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Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-02-2024, 08:05 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,734
Posted By RubiconTrail
Hands down Starlink. Simple, easy, always works,...

Hands down Starlink. Simple, easy, always works, even has an excellent long range wifi router built in.

Best feature...can be paused and the bill shuts off with no re start fee, all from the app....
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-25-2024, 06:56 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,627
Posted By RubiconTrail
Rsponsfrd: Typically yes, but not in this...

Rsponsfrd:

Typically yes, but not in this case.

The hadley system is unique. During driving operations, ride height is still controlled by the four "fill" and four "exhaust" valves on the...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-22-2024, 07:38 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,627
Posted By RubiconTrail
Also, FWIW, Hadley was acquired by Link, and I...

Also, FWIW, Hadley was acquired by Link, and I think they are having some growing pains with the integration. When I was in the fire chassis biz, both were well known established US companies, so I'm...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-22-2024, 07:23 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,627
Posted By RubiconTrail
I didn't replace with new, should have been more...

I didn't replace with new, should have been more clear R+R with cleaning and cycling.

I removed all solenoids after marking their location with a paint pen, unplugged the harness, moved the...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-20-2024, 08:31 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,627
Posted By RubiconTrail
I removed aii solenoids, cleaned and replaced by...

I removed aii solenoids, cleaned and replaced by sitting upright under the coach in the space you are talking about with the front tires on a six inch block and then aired down. I'm 6'2" at 225. Not...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-16-2024, 09:36 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,627
Posted By RubiconTrail
What coach and what air leveling system?

What coach and what air leveling system?
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-08-2024, 07:58 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,594
Posted By RubiconTrail
I installed an on board wash station. DI tanks...

I installed an on board wash station. DI tanks midship by the batteries in non useful space, retractable hose reel on the ceilng of the aquahot cabinet, yellow home depot " Husky" air hose for...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 02-28-2024, 08:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 639
Posted By RubiconTrail
Don't know about your 2021, in my 2017 the dash...

Don't know about your 2021, in my 2017 the dash "radio" is just a controller. The radio is in the cabinet over the drivers seat. I had this problem in my 2014 and it was water intrusion in the...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 02-28-2024, 08:27 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,381
Posted By RubiconTrail
Both ride height adjustment and leveling are the...

Both ride height adjustment and leveling are the same system. The system runs off different sensors depending on the operation. When the ignition is on, the sensors ( one in front, one in back) shown...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 02-25-2024, 07:42 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,381
Posted By RubiconTrail
It can vary state by state, but the DMV/DOT in...

It can vary state by state, but the DMV/DOT in most states has minimum standard for static drop in air brake systems for them to be considered legally safe. If the state doesnt set a standard, the...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 02-11-2024, 08:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 946
Posted By RubiconTrail
Correct, so if you have a GFCI breaker, the whole...

Correct, so if you have a GFCI breaker, the whole circuit is protected. In this configuration the outlets would be standard and appear as typical outlets and the breaker would be the only GFCI...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 01-31-2024, 08:12 AM
Replies: 303
Views: 16,600
Posted By RubiconTrail
My 17 was a demo model used for drive test drives...

My 17 was a demo model used for drive test drives at Tampa and Hershey. Had lots of discharge cycles on the house batteries so in our deal entegra replaced the house batteries at purchase date. I...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 01-31-2024, 07:58 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,059
Posted By RubiconTrail
Another vote for starlink only. Get the mobile...

Another vote for starlink only. Get the mobile version and you can move via GPS on the map in app. No phone calls, no address necessary, and you can stop and re start the service on a monthly basis...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 01-13-2024, 11:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 818
Posted By RubiconTrail
Ray, lots of good advice in your answer, but I...

Ray, lots of good advice in your answer, but I believe I can see EXACTLY why the hitch failed. Manufacturers won't talk about it, but in my experience hitches with large drops or lifts and/or...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 01-09-2024, 08:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 855
Posted By RubiconTrail
Straight axle?

He's looking at a 2013 Aspire. I believe it did not have independent suspension.

Can someone confirm this?
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 12-26-2023, 10:02 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,181
Posted By RubiconTrail
You shouldn't have to go through the drivers...

You shouldn't have to go through the drivers window OR the windshield.

If you remove the doors and hinges from the new fridge it will go through the entry door with the screen removed and door...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 12-20-2023, 09:24 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,699
Posted By RubiconTrail
In a word, no, Dan. The engine block heater will...

In a word, no, Dan. The engine block heater will work full time as long as the coach is plugged in or the generator is running AND the block heater is plugged in. Most leave it unplugged to be sure...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 12-10-2023, 08:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,388
Posted By RubiconTrail
You are lucky to have such easy access. Never...

You are lucky to have such easy access. Never heard of a serendipitous windshield break til now!

FWIW, a counter depth fridge will fit through the entry door if you remove the doors and hinges...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 12-07-2023, 02:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,388
Posted By RubiconTrail
Agree with Chuck on this. My 2014 and my 2017...

Agree with Chuck on this. My 2014 and my 2017 both came with low end fridges that didn't work well and eventually broke. The Cornerstone got an LG counter depth, which we love!
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 12-07-2023, 11:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,454
Posted By RubiconTrail
Thanks Forum, Jeanne...stuck Hadley solenoid and resurrected thread

It's been awhile, but once again I find my best source of Entegra information is this forum. Jeanne, thanks for the manual, it saved me from having to tow my Cornerstone, something I simply DON'T...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 06-28-2023, 10:51 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,251
Posted By RubiconTrail
Still at it, just not as much on IRV2. So many...

Still at it, just not as much on IRV2. So many priorities! Good to see you still remember...I do too.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 06-21-2023, 11:30 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,251
Posted By RubiconTrail
Audi makes the best wiper blades. Tongue in...

Audi makes the best wiper blades. Tongue in cheek, but seriously, my 2015 A6 with 100K on it has original blades and they still work GREAT. Always been a fan of regular replacement on all my...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-28-2021, 02:54 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 12,747
Posted By RubiconTrail
Mine came off my Anthem and did $15,000 worth of...

Mine came off my Anthem and did $15,000 worth of damage to the coach and toad. 5/16" open eye hardware that sheared at the locking nut.

I replaced with 1/2" FORGED (closed eye) hardware with a...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-01-2021, 10:10 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,353
Posted By RubiconTrail
I carry all of the filters for the coach in...

I carry all of the filters for the coach in vacuum bags with the exception of the air filter. When it comes time to do my annual maintenance in February, use the old filters and buy new ones to...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 12-31-2020, 12:47 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 13,822
Posted By RubiconTrail
I agree with Chuck (and a few others). Not...

I agree with Chuck (and a few others). Not seeing a lot about doublers, but they are the gold standard....fast, efficient, small, easy to mount and plumb and they just work.

$20 on eBay is a...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-13-2020, 10:49 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 13,023
Posted By RubiconTrail
Fair enough, bad choice of words. Newaire's are...

Fair enough, bad choice of words. Newaire's are rare and unusual (in that there never was another coach really much like them at all).
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-13-2020, 10:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 952
Posted By RubiconTrail
I think he already has done that, or he wouldn't...

I think he already has done that, or he wouldn't be down to Entegra, Tiffin, and Newmar. He's probably not looking for a teardrop, fifth wheel, or Class C.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-12-2020, 11:22 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 13,023
Posted By RubiconTrail
Newaire's are weird. Very few made, so don't...

Newaire's are weird. Very few made, so don't really count in a discussion of what's really available, IMO.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-12-2020, 09:04 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 13,023
Posted By RubiconTrail
Tag gets you more load, better braking, and for...

Tag gets you more load, better braking, and for the reasons discussed in this thread, tighter turning radius. Your non-tag will have to be about 7' shorter to get the same turning radius as...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-11-2020, 09:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 952
Posted By RubiconTrail
On my second Entegra, so of course you know what...

On my second Entegra, so of course you know what I am going to recommend. Most will agree Entegra is the best value in it's "as is" platform, while most will agree that Tiffin and Newmar will do a...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 09-11-2020, 09:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,498
Posted By RubiconTrail
Basics... An inverter changes 12 volt...

Basics...

An inverter changes 12 volt battery power to (typically) 110v AC so you can run stuff like coffee pots and house type refrigerators off of a battery.

A charger changes 110v AC into...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-11-2020, 09:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,000
Posted By RubiconTrail
Again, Dyson...

Again, Dyson...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 09-11-2020, 10:57 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 8,850
Posted By RubiconTrail
Natural cherry and lightest upholstery available...

Natural cherry and lightest upholstery available for us. We both avoid the cave feel. Our S and B is the same...keep it light, cheerful, and airy.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-27-2020, 10:04 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,503
Posted By RubiconTrail
Agreed. It could be the duckbills or the...

Agreed. It could be the duckbills or the diaphragm pump or both. If the pump fails, it is usually a separation of the diaphragm and the upper retainer ring halves. When this happens, the pump will...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 06-25-2020, 11:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 685
Posted By RubiconTrail
They are unicorns for sure. I'd guess they made...

They are unicorns for sure. I'd guess they made one for every fifty of the tag axle coaches. I saw a few new in 2017 when I was searching for a new coach, they looked very nice to me. Built on...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-04-2020, 09:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,892
Posted By RubiconTrail
Try this product using their method, you'll never...

Try this product using their method, you'll never use anything else...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=vYfZOPZXkOI

I'm not affiliated with the company, just a happy user.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 05-29-2020, 09:11 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,587
Posted By RubiconTrail
No issues with this on the 2017 so maybe Cummins...

No issues with this on the 2017 so maybe Cummins updated the plug?

Had it with the 2014, ended up cleaning up the plug and plugging it in, then putting a blob of silicone on either side of the...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 05-29-2020, 08:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,835
Posted By RubiconTrail
Had ice machine failures. Two, one under...

Had ice machine failures. Two, one under warranty and one that Samsung said. "we have a TSB, but you'll have to pay for the repair" that was $400 in parts. I paid for that and the ice machine was...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 05-25-2020, 11:02 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,833
Posted By RubiconTrail
This is correct and is super important. Too much...

This is correct and is super important. Too much torque and the cast wheel hub will warp and now you will have to replace the hub AND gasket to get the leak to go away. 15 foot pounds only.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 05-22-2020, 09:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,739
Posted By RubiconTrail
Plenty of good comments on batteries here, I've...

Plenty of good comments on batteries here, I've nothing to add to that.

My comment would be, make sure you run the generatorfor a few hours before you park for the night. If I plan to stop to...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 05-19-2020, 09:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,057
Posted By RubiconTrail
$2600 full coverage from Progressive. I have...

$2600 full coverage from Progressive. I have windshield, but high deductible. California, garaged. The garage (with pictures to prove it) dropped me by $300.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 05-19-2020, 11:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,329
Posted By RubiconTrail
Lucky you! Must be a slight difference in models...

Lucky you! Must be a slight difference in models between the DEQ and the B. I've done two B's and both of them needed the trim removed.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 05-18-2020, 09:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,479
Posted By RubiconTrail
Its a good road. Lonely and scenic, I like it...

Its a good road. Lonely and scenic, I like it better than 15.

I also like 50 better than 80 for east and west.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 05-17-2020, 09:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 973
Posted By RubiconTrail
That looks like your clear coat is deteriorating....

That looks like your clear coat is deteriorating. This is a combination of poorly applied (usually too thin or incorrect distance between the gun and the surface) clearcoat, oxidation, and uv...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-17-2020, 08:29 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,586
Posted By RubiconTrail
It is 50 amp. 50 amp can be two legs and a tied...

It is 50 amp. 50 amp can be two legs and a tied neutral and ground (like yours on the RV end, three prong) or two legs and a separate neutral and ground (like the other end and typical RV parks,...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 05-17-2020, 02:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,935
Posted By RubiconTrail
There's an 8 point bit convention called Spider...

There's an 8 point bit convention called Spider Drive (get it, 8 legs) that is used in construction, mostly in ledger hardware. That may be what it is. If so, the use of a Robertson (square drive)...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 05-15-2020, 09:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,306
Posted By RubiconTrail
Can't comment specifically on the Reatta vs. the...

Can't comment specifically on the Reatta vs. the RED. Reatta is on a Spartan Chassis, so that's a plus (IMO). I'm on my second Entegra and many here are on their third or fourth. I came back for...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 05-14-2020, 10:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,885
Posted By RubiconTrail
Obviously 13.4v is charging voltage (from the...

Obviously 13.4v is charging voltage (from the charger itself, not the batteries). I share the concern that you may get voltage back but not Amp hours. If you do any boondocking you will know very...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-11-2020, 09:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,055
Posted By RubiconTrail
Davy Crockett going on five years. Love it, have...

Davy Crockett going on five years. Love it, have one at my cabin and a full size one at home as well. Very dependable and food is amazing.

If you purchase, save the styrofoam packing from the...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-07-2020, 12:01 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 17,047
Posted By RubiconTrail
If you,re spending money to change one out? Go...

If you,re spending money to change one out? Go residential.
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