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  Suspension air bags

Posted by: kendogg
05-24-2023, 08:57 AM
Forum: Suspension/Tires/Wheels
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Hi everybody, first post.  I've posted in the Newell Owners FB group, but wanted to come here as well.  



I'm looking for new air springs.  I haven't had a bag failure yet, but I'm trying to be proactive.  I haven't checked the p/n for the rears yet, or to see if they're even the same, but the fronts are a Firestone 9447/Goodyear 1R11-066.  I'm having a VERY hard time finding replacements, and apparently others have as well. Does anybody happen to know if there is an alternative, maybe with a different air fitting or something that can work?  Looking for solutions now before it's too late.  Thanks!

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  Auto bay door lock failure to lock.

Posted by: buzztrapbag
05-24-2023, 04:20 AM
Forum: Help, I need help ASAP
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I am the new owner of coach 787
We are struggling with the auto locking system. 
It does not lock or unlock.  Is there a controller or fuse.  If so where is it .

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  Hot water lines acid treatment

Posted by: Doug Musick
05-23-2023, 11:07 AM
Forum: Plumbing and fixtures
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So my hot water flow and pressure left something to be desired and was far worse than what I got from the cold water valves.  I disassembled the shower valve and cleaned it with no noticable improvement.  I replaced the vanity fixture (wouldn't shut off and couldn't get parts) but no improvement in flow.

So the likely culprit was calcification of the hot water coils in the Aquahot, or possibly a blockage somewhere else in the main hot water feeder line.  I've read somewhere this can be an issue with the Aqauhots and sometimes results in replacement of the Aquahot (ouch).  Household tankless hot water heaters have the same issue and manufacturers recommend routine acid flushes (usually annually).  In reality your water quality is a big factor in how fast the problem develops if at all.

Anyway I cut my water lines going in and out of the Aquahot, after first shutting off the Aquahot, they looked good, no calcification.  I then put 6 gallons of clear vinegar in a cooler.  I disconnected one of my 12v water pumps.  I attached a suction line to it and dropped the end in the vinegar.  I then attached a line from the Aquahot, hot water (out) line long enough to flow into the cooler.  I then plumbed the pump out (pressure) line to the Aguahot in (cold) line.  I then turned on the pump, checked for leaks, and drank a couple of beers while I let the vinegar circulate for a few hours.

I then drained the vinegar and flushed the loop with clean water a couple of times.  Then disconnected the pump and reattached the cut water lines.

I now have double the flow and better pressure.

I will continue doing this as preventative maintenance once every 1 to 3 years.

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  12v Water Pump Experience

Posted by: Doug Musick
05-23-2023, 10:06 AM
Forum: Plumbing and fixtures
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Our coach doesn't have a 120v water pump and I rarely hook up to city water.  Our normal mode of operation is to use the 12V pumps exclusively and to fill fresh tank when we empty the black tank.  This works well as most campgrounds we stay at we usually don't have a sewer connection.

Our coach has two 12v water pumps and that design was original to the coach as each pump has its own switch above the microwave.

The problem we had is that the two pumps with the coach when we bought it ( big Flojet models)  both went bad within a few months.  They were only rated at 45 psi and I couldn't get a Flojet with higher psi without sacrificing flow rate.  So I then bought two similar Shurflo pumps that had a high flow rates (>5gpm) and 60 psi.  They both failed in short time and I had one replaced under warranty.

In my next attempt I tried the Remco Aqaujet variable speed pumps.  After over a year and a half, and more than 12,000 gallons of water they are working great with no problems.  Actually most of that has all been on one pump as I only have one turned on.  Couldn't really see an improvement in flow rate or pressure with both of them on.

So this is a plug if you need a new 12v pump.  Another nice thing with this set up is it always works with any power source I'm using and doesn't use as much battery power as a 120v pump would when running off the batteries.  No pump selection management needed.

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  City water problem

Posted by: B and C
05-23-2023, 06:06 AM
Forum: Plumbing and fixtures
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Sitting in Newton Iowa on our way to HWH.  Hooked up to city water at the KOA and get very little flow from all the faucets and shower.  The pressure at the city faucet is very good.    Switched to the tank and pump, everything works fine.  Checked the cold water filter and it is clean.  Any ideas on where to start looking?  Thanks.

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  Keep blowing 120V compressor head gaskets

Posted by: 360
05-21-2023, 08:27 PM
Forum: Air Operated Systems and Leaks
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I'm kind of stumped.  So I had blown what I believe is a head gasket on a third compressor.  I tried to blame the other ones on overheating due to a failing of another component or the like, but this time I'm really scratching my head.

So last Thursday afternoon I replaced yet another compressor and I also replaced the a check valve that is just above that little module that releases the pressure back against the head.  Replaced that check valve as I had a little bit of air seeping back towards the compressor.  I absolutely have the check valve facing the right direction of basically air being input into the coach.  So I take the coach home, got all loaded up and washed up and noticed it came on a couple times over the course of 6 hours or so which seemed about right based upon how much it had been leaking down in recent history.  Went out in the morning and felt compressor and it was just barely warm as if it had run maybe an hour or so prior so I figured things were heading in the right direction.  Drove 5 hours to my destination and was there a couple hours and was back at the coach and heard compressor come on.  Again thought that seemed about right expept after about 10 minutes it was still running.  I go out and it's obviously super hot at that point and I also noticed yet again I had massive amounts of air escaping in between the head and the compressor in the port just to the right on the exhaust.  Same thing happened on the last two compressors.  

Any suggestions on what could cause something like this to intermittently happen would be greatly appreciated.  Compressor had maybe an hour of run time on it.

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  Airbag Desperately NEEDED 876mb 73453 Contitech HELP

Posted by: [email protected]
05-19-2023, 08:58 AM
Forum: Help, I need help ASAP
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So I've heard such great things about Newell Coaches so I just bought coach 719 its an 05 w the detroit diesel 60 series.. Needs some TLC but was supposed to be 100% turnkey ready to roll.  It rolled for 167 miles before I blew out the front Passenger side airbag.. sounded like a shotgun..  Had it towed to a nearby courtesey lot and its currently up on blocks. Removed the airbag but cannot find one no matter where I look 3 days now been unable to locate a single airbag..    So a guy that goes on here alot asked me hey why don't you post on there that you need one some of these guys have spares and I can buy it and replace it with a new one... Contitech/Continental did say that they would be able to make new ones in about 10 days..  I need something to get me out of the parking lot and will replace it with new or pay to use your spare will my new ones come in and buy you a new one too.. WHATEVER is needed somewhat hate to admit that im desperate over here to figure out a solution.. ANY help is so very appreciated.. Thank YOU

Brian Pritchard
Newell Coach 719
Niles Ohio
Bus is in Florida
my cell 330-503-7246

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  Exterior mirrors

Posted by: Figz
05-18-2023, 03:33 PM
Forum: Exterior
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Hello everyone, I have an 06 Coach 776. My exterior chrome mirrors are starting to break down. I’m looking for replacement but they come out of Spain and I have left several messages with them and got no response. Has anyone ever changed out exterior mirrors before? Could I use the hanging mirrors that Newell uses now with a little body work and paint? Thank you, Mike

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  Anybody tried JIS screwdrivers?

Posted by: folivier
05-18-2023, 11:40 AM
Forum: Tools
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Heard they're supposed to work better on Phillips screws.

https://www.amazon.com/Vessel-Megadora-9...996&sr=8-3

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Star Little America Flagstaff

Posted by: TJ Clark
05-17-2023, 04:05 PM
Forum: Newell Sightings
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Who are ya?

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