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we are currently just over border in Arkansas . We just drove 500miles and have another 1600 more coach is running awesome . Needs a lil tlc but I have converted a bus before and this will be a breeze and so sweet when done. Everything does work though so just lil things like new carpet and curtains and outside detailing maybe coat of clear . Did I say she runs so awesome 80 mph all day and never over 180deg going through Texas  at 95 deg !

It started as a very light vibration sometimes on the highway.
Since it was intermittent, it was hard to know if it was the road or the coach.

Last trip out was a short one, but I noticed the vibration a little bit more on the trip home.

Then, this happened just a few miles away -  

http://wspa.com/2016/09/14/rv-crashes-th...c-on-i-26/

http://www.wyff4.com/news/sky-4-live-rv-...6/41662798

So, I decided to check the front bearings.

Pass side - The wheel turned smoothly & silently. The pink grease looked new.

Driver's side was a different scene.- The wheel turned smoothly, but I could hear a faint rolling sound. The pink grease was still evident, but is very dark inside the bearing. There was also a very faint rust trail from the spindle nut down.

Looks like I'll be replacing the bearings & seals soon.

Went up this morning to check water in my batteries as I do once a month.  I always check the inverter panel and the inverter was charging and said batteries were good and 13.8 volts.  It is an Outback inverter.  Open up the door that has 4 of the six 8-Ds in it and the top two was hot and when I took the caps off they were boiling. I did not smell any sulfur. The other four were cool and not boiling.  I don't recall ever seeing this before but do usually check the water when they are charging.  My volt meter read 12.8 on each battery.  I did not disconnect the cables to check the voltage and there is no corrosion.   Soon after, I looked at the inverter panel again and it had stopped charging and said the batteries were in good condition and was 12.6 volts. The batteries are 4 years old and in the 3 and half years I've owned the coach they have never run dry.  Should I be concerned.

I believe this is coach #599 based on the exterior paint scheme and the check digit of the partial VIN. For sale with a 2006 Hummer H2.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2001-Newell-Moto...1937458505

I'm just curious based upon the recent discussion of HWH slides, are the Valid slides any less prone to operational and seals problems?

Quad slide, bath and a half, DD Series 60, ZF suspension, steerable tag, Valid slides, jetted bath tub. Desk, stacked Washer/Dryer, 4 roof airs, BBQ grill, freezer and 47" Smart TV in bays. $239,000

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2004-Newell-Quad...2272040650

Hi to all
I'm new to the MH idea
I've been looking for one for a month or two. I actually drove down to Indy to look at this unit- 4 hour drive and after looking the wife was not happy. I'd think you could call this unit a rough blank canvas. The overall condition seems to be solid. I think it has had some mice residents "which freaks out my wife". I also suspect some water damage to the interior wall's - crumbling wood behind the chairs where the wall is cracked . The cabinet's seem to have had some water issues and seem very weak to ready to fall apart. the engine appears to have been replaced by an International Diesel V8 non turbo - blue international on cast valve covers. the ties are brand new - huge - the body is a little rough shows some sign of corrosion. Looking underneath it has some rusted sheets that appear to be loose. The small steel rails going from side to side look ok. All the doors open and seem ok. Looks like some welding was done in the engine compartment. I'm not sure it's related to the engine swap, looks structure related - 4 x 4 inch steel tube close to the side body. Batteries are new - however they had to jump it to start and none of the electrical items shows active on the dash. No gauges are showing pressure - temp indicators etc.. I think the main disconnect for the inverter was turned off. I'm not sure if this was the issue. It has a gas generator. looks ok. One of the techs from camper world picked up the coach and said it drove fine on the highway, about 60mph top speed. The engine seems to run well. the air brakes showed no pressure on the gauge . and when I put the transmission in gear it didn't move. I also noticed the top of the tire was very close to the inner fender. Could be related to no air in the rear bags. Steering felt fine. The wheel is huge - not unexpected.
My wife is not to keen on the major rehab on the interior. she worried about getting the wall's recovered at repair the water damage.
It appears the side windows may be leaking. Can they be replaced?
Any recommendations would be appreciated. I won't mind buying a project like this if it's feasible to get back in good shape without spending huge money. I like the old classic coaches, Newell Bluebird etc.
Thanks in advance from a guy that's on the fence.

Had driving rain on the last night of our labor day weekend and got lots of water in coach while we were sleeping.
After drying everything out discovered the front slide seal wasn't in the right place…its come loose from where it was glued to the wall or whatever its glued to.
After bringing it in, it got punched by the pin and has a good leak now.
I had to shut air off to the slide seal because it just hisses constantly.  
Any suggestions to first fix the leak in the inner tube-like seal and second to reposition it / glue it back in place?
Does the entire thing need to be replaced? Anybody had slide seals replaced outside of Miami, OK and whats your luck with them?
Im officially depressed over this…the plywood ceiling in the slide room is warped and irregular now so it wrinkles the leather roof slightly.
I'm afraid of the repair costs but don't have much choice.

my wife and I are new 2 this site . We have owned multiple motor homes . We then converted a gm pd 4106 bus... She is a beauty but as yrs go on I have the itch for something else (the bus that is)lol... Well I almost bought a Newell a while back but it wasn't quite right. I think the right one has appeared . We fly out 2 Texas and will drive back on 9/16 . It is coach 99 I believe, in kerrville Texas . Has anyone heard anything bad about that coach? There is another 86 an hr or so away that looks good also. I really wanna drive one of em home! I really hope the one in kerrville works out ! Thanx

We drove from Huntsville to Tuscaloosa this morning to see the Crimson Tide play Western Kentucky University.  The coach did great and our new living room slide awning paid for itself when it came time to pack up and go this morning.  The awning covers the Windows so when I rolled them up it gave me about 4" under the part of the awning covering the slide.  There were NO leaves under the awning (we are parked under several huge trees that drop leaves and 'bombs' on us constantly.  I cleaned off the leaves covering the top of the awning with our adjustable wash brush but I figured out that I could have simply rolled up the whole awning and the leaves would have just fallen off as the awning rolled up.  It was my first time so I was more cautious.  I did notice that the gaskets on the sides of the slide out were sticky (maybe with tree sap) but the top pulled away nicely (no tree sap!).  I basically dusted off the slide and pulled it in... Perfect!  The rear bedroom slide does not have an awning (but it will soon!) and it was the usual 45 minute nightmare of cleaning leaves, dirt, grime, sap, etc.  The bedroom has never been too difficult to clean but today's exercise convinced me of the need for the bedroom awning...  
Oh yeah, Crimson Tide won (go figure) and it was HOT in the stadium but the band was great and it was a lot of fun.  I can't wait to go again!