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Gang,

Several of us have had issues with electrical connections becoming loose and generating enough heat to melt the wire jacket and surrounding plastic.   Its a good idea to inspect the wiring on the air conditioners annually to ensure that the connections are clean and tight.  

What I never thought about until yesterday, was the electrical connection to the Aquahot.  With the help of Rudy Leggett ( trainer ) I found a burnt wire feeding my AH unit.  It was a simple matter to put some heat shrink tubing on the wire and a new wire nut, but it could have caused a much larger problem.

Moral of the story.  If you feel confident with power issues and know how to kill power to the AH unit, pull the access cover off and have a look-see.  If you see burnt plastic...well you have a problem.  Clean and bright plastic....You are probably good to go.

Here are some pics....enjoy!

Cheers,
bill

Gang,

I remember the day that I got an email announcing the forming of the Newell Gurus.  I had owned my coach about a year, and was feeling overwhelmed by the learning curve and the feeling that I had gotten in over my head.

Although I didn't know it then, the Guru's would put me on the path to happy coach ownership.  They have helped me time-and-time again work through easy, weird, hard and sometimes interesting problems.   Along the way I have made some really good friends.

Yesterday, one of those friends met me in Houston to straighten out some issues with my Aquahot.  We spent a couple of hours fixing, talking, and tinkering.   This morning I had a nice hot shower thanks to his help.

The afternoon reminded me of what I like about the Gurus.  "Friends helping Friends" is the motto and it really could not be said better.  On this day a friend was helping me, but tomorrow, I hope that I am the one providing the help.

All of this was to say this:  You guys / gals are great!  This is really a wonderful group and its an honor to be a member.  

Cheers,
bill

Currently own a 1989 Bluebird FC 35. I enjoy reading the guru posts and viewing the beautiful coaches. Many of tbe postings relate to most coaches and it gives me another opportunity to learn from such a diverse group. Thanks for all this site has to offer...

I've had three coaches in my life...the last two (including the current Monaco Exec) have the wonderful Allison tranny. Smooth, dependable and everyone seems to like it. The Monaco has the AH-4000. Love it.
In my search for a good used Newell I'm finding that most, if not most on the market have the ZF-AS 12-speed. One broker told me that Newell owners don't like the ZF transmission and were trading in.
I'm now looking at two Newells, both with ZF's.
Would love to hear some opinions.
In looking through this site there seems to be very little talk about transmissions which leads me to believe that both the Allison and ZF are performing well in Newells
Some thoughts?

[attachment=3102 [attachment=3101] I need to replace this part that my service center found was dripping oil while performing routine service last fall. I believe it is a sensor that was on the drivers side of the series 60. Any help will be appreciated.

Mt Tachometer has become erratic, it sticks at around 1600 RPM and won't go below 1100 RPM).
       
I read Clarke's post on this but didn't see any pics as to where his sender was;
http://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=661

I am wanting to be sure what Tachometer I have so that I can order the correct one. I expect (from Clarke's post) that I have a Hall Effect type so that would make the Stewart Warner part #82619? instead of the version that uses the Alternator Tap.
I have the DD 6V92 and am looking for advice as to the location of the Generator (providing that there is one). A pic would be helpful.
thanks in advance

The Window Channel on the '82 is in need of replacement. Could someone help with part numbers and supplier for the window Channel or Felt? looks to have 2 sizes with the Bathroom window a different size.
thanks in advance
   

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2005-NEWELL-2000...Vs_Campers

Very good price on a quad slide 2005, Detroit Series 60, Allison World Transmission, ZF suspension with steerable tag and Valid Slides.  Those at the Rally last year got a chance to see it.  Beautiful coach.

I was due for a side of the super slab down and out. Yesterday, heading North on I75 just outside Ocala, I hear a high pitch whine that is new. Hmmm, Rhonda do you hear that. She heads back to the coach and says it's smoking back here. Immediate high alert ensues when I look out the mirrors and we are billowing profuse smoke. Nascar burnouts have nothing on us. I assume we are on fire, tell her to prepare to abandon ship, and head out the door with a fire extinguisher. Nothing from engine compartment, but when I get to driver side the problem is evident. The coach is sitting on the rear tires. Oops. Air is hissing. 

First order is to try to see what is up. I put jacks under the hitch to keep it from going down further, and I go in through the duals on the other side. If you can get through there by turning on your side it is by far the easiest access under the rear. Nothing hangs down to catch you there. Anyway the primary problem is evident when I see the vertical and horizontal rods on the HCV are no longer connected. The rubber "P" that normally connects them had fractured. Never seen that or even heard of it, but it results in a big problem.  I tried to put the coach in level mode to get it up but that corner was not coming up like it should. I could still hear a large volume of air hissing but I couldn't find the leak. I couldn't hear well because of the trucks whizzing by 5 feet away. Soapy water didn't find it, but I went back in with my leak detector and headphones to find an airline tucked in the outer perimeter of the wheel well. The tire had rubbed through it of course. 

Rhonda found a local truck supply place, and we took the toad to find a replacement "P". I was already figuring how to make one if I couldn't find one. Lucky for me they had a suitable replacement. 

Now the fun begins. With my arms you can't reach the HCV through the well even though I have jacked up the coach with bottle jacks. And from underside I can barely reach the junction with one hand. The nut is spinning the bolt in the HCV arm. It is impossible to get pliers or a grip on the backside of the bolt. Replacement part in hand but I'm really stuck now. I try a number of different things and none work. Hmmmm, maybe the impact gun. Find the gun, correct socket, and extension bar, but I have no air because of the leak. Crank engine to get air, and it doesn't get the nut off. The bolts just spins. Finally, I used very long needle nose pliers and I nibbled the remaining rubber away from the bolt. Then I could get pliers on it while I hit it with the impact wrench. The nut never came off, but the wrench did break the bolt. That allowed me to bolt the new "p" on  with a fresh bolt. Splice the air line next, hold my breath, and press the travel button. Bingo !

Three hours of excitement and we were rolling again. 

Yes, I have Coachnet. They couldn't tow the coach with it on the tires. I saw the problem. Either I was going to have to fix it, or the unknown technician that I waited unknown hours for was going to have to do the same. 

It's still not clear to me why the Level mode would not raise the coach. Perhaps in the stress of the moment I didn't wait long enough. 

Some years ago I put double ended quick connect fittings in the fitting box for an emergency splice. They sure made the fix quick. 

Many thanks to the Ocala LEO who parked behind us with the flashing lights. 

Honestly, when I first saw the smoke, I thought the coach is gone. 

leaving Friday for Florida. We have a week of reservations at camp gulf but the weather is looking cold we may head south to Tampa for a few days. Anyone know of any areas around Tampa, Sarasota, St. Pete, Bradenton area?