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Forum: Interior Works 09-11-2012, 01:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,587
Posted By prestadude
We ordered the copilots seat through Newell but I...

We ordered the copilots seat through Newell but I suppose you could order it through some other installer. We ordered the Essex style with leather upholstery to match the rest of the coach. The...
Forum: Interior Works 09-10-2012, 02:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,587
Posted By prestadude
My 2000 came with a Recaro captains seat and a...

My 2000 came with a Recaro captains seat and a copilots seat by Villa. Villa provides a lot of seats and sofas to Newell. I wanted to replace the copilots seat since it did not have a shoulder...
Forum: Interior Works 09-10-2012, 01:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,811
Posted By prestadude
When I purchased my Newell (2000) in 2009, the...

When I purchased my Newell (2000) in 2009, the key to the safe was missing (the round tubular type of key). The manufacturer no longer had information of replacement keys so I called in our local...
Forum: Running Gear, Brakes, Tires, Chassis and Pneumatic Systems 06-02-2012, 01:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,085
Posted By prestadude
Tom, where do you get the oil sight glass hub...

Tom, where do you get the oil sight glass hub caps? I have been looking for those.
Forum: Running Gear, Brakes, Tires, Chassis and Pneumatic Systems 05-08-2012, 09:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,913
Posted By prestadude
We were in a rush getting graduation things done...

We were in a rush getting graduation things done so could not stop by and yes, the drier next to the six pack is the one that malfunctioned.
Forum: Running Gear, Brakes, Tires, Chassis and Pneumatic Systems 05-08-2012, 02:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,913
Posted By prestadude
Air Problem and Solution

My wife and I traveled down to Phoenix from Sacramento last week to attend my sons graduation from ASU. On the first day about 1 hour north of Bakersfield, I noticed the supply air was dropping...
Forum: Life on the Road | Livin' in Luxury 04-10-2012, 02:25 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,361
Posted By prestadude
I suggest hitting Williams, Arizona (on Highway...

I suggest hitting Williams, Arizona (on Highway 40). Stay at the Grand Canyon Railway RV Park. The park is new but the sites are not big enough for your rig plus the Jeep. You will have to...
Forum: Interior Works 04-09-2012, 12:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,008
Posted By prestadude
Thanks rheavn, I will give it a try sometime this...

Thanks rheavn, I will give it a try sometime this week. Russ, I plan on preparing a post once I get the install done. It will show what you are asking about. Likely will happen within a month...
Forum: Interior Works 04-08-2012, 07:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,008
Posted By prestadude
Removal of Carpeted Panel at Driver Position

I need to remove the vertical carpeted panel beneath the steering wheel. The panel has a slot cut in it for the brake pedal arm. Per chance, is it held in place similarly to the panel on the...
Forum: HVAC 04-07-2012, 09:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,077
Posted By prestadude
Included with this post (I hope, using the new...

Included with this post (I hope, using the new PDF attachment feature) are two PDFs of the SCS basement air manuals that came with my 2000 coach. One of the manuals is dated March 2006 so I may be...
Forum: Major Mechanicals 04-01-2012, 05:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,974
Posted By prestadude
I don't know how your 1988 is configured but on...

I don't know how your 1988 is configured but on my coach, I would have to extend the slide to expose the radiator hose (for the infrared measurement suggested by Prarieschooner). The Newell manual...
Forum: Exterior Works 03-22-2012, 09:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,166
Posted By prestadude
My coach (2000) had the same problem. It looked...

My coach (2000) had the same problem. It looked terrible. I had Newell do the removal and application of a replacement. Turns out that in spite of their best efforts, paint started coming off with...
Forum: Interior Works 03-04-2012, 04:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,723
Posted By prestadude
My experience was the same. Several keys were...

My experience was the same. Several keys were missing when I purchased the coach. I called over the locksmith and he made new keys for all the locks, no need for new cylinders. As Encantotom...
Forum: Charging Systems, Electrical & Solar 02-01-2012, 09:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,538
Posted By prestadude
Rheavn, my 2000 has a DD60 and has always had two...

Rheavn, my 2000 has a DD60 and has always had two separate belts since I purchased it a few years ago (Gates Green Stripe XL 9495). And, the belts have always squealed on acceleration. Maybe I am...
Forum: Interior Works 01-27-2012, 05:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,140
Posted By prestadude
Now let me get this straight, you put the grease...

Now let me get this straight, you put the grease on the refrigerator or the 300 pound guy?
Forum: Exterior Works 01-08-2012, 06:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,629
Posted By prestadude
It is likely a vacuum pump. I had my rig in to...

It is likely a vacuum pump. I had my rig in to Newell for service with two complaints,1) there was something constantly running (sounds like a compressor) underneath my feet in the drivers position...
Forum: General Technical Discussion 12-14-2011, 04:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,065
Posted By prestadude
Tempe/Phoenix RV Park Suggestions

I will be traveling to Tempe for my sons graduation from ASU (May, 2012). Any suggestions for parks with easy access, pull throughs, sized for a 45' rig pulling a minivan? I have no experience...
Forum: High Technology for the Big Rig RV 12-07-2011, 02:23 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,597
Posted By prestadude
Radio Replacement

The original system on my rig consisted of a Sony XR-C8200 head unit (with a cassette deck, remember those?), a CDX-715 10 disc CD changer, and an interesting control stalk mounted at the copilot...
Forum: Plumbing | Fixtures, Tanks and Water Systems 12-07-2011, 01:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,071
Posted By prestadude
I just went through a similar trial although I...

I just went through a similar trial although I had to bring in some professional help to get the tank drained and cleaned (turns out the rubber seal had been installed backwards and the valve became...
Forum: Plumbing | Fixtures, Tanks and Water Systems 11-21-2011, 08:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,358
Posted By prestadude
Like Larry B., I redid the entire watewater...

Like Larry B., I redid the entire watewater plumbing. On mine, the air valve was working but the second, manual valve would not move more than an inch. I ultimately had someone come in with special...
Forum: Major Mechanicals 11-21-2011, 02:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,794
Posted By prestadude
I was told that if the slide did not seat...

I was told that if the slide did not seat properly in the closed position, the interlock will not allow the transmission to go into gear. The Newell tech said that if the pins do not drop into a...
Forum: Charging Systems, Electrical & Solar 10-26-2011, 03:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,848
Posted By prestadude
OK, I will break out the hydrometer and report my...

OK, I will break out the hydrometer and report my findings. Thanks for the advice.
Forum: Charging Systems, Electrical & Solar 10-26-2011, 01:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,848
Posted By prestadude
New Information

Thanks for all the suggestions. To Richard and Rhonda, the Link 2000 control panel I have does not control equalization with dip switches, it is selectable with button pushes. To Busnut, I have not...
Forum: Major Mechanicals 10-24-2011, 03:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,187
Posted By prestadude
I did not see anything in the manual dealing with...

I did not see anything in the manual dealing with leaks (I just did a quick skim) but the manual does have a number of schematics and cross-sections that may be useful. If you want a copy of what a...
Forum: Charging Systems, Electrical & Solar 10-03-2011, 12:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,848
Posted By prestadude
Charger Boils 6 x 8D Batteries

My 2000 rig is fitted with a Heart Interface Freedom 25 inverter/charger and a Link 2000 controller. I think the system is applying too much juice to charge the batteries (my house battery bank...
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