<![CDATA[Newell Gurus - Please introduce yourself]]> https://newellgurus.com/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:52:44 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[New Caretaker for Coach #390]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8941 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:24:37 +0000 Mad Mark]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8941
My name is Mark. 

I am a first time RV and Newell owner that has jumped in head first with my purchase of a 1995 Newell coach #390. 
I am very fortunate to have bought a well sorted coach like this for my first adventure. 

I own an auto hauling trucking business and will be full-timing in the coach when I'm not on the road. 

I am very happy with this beautiful coach and thankful to this group for the wealth of knowledge.
 
I look forward to meeting some of you if possible.]]>
My name is Mark. 

I am a first time RV and Newell owner that has jumped in head first with my purchase of a 1995 Newell coach #390. 
I am very fortunate to have bought a well sorted coach like this for my first adventure. 

I own an auto hauling trucking business and will be full-timing in the coach when I'm not on the road. 

I am very happy with this beautiful coach and thankful to this group for the wealth of knowledge.
 
I look forward to meeting some of you if possible.]]> <![CDATA[New to the Community]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8934 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:24:57 +0000 Into The Wind]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8934    My name is Brian and I are looking to upgrade to a Newell sometime in the future. We started with backpacks years ago, then graduated to popups, then travel trailers, a class C, and now we have a 2007 Winnebago Tour 40KD. We live in Virginia and I consider myself mechanically capable for most things I have encountered on the Winnebago.   We have come to love the motorcoach lifestyle, and I am getting the itch to upgrade yet again to a Newell. My wife is dealing with some significant medical issues, and the flexibility that the motorhome offers allows us to travel in both comfort and convenience.
   I have been lurking on this site for several weeks now and am impressed with both the collective knowledge and the effort to share your experiences with these machines. I will thank you in advance for the information, as it has already helped in refining what we are looking for (98-2006 years), and inspection tips.
   I am retired military and we travel around visiting family and friends. We also belong to a military RV group that hosts rallies all over the US (Special Military Active Recreational Traveler, AKA SMART). Their national rally is in Elkhart Indiana in August. I hope to meet some of you on the road in 2026 and beyond!

Cheers

Brian (B2) Bolger
Woodbridge VA]]>    My name is Brian and I are looking to upgrade to a Newell sometime in the future. We started with backpacks years ago, then graduated to popups, then travel trailers, a class C, and now we have a 2007 Winnebago Tour 40KD. We live in Virginia and I consider myself mechanically capable for most things I have encountered on the Winnebago.   We have come to love the motorcoach lifestyle, and I am getting the itch to upgrade yet again to a Newell. My wife is dealing with some significant medical issues, and the flexibility that the motorhome offers allows us to travel in both comfort and convenience.
   I have been lurking on this site for several weeks now and am impressed with both the collective knowledge and the effort to share your experiences with these machines. I will thank you in advance for the information, as it has already helped in refining what we are looking for (98-2006 years), and inspection tips.
   I am retired military and we travel around visiting family and friends. We also belong to a military RV group that hosts rallies all over the US (Special Military Active Recreational Traveler, AKA SMART). Their national rally is in Elkhart Indiana in August. I hope to meet some of you on the road in 2026 and beyond!

Cheers

Brian (B2) Bolger
Woodbridge VA]]> <![CDATA[Newel 1989 #197]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8915 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:38:18 +0000 Capt Laurence]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8915
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Well I did get a newell after years of wanting one. Finnaly found one that was cared for all of its life. Have every oil change every part and everywere it went in its long life. it looks like the picture the factory sent me from when it was delevered. 
Being a mr fix it. I went over every nook and cranny. I have had 2 other Class A but never found anything built like this.  Has thing like Halon fire suppression system in genrator space.  And more things that I have never seen. All great.

Another person asked what should you expect to spend (in addion to the purchase).
Here are some of the things i did:
Changed all oils axel differental engine  (about $3000)
new tires $7000 8 of them (they just hit 5 years)
I was lucky the air bags were changed by the last owner
Had one engine code that was a small thing
Wiper blades and back up camera

I had to replace the air compresser for the house (i was lucky i found it on facrbook marketplace)

it was about what I expected to spend on a well maintained rig.

i am looking foward to sending 2 months this year going west.

If I can help anyone from my learning process contact me]]>
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Well I did get a newell after years of wanting one. Finnaly found one that was cared for all of its life. Have every oil change every part and everywere it went in its long life. it looks like the picture the factory sent me from when it was delevered. 
Being a mr fix it. I went over every nook and cranny. I have had 2 other Class A but never found anything built like this.  Has thing like Halon fire suppression system in genrator space.  And more things that I have never seen. All great.

Another person asked what should you expect to spend (in addion to the purchase).
Here are some of the things i did:
Changed all oils axel differental engine  (about $3000)
new tires $7000 8 of them (they just hit 5 years)
I was lucky the air bags were changed by the last owner
Had one engine code that was a small thing
Wiper blades and back up camera

I had to replace the air compresser for the house (i was lucky i found it on facrbook marketplace)

it was about what I expected to spend on a well maintained rig.

i am looking foward to sending 2 months this year going west.

If I can help anyone from my learning process contact me]]> <![CDATA[Newbie and need some help]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8909 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:14:50 +0000 cyclefamily1960]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8909 this site is awesome ans a wealth of help. 
I picked it up last week in FL and drove it to MI. We had a couple of thigs happen on the way that I am in the proccess of taking care of, but that is to be expected. Big Grin

Both the wipers stopped working on the way when we had some huge wind gust that lifted then about 4 inches off the windshield and stopped them from moving. If anyone has info on checking and or replacing the wiper motors, that would be helpfull.  

A waterline under or behind the fridge started leaking. I will take the drawers out, the bottom panel off and see if I can find the leak. 

One of the former owners took out the thomas air compressors and replaced it with one cheap Campbell Hausfield. He has the pressure regulater on the compressor at 40PSI and I am not it sure what that should be set at. 

Thanks much guys.]]> this site is awesome ans a wealth of help. 
I picked it up last week in FL and drove it to MI. We had a couple of thigs happen on the way that I am in the proccess of taking care of, but that is to be expected. Big Grin

Both the wipers stopped working on the way when we had some huge wind gust that lifted then about 4 inches off the windshield and stopped them from moving. If anyone has info on checking and or replacing the wiper motors, that would be helpfull.  

A waterline under or behind the fridge started leaking. I will take the drawers out, the bottom panel off and see if I can find the leak. 

One of the former owners took out the thomas air compressors and replaced it with one cheap Campbell Hausfield. He has the pressure regulater on the compressor at 40PSI and I am not it sure what that should be set at. 

Thanks much guys.]]> <![CDATA[Hey we’re Newell here]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8893 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:14:59 +0000 Chris]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8893
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]]> <![CDATA[New to the group]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8892 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 01:00:59 +0000 Jhoupe]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8892 My name is Jeff Houpe from Gravette AR.  Short story long. I lost my home in a fire a week ago. Total loss. Roof over my head, cars, guns, motorcycles, everything. Has been pretty devastating. But God is good and nobody was hurt. 

My “snow bird” parents started heading home in their Prevost from FL when this happened. I went to visit with them a couple hours ago where the most amazing thing to ever happen, happened. They gifted me their beloved Newell. #504 Magnolia. Needless to say, I’m the proud owner of Newell (pipe dream until now). And, the best part, I have a roof over my head again. Looking forward to this forum. I heard it’s a wealth of knowledge. Fortunately for me, I call my wealth of knowledge, Dad.]]> My name is Jeff Houpe from Gravette AR.  Short story long. I lost my home in a fire a week ago. Total loss. Roof over my head, cars, guns, motorcycles, everything. Has been pretty devastating. But God is good and nobody was hurt. 

My “snow bird” parents started heading home in their Prevost from FL when this happened. I went to visit with them a couple hours ago where the most amazing thing to ever happen, happened. They gifted me their beloved Newell. #504 Magnolia. Needless to say, I’m the proud owner of Newell (pipe dream until now). And, the best part, I have a roof over my head again. Looking forward to this forum. I heard it’s a wealth of knowledge. Fortunately for me, I call my wealth of knowledge, Dad.]]> <![CDATA[Can’t wait to get our home on wheels!]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8889 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:17:10 +0000 Ajones]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8889 Thanks for the help upfront. 
We love the bath and a half floorplans and fond of the pre egr detroit 60s  but very open as these are well built coaches!
Alan]]> Thanks for the help upfront. 
We love the bath and a half floorplans and fond of the pre egr detroit 60s  but very open as these are well built coaches!
Alan]]> <![CDATA[Hello! Looking to purchase in the next year, located in the Rockies]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8883 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 20:41:41 +0000 Rick_7793]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8883
Very happy I managed to find this forum. My name is Rick. I am in my mid-30's, eat sleep and breathe anything automotive related, collect Vertu cell phones, and am an old-soul.  

I grew up junior drag racing in Southern California in the 90s and early 2000s. My parents had a 1996 40 or 42 foot non-slide Newell that we used to travel around to the races. 

I am a little tired of the overall decline in Colorado, so it is time to find somewhere a little more sensible. I am planning on traveling various parts of the US and living out of the coach full time. I was initially looking at the Luxe Regent, as it was advertised as a four-season fifth-wheel; however, I think that a Newell or Prevost would probably be a better option. I am looking for a fairly trouble-free experience. And from the sounds of things, fifth-wheels in general are are known for needing maintenance and having problems. I also am of the impression that a Newell will feel like a real home on wheels. At least that's [pretty much] how I remember our old Newell! I think we put about 100-150k miles on it over 15 years. 

I would like to keep the coach price in the $300-600k range, but I am flexible. I am more concerned with finding the "right one" more so than the price as long as it's within reason. I am also not opposed to sending it back to Newell to have things modified to my tastes/preferences. I realize that each unit was custom ordered and specced, but I am fairly easy when it comes to paint/floor/upholstery colours. 

I have been watching a lot of youtube videos from Andrew Steele, but I still have a lot to learn...and a million questions. Looking to purchase one in the late fall or over the next winter. 

Looking forward to getting to know some of you folks!

BR
Rick]]>
Very happy I managed to find this forum. My name is Rick. I am in my mid-30's, eat sleep and breathe anything automotive related, collect Vertu cell phones, and am an old-soul.  

I grew up junior drag racing in Southern California in the 90s and early 2000s. My parents had a 1996 40 or 42 foot non-slide Newell that we used to travel around to the races. 

I am a little tired of the overall decline in Colorado, so it is time to find somewhere a little more sensible. I am planning on traveling various parts of the US and living out of the coach full time. I was initially looking at the Luxe Regent, as it was advertised as a four-season fifth-wheel; however, I think that a Newell or Prevost would probably be a better option. I am looking for a fairly trouble-free experience. And from the sounds of things, fifth-wheels in general are are known for needing maintenance and having problems. I also am of the impression that a Newell will feel like a real home on wheels. At least that's [pretty much] how I remember our old Newell! I think we put about 100-150k miles on it over 15 years. 

I would like to keep the coach price in the $300-600k range, but I am flexible. I am more concerned with finding the "right one" more so than the price as long as it's within reason. I am also not opposed to sending it back to Newell to have things modified to my tastes/preferences. I realize that each unit was custom ordered and specced, but I am fairly easy when it comes to paint/floor/upholstery colours. 

I have been watching a lot of youtube videos from Andrew Steele, but I still have a lot to learn...and a million questions. Looking to purchase one in the late fall or over the next winter. 

Looking forward to getting to know some of you folks!

BR
Rick]]> <![CDATA[New to Newell]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8871 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 16:04:19 +0000 Dee’s Chariot]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8871 Not going to lie, wannabe Newell owner here….
A Newell will be the pinnacle of our full time RV adventure.
We’ve been full time since 2013 in a variety of rigs. Starting in Carriage 5th wheels, moving to 2 DRV 5th wheels towed by a custom Volvo Semi hauler, to our Current 2006 Monaco Dynasty. We’re (I’m) narrowing down the wants and needs list and keeping an eye on the sales sites.
Safe travels and see ya down the road!]]> Not going to lie, wannabe Newell owner here….
A Newell will be the pinnacle of our full time RV adventure.
We’ve been full time since 2013 in a variety of rigs. Starting in Carriage 5th wheels, moving to 2 DRV 5th wheels towed by a custom Volvo Semi hauler, to our Current 2006 Monaco Dynasty. We’re (I’m) narrowing down the wants and needs list and keeping an eye on the sales sites.
Safe travels and see ya down the road!]]> <![CDATA[Buying used and expected expenses]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8864 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:23:09 +0000 Dtravis]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8864 <![CDATA[Hi guys]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8859 Sat, 31 Jan 2026 16:04:37 +0000 markkitch]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8859
Allow myself to introduce myself...

2003 Newell #676

Previous Wanderlodge owner, 1979 XV and a 1995 Widebody, long time WOG member. Still restoring a 1973 GMC motorhome (may take a while). About to sell our 2016 sprinter WB ERA. 

I'll have questions, like to contribute when possible. 

Thanks!
mark]]>
Allow myself to introduce myself...

2003 Newell #676

Previous Wanderlodge owner, 1979 XV and a 1995 Widebody, long time WOG member. Still restoring a 1973 GMC motorhome (may take a while). About to sell our 2016 sprinter WB ERA. 

I'll have questions, like to contribute when possible. 

Thanks!
mark]]> <![CDATA[Your thoughts on Newell and what to look out for?]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8840 Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:44:03 +0000 Retired_Nomad]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8840 Any information you have please share.

Thank you in advance!!!]]> Any information you have please share.

Thank you in advance!!!]]> <![CDATA[New Guru]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8831 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 06:55:08 +0000 Amb426amb1]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8831 <![CDATA[New Owners of Coach #1234]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8780 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:33:02 +0000 LaurenWeliver]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8780
I’m Lauren (43) and my husband is Howard (56) we are full-time in our 2008 45’ Newell Coach #1234 with our two terriers, Luna and Starz! Many of you know this coach from the previous, previous owner Ben “Nebster”, that installed roof-top solar and extensive battery system back in 2018ish. We starting RVing back in 2015 and have had serval RVs since then, Winnebago, airstream, sprinter van and a storyteller GXV Hilt. My husband has some health issues that we are working through and we weren’t ready to give up the RV lifestyle so we went with a pre-DEF Newell for comfortability and quality craftsmanship. Hope to see some of you guys down the road, although we will be in the Dallas / Fort Worth area for an extended period of time in 2026 since I just lost my father and health reasons. We’ve learned a lot so far and look forward to learning even more from the group. I’m sure we will have lots of questions!

Cheers,]]>
I’m Lauren (43) and my husband is Howard (56) we are full-time in our 2008 45’ Newell Coach #1234 with our two terriers, Luna and Starz! Many of you know this coach from the previous, previous owner Ben “Nebster”, that installed roof-top solar and extensive battery system back in 2018ish. We starting RVing back in 2015 and have had serval RVs since then, Winnebago, airstream, sprinter van and a storyteller GXV Hilt. My husband has some health issues that we are working through and we weren’t ready to give up the RV lifestyle so we went with a pre-DEF Newell for comfortability and quality craftsmanship. Hope to see some of you guys down the road, although we will be in the Dallas / Fort Worth area for an extended period of time in 2026 since I just lost my father and health reasons. We’ve learned a lot so far and look forward to learning even more from the group. I’m sure we will have lots of questions!

Cheers,]]> <![CDATA[1969 Newell Coach]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8725 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 19:49:29 +0000 pvgghandi]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8725
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Hello everyone I own a 1969 25' Newell with 80,000 miles that is un-molested and looks like it came from the factory. I am the second owner. The interior is a Time Machine, CB radio, small TV, oven never even used or fridge. Carpets, seats, vinyl soft as the day they were put in it. 
The exterior we have had removed all the lights and powder coated the bumpers, polished her up and are updating the painted areas. The only thing original I don't have is the generator, which Newell said they actually have. We are going thru the engine to freshen it up. Just wondering if anyone else has on this old? One of the old timers at Newell told me it was the 17th one of 22 made in '69 according to the data plate info I gave him. It used to live not far from Newell HQ in OK. Its here in Memphis now at my business.
I've also been asked "do you know what you have" several times by people in the industry that have came over to see her. I just think she's cool! kinda looks like Willie Nelson would roll out of her in a ball of smoke lol.]]>
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Hello everyone I own a 1969 25' Newell with 80,000 miles that is un-molested and looks like it came from the factory. I am the second owner. The interior is a Time Machine, CB radio, small TV, oven never even used or fridge. Carpets, seats, vinyl soft as the day they were put in it. 
The exterior we have had removed all the lights and powder coated the bumpers, polished her up and are updating the painted areas. The only thing original I don't have is the generator, which Newell said they actually have. We are going thru the engine to freshen it up. Just wondering if anyone else has on this old? One of the old timers at Newell told me it was the 17th one of 22 made in '69 according to the data plate info I gave him. It used to live not far from Newell HQ in OK. Its here in Memphis now at my business.
I've also been asked "do you know what you have" several times by people in the industry that have came over to see her. I just think she's cool! kinda looks like Willie Nelson would roll out of her in a ball of smoke lol.]]>