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    Need help, anyone know what this valve does, and should it have a hose hooked up to the bottom barb.

I noticed it was leaking air when I turned key on and  my dash heating controls, what was weird was my supply tank was empty until I turned on heater controls, once on the supply tank filled with 65 lbs of air and I noticed My left side airbags deflated. I assume the airbags filled my supply tank. Any thoughts. Thanks

https://www.rvtrader.com/listing/1987-Ne...5004000644

Just listed for sale after being off the market for several years. Beautiful Classic. For those interested, it is coach #129. 

If you have not visited http://newellcoach.com recently, you might want to take a look.  They have just revamped their website with a new look, new menus, a "Customization Gallery" with some of the unique features and designs they have built through the years, personalized contact information on many of their team members, better performance on mobile devices and an interactive virtual tour of standard floorplans (remember that you can customize your floorplan or use one of the standard floorplans whichever meets your needs and requirements).

Take a look!!

Thanks so much for allowing me to be a part of this industry. My wife and I own 2 coaches. One is a Thor Windsport that we rent and the other is a 94' Prevost that we live in full-time. I'm also the President of Luxury Coach Transport and deliver coaches in 48 States and Canada and still hold my Class A CDL license after 30 years on the road. My clients have me deliver new purchase, repair and even Medical. I'd be be glad to help with any of your delivery needs.. www.luxurycoachtransport.com 713.899.7394

Larry Frawley
713.899.7394

New member here. The Newell factory referred me to you guys!Just acquired a oldie but goody 1968 unit. Anybody have any info on this age Newell. Looking for windows as all are frozen closed. cracked 3 thinking this can't be possible. Tried all kinds of silicone, rust penetrating stuff etc. Can't find anywhere that either has or makes replacement windows.

Just an update on rebuilding the GM tilt, telescopic, steering column on our 1984. The usual problem with these having the tilt bolts come loose deep in the column had become unbearable. After getting in over my head due to a modification made to a steering wheel mounting  shim made by Newell way back in 84,  I was not able to put the shaft back together. I put my pride aside and I sent the column to Steering Services, in Utah to have him re assemble my fine work. Glad I did. He said I needed a bottom bearing in the shaft. it felt ok to me , but I went ahead and had it done. The shaft came back to me in a few days, and now after 1000 miles, I have an added bonus of no more road wander. Strait and solid. I can only guess that the bottom bearing was giving the steering system just enough play to continually need correction by the driver.

I’ve finally got some pictures posted in my gallery of the remodel. I purchased the coach back in March of 2018. The wife and I have worked tirelessly on it in the short period of time. In the end we are happy with the outcome. I will continue to refine it more but we are going to enjoy the fall weather coming up and get her out on a few brief trips. 

I encourage you when you get time to check out my photo gallery of the before remodel (the way it was when we brought it home), and the remodeled pictures.

Spotted an older very pretty Blue Newell, East Bound on BC 4 Pacific Rim Highway, heading to Port Alberni BC.

Drove down to Jacksonville today and looked at #392. She's a 95 and been for sale for around 18 months. Started out at Lazydays for $119K. Price has been lowered numerous times over the many months and now she's at little PoDunk dealer in Jax. They had her for 459K and now at $56K.
Frankly I figured it would be a clunker. Not at all, nice clean unit, 165K miles, 4000 hours on the gen set. No odors, no leaks. It was pouring down rain, good time to check for leaks. Ran down the road very well, nice and straight, no shimmy's, rattles, nothing! Gen set ran as it should, no smoke on startup etc. 20KW unit.

Problems I found, front AC unit weak at best. The entry door when closed can't be opened from the outside. I figured it out in about 5 seconds. The exterior handle is loose and not allowing the connecting rod to make it's full stroke and release the lock. Works fine inside. The sales dude played dumb. Or maybe he wasn't playing. When the headlights are switched on and the dash lights turned to bright, the temp gauges on the engine and gen set show full hot and the fuel gauge goes to zero. Turn the rheostat to zero and gauges go normal. Otherwise couldn't really find anything earth shattering. Usual wear and tear on some interior upholstery tires are 2013's and perfect, show no signs of deterioration, cracks rot etc. Actually treads look new. I may change them due to age. All the bays are dry and clean, engine compartment clean with no glaring leaks underneath. Undercarriage is clean, virtually no rust could be found anywhere.

Going back in the morning to spend 5-6 hours going over her more closely. Batteries are all new.

Anyway the sales guy said they'd take $54K for her as is. We are thinking this is a real fare price on a 95 newell.

Thoughts?

Classic 1975 35-Foot Newell Motorcoach

$21,000
 
148,000 miles
Caterpillar 1160 V8 Diesel pusher
Allison 6-speed automatic transmission with retarder
300 gallons fuel
40 gallons propane
Propane water heater
100 gallons water
100 gallons waste
3 Coleman a/c units
Dash air
3 suburban furnaces
2 catalytic heaters
Dometic 3-way refrigerator
Onan 6.5 kw gasoline generator
Kitchenette
Shower
Storage Closet
Alcoa wheels with excellent Michelin tires
 
This vehicle has been configured for use as a mobile field office for oil patch or other remote use.  Large work table with plenty of room for paperwork.  Single bunk.   Heavy duty air conditioning and heating for all climates.  Newell is the Rolls Royce of aircraft-construction motor coaches, and despite its age, this coach shows its quality construction.  Photos and further info available, [email protected]