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Posted by: 77newell
09-23-2016, 08:02 AM
Forum: Suspension/Tires/Wheels
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I have changed out the front airbags (W01-358-9447). The main portion of the bags were OK except near the top and where they fold over at the bottom. The bottom is where the main weaknesses were. The right front bag had the rubber crumbling off if rubbed by hand. The others were cracked and checked at that location. 

There was a "BUMPER DATE" on the tag on the top with a -92 on it which may mean the bags were original to the coach. That is pretty darn good for a rubber part. The rear bags look good so they probaby have been replaced once.

IT took about 8 weeks to get the new bags, factory delay with the rubber sleeves was blamed. I plan to save a couple old bags in case someone is on the road and can't find a new one. Ordinarily, Truck Spring in Saginaw, MI stocks these. They had one in stock when I called to get 4.

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Posted by: Fulltiming
09-22-2016, 08:48 PM
Forum: Technology In General
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We are just now finding out the scope of the data breach at Yahoo. Approximately 1/2 MILLION Yahoo accounts were hacked back in 2014. The breach includes email addresses, names, passwords, security questions, telephone numbers, and birthdays. If you have a Yahoo email account, or an account with Yahoo's other sites, such as Tumblr or Flickr, you need to take immediate action. Log into to your account and change your password, then change your security questions. If you use those passwords or security questions on ANY other account, it is advisable to change those also.

http://www.komando.com/happening-now/374...-article-a

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Posted by: Bob Standeford
09-21-2016, 07:23 AM
Forum: Towing
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I'm looking at a 2016 Ford Edge SEL. Has anyone used one of these or know someone? Do they make a good tow car, etc. I plan on a Blue Ox system, all 4 wheels down, with the brakeing system. Any discussion will help.

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Posted by: Richard
09-21-2016, 02:56 AM
Forum: Members who have hookups and want visitors!
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Rhonda and I are finally in our Florida home. We have a 60 ft drive with full hookups. Stop by sometime.

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Forest, Mel told me this morning that your 98 is coming back if you would like to own it again.  The owner who bought it had the inside completely redone.  Mel said he spent a lot of money on it.  I think you should jump on it, because we would like to have you back. He is trading it on the 06 Newell with the yellow stripe that MOT has now.  He is also having a lot done to it before he takes delivery.

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Posted by: rickj
09-20-2016, 07:28 AM
Forum: Anything else
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well here we in NH 1700 miles from home in FL and the second radiator failure in as many years. Newell first replaced radiator with a new Atlas Sept. 2011, radiator failed Oct 2013 and Creative Coach replaced with a new Atlas radiator; now Sept 2016 radiator failure again. There must be a cause for this so the radiator lasts more than 24 months, Atlas disavows all responsibility, despite my insistence that regardless of warranty period the radiator should last ten years approx(the original radiator in our 1999 Newell was 12 years old when it failed). We monitor pH and change the coolant filter once a year. Same failure problems appears to be corrosion along the bottom of the radiator.
Need help from anyone out there with same experience or a knowledge base.
Thanks

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Posted by: rickj
09-20-2016, 06:59 AM
Forum: Please introduce yourself
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    1999 Newell, Coach #538

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Posted by: NextNewell
09-19-2016, 11:33 AM
Forum: Air Conditioning
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My front AC does not operate. After checking for any obvious signs of damage, aside from dust, the only visible difference between the front and middle AC was that the front AC control module has some oil residue on the bottom plate and a few wires, which it appears to have discolored. I don't see where it originated from, but maybe it leaked from the black component secured under the metal strap seen in the attached picture.

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Posted by: NextNewell
09-19-2016, 10:57 AM
Forum: Engine and Transmission Monitoring Systems
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So I have a new issue that seems to come and go with the time of day. When I start the engine, the 'Check Engine' and 'Stop Engine' light are on but go off, except sometimes they both come back on in less than 10 seconds and the engine will shut off accordingly. But then without touching anything, I can start it back up and it'll run fine.  
I was driving through Indiana last summer and had a similar issue that turned out to be caused by a bad coolant temp module. We had to spend the night on a deserted offramp, but fortunately the mobile mechanic, who showed up the next morning, happened to have a 'vintage' scanner that fit and could read the coaches error codes.  Mobile RV tech's with the appropriate scanner are a rare breed in my area, so I'm reaching out here.  
Thanks in advance for any help.

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Posted by: jcus
09-18-2016, 08:17 PM
Forum: General Repair
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Was going camping last week and noticed rising water temps and white smoke on acceleration.
Pulled over and found coolant leaking from between head and body of air compressor. Pulled supply line
from intake manifold and found some there also. [Think this was the cause of white smoke on take off]
Anyway, found and ordered new compressor and installed. All good for about 50 miles, then, same symptoms, 
except air pressure was falling also. This time water was was coming from back of head gasket area instead of front. 
I realize my air dryer filter is probably bad and needs replacing, but after installing new compressor, noted
pressures and recovery time after using brakes or leveling and all appeared normal. D2 valve seemed okay, running
about 125 psi before unloading. At $800+ for compressor plus core charge, would sure like to know what 
caused same problems on two compressors. By the way, previous owner had also replaced compressor, do not
know why. To get home, bypassed water to compressor head, lit off gen and hooked up my cheap harbor freight 
compressor to air system and made it back to the house. [not recommended if you have to stop very often]
Any thoughts or ideas appreciated.
Jim

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