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10-30-2012, 11:28 AM
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May possibly be a coach owner if all worlks out.
I recently joined here this month and trying to read what I can. There is so much information about Newell rvs it si kind of overwhelming a little. I am thinking about taking a 1999 Newell off my father n law if it makes enough sense. The coach has been out in the sun the last 3 yrs and will need tires and probably resealed.''
Any tips to on what I should do with preparing this coach that has been sitting around? Should I just have a shop come out and look it over? It only has 63,000 miles on her.
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Arlie
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10-30-2012, 05:14 PM
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 Arlie! Good luck with your purchase! You find plenty of information on how to prepare you coach! Take a look around and I know others will chime in too!
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1993 Newell Coach Motorhome
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10-30-2012, 05:15 PM
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Welcome to the forum  by the way whats your relative asking for the Newell ?
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10-30-2012, 05:43 PM
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Welcome to the wonderful world of Newells.
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10-30-2012, 06:28 PM
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Welcome to the forum! Good to have you!
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10-31-2012, 12:27 AM
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I would take it to a Detroit Diesel dealer and have the engine checked with their computer. If OK, then I would check for alge in the tank, check the age of the batteries and tires, and if everything else works, then you should have a good coach if the price is reasonable.
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10-31-2012, 04:51 AM
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Same as above but have Oil Samples pulled for analysis. The Lab work is very reasonable considering what repair costs could be. Typically the Lab work will only show catastrophic problems but well worth the cost for the knowledge. I pull samples at oil changes just to be able to track possible issues.
Why not just get new tires, batteries, service the Gen and Main, then use3 the coach. If the cost of the servicing becomes an issue then sell it right away! you may not be ready for the expense of this lifestyle.
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1982 Newell 38' (built before #1) 6V92 DD, 5 Speed Allison, 12.5 KW Kohler, Couch used to make into a Bed but I fixed it!
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2007 Yukon, 1981 CJ7 Laredo, 2002 Honda CRV, 1955 Thunderbird, 1952 Pontiac Sedan Delivery, 1952 Ford 8N, 1958 Airstream, 1959 Glasspar 16' Avalon, Cabin in the Woods........what will I work on next
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11-02-2012, 04:34 PM
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Welcome to the forums! You will find everyone to be very helpful here!
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11-02-2012, 08:10 PM
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 it's always good to have new members!
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1991 Newell Coach
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11-04-2012, 06:48 AM
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Thank you everyone for your tips and advice. I will most certainly have a major once over done on it. My father n law realizes he has neglected it and just wants it gone. I want to be very fair with him even though it has become an eyesore to him. After reading here on thsis great website I realize it has descent value and after a professional inspection a determination will be made.
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11-04-2012, 07:02 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Arlie Powers
Thank you everyone for your tips and advice. I will most certainly have a major once over done on it. My father n law realizes he has neglected it and just wants it gone. I want to be very fair with him even though it has become an eyesore to him. After reading here on thsis great website I realize it has descent value and after a professional inspection a determination will be made.
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He can park that old eyesore in my driveway and forget about it.  I'll even come down and pick it up!
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1986 40' Dog House #86
0 hp 8V92 Allison HT740
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11-04-2012, 08:12 PM
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Location: Southern California
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Hi Arlie and Welcome,
I hope you are enjoying the Newell Forums, You have just found and joined the most informative website pertaining to Newell Ownership on the web. If you have any questions/answers please feel free to post them or to send one of us moderators a private message. We are all here to help so don't be afraid to call on us! In addition to the forums Newell Classic offers, Classifieds for buying and selling Newells along with a Newell Gallery so that one can compare the different generations of Newell Motor Homes.
Welcome Again!
Joseph
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11-05-2012, 12:23 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chester B. Stone, Jr.
I would take it to a Detroit Diesel dealer and have the engine checked with their computer. If OK, then I would check for alge in the tank, check the age of the batteries and tires, and if everything else works, then you should have a good coach if the price is reasonable.
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 Chester's comment is right on the money.
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