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Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-23-2022, 08:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 846
Posted By hamgva
Working again

It started working again! The only thing I did was to reset all the fuses that control the OASIS that are in the electricity bay next to the OASIS bay. Eight or nine of them "clicked" in when I...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-23-2022, 06:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 846
Posted By hamgva
That works great if you have a zone pump issue. ...

That works great if you have a zone pump issue. I cannot even get the thing to turn on at all.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-23-2022, 05:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 846
Posted By hamgva
OASIS failure - again

2019 Dutch Star 4018. Just got my OASIS rebuilt (compressor and temperature sensor). It has been working fine. Just up and quit. No faults. AC1 and 2 does not light up on the inside display. ...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-10-2022, 08:51 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,884
Posted By hamgva
I had problems when I first got my coach. My...

I had problems when I first got my coach. My first trip to Napannee, they recalibrated the sensors and upgraded the software. I use 2 capfuls of calgon, a full cup of Dawn and three flushes to set...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-27-2022, 07:15 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,548
Posted By hamgva
Thanks to all who answered. Now looking forward...

Thanks to all who answered. Now looking forward to the trip through the tunnel.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-24-2022, 11:56 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,548
Posted By hamgva
Height Question - Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel

I have a 2019 Dutch Star 4018. I was told that its height is 13' 1''. I am pretty leery about bridge heights and generally avoid anything less than 14'. But avoiding the 13' 6" tunnel to my next...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-02-2021, 07:47 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,649
Posted By hamgva
Update: after 8 more days of travel, I have had...

Update: after 8 more days of travel, I have had no more codes, so maybe i am OK (knock on wood). I was recently at Spartan for maintenance and had the pull the code history for me. I had 14...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-02-2021, 07:38 PM
Replies: 4,573
Views: 1,570,014
Posted By hamgva
One of 14 Coaches at Camp Newmar for 4th of July...

One of 14 Coaches at Camp Newmar for 4th of July Weekend. Day 3 of work (last day) will be Tuesday. Glad I came here. Had to repair the repairs done to my bedroom slide. Unfortunately, water damage...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-15-2021, 03:06 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,649
Posted By hamgva
An Update: Two straight 200 mile trips with no...

An Update: Two straight 200 mile trips with no codes. I did add fresh fluid before the two trips. Perhaps what was there had gone a bit below spec. (I never did an actual test with a...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-08-2021, 08:21 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,649
Posted By hamgva
An Update to my initial post: three trips since...

An Update to my initial post: three trips since my last post.
1. Uneventful - 200 miles Check engine stayed on, but no problems.
2. 200 more miles - wonder of wonder, all codes were gone on start...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-31-2021, 06:10 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,649
Posted By hamgva
One more update. I got through to Spartan...

One more update. I got through to Spartan Customer Service today (Yes, it is a holiday and they are there). They said that a they recognize the problem, but there is a huge back order on DEF heads,...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-30-2021, 03:41 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,649
Posted By hamgva
Thanks for the info. I picked my codes today and...

Thanks for the info. I picked my codes today and got 3764 DEF Fluid tank Quality and 3031 DEF Fluid Tank Temperature. I am stationary until Thursday. Then plan 200 mile day. Will ask Spartan...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-24-2021, 10:57 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,649
Posted By hamgva
Thanks to all who responded. I am going to buy...

Thanks to all who responded. I am going to buy the DEF checker/refractometer before I move next week. If the DEF measures right I will just keep on the move until my appointment at Spartan next...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-20-2021, 05:04 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,649
Posted By hamgva
DEF Again?

2019 Dutch Star 4018. On 2 out of the last 4 drive days (14 days apart) I got a "Excessive DEF Concentration" warning on start up. The warning went away quickly, but an "emissions" warning continued...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-27-2020, 05:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,866
Posted By hamgva
Cracked windshield - save to drive?

Picked up a rock today in the windshield. has now developed a 6 inch crack. I am about 200 miles from NIRVC in Atlanta (about 50 mile from Nashville). I am sure the crack will spread if I drive...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-12-2020, 08:52 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 13,148
Posted By hamgva
Nothing wrong with wearing both a belt and...

Nothing wrong with wearing both a belt and suspenders. :-) Especially if the suspenders are expensive to replace and the belt prevents wear.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-05-2020, 05:32 PM
Replies: 4,573
Views: 1,570,014
Posted By hamgva
It is Friday night 5 June and there is plenty of...

It is Friday night 5 June and there is plenty of room at the moment. The gates have been closed and you need your code to get in. And your code works from the day before through the day after your...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-04-2020, 10:48 AM
Replies: 4,573
Views: 1,570,014
Posted By hamgva
They are closing the gates again tomorrow. You...

They are closing the gates again tomorrow. You will need your code to get in this weekend.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-31-2020, 03:52 PM
Replies: 4,573
Views: 1,570,014
Posted By hamgva
Camp Newmar is Full

May 31. I am glad we got here early this morning for our 1 June appointment. All spaces are full except for the Newmar reserved pull-throughs. Busy times are back again.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-24-2020, 12:48 PM
Replies: 4,573
Views: 1,570,014
Posted By hamgva
I will be the 1 June. Still debating a hotel...

I will be the 1 June. Still debating a hotel stay to let them do what needs to be done and be done with it. But hotels are not exactly healthy options these days either.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-29-2020, 08:11 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,557
Posted By hamgva
Dawn and Calgon

I used to use the expensive stuff. I still had problems. Dawn and Calgon water softener from Walmart. Not a problem since that. Gray tank as well, but sitting in the same spot for 2 1/2 months...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-29-2020, 07:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 707
Posted By hamgva
My security light bulbs seem to burn out all the...

My security light bulbs seem to burn out all the time on my 2019. Are there alternative bulbs that last longer that fit without doing some sort of mod?
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-29-2020, 09:20 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 12,927
Posted By hamgva
Where can we find Newserv

Newserv does not seem to have any internet presence. Was looking to find What I can about where they are located and how it all might work.
Forum: COVID-19 RVing Discussions 03-14-2020, 01:06 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 9,348
Posted By hamgva
Go. Stay out of crowed restaurants. Eat in the...

Go. Stay out of crowed restaurants. Eat in the coach more. Stay out of crowds, but Go. You are as safe, or safer in your coach than you are at home.
Forum: COVID-19 RVing Discussions 03-14-2020, 12:59 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,124
Posted By hamgva
My Opinion

As has been said, everyone has an opinion. Here is mine:

Lack of specific testing has both overstated the mortality rate and understated the number of infections in the U.S. I believe that there...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-21-2020, 03:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 529
Posted By hamgva
Thanks for the link. Just what I needed.

Thanks for the link. Just what I needed.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-21-2020, 01:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,556
Posted By hamgva
The new campground is right across the parking...

The new campground is right across the parking lot from the repair facility. Stay in your coach if you can. Convenient, especially without a toad. And the price is right. No cost. There is a good...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-20-2020, 07:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 529
Posted By hamgva
Napannee Local Storage

We are going to take our rig to Napannee for some maintenance, minor paint work, and small repairs in June. As full timers, we have some "stuff" in our motorhome that could get in the way of the work...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-17-2020, 07:35 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,340
Posted By hamgva
None of my sensors worked right. The Fresh Tank...

None of my sensors worked right. The Fresh Tank sensor read empty when full. The black tank sensor read 3/4 full even when Empty. The grey tank sensor worked off and on. At Nappanee last year, they...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-13-2020, 06:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,301
Posted By hamgva
Had the same problem with my new coach. It was...

Had the same problem with my new coach. It was actually a ground wire that was not tight. In fact all of the bolts that held wire connections to my hydraulic pump were loose. It almost seems like...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-09-2020, 07:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,088
Posted By hamgva
In the end, I went half of last winter without...

In the end, I went half of last winter without ceiling lights and worse, without heated floors. Went to Nappanee in the Spring for all my warrantee repairs. Not sure exactly what was done, but they...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-23-2020, 09:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 739
Posted By hamgva
PTW, Hidden behind a bunch of clothes....

PTW,

Hidden behind a bunch of clothes. Pulled the plug. Waited 5 seconds. Plugged it back in and the TV works. Weird anomaly on these Sony TVs, but we are back in business. THANK YOU!
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-23-2020, 06:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 739
Posted By hamgva
Bedroom TV issue

2019 Dutch Star 4018 - I had problems with the Sony TV on the televator above the couch seeming to just die and not turn on. I was able to reboot by unplugging the cord from the back and...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-21-2020, 05:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,307
Posted By hamgva
I have been down to 6 degrees F with absolutely...

I have been down to 6 degrees F with absolutely no problem. Keep the burner on and the rear furnace on. Keep the rig plugged in. Do not connect any external hoses (or use heated hoses). Your rig...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-21-2020, 05:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,087
Posted By hamgva
WIFI Ranger Finally Working

I had given up on my WIFI Ranger on my 2019 Dutch Star. It kept disconnecting from any connection and the LTE connection did not seem to work very well. In fact, I dropped it from my AT&T plan. The...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-21-2020, 05:00 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 15,425
Posted By hamgva
My WIFI Ranger works now

I had given up on my WIFI Ranger on my 2019 Dutch Star. It kept disconnecting from any connection and the LTE connection did not seem to work very well. In fact, I dropped it from my AT&T plan. The...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-11-2020, 07:30 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,292
Posted By hamgva
If it is a Newmar with KIB sensors, you may need...

If it is a Newmar with KIB sensors, you may need the upgraded program AND new sensor strips. Worked for my Fresh Tank and Black Tank with no problems since last June (an we are full time so it has...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-02-2020, 06:40 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,124
Posted By hamgva
Without a tag most coaches are easily overloaded....

Without a tag most coaches are easily overloaded. With tag I never have to worry about weight. Of course part of that may be all the lost storage,[emoji1]
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-22-2019, 05:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 518
Posted By hamgva
Repaired.

After 4 he-said she-said calls back and forth with Newmar and Spartan, Spartan ordered a Coach-Net visit. Turns out the switch on the Parking break was found defective. Coach-Net was great. They...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-22-2019, 12:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 518
Posted By hamgva
System thinks Parkin break is off when it is on

2019 Dutch Star- at park- slides in. Sytem thinks the Parkin break is off when it is on. Cannot put out slides or drop jacks. Ideas?
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-07-2019, 09:45 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 19,082
Posted By hamgva
There are some who domicile in South Dakota but...

There are some who domicile in South Dakota but own their new Motorhome under a Montana LLC to avoid the sales tax. Since I had already paid the Virginia sales tax on mine when I moved domicile to...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-20-2019, 07:02 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 15,425
Posted By hamgva
I have the same problem with my WiFi Ranger....

I have the same problem with my WiFi Ranger. Always dropping connections, even in a Campground with great wifi that I can easily use directly from inside the coach without disconnection. I love my...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-15-2019, 07:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,280
Posted By hamgva
I had a software update in Nappanee last summer...

I had a software update in Nappanee last summer and a replacement of my black and freshwater sensors. The update worked. Fresh had not worked at all, and black had shown full at 1/8. Grey had...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-03-2019, 08:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 852
Posted By hamgva
My numbers are similar. Fully loaded- just over...

My numbers are similar. Fully loaded- just over 41,000. Well within limits for a 2019 Dutch Star 4018.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-17-2019, 03:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,600
Posted By hamgva
I run into the same problem. I have stopped at...

I run into the same problem. I have stopped at the side of the road, turned off the ignition, set them where I wanted and then drove on. Most of the time, not safe, but I have done it.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-30-2019, 03:47 AM
Replies: 4,573
Views: 1,570,014
Posted By hamgva
And we will be there on the 10 of June as well...

And we will be there on the 10 of June as well for warranty work.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-28-2019, 08:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 472
Posted By hamgva
Towed Break Lights will not turn off.

2017 Jeep Wrangler with Air Force 1 installed. Break lights do not turn off. All other lights and systems off as normal. Even driving through the park the break light stay on even with the breaks...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-23-2019, 01:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,058
Posted By hamgva
We do the same. Interesting.

We do the same. Interesting.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-21-2019, 07:51 PM
Replies: 4,573
Views: 1,570,014
Posted By hamgva
Actually some of us cannot go back to our...

Actually some of us cannot go back to our dealership. Mine got bought out by Camping World and ALL the knowledgeable Newmar techs left (also the salesman and the person who did our half-assed...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-15-2019, 06:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,870
Posted By hamgva
The red lights on the new coaches must be more...

The red lights on the new coaches must be more than just a ball or plunger connection. When my dealer managed to re-calibrate my black tank to full at less than a quarter of a tank, the red light...
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