<![CDATA[Newell Gurus - Rivet Inspection and Repair Procedures]]> https://newellgurus.com/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:51:56 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[Step Well Cover Motor Access]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8710 Sat, 04 Oct 2025 21:21:10 +0000 blickm@yahoo.com]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8710 <![CDATA[Air leveling system]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8674 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 23:54:23 +0000 Binford]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8674 <![CDATA[Missing rivet on bottom of slide]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8104 Fri, 09 Aug 2024 02:42:29 +0000 Pluto]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8104
I saw the post on using Cherry aircraft rivets but we're about to head to Arizona in a few days and I don't know if there's enough time to order some online.  

The missing rivet is a countersunk, flush mount style and I haven't found any like that in the local hardware stores.  Does anyone have an idea of where I might find some locally?   We'd be in a bad spot if that track tore the slide bladder.

Thanks in advance.
Tyler
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I saw the post on using Cherry aircraft rivets but we're about to head to Arizona in a few days and I don't know if there's enough time to order some online.  

The missing rivet is a countersunk, flush mount style and I haven't found any like that in the local hardware stores.  Does anyone have an idea of where I might find some locally?   We'd be in a bad spot if that track tore the slide bladder.

Thanks in advance.
Tyler
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]]> <![CDATA[Finding A Coach Inspectior for Purchase]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=4773 Sat, 16 Feb 2019 01:25:57 +0000 MarkofSJC]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=4773
But they never seem to be.  So, if we were interested in a coach, I would want to have an inspector who is very (VERY) familiar with Newells to conduct the inspection.  But how?  

Most of the coaches are in CA, but they have popped up in other areas.  A doubt a seller would let me tie  up a coach for very long to get someone in to inspect.  

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But they never seem to be.  So, if we were interested in a coach, I would want to have an inspector who is very (VERY) familiar with Newells to conduct the inspection.  But how?  

Most of the coaches are in CA, but they have popped up in other areas.  A doubt a seller would let me tie  up a coach for very long to get someone in to inspect.  

Suggestions???]]> <![CDATA[Newell Coach Skin Rivet Inspection]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=4227 Mon, 14 May 2018 21:22:41 +0000 gkernan]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=4227 Richard Entrekin and Tom McCloud reached out to us with a question about some instances of rivets shearing between the slides on some coaches. As we looked into it, we decided that conducting a bi-annual inspection is a good practice to add to your list of maintenance procedures. Please see the attached letter, and related inspection process. As the letter indicates, should your inspection reveal the need for a repair, please contact Newell for support.
 
Best Regards,
Grant Kernan
General Manager
Newell Coach
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]]> Richard Entrekin and Tom McCloud reached out to us with a question about some instances of rivets shearing between the slides on some coaches. As we looked into it, we decided that conducting a bi-annual inspection is a good practice to add to your list of maintenance procedures. Please see the attached letter, and related inspection process. As the letter indicates, should your inspection reveal the need for a repair, please contact Newell for support.
 
Best Regards,
Grant Kernan
General Manager
Newell Coach
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