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Forum: High Technology for the Big Rig RV 03-06-2013, 02:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,235
Posted By Chipper
express1 you sound just like my old buddy Dean in...

express1 you sound just like my old buddy Dean in California. He had everything possible to get his NFL Sunday Ticket or whatever he liked in HD.
Forum: Coach/Bus Buyer and Seller Exchange 12-27-2012, 07:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,937
Posted By Chipper
Kind of eyeballing a previous Jeff Burton Newell Luxury Coach.

I had seen this previously owned Jeff Burton coach and wondered if anyone knew any of the history on it? How many owners and why would this coach have over $400,000 in upgrades in 2007 after only...
Forum: Luxury Coach Industry News! 11-25-2012, 04:51 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,181
Posted By Chipper
Any aftermarket warranties available for Newell's?

Are there any companys that offer aftermarket warranties for the Newell's?
Forum: Charging Systems, Electrical & Solar 11-25-2012, 03:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,558
Posted By Chipper
Coach side generator compared to a front generator

After looking at several luxury motor coach brands, I see many with front generators and many with side generators. In fact both cases appear on low end and high end makes. I wonder if one is really...
Forum: General Technical Discussion 11-15-2012, 03:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,990
Posted By Chipper
Has the Newell factory ever used stainless steel frame works?

I've been told by a dealer that Wanderlodge had used stainless in their later coaches and I am wondering if Newell or anyone else for that matter has used the material? Any pros or cons to stainless....
Forum: Exterior Works 11-15-2012, 03:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,797
Posted By Chipper
How severe can rust issues be on a Newell Coach?

After looking a couple of Newells and a couple of them appear to have rust and corrosion issues. After driving a late eighties with the cracked frame, I am now inspecting every single Newell for the...
Forum: General Technical Discussion 11-09-2012, 06:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,036
Posted By Chipper
Do Newell RV's have any slide-out issue's to be concerned about?

The wife and I have been struggling with the thought of going with slide-out's ever again. This has kept our hunt for our next luxury coach down to a minimum. We have concerns with some of the older...
Forum: General Technical Discussion 11-08-2012, 04:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,948
Posted By Chipper
Ok, I remember what looked like a 6" strip of...

Ok, I remember what looked like a 6" strip of glass dividing the right and left windshields. I have not looked at anything older than a 1987. So, it sounds like Newell has always offered the 96"...
Forum: General Technical Discussion 11-07-2012, 11:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,948
Posted By Chipper
I have a Question about wide body Newell's?

When Newell went to the wide body coach, were all of those made from that point forward 102" wide or did they still build a 96" model? What is the easiest way to reckonize the wider body coach? Is...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussions & Humor 11-07-2012, 02:41 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,665
Posted By Chipper
I voted. Just waiting to see which way it goes....

I voted. Just waiting to see which way it goes. Fingers are crossed and I just hope the voter fraud is somehow minimized. I have a family member who works for Diabold and they say these machines can...
Forum: General Luxury Coach Discussion 11-04-2012, 10:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,330
Posted By Chipper
That is a remarkable looking coach. How is the...

That is a remarkable looking coach. How is the basement storage on a bus like this after they are converted? I'm assumimg Liberty is the name of the company doing this conversion?

It looks like it...
Forum: HVAC 11-04-2012, 10:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,350
Posted By Chipper
It was suggested by another member to go after a...

It was suggested by another member to go after a 2003-2006 since they usually have 3-4 roof air conditioners. On a Newell what would constitute whether or not a coach had 3 versus 4 air units?
Forum: Plumbing | Fixtures, Tanks and Water Systems 11-04-2012, 10:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,593
Posted By Chipper
Can you tell if the sani-dumps are electric or...

Can you tell if the sani-dumps are electric or air actuated? Thanks again.
Forum: HVAC 11-02-2012, 11:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,350
Posted By Chipper
Has any Newell owners changed out basement air to roof airs?

I have been struggling with some things while out shopping for a replacement coach. I have looked at some nice bus conversions, Wanderlodges, Foretravels, Rexhall Industries and a couple of classic...
Forum: Plumbing | Fixtures, Tanks and Water Systems 10-28-2012, 01:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,593
Posted By Chipper
Anyone know the first year for automatic sani-dumps on Newell's

I like the idea of the automatic sani-dump feature and wondering the first years they became standard or optional on Newell's? Thank you.
Forum: Life on the Road | Livin' in Luxury 10-28-2012, 01:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,590
Posted By Chipper
Thanks guys for the replys. As far as the rattle...

Thanks guys for the replys. As far as the rattle on the '89 Newell, it was more of a vibration coming from maybe the suspension/wheels/tires. I had a bus mechanic look under it and he said it appear...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussions & Humor 10-27-2012, 11:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,991
Posted By Chipper
I have not found them to valuable since the onset...

I have not found them to valuable since the onset of the world wide web. Sites like this offer so much more and it is free.
Forum: Life on the Road | Livin' in Luxury 10-27-2012, 11:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,590
Posted By Chipper
Newell motor coach rattle and shakes a problem with any years?

My family and I have been looking at a few Newell's recently and like the ride. The '89 we drove seemed to rattle more and have a little noticiable vibration in the rear.
Can any other owners offer...
Forum: Exterior Works 10-21-2012, 07:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,898
Posted By Chipper
Thank you MrE for helping me clear the cobwebs...

Thank you MrE for helping me clear the cobwebs from my numb skull. I have never heard of a GMC Astro 95 and had driven a Chevy Astro van. ha

Ok that makes much more sense. That was probably a...
Forum: Exterior Works 10-21-2012, 05:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,898
Posted By Chipper
You have got to be kidding me, are you saying tht...

You have got to be kidding me, are you saying tht a 1995 Chevy Astro van windshield fits a '81 thru '89 Newell Coach? I doesn't look possible. What do they do cut two windshields to get one? I don't...
Forum: Exterior Works 10-21-2012, 03:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,898
Posted By Chipper
1985 Newell windshield replacement ideas on availability

Are '85 Newell coach windshields still easy to come by and are they expensive or reasonable?
Forum: Charging Systems, Electrical & Solar 10-17-2012, 02:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,794
Posted By Chipper
Do you know through what years they would...

Do you know through what years they would predominately be the same? Maybe I was listening to the wrong guy? I know the engine and generator themselves are pretty bullet proof if maintained. Just the...
Forum: Charging Systems, Electrical & Solar 10-17-2012, 01:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,794
Posted By Chipper
Any consideration in updating the main control unit on a 80's Kohler Generator set

Not sure what years they ran the 12.5 Kohler before going to the even larger genset's? I would not nead anymore than that. My real question is has anyone ever taken an older version generator and...
Forum: Coach/Bus Buyer and Seller Exchange 10-17-2012, 01:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,063
Posted By Chipper
That is a problem over at rv.net that some folks...

That is a problem over at rv.net that some folks have misconceptions between Newell and Newmar as one in the same. That is what I had thought until I came here.
Forum: Major Mechanicals 10-15-2012, 11:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,132
Posted By Chipper
Looking for GVWR specification on different Newell Coaches?

I would like to know what are the GVWR for mainly a couple of Newell's that I am looking at and they are a 1987 and 1989 years. Both are equipped with tag axles. Also what are the individual axle...
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