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  Fix for Inverter/Charger

Posted by: Bob Standeford
10-09-2015, 11:36 AM
Forum: General Repair
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For your Info, if your inverter stops taking the 12 volts and making 120 volts. you might need to check the 300 amp. fuse that's near the inverter/charger. My charger was still working, but the inverter wouldn't invert. IN order to check the fuse you need to remove the two nuts that hold it, and remove the fuse. Now you can test for continuity. If you leave it hooked up it can give you a false reading, as it may have bleed back from both sides. Mine was blown when I had the batteries replaced. I found the only one in Tulsa for about $45. I hope this helps someone, it took me a couple of days to figure it all out. 

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  WOW 1997 coach drive away ready

Posted by: PMCBR
10-09-2015, 07:54 AM
Forum: Coaches for Sale (Please read the info in the Category description)
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Wow I'm reading about these folks who have recently purchased 1990's coaches and are having all this work done. My 1997 model is drive away ready and a steal at $69,000.00. Just returned from central Texas dove hunting with 10 friends aboard 1100 miles over a weekend no issues. See my coach at www.rvtrader.com "1997 Newell" in the search. 

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  #1551 is ready

Posted by: Fulltiming
10-07-2015, 10:34 AM
Forum: Coaches for Sale (Please read the info in the Category description)
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Newell has completed #1551, a quad slide, 45' 8" 2016 model 2020P.  The coach has two couches, one extended to become the dinette with a power operated table.  Porcelain tile flooring except in the bedroom.  Mid entry.

http://www.newellcoach.com/newell-coaches/coach-1551/

[Image: 1551-Coach-Photos-14-800x530.jpg]

[Image: 1551-Coach-Photos-1-800x530.jpg]

Video Tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dkPF2tL...e=youtu.be

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  Give your name when you post

Posted by: rheavn
10-06-2015, 05:47 PM
Forum: Suggestions
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It makes it much easier to answer someones question when they provide coach info and a name!

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  Possible fire hazard

Posted by: rheavn
10-06-2015, 05:39 PM
Forum: Electrical
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A while back Russ White posted a warning about the insulation on the 4/0 cable going from a positive battery post to the inverter fuse holder that was degrading & causing a potential fire hazard.

Russ' warning caused me to inspect mine since his & my coach are only 1 apart.  Mine too was starting to degrade, but on a much lesser level than on Russ' coach.  Mine continued to degrade until the inner stranded copper wire was clearly visible which was clearly a potential fire hazard.  None of the other battery cables exhibited this degrading.

On my coach the 4/0 cable runs from the positive house battery post, out the back of the battery compartment, runs through the center of the coach and ends up in the inverter compartment and bolts up to one end of the inverter fuse.  The old cable is tie wrapped and sealed in so I cut out as much as I could.  I ran a new cable from the inverter compartment, through the plumbing compartment and into the battery compartment.

All is now working well and a fire hazard has been removed.  Thanks Russ!

I would suggest that every one monitor the condition of the cable from the inverter fuse to the positive battery connection.  For those with a '97, '98 or '99 I would suggest a very close inspection.  It is my opinion, we know what that is worth, that this may be the result of some bad 4/0 cabling that Newell unknowingly purchased that is degrading in a very unusual manner.  I have had several battery experts inspect the old cabling and none have seen this type of degrading without chemical interaction or extreme conditions not present in our coaches.  While my cable was degrading in the battery compartment, it was degrading just as bad in the center coach run and the inverter compartment.

Please don't ignore a fire hazard.................................

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  my intro

Posted by: desperado
10-06-2015, 01:57 PM
Forum: Please introduce yourself
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Hello Newell gurus,

I recently purchased #1451,2012 Newell. I owned a 2005 Monaco before this. Every year I would
go to the Sturgis rally and drool all over my neighbors Newell. So, I stepped up.....way up!
And I purchased it this summer. I am so happy I did. What a difference in the ride and comfort.
My girlfriend and I love it! so do my riding buddies.

Sorry in advance if my questions seem stupid. But there is soooooo much more to learn on this unit
then my Monaco. I look forward to getting knowledge from all of you. And down the road maybe I can
help as well. I look forward to getting to know the gurus.

Thank you in advance

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  Air System operation

Posted by: PMCBR
10-06-2015, 08:48 AM
Forum: Air Operated Systems and Leaks
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Guys when I shut down my engine a loud hissing noise is heard and can traced to the engine battery compartment. Pictured is the noise maker all air is dumped till the gauge reaches 0. Is this normal? It is not causing me any problems, just asking if this is supposed to happen. Thanks in advance for your comments. 

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  Together again!

Posted by: rheavn
10-05-2015, 05:15 PM
Forum: Get Togethers
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Coach #530 & #531 were together again for the first time since 1998 when they were in the production line together.

It was almost a rally as there were three Gurus at Newell--Bares, Russ White & Bob/Diane Hedman.  I also saw Forrest & Cindy's old coach and got to meet the new owners.  Lots of good conversation.

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  Our own mini rally

Posted by: pairodice
10-05-2015, 06:12 AM
Forum: General
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The new owner of our 90 Wanderlodge is coming in today and we have both coaches parked side by side.  We are still trying to figure out where everything is going to go but there is definitely a LOT more space inside!  We are in love with this Newell!  Now I just have to get a good name for her... I like Dorothy since we got her from Kansas (and she does have a Ruby stripe!)... 

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  Tragic reminder

Posted by: rheavn
10-04-2015, 03:20 AM
Forum: General
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Enough said................................................ Sad

http://www.bayshorebroadcasting.ca/news_...wsID=78257

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