Newell Gurus

(02-17-2015, 06:43 AM)wjshed Wrote: [ -> ]I'm currently shopping for a 1995/96.  I'm starting to question this because of the radiator/cac issue.  Are these failures inevitable?  It seems like this almost needs to be considered a regular maintenance item.  I'd hate to pass on such a well built machine because of this one issue.

I've heard stories of failures on pretty most all brands.  It should be considered a maintenance item. It seems to be related to how it's used like off road or lots of flexing of the coach  something gonna give a some point I wouldn't worry about it, just be aware of it.  

(02-17-2015, 07:09 AM)Yachts Wrote: [ -> ]is I have had 4 newells from 96-to 2004 models. I had one coach of the four that had an CAC issue of the four. But like all mechanical things. At some point it will break.

I have had 3 Newell's, 89 no problems, 96 (Marc also own) I installed new RAD & CAC and no problems after that. On my 04 had trouble with the  CAC so I went ahead and change CAC & RAD at the same time because the labor was about the same. This being said a lot of coaches out their that haven't had any problems and may never. 

Anyone have a guestimate on what percentage on coach will have this issue?

Actually call Newell service and ask them.. They will tell you.. Even if the chance was 10% if you got one that needed it done its 100% for that owner.