09-23-2018, 06:08 AM
Please take your time on your Newell purchase. Coach condition is everything. Buying an older coach is not to be rushed. Also a solid reserve fund is needed for surprises after purchase. Ask these Gurus how to inspect a coach for purchase, not just what do they think of a particular coach. They have many years of Newell experience.
For me, If daylight could be seen through the slide from the inside, I'm running away from that coach, not putting a down payment on it.
Prior to purchase, or even a down payment, the motor oil and transmission fluid should both have samples drawn and sent to a lab such as Blackstone . This can be done by a suction tube not even having to crawl under the coach. The best 30 dollars you could spend, considering a sick engine that may still be running great can cost more than 25 thousand to replace, and the transmission can be more than 10 thousand. This is exactly what happened to the prior owner of our coach. By the time he got it home from Texas, ( not from the seller you are working with) it needed a new engine for more than 26 thousand dollars. The first long trip out with his rebuilt motor, the transmission gave out. Thanks to a Guru on this forum, a used transmission was given to him and sent to the west coast to be installed. Even with the free transmission, the bill was more than 5 thousand for freight and installation.
With due diligence, you can find a good solid Newell that will make you happy, but the mechanical wellness of the coach is much more important than the floor plan etc.
Good luck with your Newell shopping. There is the perfect coach for you out there. It may or may not be the one you are currently looking at.
For me, If daylight could be seen through the slide from the inside, I'm running away from that coach, not putting a down payment on it.
Prior to purchase, or even a down payment, the motor oil and transmission fluid should both have samples drawn and sent to a lab such as Blackstone . This can be done by a suction tube not even having to crawl under the coach. The best 30 dollars you could spend, considering a sick engine that may still be running great can cost more than 25 thousand to replace, and the transmission can be more than 10 thousand. This is exactly what happened to the prior owner of our coach. By the time he got it home from Texas, ( not from the seller you are working with) it needed a new engine for more than 26 thousand dollars. The first long trip out with his rebuilt motor, the transmission gave out. Thanks to a Guru on this forum, a used transmission was given to him and sent to the west coast to be installed. Even with the free transmission, the bill was more than 5 thousand for freight and installation.
With due diligence, you can find a good solid Newell that will make you happy, but the mechanical wellness of the coach is much more important than the floor plan etc.
Good luck with your Newell shopping. There is the perfect coach for you out there. It may or may not be the one you are currently looking at.
Guy & Sue
1984 Classic 40' #59