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So recently I have noticed my transmission temps rising. Now it may also be that ambient temps are rising and this is just a direct result of the ambient temps here in Fl going up. So my transmission temps as read on my Bluefire have been going up in the 200s up to 220 deg F. Is this what others are seeing on their HD4060s when in the heat? I am just wondering if my transmission cooler is working. So I believe my coach has a cooler mounted just forward of the drive axle with 2 electric fans on it. I am wondering if those fans are working and what temp they come on? Not sure if you would be able to hear them running with the engine running. I would assume there may be a relay in the engine electrical box that turns the fans on, I have not really looked yet. Any data or info any one has would be helpful.

Dash A/C was cooling and then no cold air.  I put the gauges on it, the low pressure would be normal and then drop to 10 PSI.  I realized I was not hearing the condenser fan.  I crawled under the coach, the condenser and fan are in front of the drive axle differential.  Using a small screwdriver the fan spun freely & there was 0 volts at the plug.

I opened up the front Spyder Control Panel (fuse panel) in the front compressor bay & started tapping on the relays.  Voila! one relay clicked & I heard the fan running!  I was able to duplicate the problem by putting up & down pressure on the relay.  Up pressure caused the fan to quit.  I replaced the relay which resolved the problem.  

I'm still suspicious of the solder joint on the board but could not duplicate the problem once the relay was replaced.

Newell 1482 Dash Air History.pdf Size: 354.83 KB  Downloads: 31

It seems that the emissions Gods want to frustrate me anytime I start a journey.  Yesterday I had Fault Codes 3567 FMI 5 SPN 5394 Aftertreatment Diesel Exhaust Fluid Dosing Valve - Current below normal or open circuit;  1682 FMI 31 SPN 3362 Aftertreatment 1 Diesel Exhaust Fluid Dosing Input Lines - Condition Exists;  3714 FMI 31 SPN 1569 Engine Protection Torque Derate - Condition Exists,

Using Cummins Insite, I did the "Aftertreatment Diesel Exhaust Fluid System Leak Test"  It held 130 PSI with no leaks evident.  I also did the "Diesel Exhaust Fluid Doser Pump Override Test" which required removing the Doser Valve to watch it spray DEF.  Removing the valve was easy, 3 screws with an 8mm socket, 6" extension and 1/4" ratchet.  It sprayed OK, I re-seated the electrical plug on the valve & traced the wiring somewhat but didn't see any obvious problems.  

Code 3714 will derate the torque and then limit the speed to 5 MPH.  It derated to the first level yesterday but I made it to my campsite OK.

Using Insite I cleared the codes and drove 200 miles today with no issues.

Doser Valve         

Good Morning All,
    I have a RV lot at Lake Greenwood RV Resort. I have several things that need to be fixed. ( Head Hunter water pump keeps loosing prime, Aqua Hot pump for rear heat, Not Working, Holding Tank sensor not working - tried cleaning several times - fill / Drive / Dump. I’m sure there are other small things. Coach is movable and willing to take to shop and leave! Thank You in Advance!
Warren

The only thing more difficult than buying a Newell... is parting with one.  This one is special. We are the third owners and have had the pleasure of traveling over 30,000 trouble free miles in her. Originally built for the owners of Blakes Lot-a-Burger here in New Mexico, this lovely coach was, and is, a head turner wherever she goes.

We are only passing her along as we are moving up to a newer model! 

Recent tires, shocks, batteries, Aqua Hot just serviced, new projector system in the Master w surround sound. Both 1 1/2 ton basement AC working fine. We added a a new Domestic AC in the master just in case. Both engines just serviced, fluid, filters. Always in climate controlled garage.

Lowering the price from $65,000 to $55,000. This is a wonderful coach at a bargain price.

This is our 1st Newell.  We are going to be on the road for several months.  What are your must haves for keeping the exterior clean?  Pressure Washer & product suggestions welcomed!

Coach 1482, a 2020p model was wired to tow a stacker trailer with air brakes, I tow a pickup truck.  On days which required quite a bit of time using the coach service brakes the truck battery would be somewhat depleted.  I recently called Newell to ask where I should get the power from.  It was suggested to get power from the +12VDC bus bar inside the rear Spyder Load Center in the engine compartment.  I think the connectors inside the load center are AMP Universal Mate-N-Lok II, I have some spare parts of those connectors which were also used on my last coach.

Inside the Load Center, connector "B" is the wiring that goes directly to the trailer plug.  I extracted Connector B pin 5 which is a Black wire that goes to the trailer plug +12 VDC pin.  I attached an inline fuse holder to the Bus Bar inside the Load Center, attached it to a red Mate-N-Lok connector.  I plugged the extracted pin 5 into the other side of the Mate-N-Lok red connector (see photo) & voila!, I now have charging power to my toad battery.  I put a diode on the truck battery to prevent back feeding the coach.

Universal Mate-N-Lok Connectors

   

I have a leak at the elbow going into this box. Can anyone help me with what it is and / or what size it probably is to order a new one. 

It’s just in front of rear axel on the drivers side. 

Thanks in advance!

We had left our beloved bus in a covered storage facility in Gilbert AZ last October when we moved to Ozark MO. Between then and now, my coach reported several power losses which the facility took anywhere from 2 to 5 days to correct. (Power was either unplugged by the other dog grooming business tenant sharing the pole or facility power issues)  This last power outage was the one that made us decide it was time to move it. We found an enclosed storage facility not far from the house with 20 amp power. I only need to maintain the lithium batteries. I will be flying back on the 20th and driving back to our new home. This will be the first time those big wheels have been moving in over 6 months. If ya see me on the road (I-10 East through AZ, NM, TX and OK)  wave! With so much going on with the new place, the timing couldn't be worse but we've had it dealing with the power issues. We have 17k in batteries and solar system to not consider doing this right away.

I haven't been on this site for a while since we sold our house in AZ and moved to Ozark Mo. It was time for a change and we wanted bigger spaces. The costs in AZ kept going up and up and at the pace they were headed, we would not be able to retire. I have been renovating the Ozark house for the last 6 months. The coach is kept in a covered and powered storage facility in AZ. Our property has a smaller 24x30 shop that is surrounded by a septic tank and drain fields so I can't expand on it. My only choice would be to remove that building and have a larger one built further back. We would tie into the road which would allow a straight in access. (Road pic shows our property at the end of the "T")  So far we absolutely love it here. The change of weather is very welcome. Winter has been fairly mild with a couple of weeks below the 30º mark. Something to be said about clean air and green surroundings. I spend some of my time getting Tractor therapy. Our birds are spoiled and will have a large reinforced aviary/loft built. I started it but the interior of the house has taken over importance. Our birds currently live in the third bay of the garage with rotational access to the inside for cuddle time. (Yes, they love to cuddle and receive scratchys!)