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Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-22-2024, 06:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 349
Posted By Car1
Do you have your engine running at high idle?...

Do you have your engine running at high idle? Your intermittent issue could be a result of low battery voltage. Just something to eliminate. This is me, only me and my vintage coach. I do not move...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-19-2024, 06:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 217
Posted By Car1
DutchStar Microwave Replacement

Good Morning,

I want to replace the existing Whirlpool microwave with the GE Advantium. My wife does an amazing amount of cooking, and she has had enough of the Whirlpool. I am looking for the GE...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-16-2024, 06:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 367
Posted By Car1
Dometic Macerator Toilet

If your toilet has an issue holding water, that white disc could be stuck open, resulting in that smell. Anyway, you will see a "nub" that holds that disc in place. DO NOT fool with it until you hold...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-09-2024, 07:03 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,599
Posted By Car1
ONLY my thought. All your batteries together is...

ONLY my thought. All your batteries together is your "Battery Bank." I think replacing one, two, three out of eight is a bad move and it will haunt you later. Those OEM batteries used by Newmar...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-05-2024, 08:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 982
Posted By Car1
Floor Mat

I posted this once before: I made a newspaper pattern of the area which I transferred to a large piece of cardboard. I bought a piece of short pile carpet from a carpet store(remnant) that will also...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-11-2024, 07:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 539
Posted By Car1
Mr. T has an attachment listing the parts for...

Mr. T has an attachment listing the parts for that toilet. In all fairness, someone posted the fix before me. That being said, I think if you get stuck, you need to replace multiple parts to get that...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-08-2024, 04:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 539
Posted By Car1
Hold the center of the diaphragm with needle nose...

Hold the center of the diaphragm with needle nose pliers(very important). While holding that center, spray some foamy bathroom cleaner on top of the diaphragm. Have someone hit the flush button...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-04-2024, 06:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 278
Posted By Car1
Try a small spot with a little toothpaste.

Try a small spot with a little toothpaste.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-22-2024, 06:29 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,107
Posted By Car1
JMO: Maybe an optical illusion? I would put...

JMO: Maybe an optical illusion? I would put something around that braided line where it appears to touch that opening. Centrifugal force alone will make that line bounce around? I like the grommet...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 02-19-2024, 07:07 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,176
Posted By Car1
Tow Vehicle Battery Draining

I make my own charge line, keeping simple and safe. I used Pin #4 on the coach which is fused. Matched up to a spare pin on the toad plug. From the toad plug to a pair of 10A diodes soldered together...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 02-18-2024, 05:47 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,179
Posted By Car1
We do not have separate plans. Is there a cost...

We do not have separate plans. Is there a cost benefit or any benefit at all having a separate plan for the second gateway? I have no idea, and I think it would muddy the waters. The money we have...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-03-2024, 06:27 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,107
Posted By Car1
Hi Steve, I am not Bob Sullivan(LOL). But, if...

Hi Steve,
I am not Bob Sullivan(LOL). But, if you swap the sensor, it will eliminate that possibility.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-01-2024, 06:31 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,107
Posted By Car1
I just had an issue with the same tire position...

I just had an issue with the same tire position and it was the valve stem at the tire rim. TPMS saved the day. If you are satisfied with what was not found, how about swapping the inside sensor with...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 01-30-2024, 06:30 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,339
Posted By Car1
I have been a big fan of T-Mobile, at least at...

I have been a big fan of T-Mobile, at least at this point. See if the gateway is available in your area, and try it. I have internet while driving from Massachusetts to Florida, never tried streaming...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 01-25-2024, 06:30 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,179
Posted By Car1
I think brobox touched on this. Install the...

I think brobox touched on this. Install the T-mobile app on your phone, follow the prompts. You will get to a point where your phone, by physically turning will show you the strongest signal. This is...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-25-2024, 05:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 334
Posted By Car1
If you extend those awnings about a foot and look...

If you extend those awnings about a foot and look at the end of the rollers, you will see an adjustment +/- as you have on your patio awnings. Adjust in small increments. An assistant makes life...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 01-21-2024, 05:17 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,179
Posted By Car1
We had no problem getting a second box. As a...

We had no problem getting a second box. As a matter of fact, the salesman told me there are customers with multiple boxes on the same account. Home, beach house, ski house, etc. However with us,...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 01-19-2024, 05:09 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,179
Posted By Car1
Works great for us. Kept the gateway at home to...

Works great for us. Kept the gateway at home to maintain cameras, have a second dedicated for us on the road in the motorhome. Will they change to residential address only?? Who knows. But, for now...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-25-2023, 08:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 374
Posted By Car1
I have the same floor plan, not model year. The...

I have the same floor plan, not model year. The problem most likely is your flush solenoid. On my mid bath, the solenoid is right behind the toilet. You should be able to look behind your toilet and...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-24-2023, 06:21 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,508
Posted By Car1
I will jump in until a MA owner sees your post,...

I will jump in until a MA owner sees your post, as I have a Dutchstar. You could have a GFI that has tripped. Check to see if any in your bedroom have tripped.(night stand?) If you have a center...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 12-05-2023, 06:14 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,169
Posted By Car1
Out of curiosity, I contacted TST about a "Kit"...

Out of curiosity, I contacted TST about a "Kit" being available with the 770 display. I was advised by them to contact techno rv, and they would put together what a customer desired in place of then...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 12-03-2023, 05:44 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,169
Posted By Car1
As just posted, the 770 is backwards compatible,...

As just posted, the 770 is backwards compatible, if your sensors fall into the date code. I bought the new 770 display stand alone at last year's Tampa RV show. I brought a couple of sensors to the...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 11-28-2023, 01:06 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,169
Posted By Car1
Hi Ray, No comparison. There is no issue...

Hi Ray,
No comparison. There is no issue reading the screen with the 770. On the front of the RV you would only receive bright light from sides of the coach, versus straight on. That being said, I...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 11-28-2023, 06:18 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,169
Posted By Car1
Please, NO disrespect on your TST choice.(...

Please, NO disrespect on your TST choice.( financial concern?) I had the 507 monitor and switched to the 770. My older sensors were compatible and it makes for a much better view. Your system will be...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-21-2023, 06:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,872
Posted By Car1
Is your coach equipped with the shower saver?? If...

Is your coach equipped with the shower saver?? If so, in the circulate position?
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-30-2023, 06:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,318
Posted By Car1
You are on a roll, Don! Don't stop now. You...

You are on a roll, Don! Don't stop now. You forgot wiring. I like what you can find when you remove the pegboard panel in your right, rear compartment. Or, how about under the dashboard. If someone...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-17-2023, 07:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 849
Posted By Car1
Fuel Cards

Good Morning,

It's not a big deal(is to me). But, I just found out that my Open Roads fuel card deactivates after six months of non use. Where I live, there is no location to get fuel to use the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-05-2023, 06:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 772
Posted By Car1
You should also have a filter in the canister?? I...

You should also have a filter in the canister?? I just changed out the external spin-on and the filter in the canister. It is unfortunate that there is not a pair of ball valves to isolate the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-30-2023, 07:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,625
Posted By Car1
Before I sprung that much money on the same brand...

Before I sprung that much money on the same brand radio, as mentioned, I would give Crutchfield a call. I am on my second radio in my '19 Dutchstar, replaced under warranty. I installed a stand alone...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-04-2023, 07:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,303
Posted By Car1
Fantastic Fan Remote Not Working

That to me is a wireless remote for your fan, and it needs new batteries. If no one jumps in with the same model coach as you; here is a suggestion. Seeing there is no holster holding that remote,...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-31-2023, 06:57 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,251
Posted By Car1
Storage Bay Lights

I just had a door open on my coach, also. I will be adding a LED to the dash. With the ground wires on those door switches being daisy-chained together on each side, should make for an easy install.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-30-2023, 06:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 572
Posted By Car1
If your center brake light is working, I think...

If your center brake light is working, I think you have a ground issue on both rear brake lights. A test light is your friend. Separate the wire loom back to where Newmar butt connected their lights...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-27-2023, 06:48 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,251
Posted By Car1
Dave L has a good option if you can salvage your...

Dave L has a good option if you can salvage your light fixture. And replace with cooler running LED's. Or, if you are a DIY person, you can look on Ebay and look for 12V LED strip lights. Or, you...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-26-2023, 03:00 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,251
Posted By Car1
Just an update on the compartment lights. I found...

Just an update on the compartment lights. I found one plunger switch on each side that was not being fully closed. These are on the switches that are mounted on the frame that are suppose to strike...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-26-2023, 07:43 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,436
Posted By Car1
Onan Generator Service

I just read your post. I had an experience as you and maybe a quick check you can do. If you have the generator running and it stops, press the rocker switch on the generator itself in the off...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-23-2023, 06:46 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,251
Posted By Car1
Storage Bay Lights

Dutch Star Don has the diagram, “ptw” has the explanation. The way things are wired, open one door any door, the relay closes via ground from any switch and all the lights come on. I haven’t fixed...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-16-2023, 07:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,226
Posted By Car1
There is enough slack in that Liquidtite that is...

There is enough slack in that Liquidtite that is rubbing on that cross member. I added a second clamp to the side of the generator and relocated that wiring to along side the generator. No more...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-09-2023, 05:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 507
Posted By Car1
Check your house battery voltage. If you are...

Check your house battery voltage. If you are running off your inverter, you may have dropped your voltage down to the point it is affecting your lights.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-20-2023, 06:20 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,035
Posted By Car1
Gary and Brobox have your answers. NAPA filters...

Gary and Brobox have your answers. NAPA filters are Wix. Take your info to a NAPA store, and they will cross reference what you need. Or, cross reference yourself online and shop for Wix. I have been...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-05-2023, 05:50 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,857
Posted By Car1
Just to eliminate it. Try extending your awning...

Just to eliminate it. Try extending your awning over your entrance door. There should be a plug there that powers it, try unplugging that and see what happens. I am at a loss, except being a Trimark...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-09-2023, 05:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 483
Posted By Car1
A quick suggestion would be to drain all your...

A quick suggestion would be to drain all your water. Close all your drain valves and faucets and apply air pressure to your city water fill. You shouldn't need much, say 25psi. If you can adapt a...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-23-2023, 07:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,081
Posted By Car1
Incessant Beeping

I just had the same issue with a friend's coach, that may help you. I am not familiar with the brand awning you have on your Entegra. However, is it a Carefree? If so, if you extend the awning about...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-01-2023, 07:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 377
Posted By Car1
On the basis of your symptoms, I would guess your...

On the basis of your symptoms, I would guess your water supply solenoid is in the process of failing. I had a similar issue where the water in the bowl level would get lower and lower after a flush....
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-01-2023, 06:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,850
Posted By Car1
Can you pull them down far enough to encircle the...

Can you pull them down far enough to encircle the clips with a wire tie? If so, looking at your picture, once you pull the tie tight, the clips will compress and the fixture drop out??
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 01-20-2023, 05:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 420
Posted By Car1
I have the dishwasher do that. From talking with...

I have the dishwasher do that. From talking with other owners, when I leave shore power and possibly using the generator while traveling, I shut the breakers off for the dishwasher, induction...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-07-2023, 06:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,286
Posted By Car1
TST Sensor Labeling

I have the TST system, but not the flow through sensors. However, I used an oil-based Sharpie pen in silver. Durable, but can be removed if necessary.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-31-2022, 09:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,140
Posted By Car1
Clip your or hold your black lead to the Buss bar...

Clip your or hold your black lead to the Buss bar where the white leads are. Red lead to fuse of choice. Alligator clip on the black lead comes in handy, or make up a color coded clip lead with an...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-31-2022, 09:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,141
Posted By Car1
Floor Heat

I am a little foggy from driving and I am not familiar with your 37ft. Floor plan. However, the relays for your floor heat in question should be on the back wall of one of your vanities. 8 inch...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 12-15-2022, 06:16 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,231
Posted By Car1
Yellow Low Coolant Light

I had this issue a few years ago on a 2012 Spartan. To my knowledge, if you unplug the molex connector and use a wire or paper clip and jump the plug, the light should go out. If it doesn't, I would...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-25-2022, 05:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 576
Posted By Car1
Water Leak

flyboy013 clarified things for you to see if that leak is from the awning wiring. Once you remove the back of the cabinet rear wall, it will expose the junction box. That would be the time to have...
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