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An exterior tour of Richard Entrekin's coach #512 and interview by "RVing with Andrew Steele".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHsF09VKmVU

Thanks for the shameless plug for NewellGurus.com!

My name is Tim Williamson, my wife and I just  bought a 1999 Newell # 505. We live in south Texas and have been RVing for 30 plus years, all 3 previous rv’s were new and we learned that they spend the first year in the shop, so we decided to buy used this time. 
I’m looking for the frt windshield pivot for the drivers side, Newell stated that they were Bosch units and don’t make them anymore.
I am new to this site so if this is in the wrong place please guide me to the right place.

Thank you 
Tim Williamson

This being our first trip out in 746 has made long for my old macerator pump setup on our old rig.

I do not like fumbling around with the stinky slinky.
Our favorite place on the river has the dump too far from the rig. 

I see from the AH bay that the slinky hose connects in that bay. Has anyone here installed a macerator pump? Our last one used 1.5" Tigerflex hose with quick disconnect which made it so easy to dump both our tanks.

I realize there is only one tank so I won't be able to utilize the grey water bypass but thats ok.

Any ideas?

howdy all,

i have spent a lot of time talking, texting, emailing, messaging with folks about problems they are having on their coaches.  first of all, i love doing it.  you are more than welcome to contact me.  i know of others that feel the same way.  

the one theme that i would like share is something i have learned and am still learning.  

do one thing at a time, keep it simple to start and take baby steps.  

most problems are often simpler than they seem.  not all, but alot of them.  break the problem into small steps and chunks and eliminate things as you go.   dont look for the complicated approach, but the simplest to begin. 

 i had a problem with one coach that the hydraulic fan for the series 60 radiator was blowing fluid all over.  the owner said he had replaced the overhung adapter once already.  (expensive fix) and was still doing it.    it ended up being the hydraulic fitting on the adapter had no o ring.   12 bucks later with a new fitting and o ring and a lot of pressure washer time and the help of a very small neighbor, it was fixed.  

power problems, hydraulic problems, air system problems, etc can all be broken down into small pieces to resolve.  the more patience and the simpler you approach it, most likely the less expensive the fix will be.  not always but often.  

also, other than major engine problems, most things can at least be troubleshot by you by if you take the time to learn about the issue and try different things.   the challenge we have is that no two newells are the same.  even in the same model year.  but the basics are all the same.  

another thing i have learned is not to try and fix everything in the same system at once.  it is a recipe for frustration and failure.   one thing at a time.  

i had a problem where when i stopped for fuel at a truck stop that the coach was leaning way over on the drivers side.  the passenger side was way up in the air.  i didnt follow my own suggestions.  called a few folks in the forum.  problem is that it is hard to sometimes totally share what the issues is without seeing it first hand.  at a truck stop we changed the rear ride height valve.  no change....and that was not an easy thing since the tire has to come off....     if i had thought through what was happening i would have realized the ride height valve was releasing air but not fast enough to over come the air coming in from the six pack from a massively leaky raise solenoid plunger failure.  the air was leaking past the raise six pack solenoid when it was supposed to be closed.....causing air to go into the passenger side rear airbags, meanwhile since i was in travel mode the ride height valve was trying to let the air out, but was slower than the air coming in.  i had a spare solenoid and the fix was 5 minutes.   after a full day of trying things i had not carefully thought out....

anyway,  alot of things can be solves by being patient, not panicking, taking baby steps, keep it simple and approaching it one thing at a time.  

there is a wealth of information here on the forum and a lot of very smart gurus.  post your problems and then most importantly post the solution so we can all learn from it. 

my two cents worth and i am stickin to it

tom

These actuators are on my 05 #746, I've searched all over, anyone know of a source other than the  mother ship?? 

Lockless in Elk Grove

My buyer cannot find financing to purchase my 2001 coach. They have A+ credit but are running into an issue due to the age of the coach and they only have one installment loan.  Any suggestions besides home equity line (home is paid for in a trust)? resources for financing 60k?  thanks for any help with this!!
Kate

If you are looking for an extremely well built vintage RV, with a beautifully updated interior, fantastic amenities, and a recent restoration, take a look at this 36'8" Newell couch. It is for sale in Washington State and is drive-away ready. Purchased for $25,500 in 2015, with over $10,000 in upgrades, the new owners will benefit from this bargain. On road, it drives like a dream. With a large generator, battery bank, and two 100w solar panels it can also be used for off-grid camping. Included in the sale is a complete list of receipts, part numbers, and suppliers and operating manuals and instructions. Below are some of the features of this coach, followed by a list of repairs and upgrades completed. We are selling because we purchased a second home and no longer RV.

Features and amenities:
• Detroit diesel 6V92 engine with 170,000 miles
• 12.5kw Kohler diesel generator powered by Perkins with 3230 hours
• Allison transmission
• Pneumatic air breaks and wipers
• ½” plywood veneer walls
• Twin rear beds in bedroom and pull out couch sleeps two
• Washer/dryer
• Built-in vacuum system
• Dometic refrigerator with separate freezer
• Forced air in-wall heater
• Two AC Duro-therm roof units
• 6-way leather driver/passenger
• Bright interior with extensive use of mirrors and light-colored veneer covered walls
• Corian counter tops in kitchen, drink center, and bath
• Atwood 4-burner gas cooktop with convection/microwave oven below
• Separate drink center with build-in toaster and ice maker
• Separate shower and toilet areas
• Privacy drapes and shades
• Rear view mirror camera
• Extensive storage inside and in exterior bins
• Built-in floor safe
• Night lights in walk ways
• Large capacity fuel and water tank
• Satellite Oasis dish with tripod

Below is a list of repairs and upgrades most of which have been done since 2015.

DATE DESCRIPTION
Prior owner Replaced ride height control on right steer axle
Prior owner Replaced motor mount
Prior owner Replaced exhaust pipe & intake piping and set Jake bakes
Prior owner Repaired microwave oven
Prior owner Replaced sender speedometer
Prior owner Installed two new Duro-therm roof AC units
Prior owner Repaired front steer wheel/axle bearing & cap
2015 Replaced shower nozzle and valve
2016 Re-upholstered couch and two chairs
2016 Installed cork flooring over additional layer of ½” plywood
2016 Replaced hoses – coolant to compressor
2016 Purchased tire chains
2017 Replaced two front air bags
2017 Re-plumbed bath sink to correct slow drainage
2017 Replaced coolant hoses that run underneath bus chassis
2017 Replaced headlight and interior bulbs with LED
2017 Replaced latch on generator door
2017 Replaced door latch & hinges on electric panel door
2017 Dash gauges: new voltmeter gauge; rewired gen. power & house battery meters
2017 Added on/off furnace switch in outside bin
2017 Re-plumbed hot water tank
2017 Removed plastic oil pressure tubing & replaced with gauge
2017 Ran new wire from house battery to refrigerator and repaired refrigerator
2017 Added two DC outlet in passenger area
2017 Ran new hose to front heater
2017 Replaced backup camera & repaired bus skin
2017 Installed pole to hold TV antenna
2017 Installed two solar panels
2017 Replaced main cabin/kitchen exhaust fan switch
2017 Serviced ceiling fans
2017 Replaced stove top gas burner with new Atwood four-burner unit
2017 Replaced passenger side mirror
2017 Replaced bath sink faucet
2017 Replaced four 8D batteries
2017 Added trailer connection wiring for trailer
2017 Replaced lights: stop/turn/tail, indicator/backup/stop/turn
2017 Wired inverter to outlet located in rear of fridge
2017 Replaced privacy drapes and window blinds
2017 Removed and serviced engine and generator radiators
2017 Replaced toilet water valve
2017 Replace generator hour meter at 2579 hour
2017 Repaired refrigerator
2017 Installed outdoor amplifier antenna
2019 Repaired self-priming waste pump with rebuild kit
2019 Replaced driver side wiper motor with rebuild kit
2019 Serviced toilet with repair kit
end

Revisiting low charging voltage from alternator that was rebuilt and upgraded to 220 amp back in 2018 . The unit is a Leece Neville  with 102200 regulator which is non adjustable , and is driven directly off blower shaft . The highest output I have seen is 13.6 V with fully charged batteries . When driving in daylight the voltage will fall back below 12.5 V , at night with all lights on it will drop below 12 and steadily loses from there , cruising at 65mph . The housing was broken when the alternator was returned after rebuild , regulator mounting was broken , rotor would not turn . Sent it back , when it arrived second time the reg mount had been replaced , housing still broken , rotor would not turn . No housings available , so I knew I was on my own , loosened through bolts , shifted stator to get rotor clearance , put a clamp around the housing to keep chips from falling off and ran it . Probably should have scrapped it at that point , but it looked like  $2K plus for a new one , or a Wilson for about $700. Early this year I sourced a used belt drive set up from ebay , just the drive , would need to get an alternator if I decide to go with this .
I am wondering if anyone out there has switched to a belt drive alternator on an 8V92 ? I think it may be the same on a 6V . My reasoning is that I believe the belt driven alternator would be more accessible .
 Hope everyone is well ,
Thanks ,
Chris

Quad slide 2 bath, bunk beds (converts to hanging closet). All floors heated gray tile. Twin couches. Just completed Bunk Show Coach.

https://www.newellcoach.com/default.asp?...wInventory

Hey all I know this may be a dumb question but I'm going to ask it anyway.

The site we are on is not totally level, I'm in travel mode with slides out. (I'm sure most of you have hwh systems but just in case I'm posting here)

The valid panel shows we are level in travel mode but Im checking with my trusty four foot level and we are leaning some to the drivers side, its noticeable to me.  I was thinking that maybe I could go buy a 2x12 as a way to try and get the front on that side level.

What do you guys use if in that situation?

Thanks un advance