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  Bus year ????

Posted by: The Bus Crew
02-16-2020, 06:55 AM
Forum: General
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Another newbie question, after reading a post by Michael Day I am questioning what year my coach is.  I thought it was a 1984 as the sticker by the cockpit says November 1984 but the title states 1985 (I had assumed this was just a clerical mistake). I am now thinking I actually have a 1985 coach.  Is this correct or how do I know for certain?

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  #689 2004 Quad Slide For Sale

Posted by: Fulltiming
02-15-2020, 11:27 AM
Forum: Coaches for Sale (Please read the info in the Category description)
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Ron Skeen is selling his mid entry, 2004 quad electric slide, bath and a half coach #689. He has owned this coach since February of 2013. It had 65k miles on it when he purchased it in California. It has 127k miles now. The 20kw PowerTech generator has 1,120 hours. The coach as always been stored in an enclosed bus barn when not in use for travel and vacations. Maintenance has been performed by Newell annually with last service August 2019. At that time, all 4 slide seals and bearings were replace, bushings and sway bar replaced, and an all wheel alignment was done. New tires were installed in 2019 with the 365 front upgrade. 8 new air bags, new Headhunter water pump, new 120 volt and 12 volt air compressors were also installed in 2019. New AGM batteries in 2020. In 2018, a new radiator and charge air cooler were installed. All electronics have been updated. Winegard Trav'ler DirecTV, 32" TV in bay as well as 40" LED HD TV's overhead in the salon and in the bedroom. LED lights.

After a total of 20 years of Newell ownership, Ron is offering this terrific coach first on NewellGurus priced at $195,000. Ron will be happy to discuss his well maintained coach with you. Contact him at [email protected] or phone eight six five seven one two five six one zero.

38 photos of this coach are available at http://newellgurus.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=186

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  Paint bubbling, what is the deal?

Posted by: rundlc
02-15-2020, 08:11 AM
Forum: Exterior
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Hey all I have viewed three Newells in person, an 03, 05 & 06 and one  online where the owner told me of his issues on an 03 they all have some paint bubbling issues on the slide outs. Is this an inherent problem that u out all face? Is it something that you just deal with?  

I can imagine this would be a very expensive issue to have corrected, on the 05 we are looking to purchase I have found 3 to 4 small areas of concern. I don't think it'll stop me from buying it but it is noticeable.

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  Where’s your cameras?

Posted by: HoosierDaddy
02-14-2020, 04:00 PM
Forum: Exterior
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I am planning to add a side camera. I would like to use one of the “bullet shaped” camera housings. Can anybody post a pic showing where yours is mounted ?
Thx

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  Do you own a center island bed

Posted by: rundlc
02-13-2020, 07:46 PM
Forum: General
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Do you have a center island bed? How do you like it? I think I know one con, not being able to get to the rear shower & lav. But if theres a 1/2 bath mid-ship at least you have that. Just curious.

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  Best Place to purchase house batteries

Posted by: Jerry
02-11-2020, 01:35 PM
Forum: Electrical
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I have a Coach 428, a 1996 model with six house batteries.  I need to replace me 6 house batteries and looking for the best deal.  I'm think 8d AGM deep cycle, but maybe use the old acid batteries if the price is significant.  

Thanks,
Jerry

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  In need of a Newell inspection in St Louis asap!

Posted by: RvPricingAndAppraisals
02-11-2020, 01:16 PM
Forum: Help, I need help ASAP
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Didn't really know where to post this but I am looking at purchasing a 2001 double slide in St Louis next week. I have a deposit on the coach and a contract. I will not be there. I have owned a 96 before but this is my first one with slides. I absolutely will be willing to compensate and of course also pay for travel. I figured I would come to the Guru's first! 

If it passes inspection I would also be looking for transportation to Reno. 

Feel free to PM me if you're interested in either or both.

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  Richard told me how to fix a problem that he created.

Posted by: bikestuff
02-10-2020, 06:12 PM
Forum: Tributes to our Friends
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Gurus,

Only read this if you are bored and have a strange attraction to new tools.  
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I wanted to throw a shout-out to Richard....but first a story.   

I have been hearing my air compressor turn on more than I thought it should so I got out my trusty Inficon leak detector. I check around the dash, the toilet, the doors and the rest of the inside air systems.  No dice.

Next I looked outside at the slide seals, the water bays and compressor bay.  Still nothing.   

I made my way to the engine bay and found a slight leak on the shop air input connector.  A good start, but would not account for the amount of air I was losing.

Finally I start looking at the slide seal controllers.  The first one I got to was LEAKING AIR!  Lots of air!   I could tell some air was coming from the bottom of the water separator.

   

No problem...I had a spare separator and was able to take the bottom out of the new one and swap with the old one.  Leak fixed!

In the words of Coach Corso...."Not so fast!".

Leak was still there.  

I got the leak detector out and found a second leak...much worse than the first one on the back of the vacuum filter - whatever that is.  A push-in fitting was leaking.   No problem!  I have super good DOT fittings and I will just swap it out.   I used a wrench to try and back off the fitting.   Hmmm.   my wrenches don't seem to be the right size.

I forgot to tell you the story of my Knipex pliers.  I was at Richard's house and was helping work on something and he pulled a pair of Knipex pliers out of his pocket. Wow....best pliers I have ever seen.   knipex pliers.  If you know me, you know I am a sucker for nice tools so I ordered a set.  When they got here, I put them on the coach but did not use them because they were so .... "pretty".   

I thought to myself...this is a job for my new pliers.   I got them adjusted and leaned into the air fitting and SNAP!  Broke it right off!!!!

Here is the broken air connector.      

I called Richard he immediately suggested a screw extractor.   I found one at HD but here is a link to a similar Tool.  It worked!!!      

I put it all back together and yep...still had a leak.  Now the regulator is leaking...but that is another post.

Oh and a bonus pic....the pliers and the broken air fitting.    

Thanks to Richard for the great suggestion to fix the problem that he created in the first place!  Wink

Also, get yourself some Knipex pliers but don't ever use them!

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  Kool Newell

Posted by: HoosierDaddy
02-09-2020, 07:14 PM
Forum: Newell Sightings
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    Northbound I-75 in Florida. Anybody recognize this Newell?

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  Lint Lizard

Posted by: rheavn
02-09-2020, 12:07 PM
Forum: Tools
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I adapted the Lint Lizard to clean under my refrigerator.  This is maintenance that is very much needed, but often forgotten.  Attaches to vacuum.



https://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-TeleBra...Sw04pePyoE

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