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  Can anyone help with '06 pricing, the history of #777, and annoying Newell policies?

Posted by: Apex_speed
10-16-2015, 08:58 AM
Forum: General
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I posted a thread over in the Newbie section and got lots of great feedback. I'm glad I stopped lurking and jumped in!

I'm in the middle of a deal on a clean 70K mile '06 P2000i 4 slide, mid entry, with single rear bath. Any thoughts on a good price?

Also, anyone know the history or previous owners of #777? I know it was a single owner coach until 2012 and then it appears to have been sold again in mid 2014 and then possibly April of this year, and now again where it was supposedly traded on another Newell. I prefer to see long ownership history.

I call Newell and while they will tell me when it was last at the factory (2014), they won't give any history at all on it regarding updates, service, recalls, issues, etc. I find this pretty odd. Even if you own it they won't give you history.

If you call Marathon, they will tell you the history of a coach as long as you either own it, or have a contract to buy it. I was looking at one coach that had apparently been reskinned and had chronic slide issues. They weren't even hesitant to disclose that to me!

Thanks

-Carl

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  Coolant level sensor

Posted by: rheavn
10-15-2015, 03:25 PM
Forum: Replacement part information
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This is the info for replacement for a Detroit Diesel series 60:

Detroit Diesel Series 60 Coolant Level Sensor 1/4" NPT THREADS P/N 23520380

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  Fire supression for engine

Posted by: ags2622
10-15-2015, 07:01 AM
Forum: Coach Related Service, Repair or Maintainence
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I attended FMCA Rally and heard about fire suppression set up for engine compartment.  Has anyone installed this system or do you have an opinion regarding its usefulness.

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  Intro and Help with Purchase of an '06

Posted by: Apex_speed
10-14-2015, 09:50 PM
Forum: Discussion about what to consider on buying a used Newell
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Hi Guys,

I have been lurking here for quite a while as I have always been a Newell fan. The time has come for a new coach and a new adventure. I have been looking at '06 models as I like the body updates and while I was very tempted by coach #772, I passed as I couldn't see living with only 3 slides.

I'm just starting a deal on this '06 but would appreciate some input from the experts before the point of no return:

http://www.transwest.com/frederick/product/5U140637#

It is recently serviced and in good condition but the radiant floor heating in the bathroom has failed (heating pad short) and the massagers in the captains chairs are also toast. I'm told that both of these are not practical to repair due to cost. Any future resale issues with these problems or are they common?

I intend to fulltime in it for a year or two. I love the side entry floor plans but hadn't really considered that the galley is pretty small and the fridge is tiny with this layout. It is also a single bath coach. Any thoughts on trying to full time with this layout? Mistake? I know that I would need food storage underneath.

Anything else I should consider or look at carefully on this one?

Also, what is a good annual maintenance budget for a 10 year old Newell driven about 25K miles a year? I like to keep my coaches in pristine condition so I tend to fix just about anything that goes wrong. I have owned American Coaches which I used for race track coaches and they were pretty low maintenance but are tinker toys compared to a Newell. I have have pretty advanced technical/mechanical skills but don't see working on it much myself unless it is an emergency. I am hoping that a Newell is a bit more forgiving than the Marathon coaches my friends own that need their technicians to service many of the systems.

Thanks in advance for any help!

   

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  Replacing Thermostat - Internet capbable

Posted by: pairodice
10-14-2015, 10:43 AM
Forum: Air Conditioning
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I would like to replace the PSG thermostat with one like a NEST that can be read/changed from the internet and that is a 'learning' stat.  Sometimes we forget to turn on the A/Cs when it is cool at night and our dog suffers when we are gone for a while.  I want something that will alert me when the temps go about 80 or below 60 (or similar).  Any options for us geeks? 

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  Smart locks and NEST

Posted by: pairodice
10-14-2015, 10:30 AM
Forum: Exterior
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Has anyone tried one of the smart locks on the coach to make opening the door easier?  it would work with the dead bolt when you leave but would still need to pull on the 'regular' door latch...  
http://www.amazon.com/Kwikset-Keyless-Bl...&ascsubtag=[site%7Ctguus[cat%7C[art%7C[pid%7CB00CPTD5AQ[tid%7C14448436734039738[bbc%7CLESPRIX 
 

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  Ruidoso Motorcoach Ranch!!

Posted by: jrarriola
10-14-2015, 08:57 AM
Forum: Big Rig Friendly places to go
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We have found THE most gorgeous place to stay in Ruidoso, NM! This place is new and the owners, Lisa & Jimmy are two of the finest people you will ever meet! This resort has been and is a labor of love for them and believe me you will fall in love with your surroundings in this park!  They are open year round so come on out for your Fall travels! You'll feel like you are in heaven as you sit outside your coach in your Texas sized iron rocking chair next to your coach-side fire pit over looking views that go on forever!  We were only planning to stay a couple of days but just might not leave at all!  Their website is: www.RuidosoMotorcoachRanch.com

Jim

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  #522 2 Slide SOLD

Posted by: Fulltiming
10-14-2015, 08:22 AM
Forum: Coaches for Sale (Please read the info in the Category description)
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New listing for #522, 1999 2-slide.  $129,000.

http://panterracoach.com/coaches/1999-ne...ble-slide/


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  City water vs. tank fill valves

Posted by: pairodice
10-13-2015, 09:05 AM
Forum: Plumbing and fixtures
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Happy Birthday to my beautiful, wonderful wife!  Unfortunately for her Birthday the coach gave her problems as the water pump kept shutting off.  If we waited a few minutes and flipped the switch in the kitchen the pump would work for a few minutes and then seemed to lose prime.  The previous owner has the 12-volt pump disconnected (which is his MO for anything that fails...) so not sure if it works or not but I would like both systems working.  
Curtis at Newell said there is either a water valve (we have two a blue handled ball valve and a red handled ball valve) or the system has an automatic fill valve.
I know I have seen two faucet inlets in the bay to fill the tank - I can't remember what they are marked though... I think one is marked 'city something' and 'inlet something' (maybe) ... I will send pictures when I get home after while... 


Fresh Water and filtration circuit info: 
I talked to Curtis at Newell (excellent info and was very friendly and knew his stuff!) and they said that the water going to the ice maker/refrigerator and to the little water spigot next to the kitchen sink faucet BOTH go through a set of TWO filters (Everpure - will order new ones on Amazon).  This water comes either from the tank or from the city water supply so it will be well filtered.  I will be adding a UV filter inline also after these two filters so the water will not have any contaminants... 
The REST of the coaches water supply goes through a single (rope type) filter system that gets rid of sediment before getting inside including feeding into the tank from the city water fill.  

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  Alie Passes Away

Posted by: 77newell
10-12-2015, 06:36 PM
Forum: Tributes to our Friends
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Alie, my wife of 22 years passed away yesterday morning of complications of colon cancer. she had an exceedingly rare case and in the end there were no treatments capable of arresting it. I am in awe of the grace with which she handled the indignities of continual losses of body control, she only complained once saying: "this sucks". I know I would have been far less gracious.

What can I say about her? She was full of life, contributing to the betterment of her community. She loved being Jewish. She really liked our 93 coach and the trips we took. She really enjoyed the short time we spent with Rhonda and Richard. I'm sure she would have enjoyed meeting more of the guru's.

She ate healthy and exercised regularly. According to the doctors she would have died 5 years ago had she not lived this way. According to her friends, before the cancer become known, she told them these past 5 years were the best in her entire life.

She made me a better person and I will really miss her.

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