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How many of you run with the mode on?
I learned something new on the Foretravel forum recently.  I always thought the economy mode was for driving on flat ground to get better economy.  But after that discussion I've been using it driving in the mountains.
This is all based on my Cummins M11 with 1450# of peak torque at 1200 rpms.  Not sure how that compares to the DD series 60 torque, but probably similar.
Apparently the economy mode changes the shift points to lower rpm values, who'd a thunk it?
On my Foretravel in the mountains the Allison (same as Newells) would down shift to 5 or 4 sooner to keep the rpms up to 1400-1500.  And sometimes on cruise control it would hunt between 4 and 5.  But in economy mode it wouldn't shift as often since it keeps the rpms closer to the peak torque.  Result is smoother running up hills.  
Now you still need to keep an eye on your engine temperature since on a long steep climb the temps could start to climb.  If that happens I just down shift to get the rpms up to 1800 to 2000 to keep temps from climbing.
I have no idea yet if my fuel economy is any better but the engine and transmission seems happier and smoother on economy mode.
Any thoughts?

Series 60, Allison, no slides, 55,000 original miles. Photos on RVTrader were taken before installation of 2 roof airs. 2nd owner, owned 15 years.

https://www.rvtrader.com/listing/1995-Ne...5007848283








Recent photo of exterior:

I have posted about this before, because I have had issues with the 50 amp plug connections either loosening or corroding. 

It’s a quick little project. Unplug the coach from the pedestal and take the screws off the plug cover. Inspect and tighten the fittings that capture the wires. Look for signs of corrosion or arcing. Just to be very clear, I am talking about the plug on the coach cord, and NOT the pedestal. I do not advocate poking around in the pedestal.

It’s summer, and bad wire connections at your plug drop the voltage and increase the amperage on your air conditioner compressors if you believe Ohm’s law. That is not good for the longevity of the AC unit.

Without a schematic drawing and this being against common sense I'll ask the group first. My 120v air compressor will only run if the generator is running. With shore power connected and L1 and L2 power showing voltage on the panel this makes no sense. Shore power and no generator the compressor won't turn on. Know the demand is there, the air system would be below cut in pressure for sure by a bunch. The AC bus I wouldn't think would parse out the 120v generator power exclusive to the generator and or the auto ac power transfer switching for the bus do anything but all or none generator or shore power. Maybe a relay somewhere to switch compressor from gen bus to shore bus  but I don't see a reason why.
Terry

My entry door has 3 black plunge switches mounted on the hinge side of the door jamb. They are operated by the closing and opening of the door. The bottom one has had the plastic protruding button break off making the steps work incorrectly. My question is how does the switch get removed for replacement. Does it pull out of the jamb with enough pig tail wire left to replace? Or is access only from the back, which seems impossible without major disassembly of the wall area beside the entry door. Next would be a vendor and/or part number for the switch. 1995 45 Coach #373 Thanks in advance.

Quad slide 2009 for sale. C-15, Allison, bath and a half, front entry, 4 patio awnings, $499,000



https://www.excellauto.com/details-2009-...11278.html

I've never seen this many pictures posted for ANY coach ~ it's a virtual photo tour!  

https://www.rvt.com/Newell-2020P-2014-Se...0-UX175156

One picture sparked my interest, as it clearly showed a load leveling strut between the drive and tag.  I've never known a Newell to offer anything but the air leveling system.  Is this an anomaly???

And maybe it's my dark humour, but a $1.3K coach ~ with the toilet paper out in BOTH bathrooms?  LOL

-Mark

I did not know where the PPV was located on our coaches, despite having searched for it. It is located on the bulkhead forward of the drive axle. 

I was trying to help a fellow Newell owner who could not build pressure in his supply despite having plenty of pressure in the brake tanks. We suspected the PPV but his tech could not find it. Now we know it’s location. 

   

Trying to figure out the particulars of this coach, as it seems to be a very unusual layout (shower in master, but 1.5 baths....not a north/south master bath).  Anyone know the history or any specifics on this coach?  Check out this 2011 Newell P200I shared from the RVTrader iOS App.

There’s a LOT of red, and there doesn’t seem to be any TVs in the coach at all...but lots of unobstructed windows 



Check out this 2011 Newell P200I shared from the RVTrader iOS App.

https://hr4kf.app.goo.gl/zqTd

Legacy Coach has a 2009 Newell with 49k miles and matching tow car.

https://www.legacycoach.com/learn-about-...ng-tow-car