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  Should I keep driving?

Posted by: folivier
09-16-2014, 04:49 PM
Forum: Help, I need help ASAP
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Well it's my turn. I've been having an issue with the engine running hot since I left the rally. Had to stop a few times on I-70 to cool down. Crossed Hoosier pass with no problems, a few other passes ok but hotter than it should be. Left Alamosa, CO this morning and crossed LaVeta pass ok, temp got to 212 degrees. But on I-25 crossing Raton Pass I had to pull over twice to cool down. Also noticed the engine only putting out 17 psi max boost pressure. Before this it was putting out 24+ psi. I'm blowing a lot of black smoke also. The Detroit prodriver is not showing any codes and the VMSpc is also not showing any error codes.
I have an appointment in Lufkin to have the engine and radiator checked and repaired if necessary on Monday.
My question is this: we're in Amarillo for a couple days but is it safe to continue driving to Nacogdoches?
I'll check the engine oil and coolant level once it cools down.
Other than the engine temps and the loss of boost pressure the engine is running ok.

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  Classic in Safford Arizona

Posted by: encantotom
09-16-2014, 03:53 PM
Forum: Newell Sightings
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some friends of ours live in safford, az.

they took these pictures today and asked if any gurus are in safford?

does this coach belong to any of you guys?

tom

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  Hurricane Odile - My lucky day

Posted by: Chester Stone
09-16-2014, 01:30 PM
Forum: Other Stuff
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Fellow Gurus, while I am in Oregon, I dodged a bullet in San Carlos, Mexico. Some of you may have been wondering how my home survived. Several friends have visited my home today and report that the only issue is a dirty pool. Boy, am I lucky. I have attached a few photos, two are a few blocks from my home showing the size of the waves, and two are of my dirty pool. Unfortunately, another hurricane is forming to the south and I can only hope to be as lucky again. Chester
               

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  2008

Posted by: Yachts
09-14-2014, 08:02 PM
Forum: Newell Sightings
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This was next door to me at ozark rv resort. It still shows for sale on rv trader.    

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  Having an air problem

Posted by: lbrachfe
09-14-2014, 05:18 PM
Forum: General Repair
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I know these can be opened or closed and my problem is that after the compressor runs and stops the solenoid stays open and air is evacuated and the compressor comes on again in 15 minutes, normally every 50 minutes. This happened exactly the same way 2 years ago and by the time I was able to address it of course it stopped and went back to normal. since yesterday this has been going and I guess I am hoping like last time it will eventually close and open when it's supposed to. I did start the engine and filled air up and there are no apparent leaks except the exhaust of the solenoid.

OK, Should I replace it and do they come with the compression fitting and air line attached ?? Will the outside temp ever affect these as it is 110 here ? Any good source or I will call direct and see if they will sell to a consumer. Any ideas on how to trigger or reset it ?
Richard please feel free to pipe in. I did try bangin on it with no change.lol...
Here is a picture of it direct from compressor line

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Thumbs Down Sorry Wanderlodge! Hello Newell !!!!

Posted by: Helms
09-14-2014, 04:51 PM
Forum: Howdy and Welcome to Newell Gurus
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After searching for a Wanderlodge for several months my wife and I met a couple who owned a 80 model Newell. We changed our search towards a Newell immediately. Finally after a 4 month search we acquired an 1982 model from a nice couple from Florida. She needs a little TLC but by springtime she should look glorious.

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  2004 Spotted

Posted by: Richard
09-14-2014, 12:54 PM
Forum: Newell Sightings
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3:30 pm: 2004 Eastbound on I-40 yellow trim, yellow truck, yellow rzr. Wonder who that could have been??

We had a nice phone call with Ron. He is about 2 hours from home.

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  Dash A/C Vent

Posted by: Chester Stone
09-14-2014, 10:54 AM
Forum: Interior Things
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Attached is a photo of a dash vent I need to replace because it has come apart. Does anyone know the name, model and where they can be obtained?
   

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  Well I stuck her.

Posted by: Yachts
09-12-2014, 09:44 PM
Forum: General
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On my way to ozark rv resort (2014 Newell gurus get together site )I Was turning into Casey's for fuel in berry vile in the rain and it was dark ,I successfully stuck the front skids on the entrance to the fuel station and the rear skids on the road. The drive wheels were barely touching. I was pulling the boat at the time.

Wrecker time!

He lifted one side so the drives in the air and put wood blocks under them then did the otherside and I was able to back of the entrance. Was blocking3 lanes of traffic for 90 mins on hwy 62.

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  Generator Safety Catch Jammed or Broken

Posted by: Richard
09-10-2014, 05:38 PM
Forum: Generators
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Mine is not broken again.

However, while working on the blower a eureka moment came to me. It would be possible to remove the blower instead of the rear generator panel to jimmy the catch open. It might easier to remove the blower than the rear panel on a coach with IFS. Removing the blower opens an access hole on the same side as the catch. You might need a mirror and light if you can't crawl into the blower bay. A long pry bar will easily wedge in the catch like using a credit card to open a locked door. Thanks to Gordon Jones for that pearl.

I thought I would post this with a title that a likely search engine would find, in case someone in the future pulls the catch loose from the cable.

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