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I have a long weekend and finally have a place where I can get underneath the coach and do some searching for leaks etc...I was looking for a good place to place a couple of blocks and I saw a cross member behind the axle. Is that  the closest place to the front? What location do you all block? Any guidance would be appreciated.

Hello,

My wife and I decided to buy a motorhome to travel around next winter with our one year old daughter to escape the Minnesota weather.  Among other things, we were inspired by the blog bumfuzzle.com.  We found a 1968 30' Newell on Craigslist two weeks ago, and it's now sitting in our driveway, undergoing a light renovation.  After tearing out the carpet I found some rotten spots in the floor I was unaware of before purchasing it (a classic tale I suppose for many first-time RV buyers), so I'm working to fix those and I resealed a bunch of things on the roof to make sure the leak is fixed.

Before finding our 1968 on Craigslist, neither of us had ever heard of Newell.  It's been fun researching the company and learning that somewhat unknowingly we bought what I would call a cool piece of history.  It's apparent that even in the early days of the company they used high quality materials and craftsmanship.  We are planning to keep the cabinetry original, as it is still in remarkably good shape for its age.  The previous owner, who had it since 1990, changed out the gas engine for an 8.2L Detroit diesel engine in 1996.

I see everyone is to put the number of their coach in their signature.  How would I go about figuring out what number my 1968 is?  

Thanks!

i am planning on leaving on a trip on monday and i had problems intermittantly for a few tries with the step going up then it was ok.  

so today i decided i would make sure the steps would retract.   no go.  

even engine overide doesnt work.  

i have the bode air door.  

i disconnected the steps and they work just fine with 12v being applied to them.  i used the kwikee troubleshooting guide.  

i checked the voltages at the plug and they are fine except for the door switch.  there is no voltage there.  

so a few things are coming together....i have a light over the steps on the inside.  you can either turn it on all the time, or off all the time or AUTO so it goes off a few seconds after the door is closed.  the other night i noticed it stayed on and it was in auto.  

so, i dont believe the controller is getting the 12v signal from the switch that knows when the door is closed to retract the steps.  

so now.....the big question.  where is that switch?  i do not see one in the door frame.  and the 4 wires from the kwikee step go up to this control board in the bay to the right of the door.  one time the door wouldnt retract and i had dislodged the relay.  (a few years ago).  

i took the relay out and there was a little corrosion so i tried to clean it up and i used some dielectric grease on it.  still nothing.  

is there a trigger switch on the bode air door mechanism to say when the door is closed?

the puzzler is that it wont go up when the engine is running either.  that doesnt make sense.  unless it goes through that relay as well.  

any wisdom here?

thanks

tom

Hopefully this won't be the dumbest question asked, but here goes -
Are there any electrical schematics available for my coach?

Over the years, there have been some electrical modifications - some of which I'm sure Newell wouldn't have authorized.
Would be nice to have an idea what is supposed to be there before I go poking around.

Thanks!

Finally upgraded from a 32' Airstream travel trailer to a real motorhome.
I was planning on converting a 1955 Greyhound Scenicruiser, but after looking at how long it would take & how well built the Newell is - it was a no brainer.

The 1000 mile trip home was great.

Now to learn all the features this coach has & how to operate them properly.

I was on the fmca site today and saw they have a new roadside assistance program and it is only 99 bucks a year.  evidently it started end of last year.  


i have had coachnet for many years and it has worked great.  just used it a few weeks ago.  but it is more expensive.  


has anyone changed over to the fmca one?


my coachnet is up for renewal this summer.


tom

2nd Owner.  Looks really nice.

http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars...37294.html

Here are the details of the 2015 tour.

Richard & Rhonda Retirement Trip 3

 
May 21 - 24              Drive 135 miles to Lexington, KY - Bike Ride w/Keith
                                    Georgetown College Parking Lot
May 25 - 26              Drive 400 miles to Stanton, MO - Hike highest pt in MO    
                                    KOA                                                               (888)562-4498        
May 27 - 28              Drive 245 miles to Miami, OK - replace windshield on RV
                                    Newell Factory
May 29                      Drive 160 miles to Peculiar, MO
                                    Peculiar Park                                                (816)779-6300
May 30                      Drive 220 miles to Lincoln, NE
                                    Camp-A-Way                                             (866)719-2267
May 31                      Drive 220 miles to North Platte, NE
                                    Holiday RV Park                                          (800)424-4531        
June 1 - 2                  Drive 270 miles to Laramie, WY - Medicine Bow NF
                                    KOA                                                               (800)562-4153
June 3                       Drive 225 miles to Rock Springs, WY
                                    KOA                                                               (800)562-8699
June 4                       Drive 160 miles to Park City, UT
                                    Park City RV Resort                                    (435)649-2535
June 5                       Drive 260 miles to Elko, NV
                                    Iron Horse RV                                               (775)777-1919
June 6                       Drive 290 miles to Reno, NV
                                    RV Park at Grand Sierra Resort              (775)789-2147
June 7- 27                 Drive 65 miles to Lake Tahoe, CA
 

                            Hey All,

After almost 7 months we have completed the furnished 600 Sq Ft. Shade Structure and Swimming Pool / Spa.

We have listed it for $379,900 complete with Golf Cart and fully automatic covered pool. E-mail or call me for any details or more photos

Please consider moving this item to the top of your to-do list!


The attached images should be pretty self explanatory.  At the center of the image of my '99 DD Series 60 is a hydraulic manifold.  It is involved with controlling the speed of the engine cooling fan.   On the back of that manifold there MAY be a pressure gauge.  Another image shows the gauge that was on the back of mine and a broken wrench.

I was aware that others had trouble with the gauge and it could leak, but when I checked mine at that time it was fine and reading correctly and I left it alone.   BIG mistake.  If ( or maybe it's when ) this gauge fails over time it can deplete your hydraulic fluid supply and you will be stuck wherever you are at that time.  I was very lucky that when mine failed I was moving the coach around and noticed the leak before any significant fluid was lost.
The gauge was difficult to remove, but I got it out and replaced it with a pipe plug.

My suggestion is, if you still have the gauge replace it with a plug now.   Russ