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Posted by: 77newell
11-11-2014, 06:23 PM
Forum: Suspension/Tires/Wheels
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My coach had been tilting left when parked and the problem seemed most evident at the rear axle. After a whole lot of testing I determined that the K.I.P. brand travel valves on the six-pack were incapable of sealing tight. I had changed the internal spools with no change. So I ordered 2 new HWH valves at $108 each. My diagnosis efforts also indicated that the left rear HCV was leaking between the supply port and the line to the 6-pack which made the leaks from the K.I.P. valves have more impact. I replaced both HCVs with all brass ones from King. Reaching over the duals to get at them wasn't fun.

It appears any plastic body valves will last about 20 years before leaking. I'm replacing them with brass body swivel push-on connectors on the theory that another 20 years might be past my expiration date. It also appears that the KIP brand valves are not a good replacement - it's probably the internal spring being too weak.

I can go into the diagnosis process if anyone wants. In the meantime it's been 10 days and the coach remains fully upright, more than I can say for myself.[/size]

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Posted by: ccjohnson
11-11-2014, 11:48 AM
Forum: Tributes to our Friends
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Here is a special thank you to all of the veterans on this forum. Your sacrifices are very much appreciated!

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Posted by: Yachts
11-10-2014, 05:58 PM
Forum: Air Operated Systems and Leaks
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I drained the separator up by the 110 compressor. Are there others and where are they?

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Posted by: Yachts
11-09-2014, 09:57 AM
Forum: Air Operated Systems and Leaks
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Since my 110 went out and I am waiting for my replacement. When the coach has been sitting ,Newell said just get a shop compressor and plug it in to the air chuck in the back passenger side of the engine that way it keeps air to the coach.. They also said that is the best way to store or if you are keeping the coach in one place for an extended period of time. It got me thinking why not permanently plumb it in so if you ever have an emergency like the engine compressor goes down you have a super backup..

Opinions?

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Posted by: rheavn
11-08-2014, 08:59 AM
Forum: Newell Sightings
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Two Newells in the camping area at Phoenix Raceway.

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Posted by: Fulltiming
11-07-2014, 03:16 PM
Forum: Get Togethers
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Newell has set the date for their next sponsored rally. The rally will be held April 20-24, 2015 at the Santa Fe Skies RV Park in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Contact Beck Dwyer at 888.363.9355 ext. 209 or email [email protected] for additional information or to pre-register.

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Posted by: Richard
11-07-2014, 02:55 PM
Forum: Interior Things
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A couple of days ago, it rained. Rained all day. Hard.

So I was stuck in the coach, and had some idle time to complete the install of led lights in place of the halogen. I remember Forest saying he couldn't get his hand in to change them in the sconces. I am talking about the black lacquer sconces common to many years of Newells.

I found a way.

First remove the sconce from the wall. There are two visible screws at the top, and on screw hidden underneath the reading light at the bottom. The reading light has to be removed to get to this screw. Once loose from the wall you will see that the halogen light inside the globe of the sconce is the same halogen fixture used throughout the coach. Although I carefully removed the halogen bulb using needle nose and a small rag, there was no way I was getting the led puck back in through the hole.

So, I took a pick with a right angle bend on the end and carefully pried the puck fixture out of the hole. It was not screwed in, but pressed in. I could generate enough slack in the cord to pull the entire fixture out through the access hole. Install led. Reinstall puck. Voila.

Just in case you get crazy on a rainy day.

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Posted by: Fulltiming
11-07-2014, 02:39 PM
Forum: Newell History
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Per Karl Blade:

Quote:In the next few weeks, Newell will break ground on construction of a new, 65,000 square foot manufacturing building that will integrate all the steps of our production process except for paint within the single new structure. This is the most significant facilities improvement by far in our 47 year history.

Quote:The new manufacturing facility will be an extension of the chassis shop we built about ten years ago on the north side of our property.

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