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Hi all,

My steering box has been quite sloppy since I purchased our coach in 2013 but it didn't make it to the top of the priority list of repairs until it started leaking this fall.  I pulled the box to have it rebuilt and found the following information.

The box was built by R H Sheppard and is a Model 39BL3

   

   

R H Sheppard is still in business

R H Sheppard has not had hard parts for this box for decades and cannot rebuild the box.  BEWARE if anyone tells you the box can be rebuilt as R H Sheppard has heard many times of supposed rebuilds consisting only of the seals being replaced and a new coat of paint while being charged over $1000.00

Newell contracted Sheppard in the late 1990's to manufacture a direct replacement box for the Model 39

The replacement box is 392SKB4R

These are still available in rebuilt condition from Sheppard ($1180.65 plus shipping)

This information was provided to me by:
Kimberly Runk
Reman Division Coordinator
R.H. Sheppard Co., Inc.
400 Pine Street
Hanover  PA  17331
PH:  717.633.4107
FAX:  717.633.4127
[email protected]

Hopefully this will help the 3 people left in the world sick enough to spend this kind of money keeping their 70's Newell's running down the road.

The replacement box should show up next week, if there are any problems with operation or fitment I'll update this post.

Newell has their Indio Show Coach at the Motorcoach Country Club until mid March. Quad slide, mid entry, all tile flooring.

http://www.newellcoach.com/newell-coaches/coach-1617/

47' quad slide, front entry, center island bed, rear bath (appears to be vanity and shower only) and mid 1/2 bath. Series 60 Detroit and Allison 6 speed. 2000i body style, 2005. $329,000.

https://www.rvtrader.com/listing/2005-Ne...-120747062

I timed mine today.  4 hours 17 minutes with no usage of any coach systems.  Just sitting g in the garage

Tom

Have the standard 12.5kw Kohler genset in our '87 Newell. Looking to either rebuild or replace the controller. 

Ran across this controller that I'm looking @ for a replacement - but if I can find a 'kit' w/all the relays switches I might go that route also.

Any advice/opinions?

marc

I used to have a 1988 Newell 40' single axle, #174 if I remember correctly.  We loved it, used it a lot for about 8 years, and sold it after buying a 1999 Prevost XL40 Royale.  Have enjoyed it as well for about 4 years, but are now considering newer, 2001 to maybe 2008 - Newell again this time.  45 will probably be all there is, and everything of those years will have slides I imagine.  I am not familiar with that many coaches with slides, but most I have been in are not very usable until the slides are out.  We often stop in rest areas, Cracker Barrels, state parks, etc., often for one night only, and will not be opening the slides for various reasons.  I have seen a 2 slide Newell with both slides street side, and it was still quite roomy unopened. Have not been inside one, but have also seen 3 slide floor plans with 2 of the slides in the rear bedroom, along each side of the bed, and it would seem to work okay while closed.  Anyway, I wanted to rejoin your group and go back to learning from you while shopping for a Newell.  Thanks for your group and help.

What are some of using out there to detail your coachs? I have been using protect all which is applied with a applicator pad and polished within a half a minute with a micro fibre towel. All though this product does have some problems with hard water spots and moisture that runs off the roof ect. With so many products out there could some of you share your best product.  From posts in the past diamond brite I believe its called is the best for our rims but I could use some TLC ideas for the coach. Mike

Took our 1982 Newell over to All Aboard America in Mesa, AZ Thursday (January 12th) to have the drive train inspected and serviced.  Leo was our mechanic......Leo and Tom (our Tom) have become good friends over the years, and Leo really knows Detroit Diesel 2 strokes.  Had the oil changed, oil filter changed, fuel filters changed (I changed the tranny filter about 8,000 miles ago), replaced 23 gallons of coolant, inspected the brakes, steering gear, u joints, air bags, differential, lubed everything.  After that Leo got to work on figuring out why my 'Jake' brake stopped working.  He quickly found a wire had become disconnected and re-attached it, but wanted to keep the coach overnight to be sure that was the entire problem.  Very happy with the service, and being able to be right there while he did the work.  I learned a lot!

Quad slide, 45', mid-entry, Cat C-15, ZF 12 speed, Murphy bed with couch and 50" LED tv in bedroom/media room. $400,000

https://www.rvonline.com/single-ad.asp?Recnumber=68130

Last summer I acquired what appears to be a complete set of Detroit Diesel 8V71 engine wraps for the cost of shipping.  Initially I was under the impression these were for a 6V92 engine like mine so I paid the shipping.  Since an V8 is longer than a V6 most of them will not fit. I believe they will also fit a 8V92. Attached are pictures.  If you are interested you may also have them for the cost of shipping. The shipping cost from zip code 77379 to 96150 was approximately $85 .