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Hello, All,
I am looking at a 2002 40' Newell with two slides and need some advise. While I know the coach #, I hesitate to write it in order to protect the owner's privacy.
In addition to any opinions and/or suggestions may share, I have some specific questions:
Would a 2002 have IFS?
Is the skin aluminum or fiberglass?
I take it that a 2002 doesn't have steerable tag
Does the generator have an auto start?
Any other pointers would be greatly appreciated.
Sayed Hashimi
Previous owner of # 1237
West Central Part of Michigan
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IFS yes, steerable tag no.
Aluminum skin, end caps are Fiberglas.
The generator did not come with an auto start. The owner should be able to answer that question.
Richard and Rhonda Entrekin
95 Newell, 390 Ex caretaker
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Thank you, Richard, for your quick reply. I asked the owner these questions, he did not know. I had an idea about steerable tag, but did not know the others.
Sayed Hashimi
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Newell did equip something coaches with a battery autostart module. It monitored the battery voltage and started the generator if the voltage dropped below the setpoint and subsequently turned it off after a preset time delay.
Full autostart came much later than 2002 as the onboard electronics advanced.
Gordon Jones
1989-42~no slide-#188
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My 2003 came with a generator auto start to turn on the A/C if it gets to warm in the coach and you aren’t plugged in.
Ron & Jennifer Ward
2003 Newell Show Coach #643 (Racer Bus) Triple Slide, DD 60
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I believe this is an early year model 2002. So, we wouldn't know for sure.
Also, what is the height of the coach? If over 13', can it be lowered to 13' or 12' 11'' to be driven in a garage?
Thank you all for your help.
Sayed Hashimi
Previous owner of # 1237
West Central Part of Michigan
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My 99 is 12’11”. I have basement airs.
Richard and Rhonda Entrekin
95 Newell, 390 Ex caretaker
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i have 02 coach 608. you are going to be very close on the height. it depends on the raised roof and what you have on it. i made the doors to my garage 15 foot high.
i will pm you my phone number if you want to talk about 02's
tom
2002 45'8" Newell Coach 608 Series 60 DDEC4/Allison World 6 Speed HD4000MH