I wonder how many other Gurus have had radiator issues. I have not, yet.
We got ours re-cored but it was over 20 years old. Had a few tubes leaking when they cleaned & tested old one. Re-core was $2,500.00 with 1 yr warranty. No problems now in 3 yrs. We have rear mount for 8V92. That is why I wondered if most problems are with the newer side mounts.
Did you replace your antifreeze every 2 years? Did you change the antifreeze filter every year? Was the antifreeze tested for inhibitor? I ask because I wonder if the recommendation actually helps prevent the $2,500.00 repair and perhaps a breakdown.
We had just had the coach a year. Never had antifreeze tested or changed. No antifreeze filter on the 8V92 that I am aware of.
Edwin, so happy to see you have registered. You will find a great bunch of people here all willing to help in anyway they can. It is almost inevitable that you will form some friendships, and those friendships are one of the great side effects of owning a Newell. Safe travels to you and Lydia, and we do hope to meet up with you two again when you return to the States.
I would also like to learn of solutions for dragging rear on inclines as I have done it twice in the past week. Once backing into a site in Townsend, TN KOA and yesterday pulling into a site in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Besides raising the rear, any other sollutions other than avoiding inclines? Thanks!
Gary,
This is not earthshattering news but I have only found two ways to not drag the rear end--raise the coach(which takes a little time) and as you said avoid inclines. I most often use solution #1. The mistake most people make is not giving the coach enough time to fully raise.
I live just 15 miles from Eureka Springs. If you are going to be in the area, I'll come by and introduce myself. We've lived here for 18 years so we are very familiar with the area and can provide visitor info if needed. It is a wonderful area & it is a perfect time to visit.
If you want to come to the farm we have a full hookup site available for any Newell owner.
You could install some steel rollers in the back end so instead of dragging the bottom of the coach it would roll on the rollers.
It won't make a world of difference but where very little bit helps, lowering the front of the coach, in conjunction with raising the rear will increase the angle of departure. CAUTION: Keep the front wheels straight when the front is dumped.
Thanks everyone. We're sorry we missed you Suzi and Steve. Maybe next time. And it was a beautiful time to be there. Also, and I'm sure you've discovered our favorite place. The Stone House. Great respite from the bikers in Eureka Spring over the Easter holiday. And thanks also to Fulltiming and REtro. However, Retro's solution seems a little extreme.
