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Lost both boards due to low ac volts. Both boards failed in the same place, a relay on the board. If you are in a park that has low volts do not run in high, just start the generator, if you need high. Basement Air

Especially you EE types.

I am not sure what my coach is worth.  It has 130,000 miles, runs great.  All systems work.  We just never bonded to the RV life and now looking for a new owner to my #551 Newell 45' coach.  Tires new 3 years ago, has full tank of fuel and has been housed inside while former owner and myself owned it.  I can send photos and further description to any interested parties.  Bill Larson [email protected].  Phone: 608/436-4901

I finally got some springs for the water bay door and cannot get them installed.  They are about 1/2" too long but I figure that is for slack so that they hold the door all the way open.  The numbers match the old struts but I cannot compress them (150lbs) to get them on.  
Anyone know of a strut compressor I can get to install these things?

Hey guys,
No emergency, but...
Trying to leave tomorrow on a months journey. Any suggestions on a nice route to Badlands, Yellowstone, and great points in between, then back to Florida? We are leaving, just not sure exactly where, Lol!
We have always run, seat of the pants, no particular schedule, just a general direction, plans never seem to work out anyway.

I'm still doing my research on which Newell to buy. Most of the issues are around carpet, curtains, mattresses and paint. However, I'm still not sure what to decide when it comes to the minor point of which engine, axle and transmission is the best choice.

If I were considering a new coach that decision would be easier but I'm in the classic mode, '84 to '89, and there are options.

On offer are 6V92, 8V92, 8V60, single axle, tag axle, 4 speed and 6 speed. So many choices. What's a guy to do. I feel like the only guy at a girl's school social.

Does a 2 stroke 6V suck more fuel than an 8V four stroke? If the same couch had one or the other would the fuel consumption matter when going down the highway with cruise control in charge. Is fuel consumption the most important issue? If the 2 stroke 6 has turbo will it run as strongly as a 4 stroke 8 or is that the issue I should be concerned about? Should I be definitely more interested in one or the other?  

Is a tag axle necessary? And why or when? Is it worth the additional weight, maintenance and tires?

Why would I want 6 speed rather than 4 speed transmission and vise versa? Are the top gear ratios the same so the difference is just a smoother transition between gears or are some transmission geared lower for different needs?

The options are open at this stage. Next week I'm heading out on a road trip to check out several coaches around the country and hoping to return in a week or two with a prize. I've got six to eight nice coaches on my list but don't know for sure about these questions. Price and operating costs are a concern for me.  If I could clear up this confusion it will be a prize not a puzzle.

After I make my choice, with your help, I will be having a professional inspection done and would appreciate any recommendations you might have on that issue also.

Looking forward to your opinions on this.
Mike

Selling my 1987 no 129 37' Newell. Ad is on RV Trader. Price is firm. She's beautiful and ready to roll.

We experienced a potentially very dangerous situation driving our 2004 Newell. The bolt holding the passenger side of the shade support bracket worked loose allowing the shade to partially disengage from the driver (shade motor) side of the shade leaving the wires supporting the roller portion of the shade. This allowed the shade to suddenly drop completely blocking all forward vision. Fortunately we were driving on a straight stretch of 4 lane highway. I was able to look out the side window and see the yellow center lines and safely get the coach stopped in the middle of the road. Other cars behind us managed to avoid a collision in spite of my sudden stop. My wife was able to get unbuckled and lift the shade to get the coach and tow car safely to the shoulder. The shade was held by a single small bolt without a locking nut. My fix was to install 2 bolts with locking nuts. I check them regularly. I would recommend everyone with this type of shade install locking nuts.


J&J

Hello everyone,

My name is Dale Kemper.

Some of you have met me and seen me at various rallies around the country, heard my seminars, and talked with me on the phone.

I am the Service Director, and an engineer at SilverLeaf Electronics. I also handle the lion's share of the aftermarket custom stuff.

If you have questions about your current systems, or about projects you are entertaining please feel free to contact me.

I can also be reached at the office at 541-967-8111 if you would like to talk to me directly. Email is [email protected].


I am also a very avid RV'er, although I do not own a Newell (In my future someday??)

I personally own a 1996 Beaver Patriot (of which I was one of the original builders when I worked at the factory).

I of course have retrofitted it with all SilverLeaf instrumentation and it's also a test-bed for in-development products.

I use all of our products in real-world which, in an R&D capacity like I am, ensures that all works well for everybody else.

I have been in the RV industry for 22 years and before that US Navy fighter and attack jet avionics.....so I have a little bit of experience. 


Thanks for letting me take a moment to say hi.

Dale

   
   

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.