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howdy my friends,

well, we finally headed out today for a couple of month adventure. we had hoped to get out yesterday but had to take care of some things at home first. we drove about 360 miles and stopped at Lavaland RV park in grants, nm. a passport america park so a whopping 16 dollars. small park but clean and close to the freeway. the fellow at the desk said something about that being a big rig. i had called to make sure we would fit. after i paid he said that he had 65 foot rigs in our spot. no way we could fit without unhooking the car. but still i nice spot to just relax and rest.

we went the longggg grade way from mesa to winslow to hit i40. 160 miles of steep up and down grades. never got above 208 and most of the time in the low 200's for engine temps.

tomorrow we will head to clovis new mexico to see family. we will get there today.

to not make clarke feel bad we stopped after 90 miles and darlene went shopping at walmart. missy got a walk and i got to rest.

it is nice to get away from the heat. supposed to be 106 at home saturday and we are sitting here with the windows open and a nice breeze blowing through.

coach ran like a champ. i always find a few little things i need to improve or fix.

our daughter heather saw us off and it will be the last time we see her till the fall of 2014 as she is headed off to work in indonesia.

also a big shout out and thanks to her and our son scott who was home from the air force and helped me a ton getting ready and heather did as well.

tom

My 99 with S60 engine had been hard to start when been setting for a couple of days. It takes about 15 to 20 seconds or longer before starting and after it is warm it will start right off. This just started a week ago while at a park for about 4 days. Tried to crank and it took awhile, and this morning tried again and the same thing happened. After warm it starts right off. I will leaving for Spearfish in a couple of week and need to get this taken care of. Chappell

Does anyone have a spare blade arm for 42 inch craftmade ceiling fan. 281-687-8687

Appears someone is parting out a 96' this is one of the items for sale
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1996-Newell-Coac..._38wt_1141

Other items includes doors and more..

Direct replacement is part #119130. Wiring is the same.

The left turn & brake light got very weak & then quit on the tow vehicle. After eliminating absolutely everything else, my Draw-Tite tow light controller has failed for the left turn and left brake signal. It has 12V going in, but only 6.5V coming out to the tow vehicle. The tail light & right turn & right brake light is still working. Has any one else had to replace one of these? Not sure what years Newell used these--or is it something that is only on my Newell? The box is located in the stainless steel compartment that is accessed with the engine cover up.

Draw-Tite does still makes a direct replacement, although cosmetically it looks a little different. Wiring is the same. New part # is 119130. This box converts a three light system (separate tail, brake & turn) to a two light system-(tail & combo brake & turn).

Tom and other Administrators,
Just curious as to why the Administrators are still posting on a Closed Thread (Black Hills Guru Rally) and the rest of us are not able?????
I tried to post this on Announcements and received a message that I was not allowed???????
What is going on?

hi all,

yesterday i hard wired in my vmspc. i drilled a hole in the side of the glove compartment and mounted the control box in there with velcro.

then i ran an extension usb cable from it to under the top of the dash (had to take the dash off) so that it comes out right at where i would use it on my lap top

i ran the connection cable from the vmspc box under the dash using a feed wire over to the plug under the ignition switch. i ohmed out the wires on the plug to make sure i knew which wires did what and connected the wires to the back side of the connector.

so, it is a nice and neat installation and i dont have to have that huge plug plugged in under the dash.

tom

Guys we have tiles that are 3x3 we want to use in our bathroom. Have any of you tiled in an RV before? Looking for tips. I see a site called Flex Tile that sells an adhesive and grout but wondering if similar things are available at Menards and such.

I got a lesson on my Headhunter pump while I was at Newell last week. I had the Sequence Valve in my Microphor toilet replaced for the third time in about 3 months. In case you have never been told... NEVER turn on the Headhunter, and the City Water valve at the same time. The pressure will shoot up to over 100psi, and blow up the Sequence valve. Newell replaced all 3 times at no cost to me, because they did not tell me not to do that. Those puppies are around 250.00 each, plus labor at 110.00 per hour (4 hours).

I thought this info would be helpful...

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Coach Name: Hakuna Matata, 2005 Coach 722 Quad Slide, DD Series 60, Allison 6 Speed, Featherlite Toy Hauler