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Forum: Life on the Road | Livin' in Luxury 07-23-2012, 02:17 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,358
Posted By Bikestuff
Russ, Glad to hear you guys are having fun! ...

Russ,

Glad to hear you guys are having fun! I recently got stuck in a similar situation. I was just east of Miami, Ok headed to the factory from Baxter Springs. I have tried to measure my...
Forum: Interior Works 07-21-2012, 01:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,397
Posted By Bikestuff
Gordon, At home I also have a Saeco super...

Gordon,

At home I also have a Saeco super automatic coffee machine and it is a favorite toy....but did not think I could fit it into my coach. (I have a huge galley area...but always feel that I...
Forum: Interior Works 07-20-2012, 12:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,397
Posted By Bikestuff
The new models of the coffee maker have a little...

The new models of the coffee maker have a little latch that you press down to release the carafe...so, yes, it will stay in place. If you attach to an inverted circuit (mine was)...you will be able...
Forum: Interior Works 07-19-2012, 03:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,397
Posted By Bikestuff
Coffee maker upgrade

Gang,

One of the things that I admire in the newer coaches is the built-in coffee pot. They are made by Brew Express and are plumbed into the water supply. You never have to spill water all over...
Forum: Forum Support | Suggestion Box | News 07-16-2012, 03:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,221
Posted By Bikestuff
Wow Wow Wow! It looks FANTASTIC! Thanks!

Wow Wow Wow!

It looks FANTASTIC!

Thanks!
Forum: Life on the Road | Livin' in Luxury 07-10-2012, 11:25 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,358
Posted By Bikestuff
Hi Russ, I cannot offer any driving...

Hi Russ,

I cannot offer any driving advice...but I can tell you that I have always wanted to visit southeast Washington state. There is an area called the Palouse that is super scenic. If you...
Forum: Charging Systems, Electrical & Solar 07-10-2012, 01:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,125
Posted By Bikestuff
My old inverter is on its last legs and am...

My old inverter is on its last legs and am getting a new Magnum. I think my current system has 3000 Watts. Can anyone explain how to think about the sizing? Should I upgrade to a larger unit? The...
Forum: General Technical Discussion 07-09-2012, 10:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,205
Posted By Bikestuff
Thanks Tuga! ****Don't follow these...

Thanks Tuga!

****Don't follow these instructions until they are verified by one of the experts***

Maybe I am thinking about the wrong switch. Here is a typical scenario...

1) I recognize...
Forum: General Technical Discussion 07-09-2012, 06:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,205
Posted By Bikestuff
Tom, So...what was the result? Were you...

Tom,

So...what was the result? Were you able to jack up the back-end? What is the process? I know that I can switch the override button, then manually raise the back end with the leveling...
Forum: Plumbing | Fixtures, Tanks and Water Systems 07-09-2012, 05:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,015
Posted By Bikestuff
Tom, Yes it IS supposed to turn off when the...

Tom,

Yes it IS supposed to turn off when the water tank gets full. When I got my coach it would over-fill and run out on the ground if I let it go too long. I talked to the Newell folks and the...
Forum: Major Mechanicals 06-27-2012, 12:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,152
Posted By Bikestuff
Forest, I am going to drive to Denver in the...

Forest,

I am going to drive to Denver in the next month...and will want to go west after that. I remember making that drive in a rental car...and didn't like it. Would you recommend against it...
Forum: Interior Works 06-27-2012, 12:15 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,099
Posted By Bikestuff
Lookin' Good Tom! That was quite the...

Lookin' Good Tom! That was quite the undertaking...and it was great that you shared with all of us! Thanks!

One question though....What keeps the mattress on the platform? (Mine has a lip that...
Forum: Charging Systems, Electrical & Solar 06-21-2012, 08:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,215
Posted By Bikestuff
Pictures

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Here are some pictures. The first one is the connector on the back of the switch. The second one shows where the bad relay was (it is removed in picture) and the last picture is the...
Forum: Charging Systems, Electrical & Solar 06-18-2012, 07:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,215
Posted By Bikestuff
Ok I have a solution. The symptom is that...

Ok I have a solution.

The symptom is that you turn the ignition key switch and nothing happens. It acted just like a completely dead battery except I could start the coach from the engine bay....
Forum: Charging Systems, Electrical & Solar 06-18-2012, 06:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,215
Posted By Bikestuff
There are two pieces. 1). The lock cylinder that...

There are two pieces. 1). The lock cylinder that has the key hole in it. Napa part number ks66491 and the ignition switch housing (holds the lock cylinder). Napa part number Ks6603.

To remove...
Forum: Charging Systems, Electrical & Solar 06-18-2012, 05:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,215
Posted By Bikestuff
Russ, hope you guys are having fun on your...

Russ, hope you guys are having fun on your adventure. Baxter is helping me fix the coach. He puts his nose on the back of my neck just as I am probing for voltages. Bzzzzzzzzz! :)

Got the...
Forum: Interior Works 06-18-2012, 12:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,261
Posted By Bikestuff
I used to do that but my air pressure has to be...

I used to do that but my air pressure has to be just right. If I have too much the door makes a weird clank noise when I close it and too little it slides while driving causing a another noise. If...
Forum: Charging Systems, Electrical & Solar 06-18-2012, 12:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,215
Posted By Bikestuff
Thanks gang! We can crank and drive using switch...

Thanks gang! We can crank and drive using switch on engine. Since switch is on dash it will be easier to replace. My key says GM so think it should be a common part. I'll call chuck and see what...
Forum: Charging Systems, Electrical & Solar 06-18-2012, 02:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,215
Posted By Bikestuff
Ignition switch

Guys,

Am driving back home after a brief vacation at the factory in Miami. I stopped at a rest stop and turned off engine and turned on the generator. So far so good. But, when I tried to start...
Forum: Plumbing | Fixtures, Tanks and Water Systems 06-11-2012, 02:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,145
Posted By Bikestuff
Tom, I have the same shower in my coach. ...

Tom,

I have the same shower in my coach. The door grinds away at the top tube...and I have been at a loss as to how to fix. Is that the problem that you had?...and re-bending the tube fixed the...
Forum: Charging Systems, Electrical & Solar 06-10-2012, 02:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,051
Posted By Bikestuff
Replacement Ammeters and Volt Meters

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Guys,

On my 2003 coach the ammeters and voltmeters are located above the driver in the cabinet. As you can see from the picture (sorry about being sideways). My L1 reads 81V and 0 amps. ...
Forum: Introduce Yourself - Welcome Wagon 06-09-2012, 12:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,882
Posted By Bikestuff
James and Carol, Welcome to the Newell...

James and Carol,

Welcome to the Newell family. I have owned mine for about a year and a half and can say without reservation that Newell folks (factory and owners) are the best I have found...
Forum: Introduce Yourself - Welcome Wagon 04-29-2012, 01:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,528
Posted By Bikestuff
Hi Dickie, I also met you while you were at...

Hi Dickie,

I also met you while you were at Newell. (I was the one with the motorcycle and dog). Your coach is probably the one coach I have seen that I would want to trade for. Absolutely...
Forum: Charging Systems, Electrical & Solar 04-27-2012, 09:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,914
Posted By Bikestuff
Guys, This is something that I have spent a...

Guys,

This is something that I have spent a fair amount of time thinking about.

I have a possibly really dumb question....

If you somehow modeled the voltage drop over time for a given amp...
Forum: Charging Systems, Electrical & Solar 04-23-2012, 08:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,656
Posted By Bikestuff
Exactly! I think the way that they did it was to...

Exactly! I think the way that they did it was to first use VESA screws to put the small block on tv. Then screw from the back of the big mounting board into the smaller block. (just so you don't...
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