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Posted by: Fulltiming
06-12-2017, 05:28 AM
Forum: Tributes to our Friends
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Tom, Darlene, Georgia and I had the opportunity to spend some quality time with Clint and Fran last night in Deming. Had a great time. It had been too long. Best of wishes to you both.

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Posted by: Yachts
06-11-2017, 07:11 PM
Forum: Air Conditioning
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Does anyone have any experience with replacing a dometic a/c.. are they interchangeable with a Coleman.. is one better than another?

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Posted by: ROBERT BLAIR
06-11-2017, 09:08 AM
Forum: Please introduce yourself
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We are excited to begin our Newell adventures. Our 1991 coach 267 seems quite complicated at first glance. We have so much to learn and we understand that is a critical part of our adventure. 
We have been reading the site and appreciate every bit of information posted by these knowledgeable and caring Newell owners.
Lori and I (Bob) look forward to meeting you and reading about your adventures.

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Posted by: Richard
06-10-2017, 07:44 PM
Forum: Suspension/Tires/Wheels
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For years I thought tire monitoring systems were not really a necessity if one paid close attention to your tires. I always checked the tires at each stop for excessive temps, and once a week or so, I would check all the pressures. Never did I find a tire low on pressure.

However, last year I lost a drive tire while on the road which got me to wondering if a TPMS would have alerted me before all the drama.
My buddy Ron Skeen had tried to convince me of the benefit of a system he uses  EEZRV. So while at Bella Terra, I installed one. Then Tom came in with his tag tire all askew, and I felt even better about the purchase.

Two days ago I notice one of the tags a couple of lbs lower than I remembered based on the readout on the 
TPMS. I aired it back up just for grins and drove all day with no problems. This morning that tire was down 10 lbs. So off to a tire shop to find a nail right at the edge of the tire. Something I did not find acceptable to patch. 

The point is that I doubt I would have noticed the tire being down. It didn't look down this morning on visual. I don't know if it would have been hot at the first stop of the day or not. What I do know is I had early warning to do something about it at a safe and leisurely place instead of on the side of the road. 

I wasn't sure of the benefit before know, but I think I paid for the system today, if nothing else in lack of drama. 

Thanks Ron for nudging me to install the system.

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Posted by: Fulltiming
06-10-2017, 05:07 PM
Forum: Coaches for Sale (Please read the info in the Category description)
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2008, quad slide, C-15, 600 HP, Allison transmission, 26,734 miles. Bath and a half.

http://www.themotorcoachstore.com/--2008...lf-600-cat

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Posted by: Land Yacht
06-10-2017, 03:59 PM
Forum: Help, I need help ASAP
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We are in Blairsville GA at a nice park for a week now. I have been having air leveling issues all week, but did not seem major. Now they seem to be getting more severe. I am thinking the drivers side rear has a big leak or relief valve stuck open. I just tried to bring the coach to normal height via running the engine in travel mode with slides still deployed. The drivers side rear corner barely lifted off the wheels while the rest of the coach raised to travel height. I decided to dump all the air. The dump light kept flashing so I hit travel and then shut the engine before it could inflate again. We are leaning to the drivers side a bit, but at least the bode door will operate correctly, it has not many times this week until I releveled. 

At this point I am not sure the coach is drivable because the drivers rear is sitting on the tires. Maybe retracting the slides would change that but I don't think so. I don't have any jacks or blocks to get under the coach. 

Am I hurting the coach sitting with all the air released? 
Do I need to call Newell after hours or can this wait till Monday?
Any suggestions appreciated
Mike

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Posted by: rwatts7777
06-09-2017, 06:32 AM
Forum: Slides
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We have Coach 797. Quad Valid slides.
Is it necessary to run engine to bring in slides?
We always retract in travel mode. Seems like shore power or generator would be sufficient to run slide motors. Would like to be less noisy while trying to leave park.
Richard


We also were advised to Rev engine up to 1000 rpm....is that also necessary..

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Posted by: Mrchips
06-08-2017, 04:07 PM
Forum: General
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Ok, this may get me answers and it may not...lol No wait, I am sure it will.
We currently own an 07 American Eagle 45H, we are thinking about changing to either a Prevost or a Newell (both used). I have been doing a tone of research on Prevost but have virtually no experience on Newell.

When looking at cost of operation and maintenance, how does a Newell compare to my current coach?
We full time, so how is it to get service on a Newell or repairs if something breaks. I was always lead to believe that if you owned a Newell be prepared as they were an electrical nightmare and the issues with their flat floors would eat you up. I was also always lead to believe that in order to own a Newell you better know the way to OK, as that is where you will have to go for all types of repair. Remember, I have no idea.

Why would someone buy a Newell over a Prevost? Prevosts are designed as a commercial vehicle to haul passengers a million miles. Newell's are special built motorhomes.

Really looking for some real assistance, not trying to start a brand war anywhere about anything. Just trying to learn to see if a Newell might be a true consideration.

Brett

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Posted by: Yachts
06-08-2017, 11:51 AM
Forum: Generators
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Attention anyone who has a side mount generator.. the exhaust must be disconnected from above the silencer.. from the underside of the coach..my coach had a bracket that had bees attached to the pan so you can't remove it without the disconnect.. this is located behind the generator.

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Posted by: Land Yacht
06-07-2017, 07:00 PM
Forum: Air Operated Systems and Leaks
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on my passenger side dump, there is a air valve that actuates the dump valve when you move the electrical toggle switch which is leaking. Tomorrow I will go buy the fittings to cap it off, then maybe I can remove it to see what it is, but was hoping somebody might already know from the picture below.

The air line comes into the unit in the middle of 2 brass fittings that look like air bleed off valves. The lower one is leaking. Anyone familiar with this unit?

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