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Gang,

I have a Windgard SK-3005 antenna and regular Directv receivers.  Last year,  I noticed that I was not receiving some stations.   I did some research and found out that Directv had moved some programming to the 109 satellite (which is not tracked by the SK-3005).  Winegard said that I needed the new SWM-3 antenna ($$$$).  Further research indicated that there is a device called a Swm Switch that will convert the signals in a way that allows you to get the other stations.  I will let you know if it works.

In the meantime, I wanna upgrade my Directv receivers to Genie type with the DVR functions.  I am getting the total run-around.  Newell says to talk to Directv.  Directv says to talk to Winegard since it is in an RV.  (They did offer to send one of their "technicians" to my RV to install but earliest date was two weeks from now).

So...Have any of you guys upgraded your directv receivers?  How did you do it?  I could not find the base unit on amazon.

Cheers,
bill

Is it hard to find campgrounds that will accept a 45 ft. Motorhome? What length RVs are acceptable in most campgrounds?  I'm looking at Newels, but I'm not sure how often I'll run into a problem finding a campground that accepts the length. Do most national and state parks accept the long RVs?

darlene and i did a trip to salt lake city and back this past week.  got back last nite.  about 1400 miles.  averaged 7.1 mpg.   lots of summits and corresponding ups and downs.  so that seems about right.  

coach purred like a kitten.  only issue i had is the starting batteries seemed weak.  no big deal as i used the coach batteries to augment them.  

we got home last nite and unloaded.  parked out on the rv pad next to the shop so i could hose it down this morning and clean the engine compartment and check the batteries.  

the batteries load tested fine....but lots of corrosion on the terminals.  the worst one was the positive on the second battery.  in takng off the cables, the 3/0 cable pulled out of the crimped terminal.  so that was my problem.  so i dropped the two short jumers that go between the batteries off at wickenburg napa and they are making me two new ones i will pick up friday morning.  

i should be good then.  

later

tom

Can anyone give me a direction in advance for replacement of the heat ventilation fan motor located under the sofa in my 95? Making a lot of strange noises at this time. Good old Canada. Temps are already heading below 32F.  The Newell is pointing towards the south but will not be leaving for the Parker Az for another week or 2?

Seems to be a lot of benefits, and little downside. Current Newell tires are load range L.

The Michelin X One comes in load range L or even M.

Brochure: https://www.michelinb2b.com/wps/b2bconte...ochure.pdf

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

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

Hi, I recently purchased 2005 Newell Coach #721 and would like an Owners Manual and any electrical and plumbing schematics that might be available.

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?

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