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Old 09-07-2014, 04:56 AM   #2
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Larry, prior to 2005 most Newells used 500 HP engines. Mid to late 2005 began the major change from 500HP Detroit Diesel Series 60's to 625 HP Cat C-15's. Coaches in the early production of the 2005 models still had the 500 HP Detroits. Later in the model year, 525 HP C-13's and some 625 HP C-15's appeared. The 2006 models were also a mixture with the later production being almost all Cat C-15's. From 2007-2010 virtually all Newells were equipped with 625 HP C-15's. At the end of 2010 Newell used a Cummins ISX 650 HP engine on at least one coach. In 2011 models some had the Cat and some had the Cummins. Coach 1414, a 2011, may have been the last Newell with a Cat engine. Since then Cummins ISX engines have been used.

During the period that has had 600+ HP engines, all Newells have had ZF suspensions with the steerable tag axle. Transmissions are either ZF 10 or 12 speed automatics or the Allison 6 speed transmission. Only a few 600+ engines were put into the 2000i body style coaches. Most of the coaches built after the introduction of the P2000i body style during the 2006 model year, around coach 776, 600+ HP engines were typical. Most P2000i models have been built with front entries, although some mid-entry models were built each year. All utilized Bode Air Operated entry doors. During this time period all Newells used the Valid electric operated slides.

Most Newells since 2006 have been 4 slide although some 3 slide model were built and a few with less than 3 slides. Most were 45' although a few shorter than 45' were built and some 46' and 47' models were built. Beginning with coach 1230, in 2008, Newell upgraded front and tag tires from 315/80R22.5 to Michelin 365/70R22.5. Many prior Newells back to 1997 can be retrofitted with the larger front tires.

In 2010 with coach 1293, Newell changed from a multi-wire Spyder Control system for interior lights, drapes, etc to a multiplex single wire system. During the 2012 model year Newell added EasiSteer electric power steering assist to their coaches. In 2013 Newell added StabilRide active suspension. Late in the 2013 model year, Newell introduced the 2020P body style.

Since each Newell is custom built. Each coach will be somewhat unique.

Hope that helps.
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