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we live in a rural area and there is a weekly flea market in the town center every weekend. it is the real kind of flea market.

i bought these things there last weekend. will make a great addition to the shop.

i actually bought 2 gas pumps, but sold one right away to a friend.

the dials and gears are the mechanical computer for the gas pump. i have started taking things apart to get them working again.

btw, the old gas pumps and fire hydrants are cast iron. they are really heavy.

the stop light is really big.

tom

This is what Dreams are made of:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/181610073744

We were headed to Stillwater yesterday when I saw the coolant temperature rising quickly. I had to pull over on the Interstate. CoachNet sent a tow truck that took us to Joplin Freightliner. Unfortunately they were not able to take care of the problem, so today CoachNet towed us to Cabin Diesel. Some of you may recognize that name as the place Newell sends engine problems. We're in the little campgound there for the weekend until they can get us in, so I called Newell to see about a factory tour. They said to come on over, so we did. Very impressive!

There were quite a few coaches in Camp Newell, but I didn't see anyone outside. The salesman, Bill (?) took us in the oldest coach they had for sale (my suggestion) so we could compare old to new.

Elaine and I are going to be replacing our original Flexsteel seats in the coach, and it occurred to me that some of our Newell Guru friends may have switched theirs out in the past few years. We're not necessarily looking for brand new......just newer than 32 years old, and maybe leather. Ours are still is decent condition, but they are cloth, and are hard to keep clean. If you have changed yours out and still have the ones you took out, and they are in good condition we may be interested in buying them from you. Pictures would be appreciated.

1997, single slide, $99,500. This is the second Newell built with a slide. Originally owned by NASCAR driver Wade Burton.

http://motorhomesoftexas.com/coachrv/new...-45--C1773

I'm still trying to figure out a lot of things on my coach , would any one have a picture or know what the drivers seat buttons and switches are supposed to do . Some of them don't do anything! It is a 1987 newell#146 ,the left side controls work fine on the right it has six buttons, as follows a rocker switch then 3 blue buttons and 2 more rocker switches. Thanks Don

Just spent an hour on the phone with Rudy., we were unable to solve the issue, I'm going to Newell Monday. Anyone want to help me trouble shoot?

All the aquahot heater fans come on in the coach and blow cold air..the 3 pumps appear to vibrate when the fans are on. The temp is 200 and the tank is full but no fluid is circulating through any of the three pumps.

The overflow tube had broke has been repaired. Hot water lasts only about 5 mins before it runs out.

Who wants to help guess the problem?

http://www.rvtrader.com/listing/2005-New...-113667314

Don't know the condition of this coach but the price is interesting for a 2005. It is one of the last 3 Newells before the change to the 2000i body style.

Richard said: It's only fair since you queried the forum for their RV experiences, that you start a new thread and tell us about your recent trip and learnings.

My daughter found out that an old friend of mine from my food broker days has been RVing for years. I hadn’t talked to him in a number of years so I gave him a call. You know how it is with old friends, it was like we just saw each other yesterday!

Come to find out not only has he been RVing, he has a 45’ 2008 Newmar Essex #4508. We were visiting our daughter in Tampa and after telling him our plans for a motorhome he insisted I come down and have some fun.

I met him at his home in Venice and that is where the fun began. He and I set out in his coach for three days of what he called “TT” travel and training. We went over to the Boca Grand area where he acquainted me with everything from dealing with RV parks, hooking and unhooking, draining tanks, filling tanks, driving and things “to do & not to do” inside and outside the coach. After the “TT” came driving my first motorhome and what an experience.

Some observations...

• Don’t drive into what you’re not sure you can drive out of. I headed down a street of no return and had to back up some 50 yards. There was no toad to deal with but I found you can sure start sweating in an air conditioned coach? I started to get up and turn the coach over to Bill when he says “you got us in here, you get us out”.

I’m thinking about all I’ve read over the past months and thought “ok, I can do this”! I told him to get out of the coach and stop anyone from turning down the street! I kept my eyes on the driver side mirror and my objective was to stay about 2 feet from the side of the road.

I new if I was 2 feet from the curb I couldn’t hit anything on the other side. I was fortunate because at the end of my 50 yard voyage was a large parking lot I was able to back into where I regain my faculties and got out of Dodge. I’ll bet there are some of you who understand how long that 50 yards can be. I’ll not forget it, that much I can tell you. But it sure felt good knowing what to do and doing it. I appreciated Bill’s faith in me but I sure had to stop and wipe my forehead a few times, yikes!

• Watch your mirrors and whats in front of you! Everything is new to me and I’m big eyeing around the dashboard trying to remember where Bill showed me this is and that is and guess what? A 45’ motorhome doesn’t respond like my SUV. I learned real quick to keep my hands on the wheel and pay attention to moving down the road.

• I’m happy to say that I found the overall experience about what I expected because of the help you guys have given me. I felt like I new what was coming so everything fit in much as I expected.

The one thing that really did get my attention was the pure thrill and excitement of driving the coach! Does that ever ware off? I can’t imagine getting behind the wheel without that feeling of the “thrill of it all”. Its exciting isn’t it? Its like piloting a rocket-ship... Ok, maybe without the rocket and the ship part...

The Essex is a very nice coach but Richard, you spoiled me! When you showed me your coach and took me on a drive you pointed out many things. Not the least of which was the ride and how quiet the Newell is! The Essex is a fine piece of automation and I understand why people speak so highly of them but you know, it ain’t a Newell. I know the Newell costs a lot more than a Newmar Essex. But when you consider that Richard’s & Rhonda’s coach is a 99 and this was an 08 WoW!

Our plan was to go up to Tampa and get my wife for a day but the rain was such that we decided against it. That was a shame because the one concern my wife has is “can a motorhome feel like a home”?

After the 1st of the year I’m going to take her to “Tom Johnson RV Center” just outside Asheville, NC. Its our closest dealer with a good selection of motorhomes and although they most likely will not have a Newell. They will have enough new and used coaches for her to find out “can a motorhome feel like a home”?

I look forward to your comments and questions...

Harry

Just paid 2.74 per gallon for diesel outside of Okc