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This April will be busy with the list of "to do's" we have on our coach as it comes out of storage. I can't believe that I am going to add to the list..but here goes. We bought two new captains chairs, recovered the couch in the same material and have purchased a booth dinette in place of the two free standing lounge type chairs and the flip up table that folds into the wall.

The reason we did this was for appearance (the cloth was hideous) as well as function since the dinette gives us one more sleeping bed as well. We only have lap belts in our captains chairs and I would feel much more comfortable to have belts in the couch as well as the dinette. We are militant about belts in the car so it just feels odd and insecure to not have everyone belted in. I am looking at replacement belts and securing them thru the floor as we reinstall things after we get our floor in. The jackknife couch is about 6'. There is e webbing connecting the back of it to the seat so I think one could simply make an opening in that and run the belts up. I coud probably get then 2-3 pair of belts on the couch. They can probably be hidden well then when not needed.

The dinette is a booth. It faces the couch and the section on the side facing the couch is made so that the seat cushion comes out to store things. So I think running one pair of belts there would work.

So guys I am looking for advice and suggestions from what I have told you.

I was reading over on Roger Berke's forum(he's a guru member). He was explaining how the AquaHot unit heats the water and the coach interior that I found interesting. The water is heated by sending the water through copper coils that wind through the coolant tank and then routed out to the faucets. In contrast the coach is heated by routing the heated coolant from the coolant tank through the heat exchangers and then blown into the coach using fans.

Hope this clears up any confusion......................

Any one looking for a nice '03 with 2 slides? Has a price to dicker from. Coach # is 642

http://www.rvonline.com/single-ad.asp?Re...chMethod=1

hi all,

at some point i will have an rv garage. i love the look of the epoxy garage floors with the colored chips in.

what i would like to know is how those type floors hold up to our 50,000 pound newells going in and out on them.

anyone have any experience with these floors and super heavy traffic on them like our coaches?

thanks

tom

Has any one anti-seized their generator exhaust slip joint? Newell suggests to do so annually. Only access I see is from the front of the coach and it is at the rear of the hush box. I'm curious what method others have used to perform the task as it appears a 6 ft arm would be helpful. Not sure what coach range this pertains to but I would guess 90s into 2000s.
I was able to complete the task by taping a toothbrush to a broom handle. It worked, but not sure this is the best way.

Always looking for a better way.................

For those of you who do your own maintenance I have been using an online source for all my filters for over 5 years. I have purchased all the filters for the engine, trans, hydraulics & air dryer. The best thing is that if you order over $100 they deliver FedEx free to your door. Take an old receipt & compare what you paid with what they charge--in my case the savings was about 40% to 60%. The web site is www.filterbarn.com. I have no interest in the company other than being a satisfied customer. If you find a place that sells cheaper please let me know.

Hope this saves you some money...........

This morning my fan that heats the rear of the coach made a screeching sound and stopped running. May need oiling or even replacement, but dose anyone know how to access this fan?

David Lininger, kb0zke

Here's one.....................................

http://www.rvt.com/rvdetail5014717.htm

I was reading a thread on the Wanderlodge forum and they were talking about finding less expensive sources for the zone circulation pumps.

the official aquahot price for these pumps is $800.

the exact same pump is $210 at this particular place.

http://www.tescopumps.com/servlet/the-50...VDC/Detail

would have to make sure the connections are the same but they appear so.

here is a picture of the pumps i just took off of my coach

tom

This is an information only thread from Newellgurus and you will not be able to reply or post to it. To keep posting about the rally, go to the other thread.

BLACK HILLS MINI RALLY JUNE 22-29

We are set for our rally. We wanted to get this out so people can make their reservations. Below are the details from The Elkhorn Ridge RV Resort. We will compile a list of things to see and do over the next few months and post that as well. Our crossover dates when we would like everyone to be there is the last 4 days (June 25-29), however almost everyone so far will be there the entire week. The Black Hills is a very beautiful area and the people are great so we know you will all have a great time. We look forward to meeting you all. No requirement to have a Newell Coach.

Our get togethers are very casual with potluck dinners, tours of each others coaches, informal tech sessions on how to fix things and how things work as well as we might even actually fix something on someones coach...that has been known to happen. Bring any spare parts you want to trade, barter, give away or sell.

We err on the side of not being very organized so we can each do what we want. Many of us have attended 2 previous mini-rallys like this and they were an incredible amount of fun.

We will likely have at least one formal potluck.

There is no fee and you just cover your own expenses at the RV park etc.

20189 US Hwy 85 · Spearfish, SD 57783 · 605.722.1800 · 877.722.1800 · http://www.elkhornridgervresort.com

Todd Flickema will be the primary contact for the Newell Gurus Rally at the RV park. He is Flick on our forum. Todd arranged our rally with the park and he is from South Dakota. Each member of the group will make their own reservations.

RV SITE 52.50/night + tax = $56.97

A 10% discount is provided for guests who have AAA, Good Sam, military, or education cards.
Cancellation policy for group reservations is as follows:
Deposits will be refunded for cancellations 60 days prior to the event.

Elkhorn Ridge Resort has a variety of amenities your group may wish to enjoy. There is a full sized heated swimming pool, kiddies pool, 2 hot tubs, lighted basketball and tennis courts, volleyball, and horseshoe pits.

We have 2 shower houses, which include laundry facilities.
The entire Resort is paved, and the RV sites each have full hook up.
If you would like to reserve the Pool Shelter and Gazebo area for an evening you may do so at no charge.

We have a full-service Liquor Store, grocery, and gift shop. Propane fill up is available Monday – Friday from 9:00 – 4:00.

If your group would like to have a pie social we have delicious fruit pies that we will bake on site. Just let us know how many, and we will make sure you have a tasty dessert or lunch snack.

Newell Gurus Attendees with reservations to date: (as of May 20)

If i misspelled anyones name or left anyone out, please let me know

1) Todd and Dawn Flickema (Flick)
2) Tom and Darlene McCloud (encantotom)
3) Michael and Georgia Day (Fulltiming)
4) Ron Skeen & Matt Russo (ron skeen) (Express1)
5) Jeff and Pam Reganall (RegaNewell)
6) Reganall - inlaws
7) Forest and Cindy Olivier (Folivier)
8) Chester Stone & Jan (Chester Stone)
9) Steve and Suzy Bare (rheavn)
10) Clarke and Elaine Hockwald (Whatsnewell)
11) Steve Magown (smagown)
12 David and Denise Zonker
13) Richard and Rhonda Entrekin (Richard)
14) John and Vicki Clark Newell Coach (Johnc)
15) Jeff and Lynn Shoop (LynnJeff)
16) Bill Johnson (Bikestuff)
17) Ashley and Linda Pardue (ashley)
18) Bill and Heather Appel (roadappels)
19) Peter Haggins (hagcam)
20) Jimmy Webb (Ozark Guy)
21) Wayne Williams
22) James and Carol Brooks (homeonwheels)
23) Rudy and Carolyn Legett (Trainer)
24) Larry & Hedy Brachfeld (lbrachfe)
25) Chappell and Mary Jordan (qci)
26) Tony and Drenda Moseley (Tmflyer)
27) Dean and Ruth Patterson (texas2dean)

Regards,

Clarke