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  California CARB / Out of State LLC

Posted by: Sea Note
10-07-2024, 07:00 AM
Forum: General
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A talkative fellow in an older Country Coach with California plates parked next to me in Moab mentioned that he wouldn't be able to renew his tabs because his diesel engine was manufactured before 2010. That got me thinking, which got me researching, and what I found has me scratching my head. As I read it, as of 2024 California is requiring that all heavy vehicles (including RVs) with diesel engines be California CARB (think EPA) compliant, which means 2010 or newer engine with all the bits working, subject to narrow exceptions.  One exception is to limit travel in California to 1,000 miles per year (with lots of documentation requirements). Another is a general exemption for out-of-state RVs that are never used for commercial purposes, so no problem if a Newell with pre-2010 power is personally owned by someone residing outside of California -- but what about coaches owned or registered by a business (Montana LLC or otherwise)? I have thoughts (not good ones) but would value insight from anyone who has taken a deep dive on this as I suspect that ignorance won't cut it when the plate reader returns a business as the owner and the blue lights start flashing and I would want to know before getting turned away and having travel plans disturbed (or worse). 

I see that the underlying issue was addressed in a thread in 2021 but it is not up to date and doesn't address the ownership issue.

Respectfully submitted,

db

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  Coach 435

Posted by: cwl1979
10-07-2024, 12:53 AM
Forum: Heating Systems
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Jack grab some coffee,

I've seen multiple posts with this same issue so I solved it. 
There have been many posts about the Teddy heater under the salon couch quitting. when i rebuilt the entire aqua hot system i found some of the blowers didn't work. The teddy heater was one. I started by removing the couch to gain access to the heater box. turns out it was held down with 6 3/8ths lag screws.  Once the couch was unbolted from the floor i flipped it up out of the way and revealed the problematic heater.
   
As you can see in the picture i used a test light to make sure i had power. Test light from MAC tools will test power and ground and if your arms are long enough test the whole circuit for continuity. Power was reaching the unit. I unplugged all the wires making sure i didn't arc them, not like finding decent grounds is easy in these coaches. From there i dismantled the entire assembly to get the electric motor out. My hope was that i could just source a new motor and slap it back together. Curiosity got the best of me. I removed the double squirrel cage by grabbing some pliers and undid the constant tension rings. I pulled the two squirrel cages off, grabbed a wrench and removed the two bolts that held the motor together. At which point I noticed the brushes were bad.
   
  I have brushes, I can fix this! I went back to the coach I grabbed the spare March brushes and compared sizes.
   
 They would need some filing but they would work. I filed the new brushes down,    
 test fit,     and then soldered them on. Once the brushes were appropriately sized I began to reassemble the DC motor. This took way longer than it should have (because i was fighting with the springs holding them back with one hand, trying to put things together) but I got it done.    
 Once the motor was reassembled a quick floor test with the battery showed the motor worked just fine. I replaced the squirrel cages and the constant tension  rings, reassembled the motor into the housing with the heater core, put all the screws back in, and plugged in the wires.     Ha Ha! It works.  At this point it was getting late and dinner needed to be done. Ill finish strapping the heater down and put the couch back tomorrow.

Moral of the story, you might not need a $300 heater you might need some cheap brushes and about two hours of time. For those wanting to have spares. a set like this on Amazon would fix just about everything including those Aqua hot pump motors.
https://www.amazon.com/RICHERI-Electric-...1_3?sr=8-3
 And for once, my wife is happy I bought quality tools.    

  Don't mind my amazing green carpet, it's nasty and ugly and I'm going to replace the flooring before long. I've got 4 very large dogs, and carpet just wont work.

My wife would like to add... (No I'm not - I'm typing this for him because I type way faster than he does.

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  Scs blower capacitor part number?

Posted by: Gem930
10-06-2024, 05:35 PM
Forum: Air Conditioning
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I determined the front SCS blower motor cap is bad by hand spinning the squirrel cage fan and getting it to work.  Looking for a part number and any info on location.  Is it one of the caps behind the circuit board or do I got to get to the motor to replace it???? Any help would be greatly appreciated! 

Thx

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  Engine access under bed

Posted by: Jrahn56
10-06-2024, 11:59 AM
Forum: Help, I need help ASAP
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Does anyone know if there is an engine access cover under the platform bed 95 Newell #375. Trying to access the air governor that's mounted directly to the air compressor. Can't reach it from from the passenger side rear engine compartment. 

Thanks,
Jeff

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  Coach 435

Posted by: cwl1979
10-05-2024, 10:26 PM
Forum: Air Operated Systems and Leaks
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My 12V compressor hasn't worked since i got the coach. I'm just about finished with rebuilding my Aqua hot and thought since the compressor is right there i should deal with that while i wait for parts. I figured I'd take out the 12V compressor. I undid the airlines and cut the wires with enough to splice back into and proceeded to google. Mine is a Thomas compressor and costs about 975 at Grainger.  To which i thought... wonder what's wrong with mine and took the whole thing apart. Piston wasn't seized, so i cleaned everything up, applied a drop of oil to ease reassembly and ... still nothing! darn! Took the rear cover off the electric motor and saw the positive contact was corroded. Cleaned that up reassembled the motor and... Success! Purrs like new! Fresh coat of paint and ready for install in the morning! 

Sorry i didn't take step by step pictures but here's a few i did take. 

For anyone that may have the same compressor Grainger sells a rebuild kit for 185 is comes with a piston and new O rings and filter and intake an exhaust reeds. It did not look like the kit had brushes or contacts.

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  Air Governor

Posted by: Jrahn56
10-05-2024, 10:09 AM
Forum: Help, I need help ASAP
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Does anyone have a suggestion on how to remove the 2 bolts holding the air governor on if you can't break them loose with a socket and rachet or 3/8" cordless impact. I've sprayed the governor with penetrating oil, just not budging and I don't want to snap the bolt. Hoping someone might have an idea. Coach #375

Thank you, 
Jeff

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  300 Won’t Start

Posted by: Tfrazier
10-05-2024, 09:29 AM
Forum: Electrical
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Coach won't start. Nothing, no slow crank, no clicking, no noise at all. Checked both batteries with my multi meter and they are at around 12.5v. 
I normally start it up and move it around on a weekly basis when we aren’t traveling but I’ve been out of town a lot for work and it’s been about 5 weeks since I last started it. 

The generator cranked right up and I’ve turned the battery merge on. Jumping from from truck isn’t working either. 

Any thoughts?

After last post. Tried to start it free m the engine compartment. She cranked right up.

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  Alternative to replacing aquahot?

Posted by: folivier
10-05-2024, 07:36 AM
Forum: Heating Systems
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Interesting solution to a leaking fresh water aquahot coil. Not sure if you can see it without signing up, if not let me know and I'll copy and paste it here.
Rudy, Richard, what do you guys think?
https://www.monacoers.org/topic/9239-aqu...ment-98797

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  What is this?

Posted by: cwl1979
10-02-2024, 09:00 PM
Forum: Plumbing and fixtures
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While tracing wires for my Aqua-Hot rebuild i toned the line for the wet bay thermostat and noticed this was cracked. Looks like a water filtration unit of some sort. Anyone know exactly what this is?

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  Just purchased 717 Tampa show coach

Posted by: [email protected]
10-02-2024, 07:38 AM
Forum: Please introduce yourself
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My wife and I just purchased 717, a 2005 4 slide with D60.  We previously had a 1979 Chieftan that we used to camp in practically every campground in the colorado mountains. Before the Newell, we travelled the eastern US in a 1997 Prevost Marathon.
Retired mechanical engineer, I am familiar with HVAC, electrical etc. I have performed all the maintenance on cars and coaches for the last 40 years.
Difficult decision to change from the Prevost, but a four slide Newell seemed to be a much better value and we wanted more space when parked.  
The Prevost came with a 3 inch thick binder with all the chassis maintenance and repair information. I have been able to do engine overhead, brakes, air bags etc.
Not sure what is available regarding the newell- only received a very sparse owners manual.
I have already noticed the tone on this forum is the most respectful and supportive of any forum I view/participate!

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