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  Welcome to Miami, OK

Posted by: Fulltiming
11-19-2025, 11:51 PM
Forum: General
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You Know Your From Miami, OK

For any of you who have not visited the home of Newell Coach, this is an interesting look at the city that gave birth to your Newell. 

The town is named after the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma. It is pronounced "My-am-uh", unlike the city in Florida "My-am-ee" which is named from the Tequesta word meaning "wide lake". The Miami tribe was relocated by the government from the Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin area to Kansas then to Oklahoma prior to 1846.

The Coleman Theater

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  Odd Tire Wear

Posted by: Rixson
11-18-2025, 11:11 AM
Forum: Suspension/Tires/Wheels
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See picture and I plan to replace it but is this a bad tire, a worn component... suspension or bearings or?    I do get a vibration between 68 and 71 mph on certain roadways but it is not always noticeable.

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  Lithium Battery Considerations for #586

Posted by: hbens
11-17-2025, 06:35 AM
Forum: Electrical
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Lithium Battery Considerations for #586
My house batteries are on their way out. Currently they are 6 AGM batteries. I want to go with lithium and have read all of the posts here I could find.
I have 2 Magnum 3012 inverter chargers. One is currently used only for the 2nd Subzero refrigerator. The other powers the 1st Subzero refrigerator, the 120v compressor, and everything else a single inverter usually powers in a coach. I use ME-RC remote controls for each inverter.
Here are some points I’ve read about and figured out by reading my manuals and these forum posts.
1. I’ll have to use custom settings because the ME-RC does not have a preconfigured Lithium battery choice. The ME-ARC does but I’m not going to upgrade to those controllers.
2. I don’t plan on adding solar.
3. I expect we will boondock more since we are snowbirds and spend more time in cooler climates. We don’t need to run the air conditioning all the time like we did in Florida.
4. I have the big oil cooled alternator. I’m interested in NOT creating issues with this because of the low charging resistance in Lithium batteries.
5. I have the big blue isolator in the rear electrical cabinet. Alternator in post, a post for house batteries and a post for engine batteries.
6. The smartest guy I know said he went through alternators when he would boondock and just drive away the next morning letting the engine alternator charge the batteries. When he changed his MO to running the generator as well, his alternator issues were reduced (or eliminated). I don’t recall if this was on their first Newell and has been overcome when/if his second had the big oil cooled alternator.
7. If I remove the house batteries from the isolator and install a DC-DC charger (engine to house direction, 30 or 40 AMP) will this be a viable option instead of running the generator?
8. Should I set up my system to only charge the batteries from the 2nd inverter/charger because it would be more straight forward to monitor and control? As I ask this it sounds easier to manage this way but splitting the charging duties might keep heat down in each inverter/charger and battery cables.
9. My generator starts from the house batteries.
10. I don’t set the merge switch when hooked up to shore power. With Lithium when this is needed for starting the engine I should leave it merged for 20 minutes or so before attempting an engine start.
11. I’ll have to reconfigure my automatic generator start for the Lithium profile. I may upgrade to the Magnum AGS for this. I haven’t determined the original AGS settings capabilities yet.
Anything else I need to consider? 
What has worked for you guys?

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  Front six-pack rebuild

Posted by: hbens
11-17-2025, 05:40 AM
Forum: Air Operated Systems and Leaks
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I have been hesitant at rebuilding my front six pack because I didn't want to unbolt the manifold to do it.
I drove up on blocks under the front wheels, raised the coach all the way up, and put jack stands under the frame.
I released the air out of my suspension and got to work.
I marked each set of wires before removing the coil from the solenoid. Bottom Front, Bottom Middle, Bottom Rear, etc.
Then I removed the solenoid and rebuilt each as it was removed so I could tell if there was an issue on any one circuit.
After rebuilding all 6 I reinstalled them in the reverse order. TR, BR, TM, BM, TF, and BF.
I wish I had done this before we sold our house and lost my private parking spot.

Jeff at Geno's garage relocated his six pack to the hydraulic bay. I will probably make this mod in the future. That way troubleshooting will be easier and I will have access to each solenoid without removing all of them.

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  hobbs air switch on parking brake leak

Posted by: Thekrents15
11-15-2025, 06:52 PM
Forum: Air Operated Systems and Leaks
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I have an air leak when you release the parking brake quite audible,  set the parking brake it stops.
I found a hobbs air switch leaking out the back when brake is released ( after a bunch of work to get it out ).

Hobbs - B 76577 4 9613 is the part.

NC contact by labels.

This part appears to be adjustable.  I can't find any info in the forum other than it's tied to the refrigerator lock, interlocks ON brake released
to lock the fridge.

Question, is that it's only purpose?

What is the opening/operating pressure?

There are a mess of replacement air switches with various pressures.

Just get it from Newell...?

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  Series 60 engine

Posted by: MikeStatesville
11-13-2025, 07:02 PM
Forum: Drivetrain
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Is it normal for the S60 detroit to whine?  I guess could be the gears in front of engine…

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  Plumbing Bay 110v heater

Posted by: [email protected]
11-12-2025, 04:42 PM
Forum: Plumbing and fixtures
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Hello. I have a 2000 coach with an electric cube heater on the driver side of the plumbing bay near the Headhunter water pump. It is controlled by a mechanical thermostat on the passenger side of the same bay. it stopped working (no power on outlet)

I thought it was the thermostat so I bought a new mechanical one and when I took out the old one to measure the line voltage I didn't have power in thermostat box. there are two wires...I thought one was incoming hot and the other was going across the bay to the switched outlet. 

I have a 110v breaker in back labelled "compt heater" which was on and I measured and it has voltage on it.

so, what am I missing?

either this is wired in a way I don't understand or I have something broken in a hidden location between the rear ac breaker and the thermostat box

any suggestions?

Thanks,

Don

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  SCS A/C and air compressors

Posted by: Jonestead
11-12-2025, 11:29 AM
Forum: Parts Swap/Giveaway/Sell
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Greetings all,
As we prepare for the upcoming holiday season, I'm doing some spring cleaning, yes I realize that its November but that's kinda how this year's been going.

Soon after we bought #463, we replaced our basement air con with a minisplit. Both units seemed to work, but other than turning them on and feeling cold area, I have no real experience with them.
As a result, I have two SCS2702 units that have been stored in the garage since they were removed. If you, or anyone you know needs them, please make me an offer. I can probably help with delivery around the DMV (iykyk)

I also recently came across several oil-less rocking piston pumps that had been used in a microwave antenna application. I bought all that they had in case anyone here needed a replacement/spare. They are Gast/Thomas continuous duty pumps (see pictures) and work great as replacement of the onboard 120v on the $cheap$. Just looking to recoup what i paid ($100each). Im willing ship, just send me zip code and ill get quote from UPS/USPS

Feel free to call me at 757-291-5977 to discuss
If i dont answer, shot me a text and I'll call you back

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  Hmm 110 compressor ???s

Posted by: Rixson
11-11-2025, 01:23 PM
Forum: Air Operated Systems and Leaks
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So we've had our 90's Newell going on 5 months. I guess.
For nearly 3 months, we were plugged in to 50 amp
Then, we moved to Colorado, also plugged into 50 amp. In both cases, the 110 compressor was coming on and keeping the main supply tank at 60 to 90 pounds, as it should ..... currently moved to a site in Arizona where we're on 30 amp
Everything seems to work except interestingly...the cooktop doesn't, but also th 110 compressor just doesn't seem to be coming on .and the supply is now 0... brakes over 100.  Is it possible that its just not on the main 30 amp leg?  Or could something have happened in our last trip....triggering a no go.  I hear our 12v compressor start on occasion which I presume is keeping brake pressure high.  I've really not had time to do much other investigation.We're here for a couple more weeks, so looking for advice...

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  Center or pass thru barh

Posted by: davezcarz
11-10-2025, 09:49 AM
Forum: General
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Shopping for a Newell and wondering if Newell ever made any coaches with center or pass thru bathrooms? I have never had a rear bath coach and not certain if I would like it better than a center bath.

If so, any specific years?

Currently have a '98 Country Coach Concept 40' and looking to step up to something larger and with more slides.

Thanks,
David H

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