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We are looking at removing all of our rooftop ac units.  What is the best way to go about covering the holes?  Aluminum sheet riveted in with some form of epoxy?  Or should we consider some form of skylight?  Interior doesn't matter as the coach is getting completely gutted anyways.

Having AC issues with my 77 MCI Custom Coach. Exploring going with an equal Newell, since that’s my last name.

Is there a way on a late model, mid door coach to not have the entry steps extend automatically when you open the door? 

I know how to keep the steps out all the time, but I want the opposite. When I pull in to get fuel, I am always worried the steps will extend into the pump base on the passenger side (and take paint).  I am willing to jump down to get out, if I can keep the steps in.

Thanks
Chuck

Does anyone know where the Xantrex Link 2000 battery temperature probe is located?  If not, how's does it know the battery temperature?

I just came across this tool that is a must have in your tool box.  Like many of us on this forum I kinda keep an eye out for something that would make a job easier and or doable.....well I think this tool is the one that could save the day.
   

Hello,

I have a question, I need to replace my radiator on my Newell 1970 petrol engine ( 391 ) I can have a new frame put in with the old one, or I buy a new one which is probably better, but hard to find here in the Netherlands. Does anyone know what type of radiator or from which vehicle the radiators were used in the Newell's  in that time ? That would be a bit easier to search.

Thanks in advance.

Pieter.
Netherlands

So have been noticing that when I am in a location that has wifi, sometimes the signal does not pass into the newell.  My brother travels with us at times and has starlink, we can be sitting 30 feet from his unit and cannot get internet signal in the bus. Sure there is a reason. Question is has anyone installed a wifi extender or whatever on the roof to be able to get better signal into the bus ?  winguard wifi extender  ?  king extender  ??

It seems Newell started using a smart wheel in late 1999 and continued for several years, at least to 2002.

I need the basic info, brand/supplier/whatever for this steering wheel and column.  I need parts for it that Bluebird did not spec for. I’m hoping Newell did.

Here’s a picture of the wheel:
   



Thanks.

Dual pane window fogging. Coach #1618, 2018 p50

Does anyone have any experience or suggestions with window fogging.  Initially I thought there was 1-2 windows starting to fog.  Coach recently had window tint put on it all the way around.  The window film seems to magnify some window issues.  Currently have 7 windows with issues, 2 front sides, 2 mid size, 2 smaller and starting of one large window.  The mid size seem to show it daily now the others hit or miss sometimes goes a few days or longer without visibility.  

There are 3 vendors I am familiar with in FL that take the windows apart, clean and reseal the dual panes.  2 of which I have eliminated from reviews and feedback in other forums.  Clearwater Motorcoaches has experience with Newells in service and familiar with product.  They offer window defogging and leaning heavily towards using them.  I felt the owner was honest and down to earth when I looked at a consignment Newell a while back there.  They need the coach 1-2 weeks will keep in shop and prefer drop off.  Price depends on size and such said the most they recall was $900 per window, most would be maybe half, front windows were $2200-$2500 each for replacement.

It was discussed with Newell service their protocol is to replace windows.  It is a lippert product which is a brand I cannot stand.  Furthermore, while in service there was a coached that was delivered in the last year getting windows replaced under warranty due to seal failure.  If new windows are purchased warranty is only 1 year.  I cannot see spending for that unless listing coach which we do not plan to do anytime soon.  I do not have confidence that a new window would hold up.  They mentioned a vendor that could repair but it was a franchise company and mixed to poor reviews online.  They were not familiar with Clearwater but they are well known within Prevost community and owner is very familiar with Newell.

Not trying to rock the boat or start a debate.  Leaning towards letting Clearwater Motorcoach do the repairs not sure of a better option or solution to the problem.  Located in the SE US, open to any options basically Texas east...any thoughts or experience is appreciated- I did not see much with searches

Ben Yarborough
Coach #1618
Raleigh, NC based