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Forum: Off-Topic Discussions & Humor 09-22-2012, 12:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,000
Posted By Capnted
Thanks--this happened in FL but they have similar...

Thanks--this happened in FL but they have similar laws. I'll have to take out a newspaper ad. Good advice. It's tricky, tho. Technically, it's still mine.

When he bought it he told me he lived in...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussions & Humor 09-22-2012, 12:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,647
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Forum: Off-Topic Discussions & Humor 09-21-2012, 11:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,000
Posted By Capnted
I'm in a strange pickle.

I'm in a strange pickle. you have been of great help in the past. Maybe someone has an idea for me t pursue.

I sold my '76 on eBay in December, 2011 & was paid in full via bank transfer. The buyer...
Forum: Charging Systems, Electrical & Solar 03-16-2012, 09:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,094
Posted By Capnted
Wire

No--there's an obvious ground. It disappears through a hole with other wires in the forward wall of the compartment.
Forum: Charging Systems, Electrical & Solar 03-15-2012, 04:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,094
Posted By Capnted
Extra wire connected to converter in '82

I had to replace my converter for the second time. Unfortunately, it was out so long swapping the defective unit for a new one that I have forgotten how it was hooked up.

There are 2 heavy...
Forum: Plumbing | Fixtures, Tanks and Water Systems 11-06-2011, 06:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,014
Posted By Capnted
I'd like to add one thing to Tom's description of...

I'd like to add one thing to Tom's description of replacing the toilet flange.

I discovered that the toilet leaked on the top of the holding tank when flushed. The combination hose and plastic...
Forum: Charging Systems, Electrical & Solar 11-03-2011, 03:54 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 18,472
Posted By Capnted
That looks great

Thanks for sharing.
Forum: Charging Systems, Electrical & Solar 11-01-2011, 06:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,235
Posted By Capnted
Spoke too soon

Went to crank up the engine to get propane & the engine batteries were flat. Put a voltage sensor across the 2 small posts on the solenoid. With the ignition on & the Merge switch flipped down, i get...
Forum: Charging Systems, Electrical & Solar 11-01-2011, 02:05 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 18,472
Posted By Capnted
Fantastic! Thanks for the detail. I just ordered...

Fantastic! Thanks for the detail. I just ordered two more reels of 5050 ribbon. If the toilet hadn't started leaking and the fridge hadn't quit, i'd have a lot more time to play with lights!
Forum: Charging Systems, Electrical & Solar 10-31-2011, 03:59 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 18,472
Posted By Capnted
RGB controller

Tom--

Is this the kind of controller you bought?

<a...
Forum: Charging Systems, Electrical & Solar 10-31-2011, 03:45 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 18,472
Posted By Capnted
LED ribbons

Great. let me know what you think.
Forum: Charging Systems, Electrical & Solar 10-31-2011, 03:43 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 18,472
Posted By Capnted
Double density or lay 2 strips side by side

IMHO, you can pay $50 for 16' of the double-density or $8 for the single and lay 2 strips side/side. Somewhere i saw that the 5050 led is more efficient, but I'm not an expert.

You can cut these...
Forum: Charging Systems, Electrical & Solar 10-30-2011, 02:55 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 18,472
Posted By Capnted
Replaced my florescents with ribbon LED's

I just completed taking 3 cranky florescents out of my '83 and replacing them with warm white led ribbons. The light's about the same, there's nothing to it and the cost is ridiculous. I bought a...
Forum: Charging Systems, Electrical & Solar 10-30-2011, 02:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,235
Posted By Capnted
All is well

Back at "home" in Loxahatchee. (Home really is where the Newell is.) Found a replacement solenoid (golf cart switch with much higher amp rating) on eBay for $17 & hooked everything back together....
Forum: Charging Systems, Electrical & Solar 10-22-2011, 02:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,235
Posted By Capnted
Thank you, thank you, thank you!

At least half the pleasure of owning a Newell is belonging to this forum. Within a few hours of posting I had 5 accurate, helpful responses, a text message and an email.

In the end we had a...
Forum: Charging Systems, Electrical & Solar 10-22-2011, 12:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,235
Posted By Capnted
Batteries in 80's newells

We're on the road agin--sitting in the dark in a truck stop. Ran all day and the house batteries are dead and the generator won't turn over. They were all good when we left MN 5days ago.

Do I need...
Forum: Coach/Bus Buyer and Seller Exchange 09-23-2011, 05:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,204
Posted By Capnted
Will be selling 1976 Newell in FL Nov, 2011

Will be returning to FL in October to sell our 38' '76 Newell. We've lived in her the best part of 3 years and have owned her for 10. I'm the second owner. We've driven her Houston to Denver; Denver...
Forum: Interior Works 08-29-2011, 10:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,907
Posted By Capnted
Cooktop

I found this one (https://www.newellclassic.com/forum/album.php?albumid=2&pictureid=38&commentid=71#picturecomment71) in an '88--gas AND electric. Thought I'd find one on eBay but nada.

I think...
Forum: Major Mechanicals 08-29-2011, 01:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,775
Posted By Capnted
Thanks...

...for the responses. Will have the valve covers pulled next service & see if the Jake brake is "low lying fruit". Turns out the brakes were WAY out of adjustment so at least I don't have to stand on...
Forum: Charging Systems, Electrical & Solar 08-29-2011, 01:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,103
Posted By Capnted
Picky picky picky--amps & watts

At least, Clarke, I used a unit of measure for electricity! I didn't, for example, say I bought a "70 ounce converter", or a "70 banana converter". My 70 AMP, 1250 WATT converter is installed,...
Forum: HVAC 08-23-2011, 02:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,772
Posted By Capnted
Glad to help

This forum has been of enormous help to me. Nice to be able to contribute.

Now, if only I'd put it in the right section! :(
Forum: HVAC 08-22-2011, 10:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,772
Posted By Capnted
King Controls Cruise Control Expert

If any of you have King Controls cruise control (or are looking for cruise control for an older classic coach), I highly recommend contacting Steve at Cruise Control King in Faribault, MN. steve at...
Forum: Interior Works 08-22-2011, 07:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,907
Posted By Capnted
Trade electric cooktop for propane?

The '83 I just bought has an electric glass top cooktop by Amana. Would anyone be interested in trading for a propane? It's very clean.

Pics & dimensions on request.
Forum: Charging Systems, Electrical & Solar 08-22-2011, 07:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,103
Posted By Capnted
New Progressive Dynamics Converter Chargers

There are a bunch of new Progressive Dynamics Converter Chargers on eBay that have updated chargers--70 watt for around $150. IMHO it's better to save your batteries with a 3-stage charger than try...
Forum: Major Mechanicals 08-22-2011, 04:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,775
Posted By Capnted
Thanks, Wally

It's a Cummins 903. Guess its not a common engine, but so far it's running great and has three times the power of the 555. Took her to a diesel garage in Brainerd for a full service. No bad news. Got...
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