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  Handle on toilet broke

Posted by: Yachts
12-25-2017, 04:32 PM
Forum: Plumbing and fixtures
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The pvc plastic sleeve that goes from the actuator valve through the side of the toilet to the handle has broken.. anyone else had this issue

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  Happy Holidays

Posted by: Jndroark
12-24-2017, 05:21 PM
Forum: General
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Would like to wish one and all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.  We hope to have the opportunity to meet some of the Gurus in the coming year.  Safe travels to all.

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  Contactor

Posted by: Tf175
12-24-2017, 04:51 AM
Forum: Electrical
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Hello and Merry Christmas !
     On the 86 coach there is a 110 electrical sub panel with two breakers in the rear closet . Nearby are two boxes with grey covers over what I believe are contactors . The breakers are marked 13 ( refrigerator ) and 14 ( chandelier / air compt .(?) . There is currently no fridge connected , but with the breaker on one contactor buzzes and the outlet for fridge is hot . I have been keeping the two ( 13 & 14 ) breakers off ,but this morning I flipped them both on and heard a new sound coming from left front for about 45 seconds before going quiet . I think it was the air compressor , which has previously had no power going to it . I believe the contactors are for inverter operation , but I'm not sure the 800 watt Winco inverter will start or power the air compressor . I have thought the 800 inverter was for refrigerator and the 200 watt for the TVs . Neither one of the converter/ inverters work at the moment . Perhaps the 14 breaker is bad ?
      I have considerable DC experience ( still learning ) , not so much AC  , and I'm fuzzy on the electrics of this Newell . I'm a determined to learn how it works so I can get everything functioning as well as possible for a device of this age. 
Thanks ,Chris

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  Excited to find this Forum

Posted by: ryno
12-23-2017, 10:31 AM
Forum: Please introduce yourself
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My wife Lori and I just picked up Coach #733.

I was a custom home builder for over 20 years until the market crashed back in 2008 when we started buying and selling RV's as sort of a hobby. The last few years we have decided to make it a second career of it in which we are now enjoying the RV lifestyle using the product we sell.

We have mostly had American Coaches including a 5 month stint full timing in one. Until now have only been able so admire the Newell's from afar. The closet thing we have had was an Anniversary Edition Fore Travel but as you all know the Newell is taking things to a whole new level.

We plan to use the Coach the first part of next year and sell it later in the year.

Ryan

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  Charge Air Cooler Coach 733 2005

Posted by: ryno
12-23-2017, 09:50 AM
Forum: General Repair
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(07-29-2017, 01:13 PM)encantotom Wrote:  i looked at this coach for fun when i was at the dealership for another reason.  for me this layout is totally unusable.  the bed is DINKY.  and even with the slides out, walking around the back of the bed to get to the rear bath is very tight.  granted, i am a big guy, but it would take 2 very small people to sleep on that bed.  very small.  from what i was told it was built for a single lady who traveled by herself.  

it is a pretty coach however.

tom

I just bought it's big brother #733 :-)  I have it in the shop right now as the Charge Cooler,header and turbo had small leaks. I joined the forums so I could see if others have found a good place to get replacements for the Charge Cooler?

This is the first Newell we have owned. My wife and I buy and sell RV's and have mainly dealt with the American Line. The Closest we have had was a Fore Travel last year. We are super excited to get this thing out on the road.

We plan to use it thru the summer and sell it later next year.

Ryan

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  Retracting awning

Posted by: Yachts
12-22-2017, 10:17 PM
Forum: General
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I have a smalll awning about 3 feet wide over my entry door. I have a front entry. Due to rain I had it out in an attempt to cover the entrance during the rain. After returning and the temperature suppose to get below freezing, I decided I would retract the awning.. as a warning to fellow gurus don’t stand on the down hill side of the awning. It results in a rather chilling, but refreshing unexpected shower.

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  2nd darkest place in America.

Posted by: Guy
12-22-2017, 09:08 AM
Forum: Full Timing Experiences
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We stopped in Rodeo New Mexico , population 101. What a wonderful surprise. I wish we had a few days to spend here. All spaces are  200 ft pull thrus, 50 amp full hook ups.  Pretty level, with picnic benches and patios. Usable wifi, laundry, cafe , rally facilities ,and wonderful hosts. If you are a birder ,star gazer or hiker, or off roader, this is the place. 

It is rated as the 2nd darkest place in america, and I believe it. You can't see your feet without a flashlight at night. Many campers here have brought their telescopes with them.

 Rustysrvranch.com
 Rodeo New Mexico.

(BTW, Rusty is a lady )

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Star Ignition Switch 1979 Newell

Posted by: vivi
12-21-2017, 06:18 PM
Forum: General Repair
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Our "new" Newell will not start using the ignition switch on the dashboard.  It starts with no problem with the starting switch on the rear of the bus.  We have checked the neutral safety switch, however this has not solved the problem.  We are thinking it may be the override switch or??  Any clues out there?

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  Not looking for me !

Posted by: Guy
12-20-2017, 09:48 PM
Forum: Full Timing Experiences
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We are in Van Horn Texas tonight, and as often happens, a fellow RVer  came over I assumed to take a look at the coach. Nope, he wanted to know if I know Clarke Hockwald ! Sad

Seems that he is a blog follower of Clarke and TLE and our coaches are quite similar. My ego is crushed. Clarke, Mr. Steve Killian sends his regards . 

We had a nice chat, and a coach tour ....

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  Thinking about cold weather and air

Posted by: bikestuff
12-20-2017, 08:27 AM
Forum: Air Operated Systems and Leaks
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Gurus,

My 120V compressor is located in the bay below passenger seat.  It is a "standard" setup for this vintage coach.  There is a little solenoid that releases air pressure to the pump when the pump cycles off.  The air line then goes to a "spitter" to remove the water and then to a  T that feeds the wet tank and also gets routed to the pressure switch.  

Even though I drain the spitter and the tank on a regular basis, water can get into the pressure relief solenoid body. When it gets cold, the water freezes and chaos ensues.  I have had the solenoid fail badly which resulted in huge air leak.  Last week during cold weather, it froze up but did not fail.

Remember this solenoid is the first thing that the airline gets to after the pump.  

I have come up with two solutions...and would like to hear your thinking.

1)  Put a dryer / spitter right after the pump.  The idea is to get rid of water before it gets to the solenoid.

2)  Add an electric heater similar to the one in the AH bay to keep the temperature of the bay above freezing.

Has anyone made modifications to their air system to keep the ice out?

bill

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