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  Newell sighting in SD

Posted by: NCNewellfan
06-14-2023, 03:17 AM
Forum: Newell Sightings
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Hi there Newell community we are traveling to ND presently 6/12/23 and yesterday saw a light brown Newell with touch of blue pulling into the first Information center as you enter SD on I-29 N
Were just to fast and in the  left lane to pull over and say hi. Was curious who might it be now - seldomly see fellow Newell’s in the wild???

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  Aquahot modification

Posted by: Jack Houpe
06-13-2023, 04:26 AM
Forum: Heating Systems
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Our aquahot was not working on diesel, the control board had filled with water and been that way for years so it was not possible to repair. I decided to purchase Chinese diesel water heater and experiment with it when I bought this it was $286 so they have gone up.

https://www.amazon.com/ZAWAYINE-Parking-...172&sr=8-5

I first hooked the water heater in a loop on the fresh water side, the little pump would circulate water through the aquahot and to the hot water manifold on the fresh water but it would heat up very quickly and the high temp limit of the diesel heater would shut it down at 192 F. Next I circulated the coolant from the engine feed to the aquahot and it worked but would take 30-40 minutes to heat the aquahot so after searching through the threads I found Richards post about his solution to hot water and used his idea of a flat plate heat exchanger in series with the diesel heater plumbed into the engine feed. The flat plate heat exchanger is first in line then the aquahot is second and the results are amazing. The Chinese diesel water heater has a remote control so you can turn it on via wifi and it will get to 120 F in 5 minutes and it will supply hot water to the hot water manifold continuously as long as the heater is on. It also will heat the engine as its tied into that circuit. I don't think it big enough to heat the coach and I never planned on that. I used the exhaust of the aquahot for the exhaust of the Chinese diesel heater.

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  Aquahot Fluid capacity

Posted by: Wardworks
06-12-2023, 03:45 PM
Forum: Heating Systems
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How many gallons of boiler fluid does our Aquahot hold? I know some of our systems are different but a rough guess. I feel like I'm draining the engine as well with as much that is coming out.  Big Grin

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  Air Dryer For Valid System

Posted by: Kreavet
06-12-2023, 07:58 AM
Forum: General Repair
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Looking for suggestions for a air dryer for the Valid system while parked, using a 110V air compressor as a air supply. 
2005 Coach. 

Thanks.

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  2011 Tahoe set up to tow

Posted by: folivier
06-12-2023, 06:50 AM
Forum: Parts Swap/Giveaway/Sell
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I'm planning on trading in my 2011 Tahoe LT 4x4 this summer and wanted to see if anyone is interested first.  It has middle row captain seats, third row, brown with tan leather interior. Exterior and interior is in very good condition, no rust, driver seat has a bit of wear but no tears, couple dings on exterior.  Just under 200,000 miles but that will go up some. This week it's in Baton Rouge but Friday we're driving to our cabin near Gunnison, CO and will be there all summer.  It has a Demco baseplate along with ReadyBrake setup.  No longer have a motorhome and looking to downsize a bit.

PM me here if you're interested.

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  17.75 Gallons of Oil

Posted by: Sea Note
06-11-2023, 06:37 PM
Forum: Other Stuff
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That probably got your attention!  

Next time you (or your wallet) feel worn out changing your oil, you can console yourself that my beasts just took 8 gallons of Delo 100 40WT *EACH* plus 7 quarts for a genny (only changed one, have barely used the other one this year).  Thank goodness for O'Reilly's ($25 a gallon less 10% veteran discount) and NAPA for the filters (10% AAA discount) - I was short a gallon of Rotella for the genny so another $37 to West Marine. 

Cheers!

db

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Photo New minisplits onboard

Posted by: Jonestead
06-11-2023, 05:12 PM
Forum: Air Conditioning
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After much consideration and consultation, we finally got off the couch and installed our minisplit. 
Just as no two Newell are the same, neither are the owner's needs, use and/or taste

I just bought #463 in February and decided to put new system in rather than bothering with either of the two original SCS 2702 units at all. One works and the other kinda wants to. So if anyone needs, I'll give you a great deal.

My 4 main considerations were
1. new technology 
2. AC
3. Heat
4. Darn near silent operation 

I chose to install a single 24k concealed ducted unit and plumb to existing ducting

Original configuration had 2 SCS 2702 unit in R2 front and L2 rear. I sealed off R2 with 2in insulation board I had lying around and sealed with very tight perimeter with foam, and fabricahted a shroud to vent thru floor as originally designed with the rear also venting same way.

The understair return air box and L2 now house the ducted unit which was connected to original ductwork with an  additional tube run into the salon. That additional duct tube has not found its permanent location as of yet but will be low mounted as the two original ducts are in the driverside columns.

As i am still a wannabe junior guru, so i did cheat alittle and hired a local hvac contractor for sizing math, fabricated ducting and proper connections/hookup, with the side benefit being he's offering a full warranty 

Thank you to all I've pestered throughout this process, I promise not to leave you alone as I delve deeper into the next project...lol

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  Roof ac

Posted by: Paul
06-11-2023, 01:39 PM
Forum: Air Conditioning
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I’m thinking about replacing my duo therm, with roof top unit, looking for suggestions on brand & where to buy. Also I have a raised roof in the bedroom, will I be to tall with roof ac?
Thanks in advance.

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  Duo-Therm basement air

Posted by: Paul
06-10-2023, 01:26 PM
Forum: Air Conditioning
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On my 95 -392 Newell one of my old thermostats quit working, can’t find anything to replace it with or anyone to repair it, Dometic says only choice is to replace complete unit. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance
Paul Green
Jackson, Ohio
740-395-4935
[email protected]        

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  Return to Newell

Posted by: kenthwaits
06-10-2023, 06:29 AM
Forum: Please introduce yourself
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Hello All - I just purchased #1718 and have returned back to Newell ownership. This is our 3rd Newell. We bought a used 1995 Newell from the factory, we bought #1208 (I think) back in 2010, and now we are back. Looking forward to getting some things sorted out on this coach with the help from the Gurus!

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