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see pic. I need this replaced or fixed....Anybody have one or a Microphor they removed i would consider buying entire toilet for the right price. Doesn't appear fixable. But its probably just an o ring inside. Or maybe even dirt
I have a 1987 40' coach #130. I was preparing for a trip had the generator running, ac on, a couple things plugged in and it suddenly died.
Thought maybe it was low enough on fuel, filled up both tanks, but no.
Tried restarting, it turns over fine and starts for a second then loses power to the fuel shutoff solenoid.
Ran a hot wire to the fuel shutoff runs fine but won't generate electricity.
I replaced the starter solenoid since it supplies the fuel shutoff with power, replaced the relays in the control, replaced the starter switch, replaced a few questionable ground wires, and checked what fuses I could find but still the same. Cranks won't start.
I spoke with newell and they are sure it should have had a fire extinguisher in the generator compartment, but it doesn't anymore so guessing it had been eliminated and bypassed in years past.
At this point I'm to the extent of my shade tree mechanic ability and am hoping for a little help please.
Also should mention the generator is a Kohler and was told the engine is a perkins.
Got a sound pretty sure its a leak and pretty sure this is a valve reacting to a leak, but went from happening once in a while and stopping to happening constantly since I patched up some leaks near my 110 compressor.
https://youtube.com/shorts/EB8pLkIchyE?s...0A6OHQQ_-K
This is the tank located in front of passenger side drive axle an i then move the camera into the passenger side wet bay...
I cannot tell if rhe sound is outside or inside the bay to be honest. And I think that this all feeds the toilet or slide door inside the coach. Anyway, I am all ears if anyone has ideas where to go next .. even after fixing the leaks by the compressor she still comes on ever couple hours.
I slowly pulled into a sandy yard and made the mistake of turning a little too sharp and the coach came to a halt. I disconnected the toad & had Barb watch as I tried to back out and stopped as soon as she saw the drives start to rotate with no movement. I got the tow strap out & hooked the Ram 1500 to the rear hitch. She was able to pull me out in 4X4 Low and was excited that the first vehicle she ever towed out was a Newell. 
The Newell doesn't have much ground clearance & we did scrape some sand with the generator/AquaHot exhaust pipe.
AMAZON PRIME MEMBERS!!
Are you "thinking" that using their "Family/Household" option is letting your spouse share your PRIME membership? Well, we were...until I found out we WEREN'T!
YOU BETTER CHECK to make sure they're not DOUBLE-BILLING you!! I just discovered they had suckered my wife into a Prime membership and charged us $16/month for the past 2.5 years, on top of my annual subscription of $150!!
Before you wonder how this could happen, just realize that monthly charge can be disguised and buried in all the other similar named line items on the Amazon Visa. I feel suckerpunched, and found it only because my wife asked me to see if we got a refund for something she returned using our "Prime Visa"...which is the same card that Amazon uses to charge our PRIME membership...or should I say membershipS! 
Figuring we couldn't be the only ones, I set out to research and to no surprise, IT'S A BIG PROBLEM!! I found many forums, reddit threads, and more. Amazon will "as a courtesy", give you 6 months credit. Big whoop.
In 2023, the FTC has filed and taken action against AMAZON for their practices of NON-CONSENSUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS AND CANCELATION TRICKERY!! I'm not saying they fixed the problem, just that this reinforces that the problem exists and has happened enough to gain a federal level of complaint.
I just hope that my oversight and situation helps someone else from having the same happen.
FTC Takes Action Against Amazon for Enrolling Consumers in Amazon Prime Without Consent and Sabotaging Their Attempts to Cancel
Can someone point me in the direction to solve this problem?
Thanks,
07-29-2025, 03:08 PM
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Getting my new to me 87 classic #145 back roadworthy. My question today is the transmission dipstick has 2 sets of low/high marks. I assume one is hot and one is cold, but which one is what.
Thanks
#3 Roof Air: No Cool, Fan Runs
Checked capacitors & PTCR, inspected compressor electrical connections & ohm checked compressor. White Run wire on compressor had been overheated, cut it & replaced the end. Inside, removed ceiling cover & filter. Found +12VDC yellow compressor start wire disconnected and hanging loose. Connected it to the Y terminal of the 8330-426 control. No compressor start. Checked Y wire with A/C on and snowflake showing on Silverleaf display which indicates compressor ON & found zero volts.
Called Newell for location of Silverleaf TM-200 which is located above co-pilot side window. The decorative panel is held on with two screws underneath & has straps attached to the wall for it to hang from. Newell had me swap #3 cable on the TM-200 to #2 & using the #2 A/C controls it started #3 which verified the TM-200 as the failure.
There are Two TM-200’s, one for AC1, AC2 & AC3 and the other for AC4. The TM- 200 used for AC4 has unused plugs for two other two positions.
Called Silverleaf, was advised to take a photo of the DIP switches on each of the two TM-200’s and swap the TM-200’s along with changing the DIP switch positions on each. I did that which cured the problem, all 4 A/C units now work.
You may find a DIP switch covered with a yellowish covering. That is just plastic which can be peeled off, I used a fingernail.
Found this switch in the kitchen cabinet? Any clue as what it does... ? see pic.
Outback VFX2812 Fan quit, discovered when inverter overheated and shut down microwave, refrigerator etc.. It worked once it cooled down so I put a 120VAC fan in the compartment blowing on the inverter while waiting for parts. Ordered new "Outback FX/GS Fan Kit" from Inverter Service Center, White House, TN. which arrived in two days. Installation was relatively simple, all power off, remove the inverter and work on the pickup truck tailgate. Once the case was opened I discovered that the ribbon cable was crushed by the case by the last person that closed it up. Ribbon cable ohms checked OK so I straightened it & reused it. Replacing the fan was easy with the instructions from Outback.
The instructions say to use three 9 volt batteries in series to test the inverter before reinstallation. The inverter failed to put out 120 VAC so I took it apart again, inspected and put it back together with the same results. I finally gave up testing it and reinstalled it in the coach where it checked OK. That cost me another hour or two of what should have been a one or two hour job. The second inverter fan is slightly noisy so I have a spare for it.