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03-11-2007, 04:26 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Cleveland, OH
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I just dewinterized and getting ready for 2007. Everything is working well. I have to give Newmar credit for making the fresh water tank visible from the water utlity bay. The tank sensors are less than average and only correct when the MH is perfectly level.
The only improvement I would make is to eliminate the random location of fuse panels and inline fuse harnesses, especially the Spartan fuses near the batteries. These locations are not documented or marked and make roadside troubleshooting (always in the dark) aggravating.
In closing, Nemar's logical design of most systems is far superior to any other MH I have owned or looked at.
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Newmar Mountain Aire
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03-11-2007, 12:35 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Home Base: Austin, TX
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I really, really dislike the high volume and pitch of the HWH alarm. I'm all for safety, but I'm also concerned about hearing loss. I guess I'm going to have to buy some ear plugs and keep them next to the driver's seat.
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03-11-2007, 03:14 PM
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Administrator in Memoriam
Newmar Owners Club Retired Fire Service RVer's Spartan Chassis
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Newark, DE
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">I really, really dislike the high volume and pitch of the HWH alarm. I'm all for safety, but I'm also concerned about hearing loss. I guess I'm going to have to buy some ear plugs and keep them next to the driver's seat. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Remove the top of the dash. It's held in place by velcro.
The audible alarm is on the right, and the top can be turned to close off the sound outlets to quiet it down some.
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Adios, Dirk - '84 Real Lite Truck Camper, '86 Wilderness Cimarron TT, previously 4 years as a fulltimer in a '07 DSDP
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03-11-2007, 03:49 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Dalton Ma/Crystal River Fl
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Dirk,
Thank You,I hope mine is the same,I am hearing impaired and that alarm actually hurts. Just keep lurkin & learnin here.
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03-11-2007, 04:46 PM
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Administrator in Memoriam
Newmar Owners Club Retired Fire Service RVer's Spartan Chassis
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Newark, DE
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You could cover or wrap it with electrical or duct tape to quiet it even more.
Disconnecting it would probably be a bad idea.
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03-11-2007, 06:21 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Punta Gorda, Fl.
Posts: 578
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I would say the worst appearance item on my MH is the carpet (looks cheap). I have the tile in the entry,bath and kitchen. If I could change anything, it would be to go with full tile, except bedroom.
My other complaint is the 275/70R22.5 tires, should have came with 275/80R22.5 tires.
I have had my DSDP for 3 years and 34,000 miles
and that is all the complaints I can come up with.
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Tom, Pat and Buster (the Boston terrier)
2004 DSDP 3807, 370HP Spartan
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03-12-2007, 04:44 AM
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 31
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[QUOTE] The vinyl panelling is what we have in the cheaper Newmars
I purchased a less expensive motorhome but Newmar made it cheap with the paper paneling. Newmar fixed mine under warranty. I forgot about this Newmar Joke because they advertise high quality.
Workingnoway
and loving it
sitting still until
04 KSDP
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03-12-2007, 08:33 AM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Feb 2005
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by phototex:
I really, really dislike the high volume and pitch of the HWH alarm. I'm all for safety, but I'm also concerned about hearing loss. I guess I'm going to have to buy some ear plugs and keep them next to the driver's seat. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
phototex;
The alarm should NEVER sound unless you have the ignition in run. If you use the ACC position the alarm will not sound. If you are going to intentionally run the engine with the jacks extended look under the dash panel and pull the Fuse, I think it is #15, but it is marked on the panel cover. Just don't replace the cover until you replace the fuse.  Charlie
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Loyal servants to Patches and Precious
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03-12-2007, 08:47 AM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Franklin, Michigan
Posts: 1,306
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CharlieM is right. I put the jacks in while the ignition is in the ACC position, no alarm.
However, the fuse for my alarm is in the front right compartment. Not sure if that is the only two places the fuses would be.
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Newmar TBD
Sue (DW):Celia 18, Alec 17, Isis (Abyssinian) 
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03-18-2007, 02:02 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Home Base: Austin, TX
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Thanks to Dirk, Javajelly, and CharlieM for the info on the HWH alarm. I never even knew about the accessory position. I feel kind of silly. I've closed all the holes in the speaker and put electrical tape on top of that. Much better.
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03-18-2007, 02:04 PM
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Administrator in Memoriam
Newmar Owners Club Retired Fire Service RVer's Spartan Chassis
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Newark, DE
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 As usual, there will be no charge for the assistance. 
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03-19-2007, 02:08 AM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Franklin, Michigan
Posts: 1,306
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After all the information and help I have received from this forum, I'm glad I'm able to actually help someone else.
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Scott Crompton
Newmar TBD
Sue (DW):Celia 18, Alec 17, Isis (Abyssinian)
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03-22-2007, 03:31 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2005
Location: British Columbia
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Although already posted by a great guy, the black ladder, for those with such on an '07/08. If you have one, chime in.
Peter
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KADB 2013
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03-22-2007, 03:38 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Lake Oklawaha RV Resort(\
Posts: 1,374
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Yes, it's a great ladder that goes perfect with our partial black rear end-sure beats the silver ones! Was just up there taking pictures of the marina with our friends 63 Bertram Sportsfisherman.
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