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Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-05-2020, 08:30 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 36,957
Posted By RHoop
Ditto above. Great product.

Ditto above. Great product.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-04-2020, 10:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 647
Posted By RHoop
FYI, called Silverleaf this morning. It was a...

FYI, called Silverleaf this morning. It was a first for them. They were helpful and went through the settings to make sure it wasn't a configuration error. They asked me to switch a couple of...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-03-2020, 05:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 647
Posted By RHoop
Oasis burner coming on by itself

Hello, we have a 2019 NADP, and have had a couple of incidents where the Oasis burner seems to have turned itself on by itself. We normally leave AC1 and AC2 on all the time, and just turn the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-31-2020, 08:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,113
Posted By RHoop
Try cutting the power off and back on with the...

Try cutting the power off and back on with the switch by the door. The Silverleaf modules are in the bay wall between the 2nd and 3rd bays on the drivers side, but I don't know which fuses you need...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-21-2019, 07:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,026
Posted By RHoop
I've driven it in a car, but not an RV. Look at...

I've driven it in a car, but not an RV. Look at the terrain map in Google maps. I don't remember one long climb, I remember several short, steep climbs and downhills, lots of twists. The good news...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-16-2019, 03:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,110
Posted By RHoop
I tow a Wrangler with my NA. I can't tell any...

I tow a Wrangler with my NA. I can't tell any difference in performance with or without the toad. Using Roadmaster tow bar and RVI brake.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-07-2019, 06:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,713
Posted By RHoop
Got em, but you still have to take your eyes off...

Got em, but you still have to take your eyes off the road and refocus.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-07-2019, 03:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,713
Posted By RHoop
Yeah, I think the headlight switch is my...

Yeah, I think the headlight switch is my favorite. I wish the icons/fonts on the switches were larger and easier to read.

Happy travels
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-30-2019, 01:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,890
Posted By RHoop
Thanks. Do you know if it also does map updates...

Thanks. Do you know if it also does map updates via wifi?
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-27-2019, 07:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,772
Posted By RHoop
Connect the TV to your wifi. Then navigate the...

Connect the TV to your wifi. Then navigate the menu on the TV to find "check for software updates." Follow the directions, it takes a while.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-27-2019, 07:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,890
Posted By RHoop
So Bill, what can the wifi do?

So Bill, what can the wifi do?
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-27-2019, 07:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 960
Posted By RHoop
Suggest calling customer service or call...

Suggest calling customer service or call Silverleaf directly. I'm pretty sure there is a way to do it, but it may take programming. By the way, the password is 42. You can try going through all...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-27-2019, 09:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,983
Posted By RHoop
IMO, the power is adequate. In hilly terrain, it...

IMO, the power is adequate. In hilly terrain, it won't hold 70 on cruise control. If you are trying to maintain 70 and want to pass a car who's going 68 or 69, you need to plan to catch them going...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-26-2019, 03:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,772
Posted By RHoop
Our Sony TV did this a few times before it died. ...

Our Sony TV did this a few times before it died. Your timing might be great with Black Friday around the corner. If you're within 1 year of purchase, Newmar will get River Something or other to...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-24-2019, 02:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,625
Posted By RHoop
Figure out a couple of dealers you want to work...

Figure out a couple of dealers you want to work with, and go see what the have on the lot. If it's just 2 of you, and you don't need to provide for visitors, I think you can reasonably live with a...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-17-2019, 07:22 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,320
Posted By RHoop
Central vac - don't have it and don't miss it. ...

Central vac - don't have it and don't miss it. Store a stick vac in the bottom of the New Aire pantry.

Freezer in storage bay - don't have it, prefer to have the storage space. We do keep a...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-09-2019, 11:17 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,197
Posted By RHoop
Oops, I meant to say 55 degrees.

Oops, I meant to say 55 degrees.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-09-2019, 08:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,983
Posted By RHoop
We have a 2019 NA3345, very similar. Love to...

We have a 2019 NA3345, very similar. Love to drive it. Heated floors are a must have. We bought the top of the line awnings, which are nice, but like the outdoor TV, don't get a whole lot of use. ...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-09-2019, 08:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,197
Posted By RHoop
You can buy a Genturi-type muffler for it if you...

You can buy a Genturi-type muffler for it if you want to try that. Or call the Genturi people and ask how much it helps. In our New Aire, we absolutely need the burner to take a shower with the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-03-2019, 12:26 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,458
Posted By RHoop
I would go ahead and call Newmar customer service...

I would go ahead and call Newmar customer service for help if the coach is uncomfortable. You've tried everything I can think of.

Good luck.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-30-2019, 06:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 963
Posted By RHoop
The floor heat has a "store" setting. I would use...

The floor heat has a "store" setting. I would use it, that's what it's for. Floor heat on 4 is a LOT of heat.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-30-2019, 06:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 941
Posted By RHoop
My wife has a way of fitting the chairs and...

My wife has a way of fitting the chairs and ottomans (ottomen?) under the table so that they don't move around while traveling and don't rub against each other too much. We don't have the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-29-2019, 06:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,213
Posted By RHoop
Oops

Oops
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-29-2019, 04:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,213
Posted By RHoop
Thanks Neil. I can't find the cut-off valve on...

Thanks Neil. I can't find the cut-off valve on the gen area line on my NA. However, I don't have any water pressure at the spigot in front, so it must be there and be closed? I am going to get the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-28-2019, 07:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,367
Posted By RHoop
In my NA, with the rain shower head, when the...

In my NA, with the rain shower head, when the coach settles at night, you get a few drops of water dripping in the shower for a few minutes. Is that what you are hearing? Try turning the water...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-28-2019, 07:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,317
Posted By RHoop
I10 at Channelview is 4 lanes instead of 6 for...

I10 at Channelview is 4 lanes instead of 6 for several months, I would guess. That causes a minimum 5 mile slowdown in both directions, all day long.

There is also construction on I10 around...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-26-2019, 01:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,317
Posted By RHoop
I would agree. Once you get to Beltway 8, it is...

I would agree. Once you get to Beltway 8, it is much more convenient if you have a toll tag, otherwise you will have to stop and pay at a couple of toll booths. Without a toll tag, I would go 90 to...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-26-2019, 08:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,317
Posted By RHoop
I've driven the ship channel stretch on the east...

I've driven the ship channel stretch on the east end of Houston several times in the last few weeks. Nothing to worry about, 4 lanes instead of 6, just a minor slowdown if you avoid rush hour.
...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-25-2019, 09:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,161
Posted By RHoop
Great to have the cruise controls on the wheel...

Great to have the cruise controls on the wheel instead of the stalk. I would rather have the trans, hazards, and CD controls separate though, I think. Still MUCH better than my 2019 NA.

Thanks...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-23-2019, 09:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,850
Posted By RHoop
Great advice in post #2 and many others. One...

Great advice in post #2 and many others. One somewhat related thought: after driving in the rain for the first time, go out the next morning and open each bay and check for moisture. Might need to...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-19-2019, 04:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,155
Posted By RHoop
I believe if you hold the televator switch up for...

I believe if you hold the televator switch up for a few seconds, you can adjust the height. Seems like I read that somewhere. Owner's manual maybe.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-19-2019, 03:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,754
Posted By RHoop
In my NA, took off the televator cover, then all...

In my NA, took off the televator cover, then all the cables, then I was able to loosen the 4 bolts very slowly and carefully with a short screwdriver. It's a two person job to lift it out while...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-19-2019, 11:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,456
Posted By RHoop
Update on my experience with the PDM on my 2019...

Update on my experience with the PDM on my 2019 NADP. I went to get a state inspection and found that I had no taillights, no left rear turn signal and dash air was not cooling. Called Freightliner...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-07-2019, 07:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,234
Posted By RHoop
My one experience, other than dealer delivery,...

My one experience, other than dealer delivery, was mixed. The service writer did not impress, but the technicians did a good job. I did get one bit of incorrect advice from one technician that wound...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-07-2019, 07:02 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,415
Posted By RHoop
Well now you've stirred the pot on heated floors....

Well now you've stirred the pot on heated floors. They were a deal breaker for me, had to have them. Search the forum for the heated floor discussion. With floor heat, you don't need the heat...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-02-2019, 03:00 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,415
Posted By RHoop
I test drove a 34' Ventana and a 34' New Aire...

I test drove a 34' Ventana and a 34' New Aire back to back, over a railroad crossing that is at on odd angle to the road. I couldn't tell any difference in the handling. I understand why an...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-30-2019, 08:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,939
Posted By RHoop
Suggest calling Silverleaf or your dealer if they...

Suggest calling Silverleaf or your dealer if they have a tech knowledgeable about Silverleaf. On my NA, NIRVC programmed the heat pumps to stay off at my request. Just use floor heat and Oasis. I...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-22-2019, 08:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 922
Posted By RHoop
Thanks for the help fellow Newmariners!

Thanks for the help fellow Newmariners!
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-21-2019, 02:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 922
Posted By RHoop
Water pump buttons don't work

2019 NA, has the 6-button back lit panels in the kitchen and bath where you can turn the water pump on/off, and the buttons have an indicator light. The indicator lights still work, but the buttons...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-18-2019, 04:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,532
Posted By RHoop
I think the park we are staying in has softened...

I think the park we are staying in has softened water, and when we are away for a few days, the water in the hose or filter gets stinky when the softened water breaks down and releases hydrogen...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-18-2019, 01:33 PM
Replies: 542
Views: 84,238
Posted By RHoop
Hopefully a positive change will be better tech,...

Hopefully a positive change will be better tech, i.e. dump River Park like a hot potato. Next dump the Xcite radio. Provide a Garmin system, and Android Auto / Apple carplay. No more buying a...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-12-2019, 05:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 902
Posted By RHoop
Just went and looked at mine, maybe try a...

Just went and looked at mine, maybe try a different brand of hose that would have a shorter section that's not flexible?
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-12-2019, 05:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 902
Posted By RHoop
I have a 2019 3345. The gravity dump hose...

I have a 2019 3345. The gravity dump hose connects outside, below the wet bay on mine. No problem with the door closing.

I also do not use the macerator unless I have to.

Maybe post a pic...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-09-2019, 11:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 763
Posted By RHoop
I read on the forum that the thermocouple wires...

I read on the forum that the thermocouple wires run to the Silverleaf module on the driver side, on the wall of the 3rd bay. I believe there was also a comment that there was no slack in the wire. ...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-03-2019, 01:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,600
Posted By RHoop
I don't think you pay another monthly charge for...

I don't think you pay another monthly charge for the bedroom TV, but you do have to buy or rent another box.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-03-2019, 01:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,191
Posted By RHoop
I would have to call for help. Thanks for...

I would have to call for help. Thanks for posting. Good info.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-17-2019, 12:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,910
Posted By RHoop
Forgot to mention that I bought another Sony,...

Forgot to mention that I bought another Sony, thinking that would make installation easier. It's not a great smart TV, definitely has some foibles. It has several had a couple of OTA updates that...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-17-2019, 12:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,910
Posted By RHoop
I had to replace the televator TV, and couldn't...

I had to replace the televator TV, and couldn't buy the same older model to replace it in kind. It was difficult but not impossible to access all the bolts in the back of the old TV. Putting in the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-13-2019, 04:45 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,641
Posted By RHoop
Neal: "Alexa please flush the toilet." ...

Neal: "Alexa please flush the toilet." ;>
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-24-2019, 06:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 825
Posted By RHoop
Buy it online, I think amazon has it, or direct...

Buy it online, I think amazon has it, or direct from the manufacturer website. I've only used it on the ceiling, but you can read reviews from others.
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