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Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-01-2017, 06:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,879
Posted By Monfish
Re-attaching Refrigerator Lock Assembly

They are attached with 3-M double-sided black tape. The first time I tried to re-attach it was a failure. Newmar told me to use an adhesion promoter prior to using the 3-M tape. I couldn't find the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-24-2017, 09:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 813
Posted By Monfish
What is the typical cost to have the test run?

What is the typical cost to have the test run?
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-17-2017, 05:38 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 12,935
Posted By Monfish
I can personally vouch for the quality and...

I can personally vouch for the quality and honesty of Motorhomes of Texas both on the sales and the service side. I bought my coach from them in April of 2014. They did everything they said they...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 10-25-2016, 08:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,447
Posted By Monfish
We rook the 285 route last month in a 45' towing...

We rook the 285 route last month in a 45' towing our toad. No problem whatsoever; it's a good road. We stayed at Santa Fe Skies; it's a nice park. Have fun.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-02-2016, 06:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 664
Posted By Monfish
Need Houston area body shop

Does any one know of a top quality motorhome paint and body shop in the Houston, Texas area? I managed to wipe out one of my baggage doors and the trim pieces above it during a temporary (I hope)...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-03-2016, 01:11 AM
Replies: 2,207
Views: 314,975
Posted By Monfish
No definite plans, but we are in Texas, so very...

No definite plans, but we are in Texas, so very likely will be good candidates for a mini Hoot Roost
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-24-2016, 06:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,840
Posted By Monfish
My vote is for cleaning the contacts in the door...

My vote is for cleaning the contacts in the door jamb. Easy to do; you can use electric contact cleaner if you don't want to use an abrasive. It worked for me when I had the same issue you have
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 05-04-2016, 07:16 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,633
Posted By Monfish
Just a caution about taking the Sam Houdton...

Just a caution about taking the Sam Houdton Tollway south. Long stretches of it, including the Ship Channel Bridge are toll tag only. There is no way to manually pay the toll, so if you go that route...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 05-03-2016, 06:25 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 14,618
Posted By Monfish
I have been towing my 2014 CR-V four down for 2...

I have been towing my 2014 CR-V four down for 2 years. I using the Blue Ox towing system and the M&G air brake system. After a long discussion with my installer about the pros and cons of a fuse...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-03-2016, 05:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,455
Posted By Monfish
The description of the push buttons sounds like...

The description of the push buttons sounds like my Thetford Aria. If you push the small water fill button too long (I think 10 seconds but am not sure) it trips an overload. The only way to reset...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 05-03-2016, 12:42 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,633
Posted By Monfish
If you can arrange to arrive on the east side of...

If you can arrange to arrive on the east side of Houston after about 10am I would suggest you just stay on IH-10 all the way. Most of the construction is in Louisiana, for which there is no good...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-07-2016, 08:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 698
Posted By Monfish
Call Rick at RV Water Filter and discuss with...

Call Rick at RV Water Filter and discuss with him. I think what is going to tell you is that you cannot run an RO system with a variable speed pump as the pump constantly cycles and overheats. He...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-25-2016, 05:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,573
Posted By Monfish
I ordered mine from Powerstride in California....

I ordered mine from Powerstride in California. Good web site and good telephone discussion. They shipped them Fed Ex ground, palletized and shrink wrapped. Fed Ex unloaded the pallet and I could then...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-09-2016, 07:05 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,569
Posted By Monfish
We bought our system from Rick - he was very...

We bought our system from Rick - he was very helpful. I installed it to supply only the refrigerator water and ice maker. It works well for us, and has eliminated the cases of water in the basement....
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-09-2016, 06:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,975
Posted By Monfish
Congratulations! You'll love it

Congratulations! You'll love it
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-18-2016, 05:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,835
Posted By Monfish
When I changed mine all I did was fill it with...

When I changed mine all I did was fill it with diesel and screw it on. It has worked fine for the past year (time to change again). The Oasis was turned off when I changed the filter
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-26-2016, 05:32 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 30,327
Posted By Monfish
Just took the Class B test in Nacogdoches. No...

Just took the Class B test in Nacogdoches. No parallel parking required. The examiner told me that was not a requirement for an exempt Class B license. The driving course was very straight...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 01-13-2016, 12:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,398
Posted By Monfish
We like the Admiralty RV park in San Antonio -...

We like the Admiralty RV park in San Antonio - very near Sea World and reasonably good access to the San Antonio attractions. Will also recommend Guadalupe River RV Resort in Kerrville. West of San...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-13-2016, 08:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,958
Posted By Monfish
We've booked, are looking forward to meeting...

We've booked, are looking forward to meeting everyone and learning more about "all things Newmar"
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-31-2015, 06:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,192
Posted By Monfish
I have some updated information. I spoke to...

I have some updated information. I spoke to Magnum, and they issued an RMA for me to send the 5.9 version control board back in exchange for a 3.7 version control board they are sending me. I am not...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-29-2015, 05:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,192
Posted By Monfish
Please keep us posted on your efforts to get a...

Please keep us posted on your efforts to get a version 3.7 control board, how you go about installing it and whether that restores the Eplex functionality. I was lead to believe Newmar could...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-27-2015, 06:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,192
Posted By Monfish
Neil, I have been through this hell with my new...

Neil, I have been through this hell with my new inverter. The new inverter and the Eplex programming are not compatible. Magnum told me to disconnect power to the coach and then reconnect (which I...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-06-2015, 12:33 PM
Replies: 2,207
Views: 314,975
Posted By Monfish
Count us in. Will be our first, and we are...

Count us in. Will be our first, and we are looking forward to meeting everyone
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-30-2015, 07:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,164
Posted By Monfish
I went back with the MS2812. Magnum has a 3000...

I went back with the MS2812. Magnum has a 3000 watt hybrid model that seems to be the same size, but decided I didn't need it
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-25-2015, 03:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,164
Posted By Monfish
1. The taillight bulb is a straight...

1. The taillight bulb is a straight push-in/pull-out bulb. I ended up having to replace the assembly because the socket was defective (looked burned)

2. Inverter is between the rails in The bay...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 11-19-2015, 03:40 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 35,650
Posted By Monfish
Silver (predominant color and as in "Hi Ho...

Silver (predominant color and as in "Hi Ho Silver") - toad is called "Scout"
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-16-2015, 01:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,649
Posted By Monfish
We did not have a key as we were not the original...

We did not have a key as we were not the original owners of our coach. We were able to order a new key through Newmar (StackOn would not sell us one directly because we were not the purchaser of the...
Forum: Just Conversation 10-30-2015, 10:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,524
Posted By Monfish
We have a water-cooled, natural gas fired 36kw...

We have a water-cooled, natural gas fired 36kw Generac with ATS for our 400 amp service. We have had it for about 5 years, and have never had a problem. Since we live on the Texas Gulf Coast its a...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-23-2015, 07:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,034
Posted By Monfish
Call or email Spartan parts. Give them your VIN...

Call or email Spartan parts. Give them your VIN number, and they will give you the Koni shocks you need. They also sell them on their parts website (rvchassisparts.com). Once you have the parts...
Forum: Military / Veteran RVing 10-22-2015, 03:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,307
Posted By Monfish
Wayne, thanks for posting that video. Bob ...

Wayne, thanks for posting that video. Bob
101st Airborne
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-21-2015, 09:06 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,065
Posted By Monfish
First car was a '57 MGA - later had a Triumph...

First car was a '57 MGA - later had a Triumph GT-6; both had Lucas systems - "Lucas, the company that brought us darkness"
Forum: Military / Veteran RVing 10-12-2015, 01:09 PM
Replies: 1,630
Views: 658,759
Posted By Monfish
U. S. Army (Field Artillery) 1968-1971 Ft. Sill...

U. S. Army (Field Artillery) 1968-1971
Ft. Sill
Ft. Benning
Vietnam
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-05-2015, 06:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 707
Posted By Monfish
Great news! I've had mine about a year and a...

Great news! I've had mine about a year and a half, and am still trying to figure it out.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-02-2015, 09:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 707
Posted By Monfish
this is probably a silly answer, but is the...

this is probably a silly answer, but is the Kenwood turned on? The second button to the right of center turns the unit off if you hold it down longer than a few seconds, but it is also the button...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-13-2015, 05:46 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,666
Posted By Monfish
I am a big fan of my Hadley air leveling system,...

I am a big fan of my Hadley air leveling system, and use it almost exclusively rather than the hydraulic jacks. Using air leveling has never adversely affected the operation of my FWS. Don't think...
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 09-03-2015, 06:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,208
Posted By Monfish
Thanks, Ray - something else to worry about:o. ...

Thanks, Ray - something else to worry about:o. What should I look for or what symptoms will a bad U joint exhibit?
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-30-2015, 08:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,208
Posted By Monfish
All is well

Don't see any obvious damage and everything seems to be working. Hopefully I dodged the bullet. Thanks for the tip on checklist. What else is on your post start list? Bob
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-29-2015, 11:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,208
Posted By Monfish
Problem resolved

As I suspected the issue was lack of power to the system. This morning I discovered that the Cummins guys had left the ground wire off when they reconnected the chassis batteries after repairing the...
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-28-2015, 04:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,208
Posted By Monfish
Hadley air control pad is dead

I had my coach at Cummins Southern Plains in Houston to have an exhaust manifold leak fixed. My Hadley control worked fine when it went into the shop. I just picked it up and on the way home noticed...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-24-2015, 06:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,566
Posted By Monfish
Some of your "missing amps" might be attributable...

Some of your "missing amps" might be attributable to the battery charger. We have found some RV parks (even nice ones) have weak breakers which tend to trip under heavy load even if the load is...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-20-2015, 04:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 899
Posted By Monfish
Haven't found any yet - will look harder when I...

Haven't found any yet - will look harder when I can next get to the coach. thanks for the reply
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-20-2015, 04:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 899
Posted By Monfish
Access to top of Engine

I have a 2011 Essex with a 4524 Floor Plan. It has a rear bath with a tile floor (including the raised platform in front of the closet). Presumably there is some way to remove part of the floor to...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-01-2015, 01:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 861
Posted By Monfish
Smile the memory settings occasionally quit working on...

the memory settings occasionally quit working on my 2011 Essex, but all the manual controls continue to work. When it happens it has always started to work again - usually after the engine is...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-16-2015, 04:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,461
Posted By Monfish
I sent mine to Newmar to have it checked out...

I sent mine to Newmar to have it checked out because it had stopped working correctly. They checked it out and decided it should be rebuilt so they sent it to England for me. Call Newmar and ask for...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-13-2015, 07:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,592
Posted By Monfish
I found some peel and stick plastic darkening...

I found some peel and stick plastic darkening film on Amazon (I thi it was call Dim Light) that is made specifically for that issue. It is a "static kling" material so does not leave a residue. It...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-13-2015, 07:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,461
Posted By Monfish
Newmar recently told me they can get parts for...

Newmar recently told me they can get parts for all the EPlex system except the auxiliary control panel in the bedroom. That panel can be rebuilt but they have to send it to England and takes 3-4...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-08-2015, 06:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,838
Posted By Monfish
I have no idea which tank feeds it, but I have...

I have no idea which tank feeds it, but I have used my Hadley air level for as much as a week at a time with no problem. I much prefer it over the hydraulic.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-01-2015, 08:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,456
Posted By Monfish
Sounds like your issue is more severe than the...

Sounds like your issue is more severe than the one I had, but a couple of months ago I had a completely dark bedroom screen. The Newmar tech told me to turn off the batteries at the main battery...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-26-2015, 03:58 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,591
Posted By Monfish
Slabman, I have looked at your installation...

Slabman, I have looked at your installation (posted 5/10/2014) a number of times, and am interested in trying to do the same thing on my 2011 Essex as we would like to have RO water to our ice...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-24-2015, 08:43 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,081
Posted By Monfish
We are not full time, always "camp" with full...

We are not full time, always "camp" with full hook ups and use our virtually everyday.
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