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Driver side forward slide stopped while retracting the slide when it was 12" out. Newell had me push on the slide while it was closing & I was able to break the forward outboard bearing loose and close the slide. At the next stop I opened the slide and greased the bearing. It closed with no resistance after that. The bearing rail that I could access was smooth, hopefully it didn't incur any damage. Newell sent a bearing, I'll wait & do that job later when at my shop unless I'm forced to earlier. I greased all of the other slides outboard bearings while I was at it. I carry a suction cup tool for removing the outside panel which is velcro'd on.
The slides on 1482 are the "Integrated End Wall Slide Drive" which I have the manual for. I have read the posts from others that replaced the bearing. Today I replaced the bearing, it took around 1.5 hours and is a very easy job using two hydraulic tables as per the Valid instructions. As you can see from the last photos there were some bearings with rust, indicating a water intrusion problem.
The linear bearings are more sophisticated than expected. The exposed bearing balls are in a "race". At each end of the race there is a channel which directs the balls into the bearing body. As the bearing slides along its rail the bearings continually move and when a ball gets to the end it goes through the channel and then into the body. If the rail was long enough that ball would come out the other end of the body and then on to the rail at the other end in a never ending loop. There are 4 rows of balls.
We're in new Mexico heading west on I40 when Hannah calls and says that there is white smoke coming out of the rear of the coach. We pull over and smell burning wood, smoke is rolling out of the back and when we open the door to the bedroom it and the bathroom are completely full of smoke. Got the bus shut down. And an extinguisher out just in time. The insulation between the exhaust and power cable compartment has caught fire and was beginning to work it's way up into the bathroom.
We were able to but the fire out without much damage but it did burn the cables to the cable real and got up into the cabinet under the bathroom sink.
I believe the exhaust caused the fire but not sure.
I was able to pull all of the burnt and smoldering insulation out of the bulkhead area and fill it with fire retardant. I'm not sure if it's a good idea to carry on though.
There's not a lot of damage, just some melted wires and a bit of charring on the cabinet under behind the drawers. We were very lucky to not lose the coach!
Should we call the insurance or just repair the small amount of damage?
Hello everybody! My name is Gregg. My wife and I decided to downsize a little from our 43’ Allegro Bus a few years ago and bought a 2020 Thor Magnitude Super C (32’). Well, life changes and we have found ourselves looking to go big again. The Magnitude is great, I love the 4x4 and the 6.7 diesel has great power and MPG (over 13mpg at 60)….but we miss the room and overall feel of a quality coach. I wanted to step up from the Tiffin so I started looking at Prevost conversions. That ultimately led me to Newell. I have spent hours online and YouTube and went to check out a few. I really like what I saw. Unfortunately price is an issue so we are limited to looking in the 100k to 200k range. Wife wants at least one slide so thinking we will be looking at 2000-2004! I have lots of questions, but felt it was appropriate to introduce myself first!
After talking to Newell and Richard last week, we opened the connector to the front slide retract solenoid. When pressing the slide room switch, I only got .143 volts. Jerermy ordered four solenoids that appeared original (they had the 1/4 inch nut to bleed them) , the others were the latest paddle version. There are three types with some sub variations ( different diameters)but all have either a T handle, a 1/4 " nut, or the paddles. The front room extend and retract were on bottom closest to the pump and the two solenoids above had to be removed to access them. These were the ones we replaced. After the install the room didn't retract. We opened the connector again and jumped it with 12v (white is +, black is -). Once I got the pump to come on I hooked the 12v to the white wire and the room came back in.
The rear rooms work fine but the pump doesn't stop when you let off the switch , since it was still on I was able to jump the solenoid. The front room switch will turn the pump on but is intermittent and the yellow light is also intermitent.
The control unit isn't sending 12v to the solenoid, not sure yet about the micro switches at the pin locks but the pins were not locked, The lights on the unit don't all work.
My old Amana side by side has died for the second time. I’m not going to revive it this time so before it goes away I want it offer any parts such as shelving, drawers, clips or anything anybody might have lost, broken or just needs to replace. Drop me a note all I’m asking is the cost of shipping
Bruce
Coach 647 2003
When i turn on Levling sys. all yellow lights go out except the rear light. I dont know if one or more six pack valves may not be opening or closing as it should be. Coach is in my shop and level at front and on the line in rear bath. Computer pad keeps flashing red will not go in sleep mode and my 110 compressor keeps running while pad is on. I need some expertise on how to trouble shoot.
Thanks,
James Price
Tried to use search function as I’m not seeing it. Is there a particular filter material everyone likes?
Found a roll of MERV 8 on Amazon.
Hopefully, everybody has heard about using "and" to narrow searches for more relevant searches. Searching the site with a Google search of the internet can also return more focused results using SQL searches and the site qualifier. An example of this would be to find all references to 6 packs. "(6 or six) and pack site:newellgurus.com"
Starting on the 24K mini split install in the morning!
Pulling out the old units and I will be fabricating the new return to accommodate the cassette style air handler that will supply the coach with air & heat through the existing ductwork so we don’t have to mount heads inside the coach.
It’s going to be tight, but I have spent hours researching different models and found one that will fit with some modifications I am going to make rebuilding the return. I finally found an HVAC company that is willing to help get it in. Between the two of us we will get it in one way or another.
Will follow up with photos as progress is made and hopefully a video at the end when I get a chance to do the editing.
08-15-2024, 11:35 AM
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2005 #717 Front entry, 4 slides, Detroit Series 60, Allsion 6sp, 126k miles, 1965 hours on genny, both oils changed every season.
Asking $260,000 Location Breckenridge, CO
4 roof airs with new covers, OTR air, 2000w solar, 3-300ah lithium batteries, new inverter, two new 48" OLED tvs, new automatic roof mounted Satellite dish with DishTV hopper, joey and wireless Joey (but can be used for DirectTv), new macerator toilet with bidet, new 120v and 12v water pumps (have the original 120v pump but inop), new Micro Air Thermostat with WiFi, new windshields, defogged many windows including driver and copilot, almost all windows open for fresh air, 2 roof mounted fans, new dump hose and dump gate, tan window covers, 240v 2 burner stove top, 240v grill in bay, Sub Zero fridge with 2 freezer drawers, dishwasher, stacked full washer/dryer. Heated tile in kitchen and bathroom, carpet in bedroom and living room. Pullout sofa with airbed - very comfy. All electronic awnings - recently cleaned. Tires are always covered with MagnaShade covers.
The aquahot went out during covid so I installed a 10g electric Bosch until I got to Miami, then Newell installed a brand new Oasis Chinook hydronic heating system. NO MORE AQUA HOT ISSUES! The Oasis is similar in specs but has two 120v heating elements instead of the 240v. And, you can service anything by removing the front panel. Remote panel in the closet. I left the 10g electric in front of the Oasis so now you have 10g piping hot water then hydronic - see last pic. Full redundancy!
Full communications system consisting of: Pepwave router with 2 sim slots (cellular, wifi, starlink ready), roof mounted omni antenna, 2-internal AP mini repeaters front/rear, Starlink cable routed to front extending bay.
Receipts for last 15+ years, almost all service done by Newell in Miami or Indio, except during covid lockdown. Paint is in excellent condition and beautiful colors, we get compliments all the time. Waxed twice per year, washed a bunch.
No trades, we don't need help selling and we will not accept lowball offers. 786-525-7072