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Have two options available to me with how I'll view TPMS notifications/data.

1.) I can run Pulse FX in the background of the tablet and enable notifications and that is how I'll get notified of a problem.
2.) I can upgrade to Pulse, buy an extra connector and TPMS info will show up on my BlueFire dashboard.

Thoughts?

Update.  Shared with BlueFire how I'll be connected via J1708 and they said that was a no-go, only way it works on Pulse is with a J1939.  Quandry solved.  Looks like I'll be running FX in the background of tablet or if that doesn't work well I can just have it send notifications to my phone.

Cold weather here in Alaska is around the corner, I was wondering if anyone here had issues with the rubber slideout seals freezing then sticking in negitive temps? Example would be your car door rubber seals freezing your door shut. Frankly I think this would cause some major damage to the rubber seals. Going to have an estimate done to see how much it would cost to have an aircraft cowling and wing cover shop fab up slide "socks" to protect the slides and seals in the upcomming winter. Any other Newell owners up here in Alaska? 

Jesse White 2001 Newell #582

Quad slide, all heated tile, front entry, shower at rear of master bath. https://www.newellcoach.com/default.asp?...wInventory

I know some of you have switched from lead acid to lithium and I am now at the do it point.   Before I make some expensive learning mistakes I was hoping you could recommend what may have worked for you. 

What I am planning on doing:  I will keep 2 lead acid 8D batteries in the back for the Detroit start batteries.  I will put 2 lithium 300ah batteries with built in battery management in the house/generator battery location. 

Future plan includes adding 8-10 300 watt solar panels.  

If you see a problem or opportunity for improvement with my plan please share.   
My needs include being able to boondock (with or without generator).

Questions :
1. I have the original converter and a newer inverter.  I understand I have to replace the converter to charge the lithium.  Do I get a converter/inverter combo or separate units?   Why?

2. I plan to install a battery trickle charger from the lithium to the lead acid.  Will this be enough to maintain the lead acid if I remove the original converter (I know the converter is for the house without merge) but if the engine start batteries die how do I charge them as I do not think I can merge if I go lead acid and lithium?

3. How do I determine the correct ratio of battery ah to solar watt capacity?

4. What am I missing?

Was ordering a Power Watchdog surge protector and noticed an ad that talked about integration with a product called RV Whisper.  Looks like it will also integrate with my PressurePro TPMS as well.  Just wondered if anyone else was using it and if so how you like it.

I wanted to pay a tribute to my son Scott.  When we decided to create Newell Gurus in 2012, he was the one who set up the servers, did all the real technical work and has maintained and done so for the past 9 years.  he is so far behind the scenes that most of you dont even know it.  Scott is an Electrical Engineer with 2 masters degrees.  A few gurus know scott and suggested that i post this about him on the forum and i am glad to do so.  

Not only that, he is a husband to Shelby and father to our amazing grand daughter Ivy. 

He is one of the brightest men i know and most of all he serves us in the United States Air Force.

Yesterday, Darlene and I were able to attend his promotion to Major ceremony in the USAF.  Hearing him take the oath of office from his Colonel was incredibly inspiring and made us proud.  I spent 6 years in the air force in my younger days and to see Scott do so well is so cool

He is behind the scenes fixing and monitoring our servers and software all the time.   yea, i formatted the site and do the simple stuff along with our admins, but he is the real guy who takes care of things.  

In all this world of craziness, it was nice to be in a room of patriots who love and value our country and freedom and help protect it.

Scott, I love and am proud of you..

Dad/Tom

I just got back from Oshkosh 2021, the largest airshow in the world and there were two Newells camping there!  I wish there were three (mine included) but I roughed it in a tent.

So, not a single one of my Panel Post lights work...well maybe a few on the dash.

Question for the ones everywhere else, like near the steps, beside the bed, above the microwave... etc. What color are they supposed to be and has anyone simply replaced them with LED's??

I heard a rumor they are on all the time? Really? Do they shut off with the Master Lights switch?

Thanks!

After much head scratching and several calls to Rudy for his most excellent advice, I have managed to get my Aquahot working on Diesel! I now have heat and hot water! Truly incredible. I cam take a hot shower again.(Believe me.. you WANT me to shower!)

Next up is replacing some cooked wires and the 120V element so it will work on Electric as well.

I am pleased. very pleased. I love Newell Good News! We should have a topic for triumphs and wins.

Also, also, my red light above the aquahot diesel switch doesan;t work, but then again neither does the cyberdyne gauge. i wonder if they get power from the aquahot bay??

Temp sensor...located! Does it have one or two wires attached to it??

Thanks!

I need a little advice. I would like to do a pull down tv in our classic Newell. I am totally ignorant as to what is behind the "covered wagon" style ceiling in these early coaches. I am afraid that any exploration is non reversable. Has anyone done this, or pulled down the fabric, and made note of the approx dimensions of the runners?