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  Travel mode failure rear bags

Posted by: Yachts
07-18-2018, 08:55 PM
Forum: Air Operated Systems and Leaks
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I have a valid level system the rear wil not air up at all and shows a fault not allowing the rear 6 pack to go into travel mode.. to get me where I need to go does anyoneme know if you can bypass the 6 pack all together ? Just hook supply straight to the bags so I can get about 20 miles down the road?

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  #1216 2008 Quad Slide FOR SALE 2 Years Later

Posted by: Fulltiming
07-18-2018, 05:31 AM
Forum: Coaches for Sale (Please read the info in the Category description)
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https://www.themotorcoachstore.com/--200...at-7-10-18

Front entry, bath and a half, quad slide, opposing couches, C-15 Cat 625 HP with ZF 10 speed autoshift transmission. Carpet with marble in kitchen and two baths. Stacked washer/dryer in rear bath. $333,333.

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  Classic headlight LED upgrade

Posted by: wepaddle4
07-17-2018, 06:44 PM
Forum: Electrical
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I never noticed how lousy my headlights are until a couple weeks ago on a late evening arrival in the UP, usually I drive few hours at most on busier interstates with other cars and lights around.

I have decided I would like to see what’s in front of me and I’m looking to upgrade the 4x6 sealed beams to LED.
These DOT approved units from Grote are looking promising.

https://www.grote.com/products/94421-5-l...-low-beam/

They are about $150 each, not inexpensive but 1/2 or less of some of the others I’ve looked at.
Does anyone have any experience with these or another good option?

Thanks

Scott

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  M.O.T. or Premium Coach

Posted by: bryguymi
07-17-2018, 02:56 PM
Forum: General
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Hello all,

So I'm considering consigning my 01 Newell with someone that specializes in selling this type of coach, and I'm leaning toward either Motorhomes of Texas or Premium Coach Group.  Just wondering if anyone has any suggestions or advice that might help me decide? 

Thanks much in advance,
Bryan

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  Newell Newbie

Posted by: DK on the road
07-17-2018, 07:30 AM
Forum: Please introduce yourself
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Hello All, I'm Dave and my Wife of 34 years is Karen. We recently purchased our Newell, last week. #784, an o6'. I retired about 2 weeks ago and plan to Travel mostly Full time. This is our second Motorhome, We bought our first one new in 97'. A Holiday Rambler DP (330hp Cat) now with about 120K miles on it. (needs to be sold or my Kids have to take it)  I ride and race dirt Bikes, KTM 250 XCW TPI.  I have a car and race in the 24Hrs of Lemons, at various road courses.  Because of my activities I have a rolling garage I pull behind me. Its an 05' Featherlight, All Stainless exterior and Aluminum framed box trailer. It will look great behind the Newell. I enjoy working on mechanical things, but my carer for the last 14 years has kept me busy just managing and not doing. 

Karen on the other hand has raised our 3 great kids. She was A business owner, retired from that. She has since followed her passion, went back to school and trained as a Cordon Blue Chef, not for money but for the passion and to make me fat. She enjoys the Road as I do and the mural that explodes in front of us as we drive across our beautiful country. She is, by the way, a permanent Co Pilot, not interested in driving, which is OK by me, I enjoy the dickens out it.

I look forward to seeing you on the road. If you see us parked, or stopped and come by and say hello. I'm a bit chatty, so plan on spending a few minutes. Maybe Karen will have some delicacies made up.

I have been on the site for years as a guest. Part of why I chose a Newell is because of the support and positive attitude I find on this forum. Never get political, or angry or judgmental and you'll have me forever.

Pictures to follow.

See what I mean about chatty.....

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  Air Controller

Posted by: larryweikartsr
07-17-2018, 04:43 AM
Forum: Air Operated Systems and Leaks
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This controls my generator slide and it has started to leak thru one of the bottom ports. Has anyone had the same experience? Can it be rebuilt or does it need to be replaced. I'm thinking there may be some o-rings that need replaced.

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  Running in 1997 bedroom slide an extra 2 inches to replace bedroom slide seal

Posted by: cfree3
07-16-2018, 01:16 PM
Forum: Slides
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Has anyone had to do this? We need to pull in the slide an extra 2 inches to replace the seal. Anyone that has done that to give direction on what to unhook the ram stop to bring it in further? Call 920-716-7248.

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  Water Pumps not working

Posted by: Bleedski
07-15-2018, 09:28 AM
Forum: Plumbing and fixtures
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I have coach 347 and after a recent trip, when checking out my coach, I found that neither water pump would turn on.  I checked the fuses (O.K.).  The rocker switch is working correctly.  I spoke to the factory and after ruling out a couple of things the tech suggested a loose ground or wire.  Everything I reviewed checked out O.K.  The thought occurred to me that since my water level was low, that there may be a shutdown mechanism in the system that would disallow the water pumps from turning on.  Does anyone know if this is the case?

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  Air govenor

Posted by: rheavn
07-15-2018, 07:26 AM
Forum: Replacement part information
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Bendix part #275707N appears to be the original d-2 governor on the DD series 60 engine.  It has a pressure range of 105 psi to 125 psi.

There are many other ones manufactured by companies other than Bendix.  Such as:

https://www.amazon.com/Truck-Governor-Be...B005458FYY

https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/MBI275491RX

https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/b/bra...30/2543649

There are many more and any truck repair shop should be able to provide one. 

Here is an article on adjusting the air governor:

https://www.mechanicshub.com/toolbox/adj...-governor/

There are several YouTube videos on how to change one, including the one Mike Ginn posted:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gavC4ZWSNLY

Tip:  When changing one on a Newell you have to shut off all air compressor(s) and drain all the air from the supply system.  When the "supply" gauge on your dash reads zero you are good to start the replacement.

Hope this helps someone.............................................

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  Engine air compressor governor

Posted by: Land Yacht
07-13-2018, 09:20 PM
Forum: Help, I need help ASAP
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After driving 360 miles today we stopped at a roadside RV park in Glendo WY (middle of nowhere). I leveled the coach with slides in as we were leaving early tomorrow morning. After about an hour the level system kicked on the 120v air compressor. I decided to start the engine and go back to travel mode and use that overnight. The problem was that the air system would not build above 90 psi. I confirmed that I could not hear air leaks with and without engine running. After conversations with Tom, Bill, and Steve. We decided it was the governor, or at least that was a $20 part and easy to install. 30 miles away was O’REILLYS that had the part. I tried my best to match the plugged and 2 airline holes. The old governor has blue cap like in very detailed picture, and the new governor has the black cap. All holes on both match.

After new install I now have the opposite problem. The governor is not exhausting by 135psi when I shut off the engine. Watching videos I suspect that the exhaust port plastic filter cover that I moved from old to new is the culprit, but don’t know and it is too late to test. The video says that port should be open but he has seen dust covers and filters in some brands. So, I will test with the exhaust port clear first thing in the morning.

The park is full and we are supposed to vacate tomorrow, so I need to get this fixed ASAP.

Questions:
1. What is max safe pressure to allow it to go before I risk blowing something?
2. If exhaust port is not the fix, there is an adjustment screw I can try but it should have been set by the factory. Should I go buy another? NAPA opens at 7am.
3. Other ideas?

Video
https://youtu.be/gavC4ZWSNLY

Thanks to Tom, Bill, and Steve for consultation today!

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