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Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 12-31-2023, 10:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 732
Posted By jestal
check the trimark antennae wire

Find the Trimark controller under the RH dash cover tray. make sure the antennae wire from the controller is not coiled up in a ball or tangled mess. Gently straighten out antennae and route it...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 12-18-2023, 07:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,196
Posted By jestal
zone 1 FURN

Same thermostat in our 2013 RBQ. Zone 1 has the FURN function. It's blowing warm air in zone 1 as I type this.........
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 12-14-2023, 07:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 445
Posted By jestal
Thanks again for the info. Finally managed to...

Thanks again for the info. Finally managed to get the faucet loosened...only to discover that Huntington Brass sent me the wrong cartridges. The tech support seems to know very little about their...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 12-14-2023, 09:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 624
Posted By jestal
HVAC blower motor next on the list.

Don, thanks for the pictures. I would highly recommend replacing the squirrel cage as well as the motor (do not reuse the original squirrel cage.)

I have to do the same change out. I already...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 12-12-2023, 12:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 624
Posted By jestal
the roof it is

Thanks, Don! Later on the STD list so I'll have some feedback in a few days. the snowbird winter hangout STD list is rather long this year......:D
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 12-12-2023, 12:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 523
Posted By jestal
Thetford toilet repair short cut

Our classic 2013 RBQ has one of the older (manual) foot operated Thetford toilets in the midship powder room. It has had it's share of issues over the years with leaking water valves, leaking bowl...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 12-12-2023, 11:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 624
Posted By jestal
coach AC question E4

The forward/front/#1 ac unit shows a code E4 on thermostat. Unit still runs but it looks like the evaporator freeze sensor is failing. Do I look for this from inside the coach up inside the ac...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 12-12-2023, 11:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 445
Posted By jestal
coach AC question about E4

So.....my front/forward/#1 AC unit is showing a code E4 on the thermostat. I believe this indicates a problem with the evaporator freezing sensor...??? Do I look for this from inside the coach...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 12-12-2023, 11:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 445
Posted By jestal
lefty loosie

Thanks! That is indeed the fixture and the part I was referencing! strap wrenches have eluded me so far so I may have to get more medieval with a piece of scotchbrite to minimize gouges and a pair...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 12-12-2023, 09:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 445
Posted By jestal
classic lavatory faucet repair

Seems like an easy one but my memory and intuition is failing me with age.!

Huntington brass is useless and so is Entegra tech support. I have the replacement cartridges but do not know how to...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 11-14-2023, 09:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 391
Posted By jestal
10-4 on the long #2 square bit.!! Mine are...

10-4 on the long #2 square bit.!!

Mine are failed up so the roll of fabric obscures the screws completely. I have to bend the rolls slightly to get the bit into a screw.

Mine is a Classic...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 11-13-2023, 10:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 391
Posted By jestal
shade motor on passenger window

My shade motor on the passenger side window/entry night shade has failed.

I've replaced quite a few shade motors but admittedly it has been awhile since I replaced one and I have never had the...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 05-25-2023, 09:19 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,158
Posted By jestal
look for the sight glass

the top of the Evans Tempcon receiver has a tiny clear window into the freon line headed to the evaporator. It is on the top of the casting so it takes a mirror and flashlight to see. Made even...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 05-25-2023, 09:05 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,158
Posted By jestal
condensor

The condensor location has some effect but the majority of the fill required takes into account those two 45 foot hoses to and from the compressor.

Some coaches some years apparently had...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 05-24-2023, 07:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,062
Posted By jestal
Simple Aquahot question

So...one heating zone quit and the diesel burner has developed a death rattle. Therefore, the aquahot is disemboweled all over the garage floor and buckets of coolant sit around. Giving it a major...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 05-24-2023, 06:05 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,158
Posted By jestal
I think many of the historic reports of dash AC...

I think many of the historic reports of dash AC not working well and/or failing was due to Entegra specing the AC system charge for the diesel pushers at 2.4 pounds when it should have been something...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 05-24-2023, 05:13 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,064
Posted By jestal
First: don't feel like the lone ranger. This has happened before.

Since the shorting was confined to the immediate battery area I will hazard a guess that the obvious local burned cables and insulation are your main concern. You will probably have to replace the...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 12-12-2022, 11:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 292
Posted By jestal
shade motor set up

Pardon my stupidity. I just cannot remember the length setup procedure for the red motors.

Can anyone give me a quick tutorial in the steps to setup the motor up/down stops for a red motor?
...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 12-11-2022, 07:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,009
Posted By jestal
Good catch Chuck. I would order two of those to...

Good catch Chuck. I would order two of those to try and get to work but they really are not available (out of stock.)
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 12-09-2022, 12:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,009
Posted By jestal
still looking

Thanks for your input!

The Newmar parts are an option but at $190 each I'll be looking for manual shade replacements...LOL This part is basically what Entegra is offering also. Entegra wants...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 12-09-2022, 06:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,009
Posted By jestal
Shade motor question

Is Rollertrol still the desired source for the discontinued "red" shade motors in my 2013 Anthem? which of their part numbers do you order and do they have the set button feature?

Or is there...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 12-07-2022, 10:09 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,259
Posted By jestal
replaced both inverters

Sorry for the lack of follow up! As this situation developed I started getting random power interrupts when plugged into shore power. Both inverters started setting the overtemp message. ...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-29-2022, 01:04 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,686
Posted By jestal
You got the part earlier that indicated Evans...

You got the part earlier that indicated Evans Tempcon was the original source of the Entegra HVAC system? Evans was bought by Comfort Air who decided to market the original Evans designed parts as...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-28-2022, 03:20 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,686
Posted By jestal
The last word...lol

I swore I would not do this but one important thing I forgot to mention:

On the top of the receiver/dryer/accumulator can is a small clear sight glass. Before you call me a liar look closely and...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-28-2022, 09:14 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,686
Posted By jestal
AC Charge

My final comment on this as the moderators seemed to have removed other details I provided in followup posts.

No one can accurately set up a car AC system with gauges. Due to the extreme...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-23-2022, 12:09 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,686
Posted By jestal
Breaking news on a/c charge specs

I'm repairing my dash AC for the umpteenth time. I have always been frustrated at the relatively weak output of the dash system as well as it's unreliability.

Historically we have been told that...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 05-28-2022, 06:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,224
Posted By jestal
Safety wire the clamps together

There is a bit of a partition but it easily detaches with a few screws for easy access to the back side.

When replacing the plastic couplings with copper or brass it is obviously a good idea to...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 05-28-2022, 01:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,702
Posted By jestal
I would not recommend this as it would block...

I would not recommend this as it would block cooling airflow thru the area under normal operation this causing other problems. Much easier to order the heavy duty crossover and just replace it.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 05-28-2022, 01:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,702
Posted By jestal
I have no idea about an extended warranty...

I have no idea about an extended warranty coverage. You would have to run it by the specific warranty company. I'm not a warranty expert but I would think an extended warranty might cover it but...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 05-27-2022, 01:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,702
Posted By jestal
possible DIY

The exhaust bellows is fairly straightforward to change by itself. It is a PIA working thru the hatch in the floor in the rear of the coach but definitely doable if you are handy. I'd give it a...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 05-26-2022, 01:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,702
Posted By jestal
Just one more exhaust bellows failure.

yours is one of many failures of this coupling. It is not a matter of if but when it will fail. POS design from Spartan to be cheap. Cummins owns all the exhaust hardware on both sides of that...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 12-14-2021, 10:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 875
Posted By jestal
use Safelite

Put some clear packing tape over the divot to keep any more moisture or dirt out.

call Safelite and have them come to you. Don't try the DIY kit or have some other yahoo repair it. I learned...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 11-25-2021, 09:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,173
Posted By jestal
thanks

Thanks Larry and Steve. From what I read it did seem like an up grade with some of the nuisance issues on random, phantom or intermitant problems that I believe are the root cause fof my issue at...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 11-23-2021, 09:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,173
Posted By jestal
Aqua hot burner controller

For the past 5 years the aquahot has distinguished itself as the single largest source of problems. Sparing the details, after running all the diagnostics on the last three failures ( to operate)...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 09-08-2021, 08:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,307
Posted By jestal
check feed wire/cable condition

In my case this problem ultimately meant that a rat had chewed thru the cable coming from the rear camera to the dash display screen. New camera, cable from rear of ocoach to dash and a new...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-30-2021, 08:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,642
Posted By jestal
may be the generator contoller

My generator would randomly stall as described. I changed filters, pumps, checked the connector to the controler(brain) and a number of other items. The geneator would still "randomly and rarely"...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-28-2021, 12:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 978
Posted By jestal
To keep birds from building a nest in there. ...

To keep birds from building a nest in there. I've seen them fly up to the opening and flip the door open and go right in with no screen there.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-27-2021, 10:11 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 12,209
Posted By jestal
red first

Kenny, I've been thru this several times with my coach and some friends. The change out is not difficult but is a PIA for s variety of reasons.

If you can make yours live until you get to...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-24-2021, 08:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,253
Posted By jestal
"Torque" brand filters?

Anyone have any experience with Torque brand parts......specifically the dessicant filter on the air drier?

Too late at night and in a senior moment I somehow ordered a Wabco R950011 air drier...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-24-2021, 08:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 837
Posted By jestal
make sure the aquahot bypass valve is closed

Just a wild hair thought: Check the plumbing at the aquahot. make sure the bypass valve in the "H" plumbing is closed. I somehow left that bypass valve open and all sorts of strange things...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-23-2021, 09:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,601
Posted By jestal
Well....arguing about symantics here but the...

Well....arguing about symantics here but the "grain alcohol" is gereally made from ferminted corn. Just like the moonshiners made it. The stuff leaving the distillery intended for fuel has been...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-23-2021, 09:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,795
Posted By jestal
fuel shut off

If I put a dual fuel shut off system on can i put a Cornerstone sticker on my Anthem..?...or maybe get a cornerstone mud flap? I already have the house battery disconnects on so it is part there...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-22-2021, 10:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,601
Posted By jestal
Rv antifreeze and ethanol alcohol

OK so I hate to bring up winterizing but it is a necessity for me in Michigan. The subject comes up because now is the time to stock up on the necessary RV antifreeze while it is cheap and before...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-22-2021, 07:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,428
Posted By jestal
you're making it tto complicated.

Gary, this is a pretty simple operation that is being made to sound too complicated.

Take the cover off the Aquahot unit and find the drain fitting and hose lying in the bottom of the Aquahot pump...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-22-2021, 05:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,795
Posted By jestal
need for prelube questionable IMHO

Very true.... But, the square cut o-rings on these filters are a very loose fit around the male threaded pipe end that the filter screws on to. The o-rings will not even stay in place on the...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-22-2021, 12:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,795
Posted By jestal
Excellent idea. I briefly considered that but...

Excellent idea. I briefly considered that but quickly forgot about it as I tried to minimize the mess. I will probably start to collect the necessary hardware and do it in the future. It would...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-22-2021, 12:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,795
Posted By jestal
surely you jest

NO. Just like the poorly underdesigned exhaust connector that failed. Sorry, OUT OF WARRANTY. Pay the bill and suck it up. I've already heard the "no way our trained experienced techs did that"...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-22-2021, 12:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,795
Posted By jestal
Thanks, but no. Honestly, there was a for sale...

Thanks, but no. Honestly, there was a for sale sign on the coach briefly after returning from our last trip where the rodent (rat) chewed up the wires behind the dash and under the front cap. ...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-22-2021, 12:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,795
Posted By jestal
No offense meant but you need to change your fuel...

No offense meant but you need to change your fuel filter for experience so the first time you need to replace one on the side of I75 from the water you just picked up at that last fuel stop will go...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-22-2021, 12:06 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 12,402
Posted By jestal
It takes very little effort, cost or imagination...

It takes very little effort, cost or imagination to park one of their coaches in the campground 1/2 mile away and let employees live in it for a week at a time. Most of the folks at Entegra have...
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