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Old 12-11-2012, 06:12 PM   #21
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994 5/31/2003 7:04:53 AM 5/31/2003 TechTalk Staff techtalk@newellcoach.com Wind tolerance on awnings Coach awnings without the relatively recently introduced automatic retraction feature should not be left extended in windy weather. We know of no finite "limit," and also would be concerned that a quick response might not be possible to suddenly increasing wind velocity or a strong gust.
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995 5/31/2003 7:10:40 AM 5/31/2003 TechTalk Staff techtalk@newellcoach.com Ceiling Fan If this is an "attic fan," we suspect that it is a Kool-o-Matic. To check availability through Newell, call our toll-free number, 1-888-3NEWELL, and ask for parts.
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996 6/6/2003 3:56:48 PM 6/9/2003 Jack Fortner jackfortner@earthlink.net 1985 Classic Newell VIN # 1N9912389F1011020 I just purchased a 1985 Classic Newell. There is a small port door, head high, aft of refer service door. It has a key lock. I don't have a key and have no idea what it relates to. Can you advise?
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997 6/6/2003 5:09:41 PM 6/9/2003 John Leuenberger jeleuen@attglobal.net Generator Exhaust Pipe If anyone can advise which way to turn the large nut to disconnect generator exhaust pipe in 82 Newell so generator can be slid out for maintenance, pls advise. Right or left facing which way?? Thanx.
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998 6/6/2003 7:03:14 PM 6/9/2003 Jack Fortner jackfortner@earthlink.net Carpet to tile Check at your local Lowe's store for "look like tile." Installs like wood but it really looks like and all the good things of tile, and easy to install.
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999 6/7/2003 9:34:27 PM 6/9/2003 Linda O'Carroll tiki@gbso.net benefits of newell vs. prevost and blue bird We are interested in making a lifetime purchase sometime this year. I know this is a big question, but could anyone give me the pros and cons speaking from experience of the the 3 top conversions [perhaps an unfortunate choice of words, as neither Newell nor Blue Birds are converted bus shells, but I think we understand the question - editor]. We have been unable to get clear differences anywhere and this would really help. Any help you can give will be greatly appreciated. Thanks Linda and Mossey. [Okay, this is a bit different type of post than the board was designed for. But let's have some fun and give this discussion a try, keeping the comments to the positive regarding all three fine products - editor.]
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1000 6/9/2003 9:39:33 AM 6/9/2003 Scott P. slpeatross@aol.com When did the body style change? I just stumbled across what is possibly the "last Classic" built, a 1991 Newell. It's for sale at usedmotorhome.com for $150k. Nice pictures there. [If it is truly a 1991, this is the "last Classic." There were no 1990 Classics, and only one 1991 built - editor.]
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1001 6/9/2003 7:38:50 PM 6/9/2003 benefits of newell vs. prevost and blue bird Hi Linda. I think to get you the answer you desire, you should tell us a bit more. Are you looking at new coaches, or something used? If used, what vintage? All these coaches have been around 20+ years, and the pros and cons of each have changed over that time. Give us some more info and I'm sure you'll get plenty of opinions.

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1002 6/9/2003 10:00:56 PM 6/9/2003 Bob Scott thescotts@proaxis.com benefits of newell vs. prevost and blue bird Hi Linda

First off I'll admit to being biased, however my ideas and feelings have developed over years of learning. We own a 1986 Newell and have been thinking of upgrading to something newer. This past week the Northwest Area Rally of FMCA was held in Albany,Oregon and as there were several new coaches on display it seemed like a good time to really check out what everyone was selling.
A little of my background. I have repaired both motorhomes and trailers. I have also converted two buses and currently have one that is about 60 percent completed. {I'll make someone a very good deal}. We also own a custom cabinet shop which is one of the largest in the state. Along the way I have also restored several airplanes. I only mention these facts so that you will have some idea for the opinions I have. Incidentally, the reason that we own the Newell is that we went to look at it to get some ideas for the bus conversion project. We walked in and my wife took one look at the Newell and she said "I want it". And as they say, the rest is history. She figured that the conversion project was taking too long.
This past week we looked at Prevost, Bluebird, Country Coach, Foretravel, and the top lines of Monaco just to see if by chance they had improved when comparing them to a Newell. I looked at systems, layout, quality of materials and workmanship. On some coaches with price tags of upwards of a million dollars the workmanship was so poor that if our shop turned out the same work we would fire the whole crew. My wife, on the other hand, is more interested in textures, color coordination, frabics, carpet, etc. We looked with a critical eye as we had not definitely decided on staying with Newell. However, after two days of checking out the brand X's, I know what our next coach is going to be. I told my wife just yesterday that if money was no object, and it is, that I would rather have a five year old Newell than any new coach that I've seen. Also, in the last six months I have been through five manufacturing plants. Hopefully this hasn't boored you. If you have any specific questions I'll be most happy to answer.

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1003 6/10/2003 7:52:50 AM 6/10/2003 Leon Henson leon.m.henson@owenscorning.com Transmission cable (shifter) Bob Marlatt

My 72 newell's transmission cable has become frayed. I'm
changing it out just as soon as I find a replacement. I
pulled the old cable and found a part no. ( 63b 100in. eg )
However: Ford knows nada, Allison knows nada, and the
maker of the cable "Morse" knows nothing. I'm gonna try going through Newell. I thought that maybe you might know
where to find such an item, or would you try to have one made up?

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1004 6/10/2003 9:15:33 AM 6/10/2003 Matt mhibbard@nycap.rr.com License to drive Some friends of mine who form a band have recently purchased a large coach to tour around in. Pardon my ignorance for not knowing many details about it, I'll try to explain what I can. This thing looks like a bus. I believe it is 48 feet long. Diesel powered with air brakes. Inside though it is probably like most coaches. It has two sofas, a small kitchen, a dining table, couple storage closets, bathroom, 12 bunk beds, and an entertainment room with a large TV, stereo, satellite cable, etc. 6 members of the band travel in it.

My question is, do they need a Class B CDL to drive it? None of them have one and 3 of them take turns driving it.
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1005 6/10/2003 11:11:00 AM 6/10/2003 TechTalk Staff techtalk@newellcoach.com License to drive Commercial Drivers Licenses are probably required for the use you describe. CDLs are issued by the individual states as a result of Federal mandate. Although the requirements for CDLs tend to be fairly uniform, they are not identical state to state. The need for a CDL to operate a particular vehicle is triggered by the vehicle's size. However, virtually all states include a specific exemption of the CDL requirement for privately operated motor homes. The use you mention, transportation of a professional band, would probably not fall within the private use requirement of the motor home exception. However, if you would like to consider avoiding CDLs, we suggest you read the particular CDL statutes for the state(s) in which the drivers of this vehicle are licensed. However, we are not optimistic.
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1006 6/12/2003 8:43:18 AM 6/12/2003 Scott P. slpeatross@aol.com benefits of newell vs. prevost and blue bird Well, I'll present my opinion in my area of "expertise", which is the five year span of 1988-1992. In the 40 foot models, drivelines are comparable, with 450-500 horsepower Detroit Diesel 8V92 engines, and Allison 4 or 5 speed transmissions. Chassis quality is excellent on all three, but the Prevost is certainly the most sophisticated design, and is particularly appropriate in very high mileage applications. The "systems" of the coaches, such as plumbing, heating, electrical, etc., start to differentiate the three choices. Blue Bird Wanderlodges are certainly the most complex. There are switches and gauges for everything. Great if you like that stuff, but expect significant costs to maintain everything in working order. Newell is very well thought out, and less "gimicky". Prevost conversions are another story. Keep in mind that the Blue Bird and Newell are built from the ground up as motorhomes. The Prevost is an empty bus "shell" that the converter then adds everything to make it a motorhome. The quality of the systems on a conversion can vary wildly. Some of the converters are unriviled in their attention to detail, while others are disasters. Keep in mind that many coach converters are out of business, and factory support for problems, or things like wiring schematics, may not exist. If you are going to consider a Prevost, you really must do your homework on who the quality converters are/were, and look at a lot of coaches to determine what the differences are. Price is another issue. Prevost conversions have held their value very well. This may be viewed as both a blessing and a curse. Sure, they hold their value better, but expect to pay $50,000 to $100,000 more for a comparable Prevost over a Blue Bird or Newell. I think that makes the Blue Birds and Newells a much better value. Prices of Newells and Blue Birds tend to track each other, with Newell asking prices a bit higher than the Bird's. Right now with the soft economy, and the popularity of slide-outs, the prices of non-slide Newell and Blue Birds of this vintage are becoming very attractive. I've just touched on a few of the things to consider, but this topic could be discussed much more in-depth, and depends on what things are important to you in a coach.
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1007 6/12/2003 10:14:45 AM 6/12/2003 TechTalk Staff techtalk@newellcoach.com Generator Exhaust Pipe The large nut, or union, turns counterclockwise, facing from the exhaust end towards the engine. We recommend you apply penetrating oil and let it sit for at least an hour. If it still appears to be stuck, apply some heat to the nut.
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1009 6/20/2003 11:39:23 AM 7/25/2003 scott van de weghe svandeweghe@hopennmachinery.com 74 Newell Coach The Cat 1160 is a 90 degree 4.5" bore X 4.1" stroke V-8 with a scroll type fuel system, an earlier version of the 3208 (sleeve - metering fuel pump). Horsepower was 210 or 225, max torque was 850 ft lbs.
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1010 6/22/2003 4:39:03 PM 7/25/2003 doug nichols dnichols@firstlondon.com travel auto-leveling on blink When i put the tranny in drive the hwh green travel light comes on but the leveling doesn't. I can manually raise or lower the suspension which makes me think it's the brain or a fuse. Any thoughts? Summer travel at hand.
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1012 6/23/2003 9:08:26 PM 7/25/2003 Jack Fortner jackfortner@earthlink.net battery converter/charger I have an 85 Newell Classic. I have renewed the house batteries and engine start batteries. I replaced the merge solenoid and have plugged into 50amp for days. The house batteries are charged fine however the engine start batteries refuse to charge and indicate "0" on the volt meter. The batteries are installed correctly but volt meter showes "0". What should I check.
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1013 6/25/2003 7:56:08 AM 7/26/2003 William O. Meyers meyerswo@psns.navy.com benefits of newell vs. prevost and blue bird Having owned my 1968 Newell for almost ten years, I salute Bob Scott's comments! For the money, there is no better quality out there. Being a Quality Engineer of sorts I've looked at a great many coaches in the past ten years and am hoping that a better offer will soon arrive on my well built example of quality (I had a gentleman offer a 1954 Cadillac convertible for my 1968 Newell, I refused the offer!) since I'll only trade up. For the money a 1989 Newell is the pick of the litter.
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1014 6/25/2003 7:59:44 AM 7/26/2003 William O. Meyers meyerswo@psns.navy.com License to drive Washington State does not require a CDL for driving your 45' vehicle. If you hire a driver he might need a CDL Class B endorsement since he is for hire.
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