[tobflyin]

Hello All! We recently purchased an 09 coach (1288) and are just starting our familiarity with systems, issues, etc. I know Newell can be a great resource, but I also know there are others out there that own Newells that are proud of their units and like talking to other owners. I'm hoping to connect with someone who either owns a coach similar to our year range, or has worked on our year range intimately enough to know the ins and outs. As common with a new purchase, we have already built up a laundry list of items that need addressing. And, while I do enjoy a good troubleshooting challenge, it sure makes a lot of sense to have more knowledge on the subject. I am mechanically inclined and like working on my own stuff, so I'm hoping to find someone similar who has maintained their coach themselves and knows the ins and outs. Alternatively, I would love the chat with owners who maybe don't do their own mechanical work but understand the systems in their entirety. There's a lot of info on these forums, so I'm hopeful I can come back here when troubleshooting something specific, but I suppose I'm just looking to talk with some people (on the phone, if possible) that can just get me up to speed on the systems so when a problem does arrive I have a better high-level understanding on the overall systems.

Long-term I hope to meet some of you as we (my wife and 9 month old daughter!) are out traveling across the country, but in the meantime this is my attempt to start making connections!

[hbens]

Welcome Aboard Taylor and Katie!
Here is what I know and do.
I found this forum right after I saw #590 2001 for sale. It was the first time I had seen a Newell. I read the threads about what to look for in purchasing a used Newell, watched the youtubes on the air systems, and read the threads I was familiar with issues on other RVs I had.
I also checked daily for the new threads and read them.
My concerns and MO for vehicles is to know as much as I can to fix it on the side of the road if possible, know if I need to get it looked at by a professional, and to not get taken for a ride on the price.
Locally there is a mechanic who spends the first quarter of each year working on race driver's coaches here in Daytona Beach, FL. He stated he knows Newell systems very well. He just didn't know how mine was configured and would have me walk with him during trouble shooting. He was spot on and didn't have to charge me to learn how to work on Newells. He set my mind at ease with this exchange and he fixed my problems more than learning about the systems.
Your coach is a bit newer than mine but there will be enough similarities in logic to help.

[hypoxia]

Welcome aboard Taylor & Katie!  Keep the Newell phone number handy as the Service Department will help you with any problem and are available 24/7 for emergency support and normal hours for non-emergency support.  Since Newell changed venders at various times, it helps to know some specifics about your coach systems when you post; Valid or HWH, Detroit or Cummins, etc.