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We were 20 minutes into the trip when I noticed massive amounts of smoke coming from the left rear wheel area. We were on a two lane with no shoulder, lots of traffic and nowhere to pull over so we had to limp for a mile or so until we found a place to turn off.  I called Richard and he was gracious enough to put up with my very bad cell signal, and dropped calls to not only walk me through trouble shooting the issue but also a temporary field fix to get the coach home. As most of you know, the dude is unbelievable. I’ll try to be quick in describing what Richard had me do. First, the cause was a failed airbag. Once I got the coach jacked up (and fully cribbed) I crawled under and took some measurements from the axle and frame rail. I then cut some 4x4 posts to wedge in between. There wasn’t a clear spot to fit the 4x4 on the axle side, so I cut them down to 3x4. Once I had them wedged in pace, I lowered the coach and drove it home. The trip home was a very different experience. I didn’t dare go over 10 mph the whole way. It was literally like riding in a wagon with no suspension. It kind of felt like I wobbled home. We were lucky to be so close to home when it happened.  My wife was following me in the toad and told me that she saw the coach shift back down after we went over a bridge with a big hump in the middle. By the time I parked it, the rear had dropped some but was still clearing the tire. I think I will work on fabricating something that will fit a little better and carry them in the coach in case something like this ever happens again.
I got the old airbags off, but I had to cut the fittings for the 1” airline to do it. I should have the replacement fittings and be able to get the airbags installed this weekend. Will also be replacing the tire, which now has a fender-width grove about ½” deep. Oh yeah, cleaning all the burnt, melted rubber off the coach and the toad was a joyous occasion. What a PIA. I think it took longer than removing the airbags.
A big shout out to Richard for coming to the rescue. Also, to Jeff LoGuidice, who sent me a couple of used airbags so I can get the coach out of my driveway before the HOA starts legal proceedings.  The plan is to change all of the airbags, but I need to get it to my buddy’s shop to do the work.
I’d be interested to know if anyone has a good source for bags.

I purchased a VS 227 valve which has different orientation. I ended up rotating the internal part of the valve on the existing one, thus confused as to the operation when the swar bar moves- in other words when the bar is moved upwards, is that filling the bags  and down releasing air out the exhaust port. matters as the valve internal can be rotated 180 degrees  and the arm can be installed. I used the old arm on the new valve.  

Why did I choose this valve? someone else on guru used it and it was 25 % the cost of the oem one.
Thanks
Valid levelling

I’m almost sure I saw my 1978 Newell that I sold 10 years ago in Indy today. We were on 465 and the Newell going the opposite way. They were flat-towing a Jeep. Still lookin’ good!

        We are putting our 2013 Newell up for sale.  We simply are not finding the time to use it and it just sits around collecting dust.  Unit is well maintained with 1 year old Michelin tires, 2 new a/c units just to name a couple recent upgrades.  I have spent many hours "tinkering" with it replacing leaking air connections, servicing all components, replacing anything that looked suspect and in general, keeping it 100% ready to Rock n' Roll.  It is 12 years old and therefore, has a few imperfections.  1-2 floor tiles are chipped, windshield has a small crack and there are a few paint areas that may need some attention in years to come.  Nothing of any major consequence but I want to be totally transparent.  Other than these few imperfections, EVERYTHING is in tip top working order.  I realize I'm leaving out a plethora of info but I we have finally made up our minds to sell and I wanted to get the ball rolling.  I can be reached at 319-750-1739 at any time or reached at [email protected] 
Asking price $625,000.00
Unit is located in Mt Pleasant, IA

Here is a youtube video I found that is on this coach (1466) when new
https://youtu.be/sW6Oj1RAL6M?si=Acdmo02kpQ1cgGtK

Good news, Gurus! Valid Manufacturing has a product, VEC02A019-06 that replaces VSS90A-019-06. This is the control keypad that came in my 2009 coach. The rear keypad was out when we bought the coach. No replacement was available until now. Woo Hoo!! We got one and it plugged right in and worked. (We shut the power off while plugging it in).
Our keypad, and the replacement are both touchscreen keypads. In the picture, I'm holding the new keypad, the old one is still mounted on the wall.
To change it out, I just shut off all power in the coach (including shore power and batteries). Then I removed the four mounting screws and took the keypad off the wall. I swapped the wire connector from the back of the old unit to the new one and screwed it back to the wall. The mounting screw holes lined up!!  After powering up the coach again, it woke up when touched and just worked like it was always there. 
I'm so happy to have the second slide control station operational. This one's location is easier to reach for my wife too. I am not sure if this part would work in the older button systems. If you remove the keypad from the wall, the part number is on the back. Good Luck!!

So in my 1998 coach, there is a regular 120v outlet in the bay just to the left of the mid-entry door.  Mine seems to just randomly decide that for some time it will be off.  It doesn’t have a GFI plug in outlet.  I can’t see any fuses or breakers being out anywhere either and sometimes it just works and other times it doesn’t.  It seems to flip on and off every other trip or so, not daily or hourly.

Any ideas?  Any hidden fuses or breakers for that plug that maybe I cannot find or don’t know about?

Losing my TV in the salon but have no clue how to access it so that I can even check connections much less swap it out for a new one.  Any help appreciated.  Hopefully I have loaded the picture in properly.

Terry

So, recently I have been having a problem with my electric aquahot working.  The diesel version works just fine.  The light lights up when I use the switch but it just doesn't heat up.  I checked the fuses in the back of the coach and the fuses on the inside of the aquahot bay but none of them seemed to be blown.  We did have the breaker go off a few times the past week or two at the post we were plugged in to, so maybe that caused something to malfunction?

Is there another fuse somewhere that I would need to check?

Is it the relays maybe?  I see a few of them on the side of the aquahot near the fuses.

The diesel works great and the heat still works overall.

Coach is a 1998.

Dear All, Since ( with pain in the heart ) did sell our coach last year, I still have some spare parts available.
Ultra Sonic Leak Tester                                      Usd 250
Compressor Thomas WOB-L2688 TE 44/38 New   Usd 570
Compressor Thomas Used with new Condensator Usd 200
Compressor Thomas New Condensator                Usd 35
Outback Fan for Inverter FX  New                       Usd 29
Outback Mate 3S Control panel with WiFi New      Usd 450
Original New Windows NEW
18"x 18" Solid                                                   Usd 160
18"x 42" Solid  2 Pcs                                          Usd 230 each
18"x 42"Vented                                                 Usd 320
48"x 18"Solid                                                    Usd 230
60"x 20,5 Solid                                                  Usd 320
Anti Squeek tape 3/4" for the windows                 Usd 100
Bode Entrance door Cilinder 720-2002-302 NEW    Usd 250
Bendix Air Dryer used for 500 miles, As New         Usd 150

I can ship, but windows should be picked up in Saint Cloud Fl 34771

Had a switch panel recently fail.  Panel was dark and none of the five buttons functioned.  Removed panel and found rapid flashing green LED on the rear of the panel.  This indicated the panel was trying to communicate with the network, but never succeeded.  This LED should be solid green indicating the device is connected to the network and communicating properly.

I spoke to Newell and they did not have any in stock.  Lead-time was two weeks and $436.  Spoke to Spyder Controls, price was $250 and I received it in four business days from BC, Canada.