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  Richard Explains The Air System

Posted by: Chester Stone
06-13-2016, 07:46 AM
Forum: Air Operated Systems and Leaks
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At the rally, Richard Entrekin gave a very informative lecture explaining our air systems.  I attempted to video the lecture, but the wind noise ruined the video.  Richard provided handouts to support his lecture, and I have added some notes based on what I can recall from the lecture.  We hope these handouts will shed some light on our air systems.
                           

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  Alaskan 1989 Newell "Classic" WB #194

Posted by: narrowrd
06-12-2016, 11:54 AM
Forum: Howdy and Welcome to Newell Gurus
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I purchased my first coach a few years back, and was fortunate enough to buy a Newell! It has been an amazing experience- much of the information I gleaned prior and during ownership was from LCL but that forum seems to be, for the most part, dead. I've created a page where much of the information I have on the coach is in one spot for two reasons- I'd like to be able to give back a bit to the community, and the coach is for sale.

I followed a lot of the Alaska group rally threads- it is my understanding that very few actually made it to Alaska. As a born and raised Alaskan, I've driven the highway at least a half dozen times, so feel free to hit me up with any questions you may have. I've come to the conclusion that many caravans never happen because people let life get in the way- the "Alaska Caravan" I have seen on these pages and others is the fabled unicorn, the white whale. While people might be happy with that, it is a great trip and I am happy I did it. We budgeted $1/mile for travel expenses including food, park fees, etc.- when diesel prices were twice what they are now, and came in under budget. I'm hesitant to post my contact info here, but PM me and I will do my best to check back occasionally.

The link to Coach #194s page- www.narrowrd.info

-Micah

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  See / measure black/grey water tank levels?

Posted by: pairodice
06-12-2016, 08:39 AM
Forum: Plumbing and fixtures
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Is there a place to SEE the black water tank?  Our level meter/sensor is gunked up and we cannot tell if the tank is really empty (or full).  How do you clean the sensors?  I have filled/flushed the tanks several times.  The grey/black water valve is open (tanks tied together) as it is not working correctly currently...

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  New living room slide awning installed!

Posted by: pairodice
06-12-2016, 08:33 AM
Forum: Exterior
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We ordered a ZipDee awning to cover the living room slide several weeks ago.  It came in quickly and then I had the problem of how to install the thing.  It is not super-heavy but it is 14-foot long and bulky so doing it myself (or having my wife help) was not going to work.  I finally broke down and let the local RV shop (Madison RV in Madison, AL) do the work.  They were expensive but the awning looks and works great (while it was in the shop) - we are on a short trip this weekend but will try it out when we get home this afternoon and will post pictures.  We purchased the version that extends out over the windows to serve as an awning also.  There are no locks on the main aluminum cover so you do not have to worry about forgetting to unlock them and ripping the awning off (ask the previous owner about this!)...  So now I have a white small awning on the passenger side rear bedroom window, a large multi-colored (burgundy/white) main passenger-side awning and now a light tan slide awning... Being a person that likes things to match this drives me crazy but at least we usually don't use them all at the same time... We will be ordering the bedroom slide awning soon and installing it.  
The next change will be to the ugly, cheap awning the PO put on the coach and replace it with a nice Girard awning (without arms)... Maybe I should mount it to the top of the roof like the new coaches use... 
The RV dealer also fixed our Maxxair fans and cleaned the roof for me - about $750 for a full day's work was not bad at all - their shop rate is about $125 so they are very conservative with their time... I would recommend their work to anyone.

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  Why macerator pump?

Posted by: bikestuff
06-12-2016, 06:29 AM
Forum: Plumbing and fixtures
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Gang,

I noticed a thread that talked about replacing a macerator pump....got me to thinking...

Please educate the uninformed.  I am wondering what the benefit of these macerator pumps is.  I looked on the FMCA forum and there was a lively debate.  Some had them and loved them.  Others did not have them and did not see the need.  Finally others had them but had removed / stopped using them.

I know what they do, but cannot see the benefit. I know I am missing something, but cannot figure out what that is.

Pros: Can pump a great distance / up hill.

Cons: Cost, complexity, something to break.

Any thoughts?

Cheers,
bill

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  Metro Vac N Blo Vacuum blowers

Posted by: pairodice
06-11-2016, 01:57 PM
Forum: Tools
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Anyone have/use one of these?  I was thinking it might be great in the bays...

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  Classic Basement Door Latches

Posted by: Rjbjfire
06-10-2016, 08:17 PM
Forum: Exterior
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I am looking for some new basement door latches for our classic.  I'm looking for the actual latch and the part in the picture below.  It holds the doors open, they tend o break.  I have two that work out of 9.  I think the actual door latch is a Ford part but can't find a part number on any of them.  

Would any other Classic owners know if these were original and where I might be able to find them? If there not original do you know what was?  Trying to keep everything as original as possible on the exterior.  

Ok, lights may be a exception to the original.  Has anyone replaced all their exterior lights with LED's?  Do you like the way it looks? 

Thanks,
Roy...

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  20kw Generator: How many hrs. is too many

Posted by: Doug Mills
06-10-2016, 04:49 PM
Forum: Generators
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Hey guys,
 Just wondering if anyone has replaced or rebuilt a 20kw Generator?
How many hrs. is the life expectancy?

Thank you in advance

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  Glass Dash Air Sensor Hookup HELP!

Posted by: newell_0
06-09-2016, 07:54 PM
Forum: Technology In General
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Just got my Glass Dash from SilverLeaf.  Dale from SL did a nice job in building the dash and wiring harness.
My friend and I installed it after 5 p.m. today.  Everything seems to go together and seemingly work fine.  The only stumbling block we ran into was connecting the three air sensors (pic. 1).  We don't know where they go. Called Dale, he couldn't help on the phone either. We found a possible position right above the  brake pedal (last two pics.) where there may connect.  Can anyone help or suggest who could help??

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  Basement Air Conditioning

Posted by: hildjo
06-09-2016, 07:07 AM
Forum: Help, I need help ASAP
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Hi Guru's , I have question about the circuit boards that are used in the basement Air Conditioning.  Mine has been working properly until yesterday., late in the afternoon the front section of the coach started to push out  warm air  ( no air conditioning) the other zones were just fine, nice cold air. I turn off the front for a few minutes , it started cold and than turned to warm again.  I called Newell and he said it might be a relay on the circuit board. I was told they don't make the board anymore, but, I read somewhere, that there is a place to get a new board now. 
   Does anyone have any info on this. Thanks again, John and Pat Hilditch, Dillon, Mt

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