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1556 5/8/2005 2:21:13 PM 5/9/2005 Tyson... malacahari@yahoo.com I this possible? Is it possible for a 45' motorhome to have a permanately affixed matching (height/width) trailer, that one can pass between from inside the motorhome. I guess it would be like an extra long motorhome with a pivot or flexing mechinasm in the middle... Any thoughts... possibly a photograph or link to a site would be appreciated. Q

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1559 5/11/2005 4:41:13 AM 5/11/2005 TechTalk Staff TechTalk@newellcoach.com I this possible? The complexities and costs of engineering and building a new articulated coach would be very considerable, and the sales volume low, given the probable cost of finished units. Possible? Yes. Probable? We do not think so. Prevost built a seated articulated interstate coach in the 90s, the H460. The coach was not successful from the sales standpoint and was discontinued.

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1558 5/11/2005 4:32:45 AM 5/11/2005 TechTalk Staff TechTalk@newellcoach.com skydeck Newells have been built with roof observation platforms beginning some 20 years ago. Typically, Newell decks the roof with aluminum diamond plate, and the rails and ladder are fabricated out of stainless steel tubing by an experienced boat rail maker. Newell will not offer a system with rails that folds down onto the roof like the Skydeck because the Newell roofline is higher than units equipped with the Skydeck, and adding the Skydeck to a Newell would result in a coach being too tall. An additional factor is that many of the top motor racing venues prohibit watching events from the roofs of RVs in the infield, so Newell has experienced a decline in interest for roof observation decks.

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1560 5/11/2005 9:31:46 AM 5/11/2005 Craig Runcie cr03411@navix.net Copy of owners manual I just purchased a 1981 Newell 38' Motor Coach with a 6V92DD and a Allison 5 speed transmission. This is my first coach and I have no idea how anything works. Does anybody have a manual or able to make a copy for me? Would appreciate any help...I can't wait to get on the road. Thanks!

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1561 5/11/2005 1:08:16 PM 5/11/2005 TechTalk Staff TechTalk@newellcoach.com Copy of owners manual The original documentation for coaches of this era included a large notebook of manuals and books for components as well as engineering drawings and specifications. No owner's manual existed before about 1990.

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1562 5/11/2005 3:11:17 PM 5/15/2005 Mark K mbrgr@tularosa.net 1975 Newell 33ft Hello, I am considering a 1975 33ft Newell, with a rear V555 cummins diesel and allison 4spd auto. It is in excellent condition, and had only 10 hrs on a long block replacement engine. Anything I should look for or expect on this coach? Thanks in advance.
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1563 5/15/2005 2:34:45 PM 5/15/2005 Ed Pan edwpan@aol.com New Tires/Tire Pressure Monitor Dear Don, YOU MUST ASK FOR THE 30FT. XT. ANT. AND MOVE IT FARTHER BACK OF COACH... LIKE AROUND MIDCOACH AREA. THEN HAVE A SEMIPERM. PLACE TO MOUNT THAT ANT. WHILE TRAVELLING.
MINE WORKS JUST GREAT!

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1564 5/16/2005 4:04:43 PM 5/17/2005 Rich Farr toptin@cox.net Copy of owners manual Dear Craig,
We have owned a 1979 38' with 6V92DD with 5 speed Allison for approx 4 years and have accumulated a lot of info about the coach in leiu of an owner's manual. Yours will be much the same. If you have specific questions, please feel free to email or call. I can either explain and or FAX some of the documentation we have accumulated. I would really love to see Newell put together an owner's manual for these older coaches. I'm sure we would all pay good $$ for it - especially something with wiring schematics.
Anyway - we just returned from weekend at Grand Lake. We keep our coach in top shape and it always draws attention.
best,
Rich Farr
918 296-0230

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1565 5/17/2005 4:41:03 AM 5/17/2005 TechTalk Staff TechTalk@newellcoach.com Copy of owners manual Creating an owner's manual for vintage Newells is simply not practical. What would actually be required would be several manuals, as the coaches changed considerably through the time period involved, starting back in 1967. The information required would also be very difficult to impossible to recover short of using sample coaches and "reverse engineering" the manuals. Finally, even now, after we have created and published owner's manuals for 15 years or so, we run into two significant issues: it is very difficult to properly cover all of the questions that can arise, and a large number of questions involve components that are covered in their own manuals. Is this information to be duplicated in the coach owner's manual/ If not, these component manuals are often lost. Modifications that coaches have received through the years further complicate the challenge. Think about going into a residential area that was developed by a single builder 15 to 25 years ago, and trying to write an "owner's manual" for the homes.

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1566 5/17/2005 2:58:22 PM 5/18/2005 Hoyt Rollins wrongway94@charter.net wiring diagram I have a 1972 37'Newell bus with a cat. I have a wiring problem and need a light wiring diagram. When there are no lights on I have brake lights and turn signals on rear, when I turn the lights on I dont have brake lights, tail lights, or turn signals on rear. Does any one have a light wiring diagram?

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Hoyt
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1567 5/17/2005 3:02:39 PM 5/18/2005 Hoyt Rollins wrongway94@charter.net 1972 buying advice I have a 72 with a diesel 3208 cat engine. The age is no problem, a newell coach is a great investment.

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1568 5/18/2005 4:09:48 AM 5/18/2005 TechTalk Staff TechTalk@newellcoach.com wiring diagram There are virtually no wiring diagrams available for vintage Newells. In many cases, the folks in the factory service department can help guide an owner. However, we have now talked with Hoyt and determined the wiring of this coach has been modified since it was built. The old "trace one wire at a time" system appears to be the only choice here.

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1569 5/18/2005 4:13:15 PM 5/21/2005 Ron Kirby rka2@speedisp.com Windshield wiper Jack, I have a 85 and the wipers are air controled. When I had to fix mine it was a fairly common procedure for Mechanics used to fixing air controled throtles etc.

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1573 5/28/2005 5:07:18 AM 5/31/2005 Jean Mertz jeanmertz@netscape.net Poor TV Reception We have a 2001 Newell that has a limo antenna. We rarely are able to get even one local channel. We have East & West Coast local channels through satellite. However, it would be nice to have the local channels available for whatever city we may be in. Does anyone have any suggestions on what our options could be.

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1574 5/30/2005 7:38:53 PM 5/31/2005 donald Riebe drar1999-signups@yahoo.com HYDROGEN FUEL CELLS Actually, fuel cells are a middleman rip off. Years ago Toyota developed a system whereby you pour water into your "fuel tank" the electrodes separate out the hydrogen while you drive and pump the hydrogen to the engine. Then the oil cartele threatened the then young Toyota and forced them to sell the patent. The article about the invention was actually found in popular mechanics a decade or so ago. The good thing is that the patent has run out and Toyota wants to reintroduce "water running" hydrogen cars that cut out the greedy SOB's that want to get into your pockets.

The best thing for Newell to do is colaborate with Toyota to introduce the worlds first line of coaches that run on "water" fuel then is free forever because you make your own.

Let me know what your thoughts are...
don

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1575 5/30/2005 7:49:02 PM 5/31/2005 donald Riebe drar1999-signups@yahoo.com HYBRIDES AND HYDROGEN OR GREEN FUEL RVS Pardon me but years ago Toyota addressed and resolved safety issues of Hydrogen fueled vehicles. They found that actually **making** your hydrogen fuel while you are driving is the safest and cheapest way to utilize hydrogen. You fill the "fuel tank" with water, electrodes separate the hydrogen while driving and pumps it to the engine. Infinite fuel at zero cost, safely. Fuel cells are created by greedy middlemen who would like you to believe that any other way of producing the fuel is dangerous. Heck, I made the gas in high school chemistry class safely, and burned it safely in a makeshift steam engine. In 1970!

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1576 5/31/2005 5:48:34 AM 5/31/2005 TechTalk Staff TechTalk@newellcoach.com Poor TV Reception Some of these "limo antennas" were installed without amplifiers. Call Newell Service at 1-888-3NEWELL for advice on installing a signal amplifier. We suspect that this will solve your problem.

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1579 6/3/2005 8:03:03 PM 6/4/2005 Rick Harris RickSMT@hotmail.com Turning Radius The brouchure states a "eye popping 37' turning radius" which is very impressive. Can I assume that it is for the 45' unit? If it is, can you tell me what would be the turning for the shortest unit you produce, (for the 39')?

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1581 6/7/2005 3:40:41 PM 6/7/2005 Rich Farr toptin@cox.net Blowout damage repair Question for Newell Tech Staff -
1979 Newell - Blowout at 65 MPH on right rear outside dual. Steel Radial came apart and by the time we got coach stopped, it had slightly damaged some paint, sheet metal and aluminum trim around the wheel well. In addition to 4 new rear tires, we will need some light body work, paint and new trim to put things back in pristine condition. Does Newell still carry the rub rail components and wheel well trim for 1979 coach?
Thanks in advance -
Rich Farr

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1582 6/7/2005 5:10:31 PM 6/7/2005 TechTalk Staff TechTalk@newellcoach.com Blowout damage repair We can typically handle this type of repair on vintage Newells. Specific questions regarding body repairs, including confirmation of parts availability, should be directed to the manager of Newell's body and paint operations, Jerry Allen, at 1-888-3NEWELL.