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Ad states that it is the only 2003 Newell with a CAT engine (not true).  $260,000

http://www.rvtrader.com/listing/2003-New...-116777006

Dale Earnhart's 2nd Newell for sale. 210,000 miles.  $157,000

http://www.rvtrader.com/listing/1997-New...-116807149

Dear Fellow Newell Gurus,

Finally we are getting #277 in really good shape after the sideswipe repair and some time at Newell.  However, Mike at Newell
did not wish to undertake the conversion of our coach from R-12 to R-134A for what we wanted to afford.

We can now highly recommend A & H Automotive of Del City, OK (east side of Oklahoma City) at 405 672-2385 for air conditioning
repair.  For less than $800 A&H checked the dash air system over, found some loose fittings, vacuum checked the system overnight, and then converted it to
an R-134A system, all in 24 hours!  They advertise a 24 month warranty on their work.  For older customers, they can expect to see a new facility which will hold
even 45' coaches so all work is now done inside.  

Danny and Marilyn Goss
1991 # 277 w/2009 Dodge P/U flat tow

Just got to Brownsville. Drove 300 miles this morning. Slides were out yesterday.  Started to put the slides out...bladders wouldn't release, took them about 5 minutes to release and now the lights won't go solid indicating it's safe to extend the slides.  Any ideas?

This post is what I have found on my coach which has the HWH leveling system.  If your coach is not exactly the same, it will be similar if you have the HWH system.

I've been doing an air line schematic to complement the rear suspension schematic that I've already done.  Newell has basically set up three air systems that interrelate.  The black air system is the brake system.  The red air system is the suspension system.   The blue air system is the house air system.  The colors are designated by the color of air line that Newell used to "feed" the separate systems.

The first schematic is of the air lines of the differential lock solenoid, rear distribution block, rear air dryer and the rear six pack.  The rear distribution block is mounted on the vertical wall just forward of the right rear engine compartment.  The rest of the items are located in the right rear engine compartment.  Follow the 1/4" black air line from the "in" of the differential lock solenoid and it will take you to the distribution block. 

   

The second schematic is a "junction point" that on my coach is found on the rear wall of the left rear air spring tank.  The left rear air spring tank is the one that is the most forward & sits above the transmission cooler with the double fans.  This is where Newell chose to join the front & rear suspension air system (red), front & rear house system (blue) and the front and rear brake system (black).  Newell provided two shut off valves that allows you to shut off either the red or blue systems or both.  There is no shut off for the air brake system. 

   

The "junction point" is very difficult to get a good picture of and get all the lines in it.  These are the best I came up with.

       


To understand where the air goes we'll look at how it works by providing "shop" air to a totally drained air system on each test. 

Test #1--Turn off both shut off valves and air is provided only to all three brake system air tanks, the brake dash gauge and the 3 gallon air tank in the first compartment on the right side.  ***Not all coaches will have this 3 gallon air tank!

Test #2--Open the "red" circuit shut off valve and leave the "blue" valve closed.  Air is now provided to all three brake air tanks, the brake dash air gauge, the 3 gallon air tank in compartment R-1, the front & rear 6 packs,  and rear air dryer.

Test #3--Open the "blue" circuit shut off valve and close the "red" shut off valve.  Air is now provided to the 3 gallon air tank in R-1, all three brake air tanks, both the brake & supply dash gauges, the 3 gallon air tank in the RR wheel well and the entire 12V air compressor air system.

Test #4--Open both the "red" & "blue" shut off valves and the entire coach receives air.

Hopefully this helps you understand how your system works and how each "circuit interrelates to each other......................................

Hello All:
We are trying do decide how to move our toys around with us as we travel the US.  My initial thought was to buy a 24 ft. stacker trailer  to carry my motorcycle - Ducati MultiStrada -  a Big Green Egg and some kind of car.  However, I have been told that a trailer is not worth the trouble and we would be better off with a motorcycle lift on the back of the coach and a towed car.
Can you share your thoughts and experience to help us make the right choice?  Thanks for your help.

This is the same exact solenoid that Newell sells.  

Part #: SMC VX3114-01N-6G1-B valve

 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DD8D...YVRJZPBVSX

Hi Everyone:

My name is David Sugg and my wife Lengki and I live in Cornelius, NC. along with our two dogs, who will be traveling with us.

We just purchased coach #1487 from Newell and we plan to travel North America beginning in November of this year.  We are total newbies to RV'ing but I have owned and driven Renegade Toterhomes with 48 ft. lift gate trailers for the last 10 years, so the driving part should not be a problem.  Everything else, however, is a different story.  Reading blogs and Guru posts has given me an appreciation of the challenges that we will face when we are on the road full time. I do feel fortunate that we purchased a Newell, as I don't think that there is a better built coach on the market, regardless of the price.

I want to say thank you in advance to those who answer our questions in the future, and hope to meet some of you in our travels.

An air solenoid is mounted below the air dryer in the engine side compartment (see photos)  Has two 1/4" black air lines and a red & black wire going to it.

Does any one know what its function is???

Gang,

This morning I am in the coach after having been away for a while.  I realized that my aquahot was not making hot water using the electric side.  Not a good thing!  (The diesel side works).

I thought to myself what would @"Trainer" (Rudy Leget) do.  I checked the fuses and bumped the relays but no joy.  In a fit of self doubt, I called Rudy.  It was so good to hear his voice.  He first had me check the little red overheat breaker inside the panel above the burner.  Sure enough, the red button was popped out.  I clicked it back in.  In a few minutes my hot water returned.

I have two take-aways from this experience....

1)  Rudy is THE MAN when it comes to aquahot.  He has some sort of sixth sense....When I said that I had my hand on a part, he said "Not that part, its the one to the left".  How did he know???!!!  His knowledge, friendly demeanor, and quick wit make him a joy to work with.   (Hint:  If you want your aquahot to really sing, give the music to Rudy).

2)  The Gurus are really a great bunch of guys / gals.  Whenever I am getting frustrated, I know there are a bunch of guys willing to take a call and set me on a success path.  

Thanks for all you do!

bill
ps.  Happy New Year and safe travels y'all!