08-31-2023, 04:09 PM
You didn’t ask my opinion but I am going to offer it anyway. If Newell offered to do it for 5K, then I would go to Newell.
Why? I am going to speculate that Atlas will quote you about 3500 for a new one. And it will be six weeks delivery at best. Let’s just say these are educated guesses.
You are NOT going to find a radiator off the shelf. This was custom made for Newell.
If you don’t have the tools to remove and reinstall, the methods to deal with 15 gallons of coolant and 5 gallons of hydraulic fluid, or the place to park the coach while it is disabled then 5K is not a bad price.
I have done it three times. And it best it is one day out, and one day back in utilizing two people. So 2 X 8 Hours X 150/ hr = 2400 in labor.
Again, not trying to be bossy, I am trying to help a new owner make informed decisions.
Why? I am going to speculate that Atlas will quote you about 3500 for a new one. And it will be six weeks delivery at best. Let’s just say these are educated guesses.
You are NOT going to find a radiator off the shelf. This was custom made for Newell.
If you don’t have the tools to remove and reinstall, the methods to deal with 15 gallons of coolant and 5 gallons of hydraulic fluid, or the place to park the coach while it is disabled then 5K is not a bad price.
I have done it three times. And it best it is one day out, and one day back in utilizing two people. So 2 X 8 Hours X 150/ hr = 2400 in labor.
Again, not trying to be bossy, I am trying to help a new owner make informed decisions.
Richard and Rhonda Entrekin
95 Newell, 390 Ex caretaker
99 Newell, 512 Ex caretaker
07 Prevost Marathon, 1025
Maverick Hybrid Toad
Inverness, FL (when we're home
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