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Posted by: NCNewellfan
01-08-2022, 10:38 AM
Forum: General
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Hi guys
I need some calming advice
I had a company build me a carport with 14 ft as the lowest
Lots of issues with town council initially would not let me put a door on since had to be a carport
When inspected the inspector said no it is a garage and qualifies
So then I asked if I may install a roll up door
So that was approved
The installation team was clearly informed it mut be 13.5
I also saw a picture of the height on a instrument panel in the coach
This morning I was listening to Bradd Pitts and Andrew and he reiterated that the coaches are 13 feet and 6 inches
So suddenly I start wondering and thinking is this new installed door high enough ( I still have not taken possession of my coach in Humble TX ( still in for paint repair) 
Anyway I drove to my new bus carport and see it is 158 inches so so 13 feet 1 inch
Called the installer and asked can we move the stopper at the top up a few inches… they are going to come and see

So the reason for writing is to ask how much can one lower the coach before driving it into the parking space?

If they can get me 4 inches without totally re installing the door and I lower the coach a few inches I should be able to fit in with theoretically 4 inches of clearance

Would that be doable or can one not lower it down too much ( dumping airbags a bit) and drive slowly in?

Newby at this ?

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Posted by: DK on the road
01-07-2022, 09:29 AM
Forum: Howdy and Welcome to Newell Gurus
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Andrew Steele, RVing with Andrew Steele, just bought a Newell. 
  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2p3geoUKPb0

Andrew is a great and positive force for the RV industry. I enjoy his YouTube channel. He has interviewed many Newell, Prevost, Lease hold operators of Coaches, and countless other brands, gone thru many factory tours, and interviewed quite a few honorable retail MH sale companies, and after all that he has chosen a Newell. I look forward to his future Video's and smiling interviews.

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Posted by: BusNit
01-05-2022, 08:28 AM
Forum: Drivetrain
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So I bought the Bluefire dongle, galaxy tab and DDEC harness adapter. The unit does connect but I get a "Key off" message on the tablet that comes and goes quickly. So although it is connected, it is not reading any vitals. I did "calibrate" the dongle with the tablet. Any ideas I can try? I have the 8v92. 
Thank you!

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Posted by: BusNit
01-04-2022, 07:16 PM
Forum: Air Conditioning
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Mine is kaput. Has been since I bought the rig. You can hear the fan exterior lid motor doing its thing but it doesn't open the roof vent nor does the fan run. Anyone know if this is still made?

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Posted by: BusNit
01-04-2022, 05:01 PM
Forum: Interior Things
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In our quest for de-brassification, I took apart the shower door and sent out the brass framework to a local powder coat shop to make it clear coated silver. I had my tile guy come over and tile the shower and vanity area. Turned out really nice so far. I used a hybrid mastic and an epoxy grout. I prepped the shower walls by sanding and priming them with another epoxy type product for maximum adhesion even though it was not necessary. I also added more hardware to secure the upper wiring cover but only after I soldered all wire nutted connections for reliability. Prior to even doing all that, I cut and resealed all corner seams with an 800% flex type caulking. Silicone eventually lets go as it did in my case.

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Posted by: BusNit
01-04-2022, 01:55 PM
Forum: Electrical
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What have you guys replaced your battery merge solenoids with? I am finding stuff varying from 140 amp to 300amp capacity. Mine still functions for now but would like to have a spare on hand.

Thanks!

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Posted by: DK on the road
01-04-2022, 11:56 AM
Forum: Suspension/Tires/Wheels
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I'm looking to buy 2 tires. FMCA offers great discounts on both Continentals and Michelin's. 315/80R22.5 I have the Michelin all the way around my Coach which I would prefer to continue. I need to replace 2 that are getting close to timing out but are also very near the tread minimums. I have tried for 4 months on the west coast area at the bigger commercial tire suppliers and each are saying "none at this time". Anyone else having problems ? Or is this a west coast issue ? I am traveling so, I'm willing to buy in AZ, NM, TX, OK, TN, LA. 

Advice on where these Tires are hiding, is encouraged

Kind of feeling like the toilet paper fiasco of 21'.

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Posted by: TJ Clark
01-04-2022, 11:05 AM
Forum: Newell Sightings
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New Years Day west of Quartzite Az. east bound on I-10. 

Nice smiley face Hastings hump mid entry pulling a massive tall trailer with matching paint colors.

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