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"Host" of Barthmobile.com 1/19 |
And work with the very people who staged the "Moon Landings"?   I thought you were my friend?  Not even close. But thanks for playing.  You might not like what I'm about to say... But, if it's true, you don't go and shoot the messenger. Here is a 38' 1989 Barth. The first year that Barth used this paint scheme.  The coach below is from 1987. Barth couldn't have originated this paint scheme if that 1987 unit looks like this?   Would anyone like to fathom a guess as to when Barth made their first widebody? You know, the one with the extra strip of glass in the middle. That's right... 2 years after that 1987 coach was made. The 1989 Barth Widebodies came out 2 years later. Anyway... Looks like we'll be seeing some first time members in the Chat Room tonight at 9pm.
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FKA: noble97monarch 3/12 |
I tried to enter the chat room, but I just get a brown screen with a little stick man that rotates, then nothing. The suspense is killing me. Maybe it's a setting issue. Just a brown page, no words.  Formerly: 1997 Barth Monarch Now: 2000 BlueBird Wanderlodge 43' LXi Millennium Edition DD Series 60 500HP 3 stage Jake, Overbuilt bike lift with R1200GS BMW, followed by 2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, “I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list.” | |||
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| "Host" of Barthmobile.com 1/19 |
we are here - we saw you enter, but then you left - try it again your wife made it into the chat room... it must be a setting on your computer
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| FKA: noble97monarch 3/12 |
So now that we know what it is, I have a question that has had me wondering since the early days when we chose a Barth over many other choices. I know the X brand has a custom built chassis, but what do they use for framing material? Is it aluminum like a Barth or SS or regular steel? I always assumed regular steel. (sorry folks, Bill will need to expose the X brand) Corey Formerly: 1997 Barth Monarch Now: 2000 BlueBird Wanderlodge 43' LXi Millennium Edition DD Series 60 500HP 3 stage Jake, Overbuilt bike lift with R1200GS BMW, followed by 2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, “I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list.” | |||
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1/12 |
I wish Bill would hurry up, I want to go to bed.......... Former owner of "THE TOY" 1988 Barth Regal SE 33' Tag 1992 Barth Breakaway 32' 2005 Coachmen Mirada 32' DS | |||
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11/12 |
Okay, for those that didn't make it to the Chat room, the coach is a 1987 Newell 40ft widebody just purchased by Bill and Sonja. They have given their Barth to the kids but will remain members and friends with the rest of us. When looking for examples we found all those other Newells with the Barth paint scheme and it seems that Newell was using it before Barth. Newell also had a widebody before Barth. Bill and Sonja, you have a beautiful coach. Hope you enjoy it for years. Nick | |||
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| "Host" of Barthmobile.com 1/19 |
. I really hope that everyone had fun with this. I know that I did. All of those pictures, from all 5 of those coaches, were from 1987 Nick. It seems that it was their theme design for that year. BTW: Bill and Sonja are making the leap from a 1988 Barth - 33 Ft. SE tag axle to this coach. Congratulations!!!  
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| 8/09 |
Now we have GOT to see some interior photos! | |||
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| "Host" of Barthmobile.com 1/19 |
           
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| 8/09 |
I'M IN LOVE!!!! That interior is amazing for a rig of that vintage, much more than I expected. And my expectations weren't low by any means! | |||
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9/12 |
... it's OK.  That is one beautiful bus!!! 30'- 1992 Breakaway on Spartan Chassis 5.9L Cummins 190 Banks Powerpack Allison 4 spd - 542B 9206-3805-30BS-6B 7KW Kohler Propane Genset | |||
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| 11/12 |
If envy is a sin, well guilty as charged. Call me a sinner Nick | |||
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| FKA: noble97monarch 3/12 |
Incredible quality and workmanship. Is that the original fabric, etc? It appears that Barth and Newell must have been competing over the same dwindling demographics in the mid to late 90s, Newell won! The purpose built, monocoque chassis is a big differentiator. I'd still like to know what the frame material is on this era and later Newells. Corey Formerly: 1997 Barth Monarch Now: 2000 BlueBird Wanderlodge 43' LXi Millennium Edition DD Series 60 500HP 3 stage Jake, Overbuilt bike lift with R1200GS BMW, followed by 2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, “I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list.” | |||
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| 4/08 |
Newell welds up their own steel chassis and they don't really have a frame. I don't remember what they call it but it is built much like a bridge. They have had success with this design up to 45' but the 48'ers started bouncing in the middle. To the best of my knowledge they dropped the 48'. '92 Barth Breakaway - 30' 5.9 Cummins (6B) 300+ HP 2000 Allison Front entrance | |||
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| "Host" of Barthmobile.com 1/19 |
I signed up on the Newell Classic Forum Website and left a posting. Here is their response from one of the moderators.
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