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Gang,

I believe this is the operators manual for a Allison transmission found in 2000 series coaches.

Interesting reading!

In case you did not know, the transmission oil level can be checked from your keypad and is MUCH more accurate than the dipstick. (I know, I know everyone knows that...except for me!)

Also, it is adaptive to the way that you drive / and coach setup. In the manual are the steps to reset the software. I have not done it yet, but plan to in next few days.

Anyway, here is the manual. Happy reading.

Cheers,
bill

In chronological order. What kind of RV did you start off with and what did you own and for how long up until your current Newell.


2000 Georgetown , Forest River. Owned 4 months
2006 Tuscany, Damon. Owned 18 months:
2008 Monaco, Dynasty. Owned 16 months:
2003 Newell #646. Home for 44 months and still counting

I traveled over to Bestgenman's shop this week to gain some professional assistance with replacing the hard rubber mounts on my genset with airbags. I did not like the low frequency vibration that came through the flow and the bed while the genset was running.

Gordon (Bestgenman) was a fantastic host and has quite a facility for fabricating about anything you could ever conceive. I did get a few elementary lessons on using a mill, hydraulic shears, and other proper ways of metal fabrication. It was a far cry from a hand drill, hacksaw, and hammer that I normally use.

Anyhoo, the install greatly reduced the vibration. While we were at it, Gordon showed me many ways to reduce the noise coming from the genset. I'll have to say that what I learned from a professional is that the noise reduction is not one thing. In addition to noise abatement materials, you have to find and seal every opening to the gen box. It was a pretty amazing demo to hear how much noise escapes from a 1/8 gap around the top of the gen door.

I won't list a step by step or list part numbers because honestly the process involves fabricating custom motor mounts to keep the ride height of the gen the same as it would be with the stock rubber mounts. It is not a project for the squeamish.

As we were reinstalling the gen into the coach, I ran into an issue that is funny now, but not so much at the time. When I slid the gen all the way in for a test fit. It locked with the safety catch like it is supposed to. First I forgot about the catch, so I spent thirty minutes tugging on something that wouldn't budge. Then when I remembered the catch, it would not release. A slightly firmer pull resulted in pulling the cable loose from the catch. Oops! Well maybe I said something slightly different. Lucky for me the front door was off the genset, so Gordon suggested that the catch could be released using the old credit card in a door lock trick. After fabbing a 8 foot long chisel, the catch released.

Now, how to put it right? All of the wiring was in place by now, it is a chore to take it loose. So I pulled the gen out as far as I could using a pallet jack and the picture shows my scrawny butt in the compartment.     I went in backwards over and around the gennie. It was a tight squeeze. What I discovered in the compartment was a misalignment between the cable attachment and the lock that had existed since day one. It was a matter of time before it jammed. So after a couple of misfires that was connected and all was well.

Hey Guru's

I was in a Starbucks today when the coffee girl, my brother admonished me they’re called “Barista’s” wow, sorry all to pieces... Anyway, the BARISTA said “hi Mr. something-or other, I thought you were out in your motorhome”?

So as soon as I got my coffer I zeroed in on him, mentioned I heard the girl, oops Barista, say he his a motorhome and would he mind if I joined him? From that ensued a conversation of about an hour and a half's on about everything imaginable about RVing.

SO far I have found RVer's very friendly and that is some very good news!

He told me he current owns a 43’ Forrest River Charleston and has a center bath he’s not too happy about and not too happy with the all-over quality. I remember Richard telling me that he had a motorhome and didn’t realize how noisy it was until he drove a Newell.

He said he only buys new and is looking for a 45 footer that he can buy for around $500,000.00. He’s looking at American Eagle, Entegra Cornerstone, Newmar Essex and Tiffin Zephyr.

I thought about you guys and the amount of things you know and couldn’t help but think? If you guys were buying new and your budget was a half million bucks........ What would you buy in a new coach?

Harry

Folks, I drove two hours to look this coach over a month ago. We are not ready for our first Newell this year, but I believe someone could purchase this coach for somewhat less. The records and such are in good shape, as is the coach, I felt. Impressive example of the year, in pretty nice shape.

http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/rvs/4636901900.html

(Tom, This is the one with the wall rack of McIntosh stereo gear in the bedroom. Fun to see. Keep your eyes open for a nice one for me! Paul)

I have just inherited my late father's 1981 37 ft Newell Coach. The old thing is in pretty rough shape cosmetically, but seems mechanically sound. It had been sitting on my dad's lot for the last 6 years only being cranked up intermittently, but had not been started in the last 2 years. I got it running and have driven it. I would only get up to about 10mph. I've determined that the fuel filters were stopped up and will be replacing them today. I've checked for water in the fuel/ water separators and they checked out free of water. I also opened the main tank sump drain, and no water there. It has about a little less than half a tank of diesel in the main and about a half tank in the aux. tank. The fuel is about the color of tea and probably 6 or 7 years old. Since i found no water, I'm thinking I can just add some good anti-gelling fuel treatment/cleaner and after changing the filters, use this fuel. Does anyone have any experience with using old fuel like this. Also, it has a 4 cylinder generator motor. Does anyone know what kind of engine this is? The main engine is a Detroit 6V92? or something like that. Any help or guidance here is much appreciated.

Heading to the factory tomorrow for some minor stuff and to get the transfer box replaced. Anyone have any requests?

Anyone one replace their clear OEM ones?
What about just lens and body gasket?
Thanks,

When I return to Arizona in September, my Detroit 60 should have almost 15,000 since last full service and 200 hours on the generator. When last serviced, synthetic oil and all filters were changed as well as new synthetic transmission fluid and filters. Air and fuel filters are on an as needed basis, but I am wondering if the hydraulic and air dryer filters need to be changed on the same schedule as the oil and coolant filters. I will service the AquaHot and generator myself when I get home. Also, have I missed a filter?

Robin and I are very excited to pick up our coach on November 11th in Miami # 1528.
The process has been easy and the people are very responsive and easy to work with. Amber has been great and worked well with Robin in April when we spent 3 days there picking everything out that you do in 9 months when building a house.
We put in a fireplace which was a good challenge for them, but we are sure it will be great.
Yesterday, we met Doug Matz who is parked right around the corner from us at Hearthside Grove in Petoskey, MI.
What a beautiful coach they have.
Really looking forward to traveling the country in a Newell and getting to meet other Newellites.