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  Front Suspension issue with #497

Posted by: Newell 381
10-03-2016, 06:26 AM
Forum: Suspension/Tires/Wheels
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Hey guys, we have been trying to prep Newell 497 to sell and I can't seem to get the front suspension to air up normally. When the coach is started, after air pressure is built up, the front bags do not inflate. I can manually inflate them via the HWH system and it will stay aired up for days. What should I be zeroing in on here? Height control valve maybe? Also, not sure if this helps or even matters, but this coach does have the factory independent front suspension. Thanks in advance

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  New owner of #500 and first time Newell owner

Posted by: medcrest
10-01-2016, 05:24 PM
Forum: Please introduce yourself
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Bought Coach No. 500 on 29 September.  Proud third owners of an immaculate 18 year old Newell that looks just out of the factory. The avatar is courtesy of the previous owners, Jerry and Barb Bommarito

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  2005 Owners Manual

Posted by: Geoff1
10-01-2016, 01:27 PM
Forum: Original Newell Coach Users Manual
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Hi, I recently purchased 2005 Newell Coach #721 and would like an Owners Manual and any electrical and plumbing schematics that might be available.

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  Effects of high miles on motorhomes

Posted by: Grandpa
10-01-2016, 11:23 AM
Forum: Discussion about what to consider on buying a used Newell
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In my search for the right DP,  I have found a lot of high mileage motorhomes. Whie I realize that these diesel drivetrains were designed for 750,000 miles, I have to wonder how the high miles affects the house part of the vehicle. 
When considering a 15 to 20 year old Newell,  how many miles are too many? What negative (or positive) effects should I look for on a high mileage RV?

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  Solenoid Valve

Posted by: rooster
09-30-2016, 05:11 PM
Forum: General
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Has anyone rebuilt the air solenoid valve that controls the step cover. The interior seals are worn out and I cannot find any rebuild kit. It is an Ingersoll Rand A212SD OOO N. Apparently it has been leaking for some time, and drawing down my air supply. Thanks Pete

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  strange wear patterns

Posted by: ccjohnson
09-30-2016, 09:38 AM
Forum: Suspension/Tires/Wheels
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I have attached pics of steer & tag tires we just replaced a while back.  Hoping for some insight as to what causes this. No one at tire shop has had satisfactory explanation so far. I do have a theory!  A bit of history; When we first picked up coach 6 yrs ago we blew a drive tire on the way home.  Fran's brother suggested we get 2 new steer tires for remainder of trip home instead of just one  drive tire. At 10 pm outside of Ozona,TX  all I could get were Bridgestone load range G max inflation 105 psi.  We ran these for 3 1/2 - 4 yrs.  had some "cupping" on steer tires.  The drive & tag tires I put on coach were load range H max 120 psi drive tires.   On the way to Quartzite  1 1/2 yrs ago we again blew a drive tire. We got 8 new load range G max pressure 100 psi (they did not have H available).  My "oilfield" mentality of just run it until it is really broken had kicked in.  After all we had done well with G's on steer axle for 4 yrs.  After 1 1/2 years the "cupping & wear on steer tires was becoming severe.  Tags were wearing a little strange also but not as severe. Drives were wearing perfectly.  I rotated tags & steer tires in hopes of extending life.  Not a great deal of success. after +/- 3K miles driving slow (50-55 mph) on "square" tires, I ordered 4 Yokohama load range H max pressure 120 psi. After +/- 3K miles no strange wear on them and steering/handling has much improved. Running steers at 120 psi.  I pulled up a weght ticket from last time we had weighed coach: 14,400 steer, 20040 drives, tag 8080.  Checked Yokahama web site for recommended load ranges & pressures.  Looks like I have been blessed to not have had extreme failure issues on severely over loaded steer tires all these years. My theory on wear is that extremely overloaded and under-inflated (for the weight) combined with extremely hot roads ( we did a lot of AZ-CA dessert this year) caused the tires to "scrub" on cornering which resulted in strange patterns.    Would appreciate any additional thoughts.
ps: Newell tag on inside: steers 120 psi, drives 100 psi, tags 110 psi.  I will run at these pressure from now on.  Will replace G drives with H in about 1 1/2 yrs.

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  Purchasing #555

Posted by: Land Yacht
09-29-2016, 07:21 PM
Forum: Please introduce yourself
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Hello Gurus,

My name is Mike Ginn and my wife is Jeannie. We are in the process of purchasing coach #555. Ironically, the coach was bought out from under us 3 years ago at MOT. I waited over a year and tracked down the owner. We met but decided it was not time to sell or buy but stayed in touch. In fact, we became friends this past summer. They had promised to give us first shot if they decided to sell.

One has to be careful when in for service at Newell... Last week the owner was in for service, and walking the lot saw a coach which was there the last time he was in for service. Newell wanted to make a deal, and he called me to ask if we were ready to buy. I told him I had to talk with Jeannie and would call him tomorrow. When I called him the next day, he was signing papers, and said if I wanted it I had to act fast as they had another buyer. So last Sat-Sun, I drove from FL to OK, inspected the coach Monday, and plan to take possession the week of October 10th.

I have been reading this forum for several years and I want to compliment and thank you all for this wonderful forum. It was fun to read even when we did not have a coach. hopefully I have learned enough to get me on the road, but I want to thank everyone in advance for any future help :-)

I am currently, searching for insurance, tow package for my avalanche, and a million other startup things.

Mike & Jeannie Ginn
Destin, FL

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  Solstice Rv resort mesquite nv

Posted by: encantotom
09-29-2016, 06:41 PM
Forum: General
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This the picture of a possible lot with casita 

We are staying here tonight.  Big easy pull through

Tom

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  Listed on craigslist

Posted by: [email protected]
09-29-2016, 05:35 PM
Forum: Coaches for Sale (Please read the info in the Category description)
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I saw this on Austin,TX Craigslist      https://austin.craigslist.org/rvs/5782320193.html

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  Refinishing Cabinetry

Posted by: charlesb
09-29-2016, 12:35 PM
Forum: Interior Things
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I have an 88 Newell that has wood "trimmed" cabinets.  Thinking of doing a spruce up and I am not sure what type of trim the wood is....  someone told me Teak... not sure... any info would be great.   Thanks... Chuck

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