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Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-08-2022, 04:14 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 17,630
Posted By newmarpusher
But they will gladly give you 20 or 30 year...

But they will gladly give you 20 or 30 year financing on a new couch. :banghead:
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-01-2022, 05:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,709
Posted By newmarpusher
That is definitely not Newmar OEM. I'm assuming...

That is definitely not Newmar OEM. I'm assuming some sort of audio out. Does the TV in question actually have an analog audio out? I suspect the PO wanted to get analog audio to some sort of switcher...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-30-2021, 06:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 485
Posted By newmarpusher
That's exactly what I'm NOT looking for. LOL....

That's exactly what I'm NOT looking for. LOL. There is nothing in this location to bolt/jury-rig/wrap around a hanger like that. The belly of the RV is super smooth and only the original mount is...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-28-2021, 02:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 485
Posted By newmarpusher
Oasis Exhaust Bracket

Does anyone have part# or source info on the exhaust bracket for the Oasis unit on a 2015 Ventana?

I must have caught it on a rock or curb and broke the bracket. There isn’t much to attach...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-05-2020, 01:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 537
Posted By newmarpusher
Found

Answering my own question, in case anyone else is looking for this latch.

SOUTHCO SLAM-ACTION PUSH BUTTON LATCH 93-308

https://www.ebay.com/i/312747573640?chn=ps
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-05-2020, 01:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 537
Posted By newmarpusher
Ventana Engine Cover Latch

Does anybody have the Southco part number and source for a replacement engine cover latch for a 2015 Ventana?

I've been nursing this thing for 5 years and it's finally jammed solid.
Forum: Class B Motorhome Discussions 07-04-2020, 06:36 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 15,645
Posted By newmarpusher
I don’t have one yet. Those numbers were from an...

I don’t have one yet. Those numbers were from an exchange with the manufacturer.
Forum: Class B Motorhome Discussions 07-04-2020, 02:09 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 15,645
Posted By newmarpusher
Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity. It's what's...

Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity. It's what's left of the GVWR after you subtract to the weight of the vehicle, fuel, fluids, water, LP etc. ie, It's how much weight you can put in the vehicle.
...
Forum: Class B Motorhome Discussions 07-04-2020, 12:56 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 15,645
Posted By newmarpusher
Thumbs up Test drove some Sprinters

I test drove a couple of Sprinter based class C/B+'s this week.

They pretty much drive like an SUV. Very stable on the highway @ 70+. Quick lane changes are uneventful. Surprisingly good initial...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 06-26-2020, 05:10 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,920
Posted By newmarpusher
Thumbs up Back in Business!

After a week of waiting for parts, I finally have the MH back in the driveway. AC nice and cold, no overheating, no low battery. :thumb:

The total price exceeded even my wildest...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 06-24-2020, 11:50 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,920
Posted By newmarpusher
VERY little. It's only been a weekend and...

VERY little. It's only been a weekend and vacation rig since I'm still working. 19,000 miles.
Forum: Class B Motorhome Discussions 06-21-2020, 09:33 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 15,645
Posted By newmarpusher
Yeah, unfortunately there aren’t a lot of choices...

Yeah, unfortunately there aren’t a lot of choices for slide mechanisms on light weight units like these and TT’s. The two models I’m considering don’t have a slide at all.

I’ve had two issues with...
Forum: Class B Motorhome Discussions 06-21-2020, 01:18 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 15,645
Posted By newmarpusher
Thanks, I guess I have similar concerns re...

Thanks, I guess I have similar concerns re storage. I kinda like the small/cozyness of the interiors on the Sprinter based units and I was always relegated to the half bath except for showers in the...
Forum: Class B Motorhome Discussions 06-21-2020, 11:41 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 15,645
Posted By newmarpusher
Lightbulb Thinking about downsizing to a Leisure Travel Unity

My wife passed away 7 months ago and the first two trips out solo in the 40' DP made me realize it's WAY too much for one person both interior space and maneuverability wise. We also bought this one...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-20-2020, 03:43 PM
Replies: 542
Views: 83,957
Posted By newmarpusher
Wow, I’m late to the party. (Too much personal...

Wow, I’m late to the party. (Too much personal tragedy to get into). This seems like it could be good for the dealer/service network though. When I owned a Winnebago, I was welcomed at any dealer for...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-19-2020, 08:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,991
Posted By newmarpusher
Nice! But that’s probably not my most cost...

Nice! But that’s probably not my most cost effective solution at the moment. :)
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-19-2020, 06:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,991
Posted By newmarpusher
Ironic that when I bought my last two DP's, there...

Ironic that when I bought my last two DP's, there were the usual comments of how people would never buy a rear radiator because of the difficulty in servicing, etc. I thought, well I'm never gonna do...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-19-2020, 06:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,991
Posted By newmarpusher
I’m no diesel mechanic (i stick to Harleys and...

I’m no diesel mechanic (i stick to Harleys and air cooled VW’s :) ) but I found this diagram on this forum when researching my belt situation. You obviously can’t eliminate the belt since it turns...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 06-19-2020, 05:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,920
Posted By newmarpusher
That was NOT the dealer who told me that. It was...

That was NOT the dealer who told me that. It was the official Freightliner roadside service number pasted on my windshield.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-19-2020, 05:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,991
Posted By newmarpusher
^^^ THAT ^^^ is what I want. It’s stressful...

^^^ THAT ^^^ is what I want. It’s stressful enough being broken down but when YOU are suddenly the tow company broker, its very frustrating. I had always assumed that since AAA +RV knew what I was...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-19-2020, 05:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,991
Posted By newmarpusher
Does your coach have a rear or side radiator?...

Does your coach have a rear or side radiator? Even the shop I was bringing the MH to, didn’t want to try to repair the belt on the road with the rear radiator desigN of my coach.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-19-2020, 05:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,991
Posted By newmarpusher
With a rear radiator and the seized AC...

With a rear radiator and the seized AC compressor, I’m not so sure having a spare would have helped on the road.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-19-2020, 12:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,991
Posted By newmarpusher
Question Roadside Assistance plan for Diesel Pushers?

Hey all,

After a recent breakdown and tow of my 40' Tag Axle diesel pusher, I realized that the AAA +RV coverage I have is not at all geared to finding a tow service knowledgeable to tow these...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 06-19-2020, 12:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,920
Posted By newmarpusher
Well, it's only taking money to get it back...

Well, it's only taking money to get it back going. :banghead: At least it happened while I was home/local.

40+ years of RVing, 14 years in some sort of powered unit and this is my first breakdown....
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 06-18-2020, 10:20 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,920
Posted By newmarpusher
Seems like a design flaw that a bad AC compressor...

Seems like a design flaw that a bad AC compressor can take down the whole engine.
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 06-18-2020, 09:50 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,920
Posted By newmarpusher
This looks to be exactly what happened to my...

This looks to be exactly what happened to my unit. Oddly, the belt still "looked" like it was still there peering in from the bottom and sides around the radiator but...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 06-18-2020, 09:48 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,920
Posted By newmarpusher
UPDATE

I got a call from the service center this morning.

The AC compressor seized up and took out the belt and tensioner.
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 06-17-2020, 08:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,920
Posted By newmarpusher
Exclamation She’s at the local truck service center.

I’m now not trusting of any info given over the phone by Freightliner. :banghead:

I pulled the RV out of the driveway this morning in order to get to the local truck service center 7 miles away.
...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 06-16-2020, 01:42 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,920
Posted By newmarpusher
Belt looks good. Had batteries tested and good. ...

Belt looks good. Had batteries tested and good.

Freightliner now says it may be the alternator since batteries are fine. Coolant overflow was probably due to the service a couple days before...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 06-15-2020, 04:55 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,920
Posted By newmarpusher
I just got off the phone with Freightliner. They...

I just got off the phone with Freightliner. They said it sounds like my chassis batteries are shot. He suggested replacing those as a first step.
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 06-15-2020, 04:55 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,920
Posted By newmarpusher
I just got off the phone with Freightliner. They...

I just got off the phone with Freightliner. They said it sounds like my chassis batteries are shot. He suggested replacing those as a first step.
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 06-15-2020, 04:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,920
Posted By newmarpusher
This all happened at once. I got the messages on...

This all happened at once. I got the messages on the dash described in my original post. At the same time, the engine revved up REALLY high (much higher than the normal high idle from enabling the...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 06-15-2020, 04:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,920
Posted By newmarpusher
What's puzzling is how this would happen backing...

What's puzzling is how this would happen backing into the driveway. The engine preformed flawlessly for a two hour ride out to PA on Friday and a two hour ride back Sunday. Only after sitting in the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-14-2020, 03:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 318
Posted By newmarpusher
Exclamation Low Battery Auto Idle Dash message

Dash Message:
Low Battery!
Auto idle
Sys. Voltage 12.2
Threshold 13.4

Engine idle VERY high, coolant flowing from overflow tube.

I had just arrived home from a 2 hour drive. Everything was...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 06-14-2020, 02:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,920
Posted By newmarpusher
Exclamation Low Battery Auto Idle dash message

Dash Message:
Low Battery!
Auto idle
Sys. Voltage 12.2
Threshold 13.4

Engine idle VERY high, coolant flowing from overflow tube.

I had just arrived home from a 2 hour drive. Everything was...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-05-2020, 09:08 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 21,931
Posted By newmarpusher
I leave mine on low all the time, high when...

I leave mine on low all the time, high when descending hills. Mine works with the cruise on or off but either setting is less sensitive with cruise in.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-17-2020, 09:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,827
Posted By newmarpusher
I did hit Dutch Star Don’s new piece with a coat...

I did hit Dutch Star Don’s new piece with a coat of Rustolium and the new bolts are Stainless Steel. The crud on the latch itself is just a little surface rust. No point in just “painting” a latch....
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-15-2020, 01:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,827
Posted By newmarpusher
Thumbs up Back in Business!

Thanks to Dutch Star Don's craftsmanship, I'm back in business.:dance:

The door latch is working much better than it ever did. The positioning of the latch "looks" a bit crooked but after a bit of...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-08-2020, 06:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,827
Posted By newmarpusher
2 1/8” is exactly the distance. I PM’d you. Just...

2 1/8” is exactly the distance. I PM’d you. Just saying thanks doesn’t fully convey my appreciation to you and this forum. :flowers:

(Yeah, I read “taped” back to myself before posting and said...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-08-2020, 02:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,827
Posted By newmarpusher
Cargo door latch part

Anyone know where you can order a part for the cargo door latches on a 2015 Ventana?

I'm looking for the taped steel backing plate and bolts that hold the latch on. See pictures.

The the bolts...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-08-2020, 11:15 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 20,024
Posted By newmarpusher
I have never turned the inverter off.

I have never turned the inverter off.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-06-2020, 09:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,006
Posted By newmarpusher
Thanks. The entire situation makes more sense to...

Thanks. The entire situation makes more sense to me now. Other than the power locks not opening with the key...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-06-2020, 07:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,511
Posted By newmarpusher
Talking Power Stool is the Power Toilet. Don't confuse...

Power Stool is the Power Toilet. Don't confuse that with the Passenger seat. :eek:

Seriously though, those are the house circuits in your diagram. I would assume the seats are in the chassis 12v...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-06-2020, 06:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,006
Posted By newmarpusher
Mark B, I wonder if the door lock solenoids...

Mark B,

I wonder if the door lock solenoids were somehow jammed up from the constant "chattering" that they undoubtedly went through as the chassis batteries discharged? When I tried the key...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-06-2020, 06:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,006
Posted By newmarpusher
@twinboat, Is that why the batteries would...

@twinboat,

Is that why the batteries would not charge up initially from the inverter/charger and the Fault light was on -- because the voltage had sunk below 8 volts?

That is what had me in a...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-06-2020, 06:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,006
Posted By newmarpusher
Good to know, thx. I have always taken good care...

Good to know, thx. I have always taken good care of them and never discharged them below 50% in the 5 years I've had them. So hopefully this didn't kill them.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-06-2020, 04:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,006
Posted By newmarpusher
I had the right key and now that the power is...

I had the right key and now that the power is back, the key works again on all doors. I'm not about to kill the batteries again to test, so another mystery.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-06-2020, 04:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,006
Posted By newmarpusher
Thumbs up I think you got it. Yes the shore cable was still...

I think you got it. Yes the shore cable was still plugged in while trickle charging the chassis batteries. I just assumed that the mechanical cut off switch in the chassis battery compartment would...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-06-2020, 01:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,006
Posted By newmarpusher
Exclamation Dead Batteries - Catch 22 - Solved

I just had a real Catch-22 with my Newmar. -- Sorry a bit long.

Without me noticing, the landscaping guys had knocked the AC cord out of the socket that was keeping my stored MH charged up in the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-14-2019, 08:25 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 20,024
Posted By newmarpusher
My all electric coach has had the inverter on...

My all electric coach has had the inverter on 24/7 since new in 2015. I wouldn't even know how to turn it off. Why would you?
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