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Hi fellow Gurus,

I have a problem with my gearbox or electrics possibly?

I jumped into the coach and fired up and went to put in gear, the pad was displaying SM (system malfunction) i have the 12 speed ZF. The coach goes into gear ok but when i try to pull away the revs hardly build and the coach judders but won't move off, as if the clutch isn't engaging.

I have had a local shop look into it and so far have had the gearbox sent away for inspection, it had a new ECU and valve block fitted, the clutch is in perfect order as well, everything has been refitted and the problem is still there, the coach is supplying air fine and the actuator has also been replaced. approx $7000 spent and no further forward!!
 has anyone experienced these symptoms?

thanks
Rob

I see similar threads regarding generator slideout , but I think I may have a different situation. Coach has a 12.5 Kohler / Perkins . I was finally able to get the gen slide moving , but it stopped after a few inches . Sliding it back and forth it got better by degrees , but still stops well before the engine is far enough out to service . It's obvious that the exhaust is the hang up , bulkhead is flexing when I tug on it ( not a lot of force left in me ) . It appears that the pipe from the manifold slips into a larger pipe which is flush with the bulkhead. Is there a coupler that has to be unbolted ? I can find no mention of anything in the coach manual. There is a stay at the rear of the engine that has been broken for a long time , evidently someone has been down this road . 
I read the post about unbolting at the silencer , but the pictures appear completely different to my configuration.
Thanks, Chris

I thought it would be interesting to get some info on our forum members.  so here is a poll that simply asks your newell ownership status.  

thanks

tom

41' 9" DD 8V92 147,500 miles. $79,000 OBO

https://www.rvtrader.com/listing/1991-Ne...5002595789

Cat 3208, Allison 6 speed, 2 AC's, 8 kw gen, $50,000 OBO

https://www.rvtrader.com/listing/1975-Ne...5002558392

Had he unit fixed in Jan. '18 at Newell and now it sounds like one of the blower motors has a bushing in a motor going bad.

Any thoughts?

Hey guys, I am also new to this forum. Feeling great to be here.

I don't have a covered storage option for my coach.  It is located on the banks of a lake and under a canopy of hackberry trees.  All kinds of rules would have to be broken to remove any of the tress, so that is not going to happen.  Every fall and for a period of about 5 to 6 weeks the tiny hackberry aphids, which look like snow falling, poop all over everything under the trees as they devour the leaves..  It is not a pretty sight.   In especially bad years the coach is almost black in areas that should be white.  It does come off with lots of elbow grease or a sizable check to my detailer.

I now spend that portion of the year onboard my boat, so a RV cover is an option.  I am sure the cover would be a mess, but if I could get a few seasons out of one it would pay off I think.

This is my way of asking the gurus about any experience you have had with covering your RV.  I am also open to opinions that it is just a bad idea.  Cover manufacturers that have worked for you would be appreciated.

I have treated the tress in the spring with some success.  That is not an inexpensive option either.

Thanks - Russ

Thought I'd start this thread in case anyone has any parts or pieces they want to sell or pay forward.
I'll possibly have a Brake Buddy to sell. SOLD
Steve just mentioned he has 365 tires mounted on rims he can bring.
Anybody else?

Well yesterday I decided to clean some antennas off my roof with a tree branch. I need help identifying what antennas I need.
I know I need a new TV antenna (recommendations?) and not sure which one has pulled through the roof CB? AM/FM radio?
additionally I need the top of the wind speed sensor.