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After 9 months of classic Newell ownership and 2700 miles ( 2k pulling heavily loaded 28ft trailer) I am still a novice , but I have learned a few things .
 This is a Great site . Knowledgeable folks , positive attitudes , very helpful.
The Newell is a well built piece of music .
If you drive a Newell , you will want it . If you drive under an overpass or similar sound reflecting object with window open , get ready to write the check.
Any vehicle that has seen 30 plus birthdays either has a zillion miles or has sat for a good bit of it's life . Apart from maintenance , regular starting , etc , environment where the downtime occurs is important factor . This has been stated elsewhere on this site and is very true . There is a lot of steel box tubing , etc incorporated in the framework for the coach and should be looked at . Storage in a building huge plus.
I have found the wiring and plumbing to be in remarkably good shape in our '86 , mostly had to replace lights, etc. I did replace shower valve which had small leak , and water pumps which were missing when I bought the coach .
Welcome and good luck !
Chris