Hi.I am looking to buy a 99 newmar mountain aire 4081 diesel pusher. It's sitting under trees for more than 2 years now. Owner said someone started up the engine about 8 months ago, was running fine but did not accelerate. So they didn't buy it because of the expensive towing to 300 miles away. The whole inside needs to be redone (water damage, holes from tree branches). My plan was to move it to the rv storage next door where I could work on it. Its sitting all the way down on the ground. My question is that how could I inflate the air suspension so it lifts up without the engine running, also release brakes. For towing I need to disconnect the drive shaft Right? The towing guy who i called left saying ill be back when he seen the bus in the bushes. Never came back. That's why I am trying to prepare the bus for towing because it seems like nobody will touch it as it is sitting. I have the spartan manual but it doesn't say anything about it.Thank you for your help.

How much is the owner paying you to take it off his property?

Should be a fitting up front under the hood on or around the firewall. Ours has the female fitting so you'd need a hose with a male end.

Yes I have seen that fitting. I wasn't sure if it's inlet or outlet. So i just need to connect a compressor I guess

One that will pump up to 135# plus.Block the coach up with cribbing before you crawl under to do the drive shaft, do not depend on airbags or jacks. Mark the position of the shaft in the axle end yoke, unbolt the axle end and chain/strap up securely. Remove bearing caps and store them so they don't fall off. Purge well with fresh grease when you re-assemble.

Atee wrote:...The whole inside needs to be redone (water damage, holes from tree branches)... Are you sure you know what you're getting yourself into? Is this thing free? Even then, if there's mold or excessive water damage this could be quite an ordeal. If you've looked at it closely and understand what's involved, that's fine. But in my opinion, any chassis issues are going to be pretty straightforward compared to the possible coach issues. Good Luck if you decide to go through with this.~Rick

99 newmar mountain aire 4081 prepare for towing

Lwiddis
Explorer II
Sep 09, 2018
How much is the owner paying you to take it off his property?
Bruce_Brown
Moderator
Sep 09, 2018
Should be a fitting up front under the hood on or around the firewall. Ours has the female fitting so you'd need a hose with a male end.
Atee
Explorer
Sep 09, 2018
Yes I have seen that fitting. I wasn't sure if it's inlet or outlet. So i just need to connect a compressor I guess
Twomed
Explorer
Sep 09, 2018
One that will pump up to 135# plus.

Block the coach up with cribbing before you crawl under to do the drive shaft, do not depend on airbags or jacks.

Mark the position of the shaft in the axle end yoke, unbolt the axle end and chain/strap up securely. Remove bearing caps and store them so they don't fall off. Purge well with fresh grease when you re-assemble.
Rick_Jay
Explorer II
Sep 09, 2018
Atee wrote:
...The whole inside needs to be redone (water damage, holes from tree branches)...

Are you sure you know what you're getting yourself into? Is this thing free? Even then, if there's mold or excessive water damage this could be quite an ordeal.

If you've looked at it closely and understand what's involved, that's fine. But in my opinion, any chassis issues are going to be pretty straightforward compared to the possible coach issues.

Good Luck if you decide to go through with this.

~Rick
Lwiddis
Explorer II
Sep 09, 2018
Here’s a 2000 in running/camping condition for $14.5.
https://rvs.autotrader.com/rvs/2000/newmar/mountain_aire/300166350
timmac
Explorer
Sep 09, 2018
Atee wrote:
Hi.

I am looking to buy a 99 newmar mountain aire 4081 diesel pusher. It's sitting under trees for more than 2 years now. Owner said someone started up the engine about 8 months ago, was running fine but did not accelerate. So they didn't buy it because of the expensive towing to 300 miles away. The whole inside needs to be redone (water damage, holes from tree branches). My plan was to move it to the rv storage next door where I could work on it. Its sitting all the way down on the ground. My question is that how could I inflate the air suspension so it lifts up without the engine running, also release brakes. For towing I need to disconnect the drive shaft Right? The towing guy who i called left saying ill be back when he seen the bus in the bushes. Never came back. That's why I am trying to prepare the bus for towing because it seems like nobody will touch it as it is sitting. I have the spartan manual but it doesn't say anything about it.

Thank you for your help.

I cant help much with your new purchase but please post pics, also get a pic of it buried in the ground, makes me sick to see people take expensive toys and just let them rot into the ground..
:C
Atee
Explorer
Sep 12, 2018
https://www.dropbox.com/s/c1qj6xhxii0vwgk/Screen%20Shot%202018-09-12%20at%206.30.47%20PM.png?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/1etvgw0lng1wbz9/IMG_8403.JPG?dl=0
OLYLEN
Explorer
Sep 12, 2018
Biggest problem may be getting the brakes to release. I've had to help people who have set still for just a few months and had the shoes lock to the rears to the point even the rocking with a lot of power was questionable as to get the release.

LEN
dougrainer
Nomad
Sep 13, 2018
1. Yes, the driveshaft will be disconnected, a qualified heavy Tow operator knows how to do it
2. The Tow Truck will have the necessary air hose and fittings to connect to your RV to air it up and release the brakes, that is why the fitting is in front
3. I doubt any qualified/Insured Tow operator will trust you to make it all ready to tow and you just expect him to just connect the tow truck and haul away. Doug