer doors should open and push in next to the sides of the units.
KILLER BUS, LOVE IT. FANTASTIC VIDEO ‼️‼️ Vinny 🇺🇸
Nice coach and I like the power.
Thanks for watching
My apologies for being very late to the party. At 20:53 some threaded bar and a crank are shown in the slide out tray. At some point in the future would it be possible to demonstrate how these are used, and ultimately demonstrate how to manually extend and retract Newmar hydraulic and electric slides? Thanks in advance, and as always many thanks for your extremely helpful videos, James!
I've never once used them, I suspect they would cause more damage than getting the slide fixed or moving with the slide open
Great video as always!
I'd love to see you review a National RV since they shared Country Coach's platform.
I'll keep it in mind
Beautiful ride
Most of the Newmar luxury brands have similar layouts and construction, but here are the main differences:
New Aire: 35ft chassis , essentially a baby King Aire
Mountain aire: 500 hp engine
London aire: 605 engine
Essex: traditional/elegant styling, more tech
King Aire (2021+) : contemporary/European styling, extreme tech, high end appliances
Very nice coach. Would like to point out that there are diesel pushers without the step-up rear bath.
The Tiffin Powerglide raised rail chassis allows a flat floor all the way back with 7ft ceilings all the way through.
Good point!
many Fleetwood/american coaches move the raised section to the hallway too. Newell doesn't have the step up either
Hi James. That was a great, informative and entertaining video. I really enjoyed how comprehensive it was. I also really like Doug, he seems like a real salt of the earth kind of guy. I was wondering of how you would compare the power in that Newmar against a Cummins 525ISX? I have a Navigator 45’ with the 525 and was just wondering of your opinion. Thanks and I hope you have a great holiday season! 👍🎄
Very nice coach. My concern is that people like you and I that have a 20 year old coach. What's all the fancy gizmos gonna be like in 20 yrs?
It’s gorgeous! How is that sale price?
Very nice
Is it necessary to have an additional power surge protector like a bull dog?
What detergent do you recommend to wash the roof and what brand of wax should one use?
Would it be a good idea to blank off the little storage areas either side of the plastic cup holders so anything’s don’t fall behind your shelf
They shouldnt but if its issue I will address it
Nice very nice 😊
James can you tell me how thick the felon you use to replace RV roofs is? Budd
I have always loved your reviews and how to's. But now there are so many interruptions with ads they are getting frustrating to watch, any chance of limiting the ads? Like I said I do love your videos.
Get TH-cam premium.
I understand, I forgot to limit the ad stops but reduced them by 75% a little late. Thanks!
Do you only drive And do that for dealers or would you do that for your other customers as well?
I had a couple that worked for me at the Grand Canyon and they had bought a used Kountry Aire fifth wheel, was it made by Newmar?
That is a great price.
I think so too
I will be buying a coach from Doug now
Love the show but can't say I like all the roofs
We had a problem with the slide cover driving to LA this summer. Wind in the desert pushed it up and as it returned a bit of a screwup occurred. Luckily nothing was torn. Once removed it was put in place correctly. Anyway to prevent that? Should more tension on the awning? Not sure but will drive that area next time very early in the morning..
There is no way to prevent the wind from damaging the awning, other than leaving it in
@@AZExpert We we’re driving back home. Wind was coming from the slide side and guess the tension on it was not enough.
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I am not an expert, but from another video done by a salesman, the London means among other things that memory seats and cooled seats, for the driver are simply not available. I guess when you spend nearly $1000,000 on something like that it's just not enough
me either, there seems to be a little confusion at dealerships too as well as rv forums. I dunno, seems like there's too much overlap in Newmar's luxury brands.
that long slideout cover was sagging and when it rains will touch the slideout, should be tightend..ask me how I know..and every time I see these I see a money pit for repairs and maintenance and terrible fuel mileage, fuel pump issues also with this engine, turbo flange seals, had one in a truck..all that power means less fuel mileage and problems the newer ones they fixed better but this engine had issues in these years
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Merry Christmas!
Question about the floor heat. My 2015 NLA mid floor heat shows its on and shows heating but isn’t. I checked the 3 gcfi’s i know of. Is there any T/S you know of to fix it? Thank you.
If I had to guess the silverleaf module in the basement that controls the heat needs to be replaced. It's a common issue. If the wavy lines are turning red, then maybe its a load shed issue either way Silver leaf in Oregon can likely help.
Question, when parking and setting up, should you level then put out slides or slides then leveling Jack's, thanks for any suggestions!
I would always level first, because I would think the slides would be less likely to form an issue if they were used when the rig was level. 🍻
Different manufacturers may specify different procedures? Our Wanderlodge's procedure is to extend the slides at road height. I would assume that as Spykers B stated level and then extend is the correct procedure.
Hello,
I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to request your assistance with a matter related to my 2016 Monaco Diplomat DF motor coach.
Firstly, I would like to express my admiration for your skills and expertise. I am confident that with your help, I will be able to resolve this issue in a timely and satisfactory manner.
I have the Monaco diplomat owner's manual and specification, but I am unable to find any information on how to access the engine to change the belt and air intake filter. I have searched the manufacturer's website and other online resources, but have been unable to locate this information.
I was wondering if your dealership or service center might have access to additional documentation or be able to provide guidance on accessing the engine for maintenance purposes. Any information or guidance you can provide would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for considering my request. I look forward to your reply.
And happy new year!
who would come up with mud brown sealent ?
it's white but stays sticky so dirt stains it.
I REALLY DO LIKE THE FIBERGLASS ROOF I CAN THINK OF SOME FIBERGLASS BOATING PRODUCTS THAT WOULD KEEP THAT ROOF REALLY NICE
I WONDER WHAT KIND OF DEAL THEY'D MAKE FOR A MINISTER AND HIS WIFE
DAVID GRENIS BOULDER COLORADO
The same deal they would make for everyone else. He's very fair
Now that is nice ......as nice as the Beaver 🦫....nice roof