Thank you for watching and appreciating, Bill. I’d love to do a video on the awnings and will add that to my list! In fact, no better time since I just did a service on the window awnings this week. 😉👍
I have an HWH leveling system airbags only on my Monaco dynasty. The HWH system will only allow you to run your bags and pairs. I guess that’s to keep you from being able to twist the chassis. And I follow the same process that you do for leveling because I can actually do a better job quicker than the auto function. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for watching this video, too, Timaz! Yes, Auto leveling systems control the bags (some jack systems as well) in pairs to prevent undue forces on only one corner, aka “twist”. This is something to keep in mind when manually leveling.
Thanks for the tip. The problem with the iOS level built into the compass app, is that it doesn’t account for the variation in cases. It’s very minor since we aren’t building a high-rise…but still not true level. OTOH, the Clinometer app has a CALIBRATION feature that will dial in the accuracy to perfectly compensate for any case. (Not sure why I didn’t mention that feature in the video. 🤷🏻♂️) Thanks for watching!
Good question, Randy. Since these coaches are 60k pounds and have very little ground clearance to begin with, hauling around ramps/blocks is just not something we like to do. But, if the ground was so out of level to start with, and you had no other option, in other words your airbags can't compensate, then blocking would be your only solution. Thank you for your comment and watching.
Question !! Since you have a Newell.... when leveling... if in a spot that is reasonable but still "off" would it be acceptable to use some sort of leveling blocks to help compensate so that THEN the coach and level itself automatically? I see ppl using those on class A's in some situations.....I am sure not talking about driving up on five 2x 10"s or anything crazy... ALSO My Aunt and Uncle have a Class A and he put three heavy duty ball bearing swivel type casters on the back lower part of frame behind the bumper to help stop the opportunity of the coach hitting anything uneven or something he cant see.... ( I hope that made sense) any thoughts of a Newell benefiting from that application?
Good question, Bill; has been brought up before. The short answer is, “yes”. However, the primary concern one needs to keep in mind is that a Newell is leveled by airbags which affect BOTH, the Drive (duals) and Tags. So, first, the blocks need to support BOTH sets of wheels; all six of them if all stress is to be equal. Could you support only ONE of the duals? You could, but in my perfect world of keeping all things uniform/equal in all mechanical things like slides, I don’t think this is a good practice; especially for long-term. Second, keep in mind the Newell is 60k pounds, and my rear axles weights account for nearly 70% of that weight. So, your blocks better be plenty beefy to hold and distribute that weight…and most of us don’t wanna carry that type of lumber! Along that note, casters work when your tail is light…but a Newell would destroy them! Instead, Newells have a steel roller built into the rear frame crossmember. Doesn’t sound or feel pretty when it hits, but it does its job. Thanks for watching and your comments.
@@RVSquaredSteve thank you !! appreciate your thoughts... yes you would support either all back four wheels or front two... OR one full side or the other if needed.. I was thinking about that when you did you leveling video... there are some pretty robust but still light weight blocks I have seen.. THX again sir !!
Do you level before opening the slides? I see in your recent set up video you put in travel mode before opening slides, but what if you are not level in travel mode? Thanks Steve. Much appreciate your informative videos.
Thanks for watching and commenting, Rod. NO I DO NOT LEVEL PRIOR TO MOVING SLIDES; you are to be in Travel mode. Just for clarificaiton...In the Set Up video, I was ALREADY in Travel mode since we had just arrived. So, the only time I touched the Leveling panel was to put it in AUTO (level) mode. You've probably seen my Slide Operations video (ruclips.net/video/GOJEdhv3U8E/видео.html) in which I discuss what "can" happen if your rig is not very level to start with. This is why a complete walk-around is neccessary to "check your gaps" of the slides. There's no set tolerances in terms of degree of off-set/off-level sites, but manufacturers such as Valid, want the weight distrubuted across the frame of the vehicle as intended for driving. Using levelers, whether airbags or jacks, causes unequal forces to be applied and can raise problems. So, you asked "What if you're not level" and in Travel mode? Well not every site is perfectly level, and I discuss your options in this video. But, you STILL need to operate the slides in Trave mode. By the way, the slides do still operate when in Auto (level) mode.
Thanks for posting. I've never had good luck with manual leveling. leveling in pairs and shutting the system off are game changers. 👍
Great to hear!!! Thank you for responding to let me know.
really enjoy your videos.. and your willingness to show us how things work... very helpful.... please show a vid using all your awnings etc !!
Thank you for watching and appreciating, Bill. I’d love to do a video on the awnings and will add that to my list! In fact, no better time since I just did a service on the window awnings this week. 😉👍
Rally nice video Thanks
Thank you! Appreciate you watching.
I have an HWH leveling system airbags only on my Monaco dynasty. The HWH system will only allow you to run your bags and pairs. I guess that’s to keep you from being able to twist the chassis. And I follow the same process that you do for leveling because I can actually do a better job quicker than the auto function. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for watching this video, too, Timaz! Yes, Auto leveling systems control the bags (some jack systems as well) in pairs to prevent undue forces on only one corner, aka “twist”. This is something to keep in mind when manually leveling.
Just a tip. The iPhone leveler compensates for the camera hump as well as the volume buttons if you set it on it's side.
Thanks for the tip. The problem with the iOS level built into the compass app, is that it doesn’t account for the variation in cases. It’s very minor since we aren’t building a high-rise…but still not true level.
OTOH, the Clinometer app has a CALIBRATION feature that will dial in the accuracy to perfectly compensate for any case. (Not sure why I didn’t mention that feature in the video. 🤷🏻♂️)
Thanks for watching!
More videos please of how to set up your Newell at a camp ground start to finish etc. Love your videos 😊
That’s on the list, Mia…stay tuned. Thank you for your support and comments!
I always wondered how Newell coaches leveled.
Well glad you found my channel and video! Thank you!!
If a level RV is your goal could you add some blocking under your tires?
Good question, Randy. Since these coaches are 60k pounds and have very little ground clearance to begin with, hauling around ramps/blocks is just not something we like to do. But, if the ground was so out of level to start with, and you had no other option, in other words your airbags can't compensate, then blocking would be your only solution. Thank you for your comment and watching.
Question !! Since you have a Newell.... when leveling... if in a spot that is reasonable but still "off" would it be acceptable to use some sort of leveling blocks to help compensate so that THEN the coach and level itself automatically? I see ppl using those on class A's in some situations.....I am sure not talking about driving up on five 2x 10"s or anything crazy... ALSO My Aunt and Uncle have a Class A and he put three heavy duty ball bearing swivel type casters on the back lower part of frame behind the bumper to help stop the opportunity of the coach hitting anything uneven or something he cant see.... ( I hope that made sense) any thoughts of a Newell benefiting from that application?
Good question, Bill; has been brought up before. The short answer is, “yes”. However, the primary concern one needs to keep in mind is that a Newell is leveled by airbags which affect BOTH, the Drive (duals) and Tags. So, first, the blocks need to support BOTH sets of wheels; all six of them if all stress is to be equal. Could you support only ONE of the duals? You could, but in my perfect world of keeping all things uniform/equal in all mechanical things like slides, I don’t think this is a good practice; especially for long-term. Second, keep in mind the Newell is 60k pounds, and my rear axles weights account for nearly 70% of that weight. So, your blocks better be plenty beefy to hold and distribute that weight…and most of us don’t wanna carry that type of lumber!
Along that note, casters work when your tail is light…but a Newell would destroy them! Instead, Newells have a steel roller built into the rear frame crossmember. Doesn’t sound or feel pretty when it hits, but it does its job.
Thanks for watching and your comments.
@@RVSquaredSteve thank you !! appreciate your thoughts... yes you would support either all back four wheels or front two... OR one full side or the other if needed.. I was thinking about that when you did you leveling video... there are some pretty robust but still light weight blocks I have seen.. THX again sir !!
Do you level before opening the slides? I see in your recent set up video you put in travel mode before opening slides, but what if you are not level in travel mode? Thanks Steve. Much appreciate your informative videos.
Thanks for watching and commenting, Rod. NO I DO NOT LEVEL PRIOR TO MOVING SLIDES; you are to be in Travel mode. Just for clarificaiton...In the Set Up video, I was ALREADY in Travel mode since we had just arrived. So, the only time I touched the Leveling panel was to put it in AUTO (level) mode.
You've probably seen my Slide Operations video (ruclips.net/video/GOJEdhv3U8E/видео.html) in which I discuss what "can" happen if your rig is not very level to start with. This is why a complete walk-around is neccessary to "check your gaps" of the slides.
There's no set tolerances in terms of degree of off-set/off-level sites, but manufacturers such as Valid, want the weight distrubuted across the frame of the vehicle as intended for driving. Using levelers, whether airbags or jacks, causes unequal forces to be applied and can raise problems.
So, you asked "What if you're not level" and in Travel mode? Well not every site is perfectly level, and I discuss your options in this video. But, you STILL need to operate the slides in Trave mode. By the way, the slides do still operate when in Auto (level) mode.
Does the Newell not have a sanicon or some other maserator system to pump waste?
No they do not; unless special ordered. Only seen a coiled with them installed.
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Thanks Rich! 😉