03-07-2026, 01:02 PM
Howdy, I recognize your name from the BCM forum. As you know, the mileage is trivial with Series 60/Allison drivetrain. All of the house stuff and rubber house stuff as more time based than mileage base. My last Newell had 350 on the odo. I drove it to Alaska. The only problem I had was the TPS went wonky on me. The new owners are taking it back to AK this summer.
I know this coach, I know the owner, and I know the care he put into it.
As Jeff suggested, take the time to read the What to consider on buying a used Newell section. I echo Jeff’s comments, even the very best coaches that are 25 yrs old will have ongoing issues to correct. As an owner of an MCI conversion, you have hands on experience with that.
Then reach out to Gordon, and ask about the likely maintenance items for a coach of that vintage.
Airbags, brakes, batteries, inverter, genset, slide seals, tires,
Ask about the upgraded lights, alternator. Ask him why he is selling.
If you don’t want to deal with the complexities of a slide coach, do some digging on Keith Jordan’s no slide series 60 also listed on this site.
Just out of curiosity, what do you want in a Newell that you do not have in your MCI conversion?
I know this coach, I know the owner, and I know the care he put into it.
As Jeff suggested, take the time to read the What to consider on buying a used Newell section. I echo Jeff’s comments, even the very best coaches that are 25 yrs old will have ongoing issues to correct. As an owner of an MCI conversion, you have hands on experience with that.
Then reach out to Gordon, and ask about the likely maintenance items for a coach of that vintage.
Airbags, brakes, batteries, inverter, genset, slide seals, tires,
Ask about the upgraded lights, alternator. Ask him why he is selling.
If you don’t want to deal with the complexities of a slide coach, do some digging on Keith Jordan’s no slide series 60 also listed on this site.
Just out of curiosity, what do you want in a Newell that you do not have in your MCI conversion?
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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