Newmar Owners Rally

June 8-14, 2025

We left the Fulltimers Rally and headed straight to the Newmar International Rally at the WV State Fairgrounds in Lewisburg, WV.  Around 250 coaches were parked on the fairgrounds, along with at least one killdeer nest. 

Seminars, vendors, excursions, coach service by Newmar and suppliers, and lots of opportunities to socialize filled the week. In Harold's case, a job opportunity arose! Though Harold decided to stay retired, I was a little proud that his skills and knowledge are noticed by others. 

We had a couple of windows defogged, some caulking done, an antenna replaced, discovered that we needed to get some coach house maintenance scheduled, got our coach washed, and a check engine light diagnosed and a service scheduled for that. 

Then, there's the new model year coaches to walk through. Hmm, is it time to buy?  : )

Killdeer nest

Bring extra water hoses

Newmar alley

Traveling parts store

Training trailer

2026 New Aire

Spartan chassis

Techs on lunch break

Volunteers

Where Are We Going Next?  

Cold War Bunker

 June 8, 2025

In 1992 a reporter exposed the secret congressional bunker at the Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia. His argument was that the bunker no longer served a purpose. When the bunker was built, nuclear bombs were delivered by plane, allowing Congress time to get out of Washington, D.C. Now bombs are delivered by missile and heads up time has been reduced to minutes as opposed to hours. 

Some of the space is now utilized as data storage. So no photos allowed. Some of the space has been left alone as a mini-museum and tours are offered year-round. We toured the facility with fellow Newmar coach owners. Our tour also included a history tour of the Greenbrier Resort as well. The roses, rhododendrons, and romance theme  envisioned by Dorothy Draper so many years ago is still an integral part of the luxurious hotel surroundings. 

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