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I just wanted to introduce myself.   My name is Ray and me and my wife decided to get out and explore more.  We found a 1991 Newell and have been running it for 3 months now.  It is number 263 and is in pretty good shape still.  So far we have put around 2k on the clock.  We are new to this, but since we both work we tend to run somewhere on long weekends and when we can get away.  So far the only things that I know are not working are the Jake's, and the step cover.  I am just starting the troubleshooting on the Jake's.   I am hoping it is electrical, but haven't really looked to hard.

Hi all, well we have been in our 1989 newell for almost 14 years now heading back to our winter spot just outside of Yuma Az.
We pulled in to Oneonta Ny to stay at wal-mart at 3 pm today and when we came on to the ramp off the highway I noticed the steering was stiff and the air was down to 60 lbs. Looked in the mirror and saw black smoke coming out of the engine compartment. By the time I got to the engine compartment it was in flames. I quickly grabbed 3 cans of fire extinguisher and the on red powder extinguisher and it took all but was able to contain it before the fire dept got there but they had to pull the insulation out and spray some water on it to make their call worth while i guess. After pondering what could have caused the fire I now believe that a powers steering line had leaked that is why it was stiff plus I noticed ity a bit stiff earlier in the day also. It must have squirted fluid all over the engine because there was fire in places that didn't make sense. Like on top of the asbestos cover for the exhaust and the plastic knob to adjust the air beside the door. The side of air filter which is metal was a blaze.  The main flames were in the front of the engine mainly coming up from below. Of course all plastic lines were melted. No other damage but the engine compartment but talking to the insurance co they seem to think it is a total without much conversation about it. The towing company had a heck of a time getting it ready for towing because it wouldn't hold air and he couldn't disconnect the drive shaft. So had to run threaded rod in the brake chambers and remove the axle cover to remove the axle. 
all in all about a 5 hr event. No I don't have road side assistance but they think they can get the insurance to cover it!!!.
Called newell and talked to Jim Gerig and he also thinks a total.  Seems to me that just repairing the lines and what ever else burned and it would be fine. The flames were not burning but maybe a minute before I started hitting them with the extinguishers. anyway I have my car hauler 25 ft my toyota fj cruiser and all our personal belongings to get back to Yuma some how. Thats our day in our newell hope your day has favored better.

We are thinking about replacing or 1983 12.5k Kohler diesel in our 1984 Newell 40’.  We are also upgrading all the HVAC so our plan is to go smaller in the 6-8k range, we figure Based on new loads we only need 5k but want a buffer for whenever we might need.  Our biggest complaint about the Kohler is that it is extremely loud, so since it stopped making power rather then repair it is time to upgrade. 

What are your thoughts on going smaller or what replacement models fit the space in front and run quietly?

I’m going to build some ramps out of treated plywood or 2x construction.  I’ve seen many different styles but like the type that are made of plywood as they seem really strong.  I bought a Hydraulic 20-ton jack from HF and am wondering if I can use it to lift the coach enough to get the coach up on the ramps (probably 6-10inches tall).  I don’t want to have to deal with ramps. Then I will put the jack stands under the coach and maybe cribbing.  I’m pretty paranoid about getting under the coach and want it safe...

Hello, Friends.

Before I purchased Coach #416, the Thomas 120VAC Air Compressor was replaced by a previous owner with a Lowe’s Kobalt brand air-compressor.  It made all kinds of racket like you would expect it to when it ran.  I removed it and have regretted it since as I did not have a replacement on hand.  I do not know what model Thomas was in there originally and how it was plumbed or wired next to the 20kW Kohler Generator.

The 120V Air Compressor is used to level the coach using the air bags controlled with the HWH Computerized Leveling Controller.  The main engine-driven air compressor does the duties of filling the air bags when rolling down the road.

I would appreciate information provided from anyone who replaced their 120VAC air compressor with the Thomas or an equal or better compressor.  Photos of their current or new air compressor arrangement showing plumbing & wiring would be fabulous.

Question: If boondocking, would not a 12VDC air compressor be preferred to a 120VAC air compressor to keep the coach level when parked?

Morning all,

This is my first post and excuse me being a newbie.  I'm looking to purchase a Newell between 1998-2002 but if I do, I will have to keep it in RV storage (fort benning) where there is no shore power hook up.  I'm hearing mixed messages on if that's okay or not and honestly will prevent me in buying one b/c a) there are no storages with power hook ups near me and b) I cannot park it next to my house.


I was told that as long as I don't store it with slides open and run everything once a month the air seals won't air out and bring in moisture.

However, my uncle who has a 98 newell says there is risk in storing it w/o power.  

I have a hard time believing that b/c in my mind there are going to be a heck of a lot more people that are in my situation than those that are either full timing or storing with power but maybe I'm wrong about the % of Newell owners.

Please if you have the time, I would like to know your thoughts on the risks of storing it dry b/c if I cannot then I sadly cannot purchase one.  Thanks in advance! 

-Brad

This is yet another tale of how I don't follow my own guidance. 

I installed an Intellitronix digital readout for the outside temperature instead of the analog VDO gauge. I also had to install the outside sensor to work with this gauge. 

Except, I noticed that the warning light for the Engine Preheat had a faint glow when I put it all back together. Now that's odd, I thought. I flipped the switch for the Engine Preheat and two things happened. One, the faint glow disappeared instead of the warning light coming on, and two the new gauge went dark. 

So my mind goes into overdrive trying to noodle out how the two things could possibly be connected. Did Newell install some smart circuit so the Engine Preheat would only operate below certain ambient temperatures? That didn't seem plausible. 

Did I miswire something? Triple check and all is good. 

So last night I start disconnecting what I have done, and nothing really makes sense. I did reach out to a couple of gurus. One said to me, think horses not zebras. 

This morning I discovered that the fuse that supplies the power to the temperature gauge is ALSO the fuse that supplies the Engine Preheat warning light. It was blown. I obviously shorted it out while fiddling with the new gauge. Apparently the wiring was backfeeding just enough voltage to work the gauge through the warning light. I would have never guessed that the two circuits used one common fuse. It never occurred to me that would be the common denominator. And it never occurred to me that I had blown a fuse, because after all the gauge was working just fine. 

Hope you enjoyed a laugh while having coffee while reading.

Are there pros and cons of parking/storage of bus with the bags fully aired up or dropped all the way down?

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I’d like to thank everyone involved in making the “Official No Rally, Rally a huge success!!!  My personal experience was more than I anticipated!  I’m extremely happy that me and Sarah made the decision to attend!  We gained A LOT of friends and knowledge of the Newell!  This group is World Class and we’re very happy to be a part of this group!  I would personally like to thank.....Richard, John, Roger, Rudy, Steve, Michael, and the imposter Keith “Juice“ Jones for their involvement in my coach repairs!!!  We cannot thank you enough!!!  You’re all Rock Stars...give yourselves a pat on the back ?





Until we meet again!
Keith and Sarah
Keith Thomas
1996 Newell #403
1997 Safari Serengeti Ivory Edition 


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