03-07-2026, 04:22 PM
At the risk of hijacking the OP, I'll reply here then create a new post.
Hey guys,
Small world of we bus/buslike RVers. OK, I did inflate criteria, so I'll remove there 100% reliable as even a brand new one is not `100% guaranteed. You understand the need for one that is tip top shape and service/PM well documented.
We LOVE the bus conversion and it is mechanically in super shape. The primary issue is scarcity of parts and service on these old V series 2 stroke engines and the chassis parts. Even getting 40w straight oil can delay a trip for. a day or more. Last issue I had, I had to use Permatex Right stuff for the pan as who knows how long it'd take to get a pan gasket or an oil pressure regulator from Luke straddling a weekend.
The other main hurdle is staying around 40', that length works fine and with a slide or two, whoohooo, as long as access with slides in allows reasonable movement and access to kitchen and toilet. <45' seems less common and <40 seems rarely made.
I love the Newell coaches as there is ONE source to get all the scoop on the coach and support from Newell is unique in the industry.
Hey guys,
Small world of we bus/buslike RVers. OK, I did inflate criteria, so I'll remove there 100% reliable as even a brand new one is not `100% guaranteed. You understand the need for one that is tip top shape and service/PM well documented.
We LOVE the bus conversion and it is mechanically in super shape. The primary issue is scarcity of parts and service on these old V series 2 stroke engines and the chassis parts. Even getting 40w straight oil can delay a trip for. a day or more. Last issue I had, I had to use Permatex Right stuff for the pan as who knows how long it'd take to get a pan gasket or an oil pressure regulator from Luke straddling a weekend.
The other main hurdle is staying around 40', that length works fine and with a slide or two, whoohooo, as long as access with slides in allows reasonable movement and access to kitchen and toilet. <45' seems less common and <40 seems rarely made.
I love the Newell coaches as there is ONE source to get all the scoop on the coach and support from Newell is unique in the industry.