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Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-15-2024, 11:18 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 199
Posted By rmcobb
I've got the same issue. Wondering what model...

I've got the same issue. Wondering what model coach you have. How easy was it get the tuner out of the dash?
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 02-20-2024, 11:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 195
Posted By rmcobb
2020 Esteem Front Cap seam sealant overload!!

So,

In Entegra's / Jayco's infinite wisdom, they applied the sealant over the front cap seam (and sirius radio antenna) and then painted over it. Result is that as the sealant...
Forum: Jayco Owner's Forum 08-10-2023, 02:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 453
Posted By rmcobb
Not sure where you're located, but I have a...

Not sure where you're located, but I have a friend who is having these guys do their thing on his Odyssey. As long as you have a Schwintek slide.

https://vroomslidesystems.com/
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 02-06-2023, 09:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,536
Posted By rmcobb
We too just purchased a used Esteem 27U (2020...

We too just purchased a used Esteem 27U (2020 model with only 6800 miles).
From my initial investigations into "everything" I believe we have 2 different manufacturers of slide systems. The bedroom...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-11-2022, 08:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 232
Posted By rmcobb
Yes. Noticed tire wear on my fronts last year,...

Yes. Noticed tire wear on my fronts last year, and when looking into alignment, they said the rear was also out, and they needed to break some welds, adjust, and then re-weld the adjustment nut....
Forum: Motorcycles, Bikes & Buggys 06-16-2022, 01:58 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 326
Posted By rmcobb
Newmar all set up with Cruiserlift FS

Hey Folks,
I wanted to put this out there to this specific forum that I am going to be selling my 2014 Ventana 3634 that is all set up with a Cruiserlift.

If any of you know of someone looking...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-23-2021, 08:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,030
Posted By rmcobb
OK, kind of what I thought. But why when I...

OK, kind of what I thought. But why when I disconnected it, did the dash A/C still seem to work OK, or maybe I just didn't let it run long enough.



All hoses are connected. That doesn't seem to...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-23-2021, 07:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,030
Posted By rmcobb
Dash noise - coming from this- What is it?

So, about an hour from our destination I started hearing a noise coming from within our dash. Vibration, motor running type of sound. When arrived at CG, I lifted the hood and diagnosed it was coming...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-09-2021, 03:39 PM
Replies: 285
Views: 65,420
Posted By rmcobb
Here is their response to my inquiry last week in...

Here is their response to my inquiry last week in regards to our 2014:

"I am sorry to hear you are having issues. Newmar has reviewed this situation regarding your coach and many others, the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-09-2021, 03:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,441
Posted By rmcobb
Well, I sent the pictures to Newmar CS and this...

Well, I sent the pictures to Newmar CS and this is what they came back with:

"After reviewing your pictures, the leak indicates a bad seal in the slide motor.
It would be advisable to have this...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-08-2021, 09:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,441
Posted By rmcobb
Don't mean to hijack my own thread :) but what...

Don't mean to hijack my own thread :) but what "recurring" issue are you speaking of?
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-05-2021, 12:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,441
Posted By rmcobb
Thanks Don, I was hoping that may be the case. We...

Thanks Don, I was hoping that may be the case. We operated the slide in 90 degree temps (not that far out of the realm of use) prior to me noticing the leak so maybe it was just the grease getting...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-04-2021, 07:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,441
Posted By rmcobb
Grease/Oil leaking from slide motor

Was checking my motor mount bolts (which were all good) and noticed leakage from this bolt in the slide motor. Checking other posts I didn't see anyone indicating they had leakage from this bolt, but...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-06-2021, 11:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,151
Posted By rmcobb
We're having the same issue on our 2014. Started...

We're having the same issue on our 2014. Started doing this about a year ago. We've started giving it some "help" when extending/retracting which reduces the massive stiction that seems to be...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-28-2020, 04:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 567
Posted By rmcobb
2014 Ventana LV Room slide adjustment bolts

So, my slide was never in the opening totally centered, with approx 1 inch gap at the rear, and only 1/4 inch up front, but the gap was consistent from top to bottom, so never worried to much about...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-05-2020, 07:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,160
Posted By rmcobb
We have the same thing going on, and I have...

We have the same thing going on, and I have suspected the topper when watching the slide go in and out.....Can you elaborate on how to adjust the topper so that it isn't so tight?
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-20-2020, 12:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 636
Posted By rmcobb
Maytag Refrigerator Door Lock Pin

Had our Freezer door come open during travel and have found the pin down inside the door.

This old thread seems to cover it but was short on pictures and fixes.
...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-06-2020, 03:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,937
Posted By rmcobb
Well, for closure on this, I used half inch...

Well, for closure on this, I used half inch copper pipe and flattened it out. Worked out fine. Everything is all nice and fresh now.

Pictures are prior to spraying the terminals with anti...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-05-2020, 01:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,937
Posted By rmcobb
That would be nice, but what you can't see in...

That would be nice, but what you can't see in that pic is that connection already has a power cable, as well as the connector cable so by moving it, I just create the same situation at that location....
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-05-2020, 12:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,937
Posted By rmcobb
I had another friend just tell me about smashing...

I had another friend just tell me about smashing the copper pipe and going that route, sounds like that would work. Thanks for verifying. Headed to the hardware store now.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-05-2020, 11:27 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,937
Posted By rmcobb
Here's the layout from the diagram inside the...

Here's the layout from the diagram inside the bay.

https://i.imgur.com/h451w4d.jpg

With the existing lugs, they just don't leave enough thread engagement.

https://i.imgur.com/13Kwqze.jpg
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-05-2020, 11:20 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,937
Posted By rmcobb
The 3 connections are the existing lugs, which...

The 3 connections are the existing lugs, which are pretty thick. I'm not adding anything.

It was supposed to be an easy swap out. We're leaving on a trip in 4 days so doing something like this...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-05-2020, 11:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,713
Posted By rmcobb
When I was doing all my calcs before our purchase...

When I was doing all my calcs before our purchase the LE rear axle didn't have the capacity to handle the lift, which is why we went with the regular Ventana. Its rear axle rating was higher and...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-05-2020, 09:44 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,937
Posted By rmcobb
New Coach Battery terminal stud too short

So, in replacing my house batteries with the exact same brand/model (Interstate GC2-EXL-UTL) I ran into an issue where they must have shortened the terminal stud over the years (you would think a UTL...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-25-2019, 05:44 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 20,890
Posted By rmcobb
Yeah, tried that. Without the adjustable MAB...

Yeah, tried that. Without the adjustable MAB there is no way this door will ever go into the second latch. That's why I took the MAB totally out, and removed all 3 bumpers to see how the door fits...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-25-2019, 02:31 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 20,890
Posted By rmcobb
O.K, I've been following this intently as we've...

O.K, I've been following this intently as we've had issues with our door since day 1. Ours is a long story, that includes a complete door replacement under warranty, but even that didn't solve all...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-07-2019, 10:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,733
Posted By rmcobb
My question is how are you guys doing this, when...

My question is how are you guys doing this, when our RV DEF tank is on the opposite side and the hose won't reach around?? I've tried to use the adjoining lanes DEF hose but that causes problems...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-28-2019, 08:45 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,591
Posted By rmcobb
We're also heading to MotoGP on our initial (post...

We're also heading to MotoGP on our initial (post retirement) 4 month sojourn around the country. Staying at the KOA north of the track. I need to change our signature because for this trip we'll...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-27-2019, 01:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,550
Posted By rmcobb
My guess would be your torque nut bushing not...

My guess would be your torque nut bushing not being torqued down enough and allowing slippage of the shaft which creates a "metal clang or breaking sound"
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 02-19-2019, 01:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,163
Posted By rmcobb
I did the exact same thing as you, purchased a...

I did the exact same thing as you, purchased a used Cruiserlift, bought the plates from Mfg, and then had a shop do the weld install.

If you get a good welder/install shop, I would think they...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-28-2018, 12:59 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 12,709
Posted By rmcobb
My 36' single axle handles it just fine. As long...

My 36' single axle handles it just fine. As long as you stay below the rear axle rating, there should be no handling issues to worry about. Use the calculation sheet from the Cruiserlift web site to...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-26-2018, 09:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,762
Posted By rmcobb
So would this be what they use around all the...

So would this be what they use around all the windows?
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-14-2018, 09:39 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,761
Posted By rmcobb
Hey Tex, Does the letter indicate which...

Hey Tex,

Does the letter indicate which models and years are included in the Recall?
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-12-2018, 12:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,761
Posted By rmcobb
Agreed...Terrible Design. We're one of the...

Agreed...Terrible Design.

We're one of the ones experiencing the door flying open, and extreme wind noise due to a misfitting door. No adjustment seemed to be possible. We even had the door...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-24-2018, 04:26 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 10,433
Posted By rmcobb
I've got the Cruiserlift on my Ventana 3634 and...

I've got the Cruiserlift on my Ventana 3634 and it works well.

There is definitely a cantilever affect for calculating the load it adds to your rear axle. The Cruiserlift web site has the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-17-2017, 04:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,886
Posted By rmcobb
You can adjust the exhaust brake ???? How does...

You can adjust the exhaust brake ???? How does one do that?
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-13-2017, 04:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,221
Posted By rmcobb
Resurrecting this thread as my latch failed on me...

Resurrecting this thread as my latch failed on me this past week. I figured out the replacement comes from RV Designer under part number L536 for the non locking version, and L532 for the locking...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-24-2017, 01:23 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,234
Posted By rmcobb
Wow, that bar is pretty long and awkward. Can't...

Wow, that bar is pretty long and awkward. Can't see putting it there but some sort of reminder on the steering wheel is an excellent idea. But speaking of that bar, I've never figured out how to use...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-29-2017, 10:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,253
Posted By rmcobb
I thought the same thing, it sounded like the...

I thought the same thing, it sounded like the rattle was coming from the latch post, but in fact, it was coming from the arms on top of the door, banging against the frame, and transmitting the sound...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-27-2017, 09:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,366
Posted By rmcobb
OK, I also received my Rev C controller, and to...

OK, I also received my Rev C controller, and to put some closure to this thread, here is what I learned.

Appears Newmar has quite the demand for the new Rev C controller (due to production or...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-22-2017, 09:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,104
Posted By rmcobb
Can you change out this filter when you still...

Can you change out this filter when you still have DEF in the tank?
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-20-2017, 10:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,366
Posted By rmcobb
Lenny, Your controller (your odd one that is...

Lenny,

Your controller (your odd one that is failing), the LMC-30 is the same as I what I have. Might look a bit different, but its the same. Mine is Rev B as well. Yours is one year newer so...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-17-2017, 09:09 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,366
Posted By rmcobb
Thanks and totally agree with lack of manuals but...

Thanks and totally agree with lack of manuals but that's a whole other discussion [emoji15]

Hard to see in the pic if that is the same controller I have. Did you have to take the cover off to...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-16-2017, 04:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,366
Posted By rmcobb
Yeah, copy that. But we're plugged in to 50 amp.

Yeah, copy that. But we're plugged in to 50 amp.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-16-2017, 03:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,366
Posted By rmcobb
The controllers for your slides are mounted in...

The controllers for your slides are mounted in one of your storage bins on each side. Two right next to each other on each side. There is a digital display on each controller that usually reads 00...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-16-2017, 03:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,366
Posted By rmcobb
Right at the controller in the digital display.

Right at the controller in the digital display.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-16-2017, 03:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,366
Posted By rmcobb
Slide controller E-1 error code

It says E-1 is "over temp"

Slide won't work. I can unplug it and the error code goes away temporarily but them comes back.

Any thoughts. Can't find anything on the nets about this.

Thanks
...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-18-2017, 11:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,893
Posted By rmcobb
Could you provide the source and part number of...

Could you provide the source and part number of the window you replaced it with?

Thanks.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-27-2017, 10:43 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,923
Posted By rmcobb
Interesting. Ours doesn't have tracks for the...

Interesting. Ours doesn't have tracks for the vertical at the sides. Its magnetic and the sides are held in place that way. Once you hook the clips at the top, the magnetic strips hold it in place...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-27-2017, 10:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,618
Posted By rmcobb
Bottom line, Newmar entry doors just plain suck! ...

Bottom line, Newmar entry doors just plain suck! I could write a book on all the issues we've had, and am on Door #2. Wind noise is still terrible (even when slammed like the dickens to get second...
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