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I heard that there was a Newell Rally in Orange Beach, Al this month.  I know Newell Plant is not hosting, but wondered if you all knew about it

Cheri

Yesterday I was reinstalling my steering gear box. The details will be posted in a another thread another day.

Its heavy, about 130 lbs, and I was using a combination of a floor jack from below, and ropes and pulleys from above to get it into position.

It slipped and broke one of the air line fittings to the front air bags at the six pack. If I had not cribbed the coach before the work, it could have crushed me before I could get out from under.

It didn't move an inch, although I did have some laundry to do. I must have jerked when it blew because I got a massive leg cramp in my left hamstring. It hurt so I was making some racket. Since Rhonda was manning the jack handle she didn't know what to think for a second.

It's a funny story, but it could have been a tragic one if I had not taken the proper precautions.

Hi guys, I found a flat on my tag axel after winter storage and it has a lot of cracks showing on the bulge , still a fair amount of tread but I think these tires need to go away. If this dot number is what I think it is they are relics !
DOT N34F 2N34400 Toyo ? Anyone know what these numbers mean ? Thanks Don

hi all,

the numbers are worn off of mine.  here is a picture of my setup.  the aircon compressor is driven by 2 v belts that only service it.  i changed them today.  

so.  anyone have the same serpentine belt setup and know what belt number it is?

thanks

tom

I need one or two reclining chairs. I have a couple here that need reupholstering. They are the European style which I like. I have seen new chairs (designed for household use) online for about the same price ($300)as repairing the old ones. I am dubious about the quality of new chairs. The Villa and Lambright chairs (especially for RV use) seem overpriced at $1000.00 apiece.
I'm not sure what to look for other than brand name. (Villa and flexsteel are the only ones I am familiar with). If I have to spend $1000 for a new one I'll recover the ones I have. Can anybody suggest a good source and/or offer pointers as to what I should be aware of?

All,
When we move into 1242 my wife found two Newell Gurus coffee cups which she showed me at breakfast this week. We were at Newell on Tuesday and Wednesday to get the coach after repairs had been completed. The Newell Gurus coffee cups felt very durable. Maybe y'all designed them after the durable Newell Coach.

Reese

my 2002 has an amazing dash air.  i did have to change the compressor when i got the coach 5 years ago or so, but it worked great when charged.  but it would lose charge in a week or so.  so after several years of just putting freon in it when i needed it to work, i went to task to find the leak.  of course with richards assistance.  air conditioning just doesnt compute with me, but i am learning.  

a year ago i traced the leak to the high pressure side hose fitting on the compressor.  i found a small shop about an hour from my house in an industrial strip mall that makes custom hoses.  i took the coach there, barely fitting in the small paths around the building.  he cut the old fitting off, remanned the one going into the compressor, crimped a new hose on, put 2 new dryers on, new caps and all for like 60 bucks or something like that.  

i went home, evacuated it, charged it up and things were good.  it has been about 9 months since i did that and since we are headed out soon, forest and i checked it out today.  of course i couldnt remember the readings i was supposed to get so dr richard was consulted.  

he reminded me to use the pressure/temp charts for an rv with longggg hoses, not an automotive chart.  

on startup today it blew cold, and the with 80 degree ambient i was at about 12psi low and 160 on the high side.  

so i put a few ounces of freon in it and it was at 16-18 low and 180 high.  blowing about 30 degree air at dash.  

so, the hose fix worked and was cheap

and maybe i will remember the charge readings this time....or not

tom

My wife and I love our 2004 Newell but no longer use it.
Purchased with 18K miles in late 2004 (original owner was Julie Wrigley), now has 88K miles and is in great shape.
Mid entry, rear bath, 4 roof airs, fully loaded (Newell Show Coach).
Upgraded rims and tires on front and tag, AGM batteries, kept in our Hangar in McKinney TX.
Has a great Aluminum NASCAR (or Star) Viewing Platform on rear roof (hat channel provided by Newell).
Sub Zero, Valid Slides and Leveling system, Spyder Controls, and excellent Paint.
I just upgraded the listings on RVT.com and RV Trader.com, so if you are interested please check it out.
We will be here in our Hangar Apartment in McKinney TX (North Dallas), thru the end of May if you would like to visit.
Please check out links below and call if you have any questions.

Bill Ogle
972-740-5784

http://www.rvt.com/Newell-Show-Coach-w-N...8-UX206837

https://www.rvtrader.com/listing/2004-Ne...-120676162

43.5' 1992 Newell, 8V92 with in frame rebuild, Allison, 20KW generator, double door full size refrigerator. Tulsa Craigslist. Asking $95,000 (not a mistype).

https://tulsa.craigslist.org/rvs/6058364785.html

Jr. has announced his retirement at the end of the 2017 season.

http://www.foxnews.com/auto/2017/04/25/d...eason.html