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Posted by: Living on Grand
07-20-2017, 08:11 AM
Forum: Howdy and Welcome to Newell Gurus
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Getting ready to retire, and starting to look around.
I have owned a couple of motorhomes over the years
(Gulfstream Tourmaster and Tiffin Zephyr)

In the early 70's my dad had owned two Newell units, both gas rigs.  
Being familiar with their quality and living about 35 miles from the Newell
plant makes this a good start in my hunt.

Thanks for accepting me to look listen and learn.

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Posted by: Newell 381
07-20-2017, 06:33 AM
Forum: General
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Hey everybody, my salon slide seal finally gave out and I would like to know if anybody has a write-up on how to extend the slides so the seals can be accessed. My dad and I both own 1998 Newells with slide outs and he was going to have our fabrication shop make a rolling carriage to support the slide when its over-extended. We have a facility that can accommodate the repair, and the technical savvy [I think so at least] to tackle this job. If someone can give me some pointers then I will take a bunch of pictures and post them here for others to reference. Thank you all in advance.

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Posted by: Yachts
07-19-2017, 10:08 PM
Forum: Suspension/Tires/Wheels
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i blew a tire.. ( one of my new ones) and damaged the wheel beyond repair.. roadside assistance brought a new tire and wheel.. if you have zf suspension the bolt pattern on your wheels is not standard... I have had to chain up the tag axle. And limp 140 Miles to Newell to get a new wheel in the morn. Just an FYI..

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Posted by: Shamu406
07-19-2017, 06:40 AM
Forum: Suspension/Tires/Wheels
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Does anyone know the part number for the drive axle brake shoes and spring kit? My coach #406 is a 1996. I assume a Meritor part. Thanks! John

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Posted by: mikeg22485
07-18-2017, 03:24 AM
Forum: Please introduce yourself
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Hello all,
don't have a Newell ...... yet..... hopefully one day
been RV ing since the early 90's .... got the motorhome in 2012
only way to travel
love the site.... keep up the good work

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Posted by: Yachts
07-17-2017, 03:33 PM
Forum: Drivetrain
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A place that has worked on my engine before in Arkansas which is owned by a former detroit diesel tech. Talked me into programming the engine. This is my first road trip since having it done. This trip fort smith to okc is one I have done numerous times so I can compare accurately... 2 things I have noticed.. definite increase in power and my mpg is up 1.5 to 2 mpg at 67mph.. I'm averaging close to 8.75..

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Posted by: Fossilfuel
07-16-2017, 07:18 PM
Forum: Please introduce yourself
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Good evening,
Been reading all the great information for awhile now. Former owner of another brand (Beaver) and now looking to get back into another coach. Very interested in Newell and this site provides a lot of valuable insight.
On the hunt, Chris n Kathy

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Posted by: Yachts
07-16-2017, 06:51 PM
Forum: Interior Things
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Have decided to do some tv mods to the coach. I am putting a 70 inch tv in the rear window of the bed room it fits perfectly in the trim inside.. I am also considering adding a tv  in the front top of each front slide so during football I can watch multiple games.. does any one have any input on how best to attach the tv mounts ?

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Posted by: Yachts
07-16-2017, 06:43 PM
Forum: Heating Systems
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For the 4th year in a row ,the copper pipes below the zone pumps on the aura hot have cracked leading To leaking.. I have decided to replace the copper lines with heater tube and copper fittings. newell said this is a common failure point and that the heater hose should eliminate the problem.. does any one have any input before I begin.

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Posted by: superbirds
07-16-2017, 03:23 PM
Forum: Generators
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Hi there Newell Guru's
My old classic is a 1975 35ft with 2 air conditioners. Found someone selling a 5500 watt Onan quiet diesel. My current generator is an Onan gas 6500 that run's but it doesn't seem to be right to me. This is very likely the original since it has an Onan chrome logo on the front generator door. The install appears to be original.

Has anyone had any experience with these. Is the 5500 watt big enough? Is there anything I should look out for?

Thanks in advance

John

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