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  I'm an addict

Posted by: folivier
03-13-2013, 07:10 AM
Forum: Please introduce yourself
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And just can't help myself. Yesterday Cindy and I put down a deposit on that 1998 2 slide at Motorhomes of Texas.
We'll trade in our '93 so that will make the transition much easier. They will be putting on new tires today or tomorrow and fixing a few minor things. So hopefully tomorrow or Friday we can move in.

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  HO Engine Assist

Posted by: Flick
03-11-2013, 08:54 AM
Forum: Drivetrain
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My son is in his first year of college and was talking about hydrogen engines. They have appearently discussed this topic in his chemistry class. Anyway for kicks I googles the subject and found this site below. I sent them an email and asked how much of an improvement in mileage one could expect and is there any chance of harming an engine (especially since I just paid so much to fix mine). You guys ever hear of such a thing before:

http://www.freenergyfuel.com/inquiry.html

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  New LED marker lights

Posted by: les korcala
03-10-2013, 10:16 AM
Forum: Exterior
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    Hello,
Wanted to mention to forum here that there are marker lights indentical to the ones on 2011/2012 Newells and I am in process changing them on my 2001 Newell

They are made to last some 50.000 hrs plus and totally eald system.
One problem I ran was that spacing bold holes are more like 5 " apart , not 4 inches , so I used 3M tape on one end and bolt on other.
I did try drill new hole at 5 " and it worked as well as 3M tape

The lights have very nice and strong LED lights , bright and also very nice finish with chrome framing around .

I looked at all 2012 newells at teh MCC resort where we staying and they looks the same.

I was able to find them for cool $7 each on line at www.superbrightleds.com
I also replaced my rear tail lights , thanks to tom And Ron for good contacts and replacing all interior lights to LED

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  Nice Classic stopped in

Posted by: Ozarkguy
03-10-2013, 09:52 AM
Forum: Newell Sightings
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Really nice classic stopped in Okc. Anybody we know?

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  The roots from which Newell grew

Posted by: rheavn
03-08-2013, 11:27 AM
Forum: Newell History
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Here is a 1965 Streamline Travel Home for sale. This is a coach from the company that Mr Newell purchased and moved to Miami, OK.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Streamlin...2139#v4-41

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  Tires and Wheels for Sale

Posted by: John L Williams
03-07-2013, 10:46 AM
Forum: Suspension/Tires/Wheels
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If anybody is interested...I will have 4 tires and wheels for sale off of my 2005 #722 Newell, as soon as I upgrade to the 365 wide tires on the front and tag. The tires are Michelin XZA 2's,
315/80 R22.5's, and are like new with 2011 date stamps on them, and approx 5000 miles on them, and are spin balanced and ready to install on your coach. I will take 600.00 each for them ( tire and wheel). I will be bringing them back to Alabama from Newell, or can leave them there for you to pick up, if they are closer to you. Let me know if you are interested..Thanks...Johnny 334 224-5063

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Coach 722 DD Series 60, Allison 6 Speed

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  2002/2007 Newell Coach

Posted by: cmillsap
03-06-2013, 10:34 PM
Forum: Coaches for Sale (Please read the info in the Category description)
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Does anyone know anything about the subject coach? Supposedly, an updated 2002 chassis in 2007. Seller states $400K spent on updates? The coach has over 180K miles on it! I like it but I'm a little concerned about the mileage.

Question: Is there access to the rear bath with the slides retracted without crawling over the bed?

Here's the link> http://www.rvtrader.com/listing/2002-New...-107057302

Thanks

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  New tires, balancing, & valve stems

Posted by: pjhorton
03-06-2013, 06:12 PM
Forum: Suspension/Tires/Wheels
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Something else we didn't know:

When you get new tires, some providers don't have a spindle big enough to spin the tires for weight balancing. Instead, they use balancing compound ( essentially a bag of very fine sand ). That's OK, but not if they don't replace your valves or/and valve stems with new ones that have filters. Through rotation, the sand can get into your valve stem springs & seals. Worse, when you use an air gauge, the very fine sand gets sucked up even further into the valve stem and cause your tires to lose air slowly.

I checked my air pressure and twenty four hours later had lost significant air pressure in 7 of 8 tires. Luckily, my road side assistance was close by and two hours later I was on the road with new valve stems.

The tech said he is frequently called to Prevosts & Newell's with this problem. He also recommended spraying your tire valves with very soapy water to check for slow leaks. He also said to get valve caps that have balancing compound on the caps so the next tire change they should really clean the rims so that you will get good bead seals.

Phil Horton
98 Newell #470

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  Replacing dump valve fittings.

Posted by: rheavn
03-05-2013, 11:59 AM
Forum: Air Operated Systems and Leaks
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Has anyone replaced the little swivel plastic push in type air line fittings on the air operated dump valve cylinder? If so what fittings did you use?

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  New here

Posted by: hagcam
03-04-2013, 08:30 PM
Forum: Please introduce yourself
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I am new to this forum and joined to learn more about Newell coaches. I have owned a Wanderlodge for 16 years. Same story as many of you I am sure, there are few motorhomes that I was interested in owning, Wanderlodges, and Newells are on that very short list. The two coaches share many things. I am sure I will learn a thing or two, and I may even be able to help some.

I live on Vancouver Island in BC, Canada, but I am originally form Ontario. I ended up here after a career in the RCAF.
I am making a trip to Ontario this summer and plan on stopping in on the Spearfish rally for a couple of days enroute to Ontario.

Hope to get to know many of you folks, and if ever out this way stop by. I love to look at coaches.

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