Engine and Advanced Mechanical Systems

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Newell Coach Factory Tour: Hand Built In Oklahoma! (2+ Million Dollar RV Build)

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The presenter highlights key mechanical features, starting with the massive Cummins X15 engine and Allison 4000 series transmission, capable of 605 horsepower and 1950 pounds-feet of torque. He also points out an active steer tag axle for enhanced maneuverability and a bumper-pull towing capacity of 25,000 pounds. Unique features include an integrated 150 PSI air line for tire inflation, a pressure washer system with connections at both the front and rear, and built-in deionized water tanks for spot-free washing. He demonstrates the compartment lights and the ability to start the engine from the rear service panel, which also houses various labeled fuses and chassis batteries.

Goal: Showcase the powerful engine and integrated mechanical and utility features.

Tools and materials

Active Steer Tag Axle ZF — Enhancing maneuverability and reducing turning radius
Air Line — Inflating tires and other pneumatic tasks
Allison 4000 Series Transmission Allison — Transmitting power from the engine
Chassis Batteries — Powering the coach's chassis systems
Compartment Lights — Illuminating service compartments
Cummins X15 Engine Cummins — Powering the motor coach (605 HP, 1950 lb-ft torque)
Deionized Water Tanks — Providing spot-free water for washing
Pressure Washer — Cleaning the exterior of the coach
Service Panel — Accessing fuses, engine start, and chassis batteries

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action um and what active means is it works forward and backwards it's not locking place so it's more of a true four wheel steering so we turn a 38 foot circle 45-foot coast to turn a 38-foot circle what is the towing capacity 25 000 pounds so you bump or pull 25 000 pounds darker off one of these yeah that's pretty crazy it is crazy you see this right here is pretty cool we obviously have 150 psi so you can fill your tires up this coach right here is going to have a pressure washer right here that um will connect will have a connection to the front and the back you'll have a little hose uh reel right here so you can reel it in really easy go through the mounts for it yeah what's pretty cool about this right here is we run de-iodized water we have built-in de-iodized water tanks therefore you can pressure wash off at a gas station you don't have to worry about wiping water off and we get water spots there's been times i've been at shows and stuff i thought someone's gonna clean the coke for me backed out i just pulled the pressure washer out did it no problem that is like the coolest thing ever built in you can see how we have everything nice and labeled for each individual coach and then um you can start the coach from the back you're working on it um and uh you have your chat batteries right here but you have a nice little compartment light that um you can flip on right here shine down but you'll also see when we get our rear cap on we'll also have another light right up here that shines down this belt may come off you can get a little sock wrench easier to loosen that up put the belt back on we do run the x-15 cummings you can see a really good look at the cummings engine right here that'll be going in coach uh and this is the 4 000 transmission with the 605 horsepower 15.1 liter cummings we have night 1 950 pounds of torque so um kind of look right through here this is cool like you don't really realize how big these things are oh yeah until you see them outside of their compartment nice watch board there in an airline right through there you'll have um exhaust coming out if you look right there we already have your aqua hot and generator exhaust that will come out of this side your engine exhaust will come out on that air bags right there

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