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Forum: General Luxury Coach Discussion 11-11-2012, 01:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,847
Posted By W. Mark Hellinger
Ken: I own coach 426. I'd be real...

Ken:

I own coach 426. I'd be real interested in any salvagable spare parts possibly available... not that there's anything I can think of that I need right now... but I'd stash the spare parts in...
Forum: Charging Systems, Electrical & Solar 07-18-2012, 02:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,051
Posted By W. Mark Hellinger
I doubt the gauges themselves are at fault. ...

I doubt the gauges themselves are at fault.

I strongly suspect something else is going on.
Forum: Maps, Roads and Routes 07-12-2012, 11:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,340
Posted By W. Mark Hellinger
I probably caught this thread a little late, but:...

I probably caught this thread a little late, but:

Grand Coolie dam is definately worth a visit, & take the dam tour. I believe you'd want to take Hwy 174 from Hwy 2 to Hwy 17 to take in the dam....
Forum: HVAC 07-11-2012, 12:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,080
Posted By W. Mark Hellinger
Excellent suggestions. That's a great idea to...

Excellent suggestions. That's a great idea to just remove the AC units for a big ole freshen-up, it looks pretty easy (relatively speaking). I think I'll wait till it cools down a little to tackle...
Forum: HVAC 07-10-2012, 01:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,080
Posted By W. Mark Hellinger
Hosing out basement AC units

My coach (#426) is equipped with a couple of RVAC basement air units. Both seem to function, but they don't really kick-out the jams. Up until "now", for the past year & 1/2 that I've been caretaking...
Forum: Exterior Works 05-06-2012, 08:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,769
Posted By W. Mark Hellinger
Left front compartment/bay water problem

I've discovered water (probably rain water) is making it's way into the front left compartment/bay of my coach (#426)... quite a bit of water... approx. 9 - 10 inches deep in the compartment when I...
Forum: Charging Systems, Electrical & Solar 04-30-2012, 02:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,315
Posted By W. Mark Hellinger
Thank you for the information. My recent...

Thank you for the information.

My recent experience with converting to LED lighting in my shop, warehouse, and house... I agree the "warm" LED bulb colors are generally too yellow. My choice has...
Forum: Coach/Bus Buyer and Seller Exchange 02-22-2012, 01:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,286
Posted By W. Mark Hellinger
Well... I don't live in the middle of nowhere......

Well... I don't live in the middle of nowhere... that (the middle of nowhere) would be over the first hill... you can't quite see it (the middle of nowhere) from my house. Reno is located "quite a...
Forum: Coach/Bus Buyer and Seller Exchange 02-20-2012, 01:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,286
Posted By W. Mark Hellinger
WTB: bedding and Aqua Hot spare parts

I'm in serious need of Newell shaped bedding and could use a stash of Aqua Hot spare parts if anyone here has any of this they're looking to part with:

e-mail me at:

m.hellinger@audiopile.net
Forum: Interior Works 02-08-2012, 01:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,255
Posted By W. Mark Hellinger
Our home & business is located approx. 45 miles...

Our home & business is located approx. 45 miles south of I-90, within a few hundred feet of the ID/WA boarder.

Our camper is a mid '90's vintage, #426.

North Bend WA... I know well where that...
Forum: General Technical Discussion 01-27-2012, 02:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,344
Posted By W. Mark Hellinger
Please don't take my blatherings as gospil......

Please don't take my blatherings as gospil... especially when family is involved (a coach is just a coach).

Driving in the wind is very subjective. First: wind force is logrithimic... a 100 mph...
Forum: Interior Works 01-25-2012, 04:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,255
Posted By W. Mark Hellinger
Ah yes... I believe I understand. I've...

Ah yes... I believe I understand.

I've so-far only replaced the struts on the doors inside the coach... those above the driver and co-pilot's seats. I haven't made it to the outside bay doors......
Forum: Interior Works 01-25-2012, 12:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,255
Posted By W. Mark Hellinger
Shock strut orientation

I recently bought replacement shock struts for most of the doors on my camper (#426). The instructions included with these struts state to install with the "rod oriented down". I find this...
Forum: General Technical Discussion 01-22-2012, 08:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,344
Posted By W. Mark Hellinger
When I first bought our camper (#426), I drove it...

When I first bought our camper (#426), I drove it from Dallas to "home" in E. Washington state. During the trip I drove north through Denver on I-25. Leaving Denver early in the morning, high wind...
Forum: Exterior Works 11-28-2011, 05:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,030
Posted By W. Mark Hellinger
;) Yea... I know. But it's where my...

;)

Yea... I know.

But it's where my business is located. Trust me... I've "enjoyed" as much snow as I care to in my lifetime... I'd prefer to ride my scooter than shovel snow any day of the...
Forum: Exterior Works 11-28-2011, 04:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,030
Posted By W. Mark Hellinger
Yes. My concern was with not knowing how much...

Yes. My concern was with not knowing how much weight from snow the roof can comfortably handle before risking damage to the roof structure?



I don't have leaks. It's is very comforting to...
Forum: Exterior Works 11-25-2011, 12:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,030
Posted By W. Mark Hellinger
Snow on the roof

I'm wondering what the snow load rating for the roof of my mid '90's coach is (coach #426)? This is my first winter with this coach. I'd suspect 6" or a foot would be no big deal... and I have the...
Forum: Plumbing | Fixtures, Tanks and Water Systems 11-03-2011, 12:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,383
Posted By W. Mark Hellinger
Winterizing

It's that time of the year (snow sort-of forecast for tomorrow).

I have #426... and this is my first winter for this coach (winter temps here can reach -30F).

I'd like to winterize it as best...
Forum: General Technical Discussion 03-29-2011, 12:23 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,657
Posted By W. Mark Hellinger
Hooking up "Shore Air"?

The on-board "keep full" air compressor in my generator compartment (coach #426) cycles on every couple of hours... I suppose there's a (or a multitude of) small compressed air leaks about the coach....
Forum: Charging Systems, Electrical & Solar 03-17-2011, 03:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,315
Posted By W. Mark Hellinger
I dissected one of the Whelen post light...

I dissected one of the Whelen post light fixtures. It appears they are designed so the top (hood) can be removed (carefully pried off), and the bulb replaced... as per this exploded drawing:
...
Forum: Charging Systems, Electrical & Solar 03-17-2011, 02:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,315
Posted By W. Mark Hellinger
Yes... thank you! I think I'll dissect one...

Yes... thank you!

I think I'll dissect one of mine and see if I can figure out how to change the bulbs.
Forum: Charging Systems, Electrical & Solar 03-17-2011, 01:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,315
Posted By W. Mark Hellinger
Aircraft Style Night Lighting bulb replacement

My coach (#426) is equipped with "Aircraft Style Night Panel Lighting"... which I suspect are the little black lighting fixtures (about the size of a bite size Tootsie Rool) which are located on...
Forum: Introduce Yourself - Welcome Wagon 03-16-2011, 11:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,717
Posted By W. Mark Hellinger
Thanks to everyone for the advice. The...

Thanks to everyone for the advice.

The cable was stuck. I unstuck it with a little wiggling and some deftly applied PB Blaster... and patience... and persistance. Works like a champ now. When...
Forum: Introduce Yourself - Welcome Wagon 03-16-2011, 03:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,717
Posted By W. Mark Hellinger
Thanks for the reply and advice. Yes, it...

Thanks for the reply and advice.

Yes, it appears that our coaches are similar in respect to sliding out the genset. It appears that "Delila's" black generator release knob (cable) is possibly...
Forum: Introduce Yourself - Welcome Wagon 03-16-2011, 01:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,717
Posted By W. Mark Hellinger
New owner 426

Hello Newell folks.

We're the proud new owners of coach #426 ("Delila" as she seems to have been named by the origonal owners).

I just got "Delila" home this weekend. The maiden voyage/trip...
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