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I'm interested in how often a Newell changes hands from private party seller to private party buyer, versus dealer to private party

I went and looked at several and choose to buy one from a private party. No warranty, no cooling off period (not that it exists), no trade in. No trade in places me in the spot to sell to a private party. It always comes down to pricing for me to sell. Ugh.....

I'm now thinking this may be too personal, expound if you like.

Did you buy from a dealer or private party?

Hello All,
We are in the market for a Newell in the 2000 plus or minus a few years.  We had looked at the Wanderlodge and Prevost in the same year range.  Seems like the bags and various rubber components had a life cycle of around 15 to 18 years....after that you're on borrowed time.

My question for all you Newell Gurrus concerns the rubber components, sans the tires.  What kind of typical life cycle are you all seeing in the following list of items?

• Air Bags
  
• Brake Chambers
  
• Heater hoses
  
• Radiator hoses
  
• Hydraulic hoses
  
• Slide seals
  
• Engine Belts
  
• Window Seals
  

Those are what I can think of off the top of my head, I am sure there are others and if there is something else that would need to be addressed as a reliability improvement feel free to chime in.

Thanks
Steve

FYI if anyone is interested in a 6V92 rebuilt Government engine....check out GovPlanet and search Detroit engine on their site.  Auction closes on Dec 18, 2018....looks like a previous auction an 8V92 went in the $3,800 range.

with the new slide seal, now the silicone that is on the slide that ideally goes into the creases in the seal in different spots

my question is i only see them on the outer edge of the slide that would go in the crease when the slide is in.

i dont see any on the inner part of the slide that would go in the creases when the slide is out nor does it look like there was any

how are yours?

tom

well the last time i checked in i was in  fort worth texas.....ive been running alot since.....the last time i had us posted i elive i had 40,000  miles on it....well were at 79,892now...and on the west coast for the winter close to family   hit by the fires.....all is well .....my 1978 NEWELL COACH.....was a complete mechanical restomode i guess u might say....since then i have also up graded the generator   the big heavy old one is gone....took thee men a boy and a floor jack to get the SOB  out   so the new one is a YAMAHA....you can tell the difference in the front end of the bus....wow...fuel milage went up....or is that my imagination.....lmao......we have been a few places for sure.......ill post some pics of our travels ....its a great old coach.....40 feet with bumpers  28,860 pounds dry weight....everything works everything is plug and play...original  paint...and awning..also....motor is a ...VT555    awsome plant...with 5 speed alison...its towed my harleys to every run in the usa allmost...at least the big ones.....sturge....run for the wall....daytona.....she tows a 3/4 ton truck on a trailer like   ....ok lets do this...if the price was right id sell her but it would have to be real right....  o ya...id like to see pictures of ones like this  or older that still run  all the way across the USA...turn key...200 gallon fuel tanks....5 of them...all total 200...im a retired caterpiller mechanic...and this is the 4th one of these ive built all steal   all vintage.....ther so dam cool i hope you all like it  the interior is perfect...white and salmon...

Gurus,

I am at a dog show in rural Mississippi.  I am parked on grass on a slight upward incline.  It rained all day yesterday and the coach to the left of me got stuck when they tried to leave.  The tow truck drug them within a foot of my drivers mirror on the way out.

What is the best procedure for getting out of a muddy field?

My plan is to use the diff lock to lock the axles together AND to use the tag switch to increase traction.

Is this a good idea?  Any thoughts would be welcome.

Actually, I’m not leaving til tomorrow and think the ground will be firm but I am using this as a learning experience.

The bridge in front of the house is 23 tons, I believe.  Its sufficiency is rated at 70.  I am not really sure exactly what sufficiency is, but I read on the state site that it has to do with serviceability, use and how essential it is.

It is pretty long at over 200 feet.  I think it is about 75 feet down.

I am looking into making changes to my fuel system and looking for any comments or links on the topic. A little background. It looks as though my coach (1983 with Cummins) originally came with a ConMet water separator and primary fuel filter. These are installed high up in the engine bay, above the injector pump inlet. Somewhere along the line the ConMet was ditched and a disposable one installed. This new style claims to filter the fuel to 20 microns, and the primary filter also filters to 20 microns. Cummins recommends 20 micron.

I am considering moving the filters to be located above the fuel tank, but below the injector pump inlet. I have 3 reasons for considering the move. The first is that air in the system accumulates in the fuel separator because its the highest point. Secondly, the high point puts pressure on the shut off valve and may cause some leak down. Lastly, lowering them will improve the suction from the tank.

My goal is to help improve cold start smoke levels. Reducing air in the system I think may help some. Not looking for miracles, its always going to be a smokey beast naturally. I have checked the fuel lines themselves and haven't found leaks so I believe the air is getting in with the fuel or possibly through the shut down valve.

Anyone think this is a worthwhile venture? Also, anyone see a benefit to having both filters?

it was about half off.  about 4 feet.  had been on with 2 sided trim tape.  so darlene and i worked on it.  i know most do rivets, but i thought i would try doing it like original.  so spent along tim with air sander, rust remover and sandpaper.  once that was done, wiped it down with alcohol.  then used heatgun, 3m adhesive remover and a 1/2" wide wood chisel to slowly get that hardened double sided tape off the trim.  took several hours. 

put it back and it seems super solid.  

tom

Newell Coach has announced that their summer 2019 rally will be held June 10-14 in Bend, Oregon. The rally will be at the Sisters Garden RV Resort.

Call Jessica at (888) 363-9355 ext 200 or email [email protected] to preregister with a $500 deposit. The final agenda and pricing will be finalized soon.

Newell Coach puts on a first class rally with award-winning dining and included day trips to interesting locations.