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Bay doors
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Hello everyone. So my wife and I just started our Newell search, but I am kind of already ate up with it. Spending all my free time on the net looking at what's out there and reading all of the Newell guru posts I can. Looked at a 95 (#379) yesterday. Needs lots  and lots of work. It has been parked for a very long time (not enclosed but under cover). 
1. Needs all new tires, 
2. both windshields need to be replaced. 
3. All (and I mean every) bay doors do not close properly, will not stay open unless you engage the safety latch and are either missing the lock mechanism of will not lock. 
4.Need new engine and house batteries. 
5.All of the furniture needs to be replaced or recovered. 
6.There is a crack in the top edge of the rear fiberglass cap.
7. Water stains around most of the Windows but I don't think they are leaking. I think this is due to moisture build from sitting so long without being aired out.
8. ]The generator would turn over but not start but the coach fuel level was below a quarter tank so that might be the culprit. It would start if sprayed with some starter fluid.
 The good news.
We were able to get it started with just a jump from.my truck
( A little concerned about the mileage. According to the title, it had 149,700 miles on it when it was purchased in 2011. Now it only has 149,800. So supposedly it has only been driven 100 miles in 9 years.  I
Airbags worked and all system gauges indicated everything was functioning properly. We let it run for 30 plus minutes. For as much as I know, air pressure was good, temp was good, etc.air ride appeared to go into travel mode and adjusted. However, due to the condition of the tires, we did drive it.

I guess what I am generally looking for from the gurus is an overall impression based on my description. And maybe an opinion as what some of these repairs might cost. I can do some of the work myself but I do not have a shop or the expertise to do the real technical stuff. 

I'm torn. There are several coaches in my price range that appear to be in much better shape and are road ready. But if I think I can get this one for a good price.

Any and all thoughts  will be greatly appreciated.
There's a lot more to list but this a cholesterol start.
Thanks, Tony Huh

Tony and Cindy Frazier
1992, #300   Wink
2023 Ford Broncos Bad lands Toad
Columbia, SC
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Bay doors - by Tfrazier - 09-27-2020, 06:31 AM
RE: Bay doors - by ccjohnson - 09-27-2020, 07:25 AM
RE: Bay doors - by folivier - 09-27-2020, 07:37 AM
RE: Bay doors - by Richard - 09-27-2020, 09:56 AM
RE: Bay doors - by Chester Stone - 09-27-2020, 10:05 AM
RE: Bay doors - by Johnnyboy - 09-27-2020, 10:22 AM
RE: Bay doors - by Tfrazier - 09-27-2020, 10:40 AM
RE: Bay doors - by encantotom - 09-27-2020, 10:55 AM
RE: Bay doors - by Tfrazier - 09-27-2020, 01:19 PM
RE: Bay doors - by MrE - 09-27-2020, 06:46 PM
RE: Bay doors - by Tfrazier - 09-27-2020, 08:29 PM
RE: Bay doors - by Fulltiming - 10-01-2020, 12:00 PM

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