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Reply #100
Are any kits available.
Will they work on a 2006 Nimbus 336?
T.O.M.,

I can't answer your questions directly - never even seen a 2006 Nimbus in person.  But, hopefully another Nimbus owning member will chime in.  Or you can look at the photos below from the (front) 6-pack on my coach.  Compare the HWH solenoids on your coach to the ones in my photos.  If the solenoids on your manifold look like the ones in my photo, odds are the kits will work.

Note:  The metal cover over the coil on your solenoids may look different from mine.  Later models had a "U" shaped metal bracket instead of a full cover.  The rest of the valve, however, is identical.

Or, send a PM to Tom McCloud (link below) and ask him.  He may know.  He can also advise if he has any kits on hand, and the current price.

https://www.foreforums.com/index.php?action=profile;u=4660

1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

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Reply #101
T.O.M.,

I can't answer your questions directly - never even seen a 2006 Nimbus in person. 

I believe the 2006 Nimbus is essentially a U320/U295.  The Nimbus name was put on it for the 2006 model year.
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

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Reply #102
are these kits still available??  Late to the game but just noticed the post??
Peter    Alberta Canada
'98 U320 40'  Build 5359 M11 450 HP, Aqua hot, Blu Ox

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Reply #103
are these kits still available??  Late to the game but just noticed the post??

Contact Encantotom directly.
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

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Reply #104
I just ordered a kit from Tom, contacted him last week and he said that a new batch was coming in so I ordered 1 kit
Kit plus shipping was 125.00. should be here today or Monday
If he is out he will let you know when the next batch should be coming in.
Chris
1999 U 320 DGFE
Build Number 5523
Chris & Elka Lang
In the field, Lonoke AR

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Reply #105
hi all,

as for the nimbus, he is going to take pictures and let me see them.  like chuck has said, if they look like his in his pictures they will most likely fit. 

as for availability,  i have one kit left from the batch that just came in and it is reserved for someone.  if he doesnt contact me by early next week it will be avail.  and i have another batch ordered to come in later this month.  you and the newell guys have asked for more than usual here lately. 

the kits that i mailed out wednesday should start arriving today and monday.  if i get payment before the post office closes i always send out the same day.  i live in a rural area so i hop in my rzr and scoot over to the post office to drop them off.  nice ride....ha

thanks everyone

tom
Tom & Darlene McCloud
2002 Newell Coach #608
Wittmann, AZ

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Reply #106
i have gone through most of two batches the last 2 months.  i do have some left from this last batch.  there were a few folks who wanted some but never responded back.  so if you are one of them let me know.  for anyone else that might needs some let me know as i have some as of now. 

thanks

tom
Tom & Darlene McCloud
2002 Newell Coach #608
Wittmann, AZ

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Reply #107
Tom can you ship to Canada and can you supply the proper wrench so that I don't damage the valve removing it or where can I buy one I would like  two kit  here's my email  rick.cormier@icloud.com if you like to email  with the information
Rick & Hilda looking forward to full- timing one day for now couple of months at a time
1999 U270 3602
Built number  5530.  Feb 1999            Motorcade  number 18438
8.3 Cummins Allison six speed with brake  retarder
Purchased Nov 28 2019

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Reply #108
i emailed you rick

tom
Tom & Darlene McCloud
2002 Newell Coach #608
Wittmann, AZ

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Reply #109
Just hope Tom can keep providing the kits, when you have to buy a complete 6 pack the price stings. So thanks again Tom.
Dub McBride 1996 270

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Reply #110
hi gang,

i got in a batch a few weeks ago and have 2 kits left from it.  if anyone is interested, let me know.  also, i am starting a list for the next batch.  gee it sounds like i am making cookies.....ha

tom
Tom & Darlene McCloud
2002 Newell Coach #608
Wittmann, AZ

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Reply #111
Just as a fyi.  I have had to replace a valve in my 2014 IH45.  The valves look just like the ones in the pictures above.  The Active Air system also has  2 larger valves that are for high volume on the drive axle.
2014 ih45  (4th Foretravel owned)
 1997 36' U295 Sold in 2020, owned for 19 years
  U240 36' Sold to insurance company after melting in garage fire
    33' Foretravel on Dodge Chassis  Sold very long time ago

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Reply #112
howdy all,

i ran out of kits several months ago.  my supplier because of covid took over 2 months to get me more parts that i just got over the weekend. 

so i have kits if anyone is wanting them

i have made so many good friends from foreforum.  i have now sent kits to canada and germany as well as the usa for foretravel owners. 

thanks

tom
tom@newellgurus.com
Tom & Darlene McCloud
2002 Newell Coach #608
Wittmann, AZ

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Reply #113
l have a u320 2001 living room slide i have two with a leak they are hwh  let me know fred
 


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Reply #114
hi fred,

i emailed you

thanks

tom
Tom & Darlene McCloud
2002 Newell Coach #608
Wittmann, AZ

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Reply #115
I got two sets on the way. Thanks Tom!
Bob and Pam Brumbaugh
Ernie (English Bulldog)
2000 U320 WTFE 40' Build # 5740 (former)
Xtreme "Lights and Paintjob"
Motorcade# 18659
Souderton, PA
Towd: 2021 Ford Ranger
Quickee Mini Golf Cart (former)

We Are....Penn State!

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Reply #116
happy holidays to all.  the batch of kits i got 2 months ago i have 3 left.  i ordered more late november as the lead times have stretched to 3 months or more from what i am told. 

thanks.  remember if you are in the phoenix area, feel free to come by and visit.

tom
Tom & Darlene McCloud
2002 Newell Coach #608
Wittmann, AZ

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Reply #117
Tom, I emailed you and need 2 kits please.  Thanks!
Joe & Dottie Allen
Sold!  December 2023.      2000 U320; build # 5645
Our coach " Maxine"
Motorcade #  15922;  Escapee 150950; FMCA F330833; Boondockers Welcome;  Harvest Hosts;  Thousand Trails
'98 U320 from 2000-'06
USAF '62-'66

"Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for." ―Epicurus

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Reply #118
Joe, i just emailed you that i have kits now available.

tom
Tom & Darlene McCloud
2002 Newell Coach #608
Wittmann, AZ

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Reply #119
I just got yet another batch of parts in for the rebuild kits.  my supplier delivered way earlier than they had committed. 

so if anyone is interested, let me know.  emailing me direct rather than PM is better for me.

thanks as always....you are a great bunch

tom
tom@newellgurus.com
Tom & Darlene McCloud
2002 Newell Coach #608
Wittmann, AZ

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Reply #120
I just got yet another batch of parts in for the rebuild kits.  my supplier delivered way earlier than they had committed. 

so if anyone is interested, let me know.  emailing me direct rather than PM is better for me.

thanks as always....you are a great bunch

tom
tom@newellgurus.com


Thanks Tom;  check on the way!
Joe & Dottie Allen
Sold!  December 2023.      2000 U320; build # 5645
Our coach " Maxine"
Motorcade #  15922;  Escapee 150950; FMCA F330833; Boondockers Welcome;  Harvest Hosts;  Thousand Trails
'98 U320 from 2000-'06
USAF '62-'66

"Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for." ―Epicurus

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Reply #121
i have some kits left from the last build batch.  this last time i ordered more than usual because of the long lead times. 

let me know if anyone needs any

thanks as always

tom
Tom & Darlene McCloud
2002 Newell Coach #608
Wittmann, AZ

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Reply #122
Howdy all,

You guys have kept me hopping on these rebuild kits for a long time.  the previous batch i ran out of in april.  took almost 4 months to get more and they arrived yesterday (july 29).  my wife and i used our soft toilet paper as usual and packed them up.  the wait list has taken about half of the ones i ordered.  i still do this for fun and to help out and hope at some point i wont get stuck with these things.....ha  i only put this on here and the newellgurus forum. 

so if anyone is needing a kit or two or more i have some left. 

thanks as always.  it is always a pleasure to inter act with you all.

tom
Tom & Darlene McCloud
2002 Newell Coach #608
Wittmann, AZ

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Reply #123
(I) hope at some point I wont get stuck with these things.....ha!
Tom,

I will absolutely give you my personal assurance that you will never get left holding the bag.  If you do ever decide to permanently shut down your kit supply operation and have a bunch of kits left in stock, I will take them off your hands at the then going rate.

In that event, I would resell them to our Forum members (at my cost) until the supply ran dry.  After that, it would be up to someone else on this Forum (not me) to pick up the ball, assuming they would want to take over your machine shop production contacts and assembly and distribution duties.  We'll cross that bridge when we come to it.

Thanx again for being such a great friend and supporter of the ForeForum collective!  ^.^d

1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

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Reply #124
howdy friends,

i have gone through a number of batches of the kits lately.  the batch i just got in a few weeks ago has sold all but 6 kits. 

so if anyone is in need, let me know.  please email me at tom@newellgurus.com.  the only place i put this is here and on my newellgurus.com forum. 

thanks

tom
Tom & Darlene McCloud
2002 Newell Coach #608
Wittmann, AZ