Hello all, and thanks for accepting me onto this forum! We currently own a pretty fantastic (if I don't say so myself, lol) 1989 Vogue Prima Vista. We're looking to move up to a dbl or triple slide Newell, 2000-2002 or so. Until we find just the right one, thanks in advance for all the info and insight that I will glean from this forum. Cheers! Bryan
Good luck in your search Bryan. If you haven't already, take a look at the Coaches for Sale section of this site. I try to post all of the new ads I see for Newells there. 2000 had 1, 2 and a few 3 slide coaches. 2001 was predominately 2 slide in the first part of the model year and predominately 3 slide with a couple 4 slide in the latter part of the model year. 2002 was mostly 4 slide with some 3 slide and a few 2 slide. Virtually all the above will have the Detroit Series 60 500 HP engine with the Allison 6 speed transmission. They will all have HWH slides and an independent front suspension. All can be upgraded to 365/70 front tires on wider wheels without need of fender mods if that hasn't been done by a previous owner.
(01-26-2017, 09:06 AM)Fulltiming Wrote: [ -> ]Good luck in your search Bryan. If you haven't already, take a look at the Coaches for Sale section of this site. I try to post all of the new ads I see for Newells there. 2000 had 1, 2 and a few 3 slide coaches. 2001 was predominately 2 slide in the first part of the model year and predominately 3 slide with a couple 4 slide in the latter part of the model year. 2002 was mostly 4 slide with some 3 slide and a few 2 slide. Virtually all the above will have the Detroit Series 60 500 HP engine with the Allison 6 speed transmission. They will all have HWH slides and an independent front suspension. All can be upgraded to 365/70 front tires on wider wheels without need of fender mods if that hasn't been done by a previous owner.
THANKS Michael! Interesting that you mention the 365/70 tire upgrade......is that process as simple as replacing the tires? I love the beefy look the larger tires provide. ? And what benefits does said upgrade deliver?
welcome,
you have to get new wheels as well for the 365 tires. some coaches you have to change studs or have them machined down.
benefit is increased weight capacity as this vintage is right at its front axle weight limit. then you can run lower tire pressures to give a little softer ride up front.
tom
(01-26-2017, 04:17 PM)encantotom Wrote: [ -> ]welcome,
you have to get new wheels as well for the 365 tires. some coaches you have to change studs or have them machined down.
benefit is increased weight capacity as this vintage is right at its front axle weight limit. then you can run lower tire pressures to give a little softer ride up front.
tom
Very interesting Tom, thanks!