Newell Coach Air Bag Removal! Working on a Million Dollar RV from 1996: What's It Like?
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- Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
- Back to the Newell videos! For those of you who are new to the channel this 1996 Newell Coach is actually my house. I have several videos on my channel like a full tour, custom straight pipe on the series 60, etc. I am finally getting into the nitty gritty of freshening it up. Starting with the air bags!
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I'm still learning everyday at 58 . . . You're never too old to learn . . . Great job with the video content . . . Keep it up !
Same here at 64 mate. Cheers!
Stay humble. It will pay off in the long run for sure! Keep being true and honest and they will follow you! Great content 👍
Remember that lesson that you learned at Newell...never judge a customer by how they appear..being in retail biz I've had guys come in that wanted to discuss some giant custom stereo in an old Impala...only to watch the guy walk out to a $500 car .....because I took him seriously an hour later the guy pulls up in a brand new Chevy truck pulling custom 64 Impala on a trailer...and pre pays the 20 grand custom stereo...and the guys brings car after car for years to come...customer for life
Loud Elvis you are absolutely right!! I spent 6 years in retail. Always told my employees to never judge a book by its cover and it’s true. Don’t know how many times we had customers pull Up in old beaters, covered in shit, looking like they lived in it, and drop $15k on a new set of pool equipment paid in cash without blinking an eye. Employees were always amazed at this. Who knows, some guys aren’t ego driven and have to drive their mazzerati everywhere they go to impress people. They are normal human beings like the rest of us. Could’ve done all their yard work that morning and had their project car they’ve been slowly working on sitting so they decided to climb in and put a few miles on her to just run it. Just happened to swing by the pool store on their drive and go ahead and buy the pool equipment that needed while out. Ya never know! Sounds like Newell likes everyone’s money, which is always good business. No need to discriminate, everyone’s cash spends to same and still pays your bills. Treat everyone fairly and like a “customer” & you’ll be successful!!
Escalade must feel tiny after working on the Newell.
It does lol
Yea but just because it’s big doesn’t mean there’s more room to work, plus parts weight a lot more
I'd love to see Mitchell work on a Civic or a Mini or some compact car lol.
Same age and an inch taller hehe. Anyways, as a Diesel Tech when using those big torque wrenches you’ll have more force and leverage when tightening or loosening when you have the handle closer to the ground, use your body weight instead of your arms and it’ll be easier.
Yes push down, never pull up
8:08 Another pearl of wisdom "I never claimed to know everything"
Great work once again
Glad to watch you doing air bags! Drain the water sounds good. I have not done that yet on my motor home. I have noticed that I have to replace my back ones! So I'm learning right with you! Glad to watch you do mistakes then I can do it hopefully with out doing those mistakes! Thank you!
The amount of water that came out of that air tank was insane
Desert Rat Imagine what happens when you stay somewhere that’s below freezing.
Id put a easy turn nut or tap to drain the tanks .easy .
Possible compressor headgasket issue pushing coolant check the coolant level of the coach
inst. some tank bleeders that have the cables on them so you don't have to climb under to bleed the tanks. you just pull the cable till the water stops. get some with longer cables so you can reach them easily and inst a ring etc. for the cable to go through to keep them from dragging or
Was just about to say that literally every commercial vehicle I've driven has those from the factory or aftermarket.
Good trick I learnt when I was in a co-op placement for truck and coach, was have big ass pry bar on one side and wedge your foot on the other side of the tire. you pry the tire up to take off the tire.
Mod those air tanks so u can drain them with out having to crawl under there awesome video
Great recommendation. They are called brass cable operated drain valves! They come standard on most of the Kenworth's I work on.
Absolutely a must have for air tanks
I worked for Volvo Truck North America for 17 years as a class A painter.. Seen so much impressive things there as far as airbags, fittings, lines and there operation systems. There are so many cool things to think about making, or doing with that cool stuff. once you see all the systems lined out, and understand them. its like let me at it.. i bet I could do this ... or that.... lol. Its like walking into a speed shop or even a junk yard. With a wad of money in your pocket, and up to no good with your buddys. Just waiting for one of them to start the bullshit idea to start building something not needed.. immediately!! Save your old bags (i know you will) but they may help in a pinch. With an aux air line from the coah, they make fast jacks, or even a type of porta power for mashed things that needs ... well fixed. Looking good man.
We go from race cars to air bags..man I can't get enough of your channel.iam a diesel mechanic and hve done bags before and tottaly know how it goes..keep it up bro..#fullsend .
Newell is an awesome yet humble company. And the Miller family that used to own Newell are too.
Allen. Swell today first time…amazing
There's a part number on the side of those air bags that you can cross reference with Good Year or firestone , buy them at local truck shop . It might be a good idea to change air dryer a long with air cartridge with all that water in your system . You probably got a lot of gunk in those lines and air system and tanks , I would drain those tanks about 3 or 4 times everyday for about a week once you get everything done . With all that water you might want to change your brake chambers , the springs get rusted and they break . Its a good thing its not december or january because you would be screwed , all that water would be frozen and you would not be able to release your parking brakes . Truckers have problems with that happening in the winter months . Any way your coming along with things and everything will get done soon enough . Enjoying your video's as always keep up the good work .
Thanks man. That’s a good point.
Cribbed up a few trucks over the years, Always used Rough Sawn 8X8 & 2X6 hardwoods to supplement the jackstands. I found you under the coach with only stands pretty scary.
Wife thought your hair comments somewhat humorous. See you at FL2K.
I've been following you for around a month. I've watched more then three dozen of your videos. You're not some young punk you're a young man that's polite that has ambition that's talented & has direction and a future. Your character speaks volumes through your videos. Keep up the great work dude we're watching an enjoying what your doing.🚙
Thanks man
If you have a couple pry bars or a shovel to put under the tire to help lift it and work it off or on the wheel studs. I like a shovel, it slides better across the ground and then you just push the handle down to lift it on the studs. Cool videos and keep pushing forward.
Not sure if it’s typical in the US but we (Australia) have ball valves on the bottom of the air tank and a small chain or wire run to the chassis rail and in industry part of your pre start checks is to ‘drain air tanks daily’ . Depending on the truck and your environment it is amazing the amount of moisture developed in 24 hours. Really enjoying the content bud.
Thanks dude
I would install new air tank drain valves, they are easy to install and come with a pull cord. So you can drain the tank anytime without crawling underneath your RV.
They also have "automatic" drains on the newer semis that operate by a switch on the dashboard. I wouldn't trust em though!!
You never know how long parts have been on there, some of them may still be on there ever since the motor coach rolled off the assembly line, glad you changed them, air bags are a very important part.
keep it up, always got a good price on bags through Fleetpride or Polar Service Centers, Best tip i have for bags is shy away of the quick disconnect air fitting, good old compression fitting is best. Never seize you nuts. thanks KH
Next time you have a stuck fitting. What I do and works most of the time take a hammer and a flat nose punch and smack one of the flats real good a couple of times. Do it on the opposing flat as well if you can get to it. Usually breaks up the corrosion. If it works up here in Canada where we have lots of road salt it should work down there. What also works is just heat one flat of the fitting with even a propane torch also breaks up the corrosion as well
If you heat the whole fitting the heat transfers into the fitting it's connected to and therefore they both expand rather than just the fitting you want off. Keep up the great work.
A. great lesson , ask people smarter than you.
Came for the race car stuff,love the big rig stuff too.
Lots of great comments on the manual air bleed valves that can be installed to more easily bleed the air. There are also auto blenders that "spit' the water out when it gets on the diaphram... you hear this on some big rigs when you are next to them at a red light. I use the auto air tank bleed valves on my rig and they work amazing. Good content and great attitude.
Dude you working on Newell is great content lol. Any kinda Mechanics is always good to learn.
I would put some sort of undercoating on those air tanks.
If nothing else comes of this people can see whats some of the stuff that goes on AND getting your hands on what you need to do the job ...you're just getting started. And get this YOU ARE NOT JUST A 24 YEAR OLD, these Guys respect you... so knock it off, or they just wouldn't talk to you.... good luck , I'm enjoying the proses.. Hubby did this on our D-pusher coach.. he could not get over , for the money ,like for a dollar more the better the peace would be i say no more. Take care and thanks for the share.
A goal to put a video out every day. Sounds like the goal Andrew set for himself when he started.
Not a bad mentor, huh ?
Thank you for the great video.
Andrew has helped me a lot. Wouldn’t be here without him
Stapleton42 Yeah you would. You would have found a way. You have the very American “I’ll figure it out” mentality.
Andrew just made it faster and easier to find the path. He’s a class act.
When you were trying to break that driver-side lug, I too remember falling into the Right and Left-hand thread trap. In fact, I was putting together my e-bike and couldn't screw on the left side pedal. I tried for a half hour, cussing and swearing. I was ready to retap the thing until I turned it the opposite direction and it went on perfectly. DUH!!!
I love the rv videos. Starting to be one of my favorite youtubers
Thumbs up, this is the video I been waiting to see, bags & flexible hoses are usually where the big air leaks are. You may need a Bud Lug socket on the dual wheels, it has a square inside to remove the stud that holds the inside wheel. After having to call the Tire Co. to remove one of mine that
I couldn't break lose even with a cheater pipe on my wrench I got a Milwaukee 18 volt 3/4 impact wrench to keep in my vehicle, works great.
Great Job, Knew you could do it!!!!
Glad to see you back safe working on the Newell! Hope those air brakes are holding up well too
Super dig the video though. Love you showing your learning experience.
The slight rotational force caused by the lug nuts rotating around the wheel hub in motion sets up an epicyclic movement and causes the lug nuts to loosen on the driver's side and tighten on the passenger side. That's why some passenger and many commercial vehicles have reverse threaded lugs on the driver's side.
love the vids man keep up the great work watching from Australia
Good move man. I had a bag blow out on me once in a Pete 379 triaxle dump and it is super dangerous. Thank god I was only going 25 when it happened.
New sub as of yesterday and loving it. Your super humble and love learning with you bud. Get that Newell restored
Great job Mitchell if it's rubber or plastic it has a life expectancy and is usually the thing that lets you down on the side of the road I met this guy once who did plastic injection moulding and he told me whenever you buy plastic try and buy it in black because black has more carbon in it and it is more UV stable and last longer
Not sure if you priced bags at a truck shop but they usually have/ can get any size bags and are quite cheap. Same thing with any air lines/ fittings/ parts. You will be amazed
Really awesome content, Mitchell! I can just imagine you working on the other two front bags today. It's really impressive that you can do most of this with hand tools. Because every channel that I watch, everything seems to be expensive battery operated tools.
With the air lines and fittings fleetpride is going to be your go to store might cost more but they usually have everything needed and might be able to get the air bags there also
superb videos
would appreciate them even longer if poss, the stuff you are showing is very interesting. and presentation is great
It's awesome that you upload a video every day definitely look forward to it can't wait for more racing content but I know it's coming eventually I'm just takes time and I know you have other things to get done at least I know when your channel blows up I was here to witness it
Seafoam deep creep is the best stuff I've ever used to loosen stuck fasteners fwiw. Also a lot of places that can build hydraulic hoses for heavy equipment can usually also make air lines like what you got there fittings and all.
damn those bags r shot. loving the daily content stapleton!
Thanks man
I'm not a pro HDT tech but two things I've learned from working on my personal trucks: Typically those left hand studs have L stamped in them to let you know they are opposite. Also I would stay after getting that air system dried out, especially if you plan to be anywhere it gets cold. That water freezing can be a real disaster.
These do have an L stamped on them. Just like my forehead
@@Stapleton42 bahaha. The learning curve.
On your questioning that steer ( tire), I drove with a railroad spike in one of mine once. No place to get help- had to drive to get service. Yours is fine.
The desiccant air filter (for air brake/suspension/airhorn system to remove moisture) This is one area that is often neglected or overlooked for maintenance. I never see on any of the the many RV (motorhome) UA-cam channels where people need to replace the desiccant air filter for motorhome chassis air systems. You need to add to your chassis maintenance schedule to replace annually the desiccant air filter for the air brake, air suspension and air horn system which removes moisture from that system. It looks like a big oil filter. This is often overlooked but should be done annually.
I'm guessing the previous owner never replaced the desiccant air filter. Make sure you change it per chassis specifications. They are not that expensive so I would put it on your annual or every other year schedule depending on how much you are running your chassis air systems each year. Years ago they recommended it less frequently but not at least every other year but like I said for the small cost and easy job I would just put it on your annual schedule. I will make your chassis air systems and tanks last much longer without all the moisture getting into your air systems.
BIG DAN C. And purge valve!!
I have one ready to be installed already. Doing it after these are done
found you off of andrew channel...i love the newell now. im not much of a race car fanatic but i do enjoy your newell videos....just paid off my 2015 bmw 750li and now im ready for a new money pit! ahahhahaa....
Your Lsxcalade is truly my new favorite
If there is a Northern Tool near you they have a good selection of big/large tools cheap. Also check your tires for dry rot. Had a blow out once in West Texas. Almost crashed my RV. Ended up off the road and had to wait 4 hours for a wrecker big enough to pull me back on the road.
When he said he was only 24 I instantly felt old
pushing 30 :(
Lol I'm pushing 40 something. 1973 to tired to do the math
I guess I'm the "old man" here at 64 and y'all really making me feel old. LOL
I’m 32
Now I feel old being 40 fml
Ol bud wheels. If u haven’t done the rear ones yet, they’re left handed too on the driver side, with inner and outer nuts . Need a 3/4 square socket for the inner thimble
Or a regular truck socket. Has the square on the inside
Interesting! Been enjoying your uploads and seeing your subscriptions increase, Good Stuff!
Waiting for your next video!
Live at 8 am central time 💪🏻
dang so the big breaker bar/torque wrench is as tall as me, i'm 5'7 on a good day lol
Me too lol
Hey bud. Again, I appreciate you uploading everyday. Even if it's you delivering some sage advice or uplifting life talk! Gearheads have respect for other gearheads even if it's a "hey y'all, still kickin it out here with the LSXcalade!! Be safe, Be easy
Thanks man 🤟🏻
Been looking for you (your channel more so) since race week, wasn’t till I heard Fred call your name which gave me the lead. Love your Escalade dude. Thing is gnarly haha. Look forward to the content
Thanks man. Glad you found me 😂
I highly suggest finding an independent big truck shop in the area for air line, fittings and even the bags. They can match it all up for you and may even have most of it in stock. Save money, support independently owned businesses.
Original airbags. Wow. That's kind of nuts that they lasted that long.
Don't burn yourself out mate.....Much love from Australia!!
1994 it should have a air dryer on it you mite want to service the dryer most people got out of the habit of draining air tanks daily . Was that a torque wrench you were using ?
Left hand thread always get me. 🤣 That’s a big ass wrench man.
I have used pb blast but i always called it panther piss. I agree if you know someone that can help always ask for help to learn the right way to do things
Sorry about your bags man get well soon!!!!!
Friendly tip: use thread tape or antisieze on the air fitting. ...
Makes it so much better for ya later on if needing to fix it down the line later on .. plus saves on the knuckles ;-)
Loving the daily uploads!!
Dang if you need parts I'm 20mins from the Newell factory and I work in Tulsa. Hell you would had to drive basically past my farm to get to the factory.
been waiting for the airbag swap. heres hoping you pair it with hydros we can get some jumping action on the front of the newell.
great content ur a big inspiration to keep progressing everyday bro
getting those inside frame air lines and top air bag nuts are a bitch,,,sometimes you can sneak a 1/2 inch air gun in there...I am 58 and 30 plus year heavy duty truck tech,,,,,airbags for me are easy,,lol,,,,your the man busting them lug nuts by hand!,,,,tip,,,get a 12inch 3/4 extension and a jack stand,,rest the extension on the jackstand so your ratchet is not so close to the bus,,it works!,,,,a good 1/2 inch Brushless Milwaukee with a socket with no adaptors and a full charge big battery will tighten your wheels just fine,
The inside of those tanks are most likely rusted. You may look into the cost of replacing those. Flaked rust in air lines is “no bueno”.
I’d just do all the bags. Your in the grove, just get the air system 100% then you don’t have to worry about it for years. Do it once, do it right. 😎👍
And they make pull cord drains for air tanks. Makes life a lot easier. Water in the air system can get into your brake valves and make them hang up very important to keep the tanks empty of water
Gotta have the right drain valves to use those
I don’t know if your bus has an air dryer but on old rigs they put a product like airline anti freeze in the system so it doesn’t freeze up
The bag hose the fitting on the each end of the hose are removeable. They are a "field service" style of hose end. The female end is right hand thread and will screw out of the outer end on the hose. The outer section of the fitting is LEFT hand thread. When installing the outer piece/sleeve run it down the hose just until it contacts end of hose do not force it over If you do you will not get the female insert to thread onto the hose - Search field serviceable hose ends Parker Hanaford for more info
Also- change out the fittings on those air tanks to the ones they make for commercial vehicles; they come with lines that you run out to the side so you can drain the H2O out without having to go under the vehicle.
Awesome content bro. I meantioned last week on one of the Race Week videos, that I was going to FL2K, on the 10th. (Saturday) "The guy running around with camera's.) Don't know if you'd remember that comment from that video. But unfortunately I'm not going to make it. My young brother got sick, and he was my transpo to go, being that I'm disabled and run around in a mobility chair. I know (tmi), lol. It's just, when I says anything, I do my best to do it, so just wanted to throw that out there. One of these days, we'll meet at some drag racing event.
Aww, PS... Those threads are right-hand threads that you were taking off. Looking at the nut or bolt, to the right (clockwise), to the left counter-clockwise. Normally...
Lefty losey, righty tighty.
Hey Mitchell been following since Race Week. Love the videos brother. Been catching up on the Newell vids. Just a suggestion on the hoses, when you have to have more of them made. Fleet Pride is a joke and always has been. I’m a lot like you and frequent/spend my $$ at places that give a shit. I know the southwest hose place made you air hoses. There’s a company called Midwest Hose. They do any and all types of lines, hoses, etc. They’ll be much cheaper to have those air lines made. They have massive warehouses, great stock, and awesome customer service. I’ve had them make all kinds of hydraulic, air, oil, brake lines for stuff I couldn’t either find or oem stuff was outrageous on pricing. We had a hydraulic forklift on a delivery truck that had 20-30 hydraulic hoses on it. Manufacture/service company wanted $200 for each hose. 3/4” lines with basic a/n fittings. Midwest hose made them for $15-20 each to the exact specs which worked perfectly and stronger than oem lines as far as fittings and line itself. Sorry to ramble but Midwest hose is my go to for all “custom” lines! Hopefully this helps. I’m
Pretty sure they have a location in Dallas or ft worth, so being in Arlington you should have a couple of them decently close. Good luck with the Newell brother. That thing is TITS!!
I didn’t use fleetpride for the hoses lol
Stapleton42 yeah I remember that. I was just commenting on that because you went by fleet pride and they were lazy f***s. Just a bit of advice for future hoses/fittings! Good luck brother and safe travels in the Newell
Clicked like before I even started watching 🤣🤙🏻
Appreciate you bro
If you have the airlines off personally I would just replace them
I only pulled that one off. The others won’t need to come out
Stapleton42 I know when I replace things like that the mechanic gods frown upon me and the hose would blow out 😂
ACDELCO makes a "pb plaster" blue can only find it on Amazon order some about 16$ tho but its life changing...
You should look into the yacht market
I've never seen someone do those lug nuts without impact. Milwaukee just released a new power tool for those lug nuts.
You should look into a water separator for the bus
It has one
I have to start the process of replacing bags on a 98 Monaco 42. Some of the rears have been done recently, so I don't need to do all 10, but probably at least 6. Not looking forward to it.
You ever need any help, look at expanding, hit me up. Long story short, I can't do the work I used to due to injury, and I'm looking to find my place where I can give MY 110%. I love fab work, I just need assistance with heavier stuff or I'll hold your camera!lol
Maybe you could use one of the front airbags that wasn’t leaking on your tag axle that is leaking for a temporary fix
It’s a different bag on the tags unfortunately
That's where I'm from!! That's crazy!!
For Airlines that will not come off try an air hammer with a chisel bit pushing towards the way it unscrews
I think filming would help your channel that's why we watch
I've used Excalibur's 5-foot torque wrench to torque those type Wheels to many times....
If you ever need any help when it comes to air ride hit me up man. I have been doing custom air ride for 17 years. That front left steer tire is just fine nothing wrong with it at all
the right side lug nuts will be right hand threads
3/4" drive...? I used a big rig impact gun once when I was a teenager, it almost broke my wrist...! It was 3/4" drive...
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 says it all!
Damn you don’t have hub piloted wheels, that sucks. Pain in the ass, that’s old school.
if i have to go thru all this im probably financially over extended
Air tank drains with a long steel cable pull cord make that chore much easier. Napa part # GRO 810128
Good idea
Murphy is watching, if you don't change those lines out he WILL get you!! On a side note, does the tag bag use the same bags? Maybe you could save the best of the 4 you remove and use it? that rust scale may be the leak, mig or jbweld it?
Tag uses different bags
@@Stapleton42 Random thoughts of a scrounger. I'm sure you will keep the best one for a spare.