[dave-n-marjorie]

This is a great thread! One thing we did before we left for full timing 3/13 is go through the main systems, air and level , hvac, aquahot, ect... and replace parts that were not broken, but were original and could break. I know this sounds crazy, but when we had the aquahot opened up, we replaced elements, coils, and a dozen other parts that were not broken but original. Sure it was expensive, $1,500 in just parts from Roger, but basically have a new aquahot. Same for basement a/c's, replaced both compressors on rear unit even though only one was bad. The other was an original and working fine. Replaced all the capacitors because they were original even know they were not broken. Replaced both circuit boards as they were original and are known to break. Things like that. Same with engine, was easy to replace belts and hoses even though not broken. All fluids ect..replaced, batteries that were 5 years old and tires 5 years old, replaced although they were in great shape and working perfect.

18 months of full timing and 25,000 miles in our Newell, zero issues! None, not one! Yes I do believe like someone said that the non slide and earlier Newell's are less complicated, but by being proactive on certain things, I think it has paid off for us. We have been camped in 100 deg plus in the desert and inside was ice cold and 18 deg and inside nice and warm. Also during that time have put 1,500 hours on the generator, zero issues. I also think that because we are full timers, and use every component everyday, the wheels are always turning, things work better when they are being used and not sitting. Maybe its a myth, but its working for us so far!!! LOL or our we just lucky?

Dave