02-25-2016, 02:27 PM
After searching for a few years, somewhat casually, it's time to get more serious about my first Newell. This wojld replace my 01 Monaco Exec.
I recently came across an '07 Newell, front entry, 45' with Valid flat floors. We spent a half-day running the slides in and out, running the genset and the CAT engine.
There were no apparent serious air leaks as the front run bay compressor may have cycled once every ten or 15 minutes with the engine off.
I've heard of window problems in Newell's of this vintage and some people mumble negatively about the CAT engine.
This coach has a little over 56k miles, bath-and-a-half but six year old tires which I'd replace (or have replaced). The AquaHot fired right up after sitting (according to the sales guy) for several weeks. No smoke from the AH and or the two other engines.
I would love to hear comments from the Newell crowd on what to look for "behind the curtains."
Thanks!
Tom Gauger
I recently came across an '07 Newell, front entry, 45' with Valid flat floors. We spent a half-day running the slides in and out, running the genset and the CAT engine.
There were no apparent serious air leaks as the front run bay compressor may have cycled once every ten or 15 minutes with the engine off.
I've heard of window problems in Newell's of this vintage and some people mumble negatively about the CAT engine.
This coach has a little over 56k miles, bath-and-a-half but six year old tires which I'd replace (or have replaced). The AquaHot fired right up after sitting (according to the sales guy) for several weeks. No smoke from the AH and or the two other engines.
I would love to hear comments from the Newell crowd on what to look for "behind the curtains."
Thanks!
Tom Gauger
Tom Gauger-Dave Snyder
'01 Monaco Exec 515 Cummins ISM
'17 Chevy Colorado Toad
Shermans Dale, PA