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Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-10-2024, 12:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,318
Posted By DeeGee
This was for warranty work.

This was for warranty work.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-07-2024, 06:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,283
Posted By DeeGee
Many of us have the optional egress door. It...

Many of us have the optional egress door. It would be really great if there was a way to put a lock on it that could be accessed externally.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-29-2024, 12:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 706
Posted By DeeGee
Emergency door was optional on my 2022 Ventana

Emergency door was optional on my 2022 Ventana
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-29-2024, 12:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,583
Posted By DeeGee
I swear, when I see Rydlyme instead of saying...

I swear, when I see Rydlyme instead of saying "Rid-Lime" I want to call it "Riddle-Me".
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-26-2024, 01:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,318
Posted By DeeGee
When I had a Spartan chassis and needed work, I...

When I had a Spartan chassis and needed work, I made an appointment at a shop listed on Spartan's website as a coach service center. When I arrived, they refused to work on the coach, saying that...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-26-2024, 01:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,283
Posted By DeeGee
The lock on my 2022 Ventana does not match either...

The lock on my 2022 Ventana does not match either of the two models shown on the latch fix site. It is larger, rectangular, and has the two locks in the upper and lower right corners.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-20-2024, 12:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,430
Posted By DeeGee
I kept it simple - I found USB-rechargeable...

I kept it simple - I found USB-rechargeable stick-on LED lights with a motion sensor on Amazon, and stuck it on the inside of the cabinet door. The specific ones I bought are no longer sold there,...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-16-2024, 09:14 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 11,396
Posted By DeeGee
I find that with a partial gray tank, the...

I find that with a partial gray tank, the sloshing of the water in the tank sends waves of [stinky] air up through the kitchen sink. With road jostling, the P-trap easily empties enough to allow air...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-09-2024, 08:14 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 11,396
Posted By DeeGee
Another argument for a full tank was advanced on...

Another argument for a full tank was advanced on an old thread I remember - the poster had a coolant leak in the middle of nowhere, and made it to somewhere that wasn't nowhere by repeatedly filling...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-07-2024, 12:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,115
Posted By DeeGee
I use the FlagpoleBuddy poles on the rear ladder,...

I use the FlagpoleBuddy poles on the rear ladder, and route the cable to the bay that contains the HDMI switches and other miscellaneous electronics. I unplugged the ethernet cable that runs from...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-25-2023, 12:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 475
Posted By DeeGee
Well, my cabinet over the driver has lift struts....

Well, my cabinet over the driver has lift struts. I guess us lowly Ventana drivers are expendable...

I must say that I HAVE driven away with the door open more than once. Never has anything...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-23-2023, 12:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 475
Posted By DeeGee
My Ventana has lift struts on all top-hinged...

My Ventana has lift struts on all top-hinged cabinets except for one - the cabinet over the pantry. I tried to get a strut for it, but found that the shortest struts I could find are 6 inches long...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-14-2023, 06:30 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,899
Posted By DeeGee
I guess I'll never collect on the remaining free...

I guess I'll never collect on the remaining free washes promised when I bought my Ventana at Lindstrom's.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-14-2023, 06:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,774
Posted By DeeGee
Brett is too smart to open an RV dealer in...

Brett is too smart to open an RV dealer in California, or indeed ANY business.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-14-2023, 06:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,430
Posted By DeeGee
Aaaannnnd tonight, as we returned from dinner,...

Aaaannnnd tonight, as we returned from dinner, slamming the door caused the panel to fall, narrowly missing DW. I can't tell if some latches aren't latching, or what. I've pushed it up as hard as I...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-12-2023, 12:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,430
Posted By DeeGee
That's exactly what Kevin's team did for our...

That's exactly what Kevin's team did for our Ventana. The panel has not fallen since then. :):):)
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-11-2023, 01:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,430
Posted By DeeGee
My Ventana had its cover falling whenever I hit a...

My Ventana had its cover falling whenever I hit a good bump. I asked for the magnets to be installed under warranty. Instead, Newmar has NIRVC install some Southco fasteners - the same fasteners that...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 12-06-2023, 07:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 466
Posted By DeeGee
OK... I'm settled for the next month, so I'll...

OK... I'm settled for the next month, so I'll experiment. Ought to be entertaining. :angel::cool:
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 12-04-2023, 06:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 466
Posted By DeeGee
Splendide washer turns on spontaneously

My washer keeps starting itself during the night. Occasionally it will turn itself off after a minute or two (only observed twice). I hold the power button for a few seconds, it displays OFF, and...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-19-2023, 01:39 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,764
Posted By DeeGee
The one I bought is also no longer available on...

The one I bought is also no longer available on Amazon, but you can get it directly from the manufacturer here (https://telestepsladders.com/products/7-ft-double-sided-folding-step-ladder-stik).
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 11-19-2023, 01:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 420
Posted By DeeGee
I took the spring feet off mine and installed...

I took the spring feet off mine and installed casters. I have it on a pull-out shelf (the one most people use for a refrigerator). All I need to do is lift it up and over the shelf lip, then is can...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 11-19-2023, 01:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 951
Posted By DeeGee
I can't post pictures as I've since sold the...

I can't post pictures as I've since sold the coach. I ran pex forward from the wet bay to the DS front bay. I mounted a board on the back wall of the bay. On the board I put T valves to allow...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 11-17-2023, 06:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 951
Posted By DeeGee
I installed one in my 2018 Anthem, in that same...

I installed one in my 2018 Anthem, in that same compartment. I added a bypass valve so that the bulk of the wash could be done with plain water, reserving the DI water for the final rinse. Otherwise,...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 11-05-2023, 08:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,578
Posted By DeeGee
There is no app at this time, and I'm not sure if...

There is no app at this time, and I'm not sure if they plan on one. It is easy to add an icon to your phone that opens the browser directly to nirvc.com, and the login link is at the top of the page....
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-04-2023, 03:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,417
Posted By DeeGee
I completely agree. There is a switch in the...

I completely agree. There is a switch in the basement already, for the video. I bought another, for the ethernet. Not going to mix those up.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-03-2023, 11:23 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,417
Posted By DeeGee
The amount of discussion I see on this topic, and...

The amount of discussion I see on this topic, and others, leads me to believe that Newmar and others are missing an opportunity here. Rather than a messy, cumbersome HDMI 'network', a modern coach...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-03-2023, 09:16 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,417
Posted By DeeGee
Charlie, I didn't need a dongle. There was a...

Charlie, I didn't need a dongle. There was a dongle there already, to convert between HDMI and ethernet. I simply removed it, and disconnected the cable at the basement end from the switch there. I...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-02-2023, 04:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,417
Posted By DeeGee
In my Ventana 3717 I "ran a cable" from the front...

In my Ventana 3717 I "ran a cable" from the front AV cabinet to the rear using the existing cables. The HDMI cables by to the TVs and the AV cabinets are short, plugging into a dongle that converts...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-01-2023, 09:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 907
Posted By DeeGee
I'd love to round the corners, but I was matching...

I'd love to round the corners, but I was matching the existing cabinetry. Newmar likes to have a different edge treatment for each model; the brain-dead designer for the Ventana line chose a simple...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-28-2023, 10:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,442
Posted By DeeGee
I can't speak about American Coach, but I have...

I can't speak about American Coach, but I have owned both Entegra and Newmar coaches. Tiffins I have been in seem to have a noticeable lack of insulation compared to the Entegra and Newmar offerings....
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-26-2023, 10:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 907
Posted By DeeGee
Most of this was done before we started our...

Most of this was done before we started our travels. I had to get the board made before we left. At the time we left, the cabinet was substantially done. The kumiko screens were not made, and some...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-26-2023, 10:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 907
Posted By DeeGee
Replacing couch with cabinet - LOTS of storage

I removed the couch from my Ventana and built a cabinet in its place. The TV was mounted behind the couch; the wall between them turned out to be 1/8" plywood on some boards, so I removed it also. I...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-30-2023, 07:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,630
Posted By DeeGee
FYI, we're on the road and had a limited time to...

FYI, we're on the road and had a limited time to get the recall accomplished. The dealer said he could not get the part in on time, but suggested that we could. That little hose with 2 connectors is...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-05-2023, 10:55 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,650
Posted By DeeGee
I'd go with the larger engine. We downsized from...

I'd go with the larger engine. We downsized from an Entegra Anthem (44 feet) with the 450 horse engine to a Ventana 37 footer with 360. I expected the performance to be pretty equivalent, but was...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-01-2023, 12:21 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 11,703
Posted By DeeGee
When I bought my '15 Aspire, I was paging through...

When I bought my '15 Aspire, I was paging through the screens in the dash and found that the driver delivering the coach from Indiana to California managed to drive at 96 mph. Guess he was in a hurry...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-30-2023, 11:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 396
Posted By DeeGee
I was able to identify the wire I needed, simply...

I was able to identify the wire I needed, simply by plugging one end into my internal router and then plugging the basement wires, one at a time, into the Starlink router until I got a connection.
...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-30-2023, 10:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 396
Posted By DeeGee
HDMI-to-ethernet dongle location

When I installed my Starlink antenna, I put the router in the basement. There are ethernet cables from there to the AV cabinets and TV bays. In the bedroom cabinet, the ethernet cable end is visible,...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-23-2023, 10:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 743
Posted By DeeGee
Our 2022 Ventana vent cover falls down while...

Our 2022 Ventana vent cover falls down while driving also. We will pursue this with Newmar.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-24-2023, 06:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 779
Posted By DeeGee
I obtained some of the wallpaper tape from...

I obtained some of the wallpaper tape from Newmar. This is what they use to hide seams, and it is all but impossible to see when installed. The wall is full of, well, stuff, but it is possible to...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 04-13-2023, 08:43 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 12,219
Posted By DeeGee
Come to California - that 3.42 is more than $2...

Come to California - that 3.42 is more than $2 off the 5.69 I am charged here. No TSD discounters anywhere.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-10-2023, 06:52 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,547
Posted By DeeGee
We downsized from 45' (an Entegra Anthem) to a...

We downsized from 45' (an Entegra Anthem) to a Ventana 3717. There are pros and cons. I find that the lack of a tag doesn't affect the handling as much as I thought it might. I do miss the larger...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 02-01-2023, 02:42 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,135
Posted By DeeGee
Given that the in-motion Starlink is $2500...

Given that the in-motion Starlink is $2500 compared to the $599 for the standard, I would bet it's the latter.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 12-30-2022, 09:36 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,736
Posted By DeeGee
I received a notice of the air tank recall - for...

I received a notice of the air tank recall - for my 2015 Aspire, which I sold in 2017 for a 2018 Anthem, which I sold in 2022 for a Newmar. I have no clue where the Aspire and Anthem are these days.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-22-2022, 10:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,401
Posted By DeeGee
Heck, can I come over to your house next week?...

Heck, can I come over to your house next week? Many of my bay doors are all but unusable.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-20-2022, 04:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,204
Posted By DeeGee
The Freightliner chassis for the OP's 37 footer...

The Freightliner chassis for the OP's 37 footer has only a single stage engine brake. Well, the 2022s do, I presume the same is the case for the 2018.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-17-2022, 11:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,526
Posted By DeeGee
I was told that my dealer can/should adjust them...

I was told that my dealer can/should adjust them under warranty (if your coach is still in warranty). Newmar pays 1/2 hour per door, so the dealer should be willing to do the job.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-17-2022, 11:49 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,383
Posted By DeeGee
I traded coach equivalent to a Dutch Star (an...

I traded coach equivalent to a Dutch Star (an Entegra Anthem) for a Ventana 3717 and I am satisfied. We wanted a shorter coach. Yes, I miss some things from the higher-end coach, such as the tag axle...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-16-2022, 09:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 702
Posted By DeeGee
Thanks, Mighty_J. I dug around in the left...

Thanks, Mighty_J. I dug around in the left console today. Unfortunately, my 3717 is not on the same chassis as your 4334. There are no unused wires under the left console. In fact, everything is...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-14-2022, 08:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 702
Posted By DeeGee
Ignition-switched 12V under dash for dash cam?

Can anyone tell me the easiest place to wire in a dash cam in my 2022 Ventana? I'd like a 12 volt source that is switched on with the ignition, not always hot. Thanks.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-09-2022, 12:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 829
Posted By DeeGee
Newer TVs tend to have smaller bezels; my 55" LG...

Newer TVs tend to have smaller bezels; my 55" LG OLED at home measures 44" wide, the same as the 50" Samsung in the RV. The LG is much thinner. I'm debating swapping it in.
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