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Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-13-2024, 05:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 454
Posted By GaryM2
I have '21 Essex and am amazed at how bad the...

I have '21 Essex and am amazed at how bad the sound from the dash radio is. I never considered that the wiring was the cause. If that fixes it, please provide details.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-31-2024, 05:10 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,107
Posted By GaryM2
I'd take a close look at the valve extension. It...

I'd take a close look at the valve extension. It may be that when parked with the wheel in the 'wrong' position, it's leaking. When parked with the wheel in a different position, it doesn't leak.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-22-2024, 10:32 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 211
Posted By GaryM2
'21 Essex Transfer Switch?

I've had some unusual electrical issues. The floor heat works one day, not the next. The washer works, doesn't work, and then works again. The furnace - same thing. AC and everything else always...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-04-2024, 06:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 254
Posted By GaryM2
I have 21 Essex and don’t know if the sofa is the...

I have 21 Essex and don’t know if the sofa is the same size, but after my son spent a night on the factory mattress I bought this:

...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-10-2023, 05:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 641
Posted By GaryM2
I don't use them often, but there are times, like...

I don't use them often, but there are times, like a dirt race track, where I want extra protection.

What leather protection do you recommend?
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-09-2023, 06:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 641
Posted By GaryM2
Keeping those gorgeous seats looking good.

I have a 2021 Essex with a very light beige interior. It’s beautiful, but I could easily see it getting dirty and deteriorating early. I found seat covers that fit and work great. One thing I...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-08-2023, 05:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,438
Posted By GaryM2
Rand McNally Navigation

I tried updating the navigation in my 2021 Essex and there was a link to activate traffic, a feature I find very useful when using real navigation systems. When the link didn't work, I wrote to Rand...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-23-2023, 06:51 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,190
Posted By GaryM2
Thank you. I didn't know of this option. ...

Thank you. I didn't know of this option. Hopefully, this is the answer.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-20-2023, 07:48 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,190
Posted By GaryM2
I do appreciate all the replies. The reason I...

I do appreciate all the replies. The reason I asked "is there much left?" wasn't to ask how fast will it go. It was simply, is that all there is, or do you have power in reserve?

If I had a...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-11-2023, 06:34 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,190
Posted By GaryM2
Thanks for all the replies. I'm going to take it...

Thanks for all the replies. I'm going to take it to Spartan and see what they say.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-07-2023, 11:00 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,190
Posted By GaryM2
New to me - 2021 Essex. 605HP?

Thanks for letting me join the group. I sold my Travel Supreme a few years ago, but the itch remained. To scratch it, I bought a 2021 Essex. I bought THIS bus: ...
Forum: Travel Supreme Owner's Forum 11-26-2018, 07:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,394
Posted By GaryM2
To fix my slide, I found slides that were about...

To fix my slide, I found slides that were about half an inch taller at https://www.rockler.com/ . With the tray removed, it’s a good time to clean out the compartment and paint it. After welding in...
Forum: Travel Supreme Owner's Forum 06-14-2018, 04:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,862
Posted By GaryM2
One more possibility. I had the same problem and...

One more possibility. I had the same problem and it turned out to be the gaskets on the doors that control air flow through the system. They get old and dry out.
Forum: Travel Supreme Owner's Forum 05-10-2018, 08:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,006
Posted By GaryM2
My guess is that the reason you’re not getting...

My guess is that the reason you’re not getting responses is because your question is pretty much impossible to answer.

TS made coaches that are significantly better than “average” (whatever...
Forum: Travel Supreme Owner's Forum 05-01-2018, 06:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,343
Posted By GaryM2
226º isn’t that high, but I understand your...

226º isn’t that high, but I understand your concern. I agree with checking the fan for proper operation, and on rare occasions, the impeller on the water pump can slip. A call to Cummins might...
Forum: Travel Supreme Owner's Forum 01-04-2018, 07:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,570
Posted By GaryM2
I agree that electrical issues are the most...

I agree that electrical issues are the most frustrating part of owning these complex monsters. And it’s not as though you can just take it somewhere. When it comes to electrical, “somewhere”...
Forum: Travel Supreme Owner's Forum 12-24-2017, 04:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 902
Posted By GaryM2
Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Lou, Jan, and all the RV'ers that helped make 2017 such a great year. Safe travels all.
Forum: Travel Supreme Owner's Forum 10-30-2017, 06:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,373
Posted By GaryM2
I sent you a PM. Gary

I sent you a PM.
Gary
Forum: Travel Supreme Owner's Forum 03-13-2017, 07:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,716
Posted By GaryM2
One caution to be aware of. I read of an episode...

One caution to be aware of. I read of an episode where the coach (not a TS) was auto leveling and wheels weren't pointed perfectly straight. The coach came down on the tires and tore up the...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 02-16-2017, 05:23 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,205
Posted By GaryM2
Scott, I sold products to several fire...

Scott,

I sold products to several fire departments and was always impressed by how conscientious firemen were. They take a lot of pride in how their equipment looks and works. It was not...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 02-11-2017, 08:40 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,205
Posted By GaryM2
I was asked to take a look at this thread and...

I was asked to take a look at this thread and comment.

I must say, the original post sure does have the look of a commercial.

When I was a distributor of detail products in a major...
Forum: Travel Supreme Owner's Forum 07-23-2016, 09:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,618
Posted By GaryM2
Welcome to the group. Batteries are possibly the...

Welcome to the group. Batteries are possibly the biggest single source of trouble in a motorhome. You’re wise in doing your homework. It’ll pay off big time.

What you’re looking at is two...
Forum: Travel Supreme Owner's Forum 06-13-2016, 11:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 928
Posted By GaryM2
Not an answer to your question, but might be...

Not an answer to your question, but might be relevant. I just had a new unit installed in the bedroom and I can’t believe how much better it cools than the old unit. If you’re looking to add a...
Forum: Travel Supreme Owner's Forum 04-20-2016, 08:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,292
Posted By GaryM2
I’m going to step WAY outside of what everyone...

I’m going to step WAY outside of what everyone else thinks on this subject. My recommendation would be to skip it.

After reading all the talk about TPMS I stepped up and bought one,...
Forum: Travel Supreme Owner's Forum 03-04-2016, 11:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,456
Posted By GaryM2
I’ve got a 2004 with just short of 80k on the...

I’ve got a 2004 with just short of 80k on the clock and I agree with Jeff.

Today, even gas engines go a long way. For a diesel, 40k is nothing and Jeff makes a good point about possibly...
Forum: Travel Supreme Owner's Forum 01-17-2016, 02:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 12,961
Posted By GaryM2
Well, thank you, you just solved a problem. I...

Well, thank you, you just solved a problem. I was one the people that wasn’t getting the coach batteries to charge from the engine. What I find really interesting is that I’ve always been able to...
Forum: Travel Supreme Owner's Forum 01-03-2016, 09:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,525
Posted By GaryM2
You might consider using jumper cables for a...

You might consider using jumper cables for a quick and simple solution. Hook the jumper cables to the top of the solenoid (the two large terminals), red on one side, black on the other. When you...
Forum: Travel Supreme Owner's Forum 10-12-2015, 11:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,857
Posted By GaryM2
Because I’ve missed SO many thing that turned out...

Because I’ve missed SO many thing that turned out to be ‘obvious’, I’m going to take that route.

Water is heated from the engine too, so after a day’s travel you really don’t need anything else;...
Forum: Travel Supreme Owner's Forum 08-30-2015, 07:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,423
Posted By GaryM2
On my coach, it turns the camera monitor on and...

On my coach, it turns the camera monitor on and off. If the switch is shorted, it may not be able to turn it off.
Forum: Travel Supreme Owner's Forum 08-17-2015, 07:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,044
Posted By GaryM2
Did you ever notice that when someone replaces...

Did you ever notice that when someone replaces their tires they immediately notice an improvement in the ride, no matter what brand tire? When rubber/tires get old, they become harder. There’s no...
Forum: Travel Supreme Owner's Forum 07-14-2015, 05:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,734
Posted By GaryM2
Every situation is different. When I experienced...

Every situation is different. When I experienced the same problem it turned out that the step wasn't fully retracting, causing a current draw. An amp meter and systematically pulling fuses will...
Forum: Travel Supreme Owner's Forum 05-24-2015, 06:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,326
Posted By GaryM2
Nothing surprises me with Norcold. I was just...

Nothing surprises me with Norcold. I was just guessing at the cause - you're probably right.

That replacement control box looks like it might be a valuable addition. Where did you buy it, and...
Forum: Travel Supreme Owner's Forum 05-24-2015, 06:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,326
Posted By GaryM2
The recall box and the control panel are two...

The recall box and the control panel are two different boxes, both located through the outside access panel behind the refrigerator. The recall box is about a 2” X 2” square/rectangular box, and...
Forum: Travel Supreme Owner's Forum 05-14-2015, 10:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 918
Posted By GaryM2
As I found out, the hard way, the step is also...

As I found out, the hard way, the step is also left on. On one of my winter visits the step failed to retract all the way. As it was super cold that day, I figured I'd wait until spring to fix it. ...
Forum: Travel Supreme Owner's Forum 05-14-2015, 10:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 918
Posted By GaryM2
Yes, you can see it when you remove the outside...

Yes, you can see it when you remove the outside access panel. It's about a 2" square/rectangular box. If the red light is on, it's time for a reset!
Forum: Travel Supreme Owner's Forum 05-13-2015, 06:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 918
Posted By GaryM2
I had a battery discharge problem that I...

I had a battery discharge problem that I eventually traced to the step that wasn’t fully retracting. To solve that problem, and any other potential problems, I installed a master battery switch for...
Forum: Travel Supreme Owner's Forum 04-30-2015, 05:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,326
Posted By GaryM2
Should anyone else have this problem, here's what...

Should anyone else have this problem, here's what I found.

The 'recall (?)' box is there as a safety measure and will shut the refrigerator off should there be low voltage, high voltage or...
Forum: Travel Supreme Owner's Forum 04-29-2015, 04:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,326
Posted By GaryM2
Whew - problem solved. Did some searching right...

Whew - problem solved. Did some searching right here at IRV2 and found my answer. One little magnet fixed it :dance:
...
Forum: Travel Supreme Owner's Forum 04-29-2015, 03:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,326
Posted By GaryM2
Norcold not getting power

After a long winter I finally started prepping the MH for summer use. Everything works fine except the Norcold refrigerator. It has no power. Not even the light will come on.

The only 12v fuse...
Forum: Travel Supreme Owner's Forum 04-22-2015, 07:13 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,554
Posted By GaryM2
Ron, I keep my records in the coach, but if I...

Ron,
I keep my records in the coach, but if I remember right I paid about $670 a tire (295’s) and I had them computer balanced – two planes. I don’t know why you don’t trust the balance, I do. ...
Forum: Travel Supreme Owner's Forum 04-21-2015, 05:36 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,554
Posted By GaryM2
The Chinese do a lot of things well. Tires ain’t...

The Chinese do a lot of things well. Tires ain’t one of them!! I used to be a tire dealer and still have a lot of my old ‘connections’. Everybody I know involved in tires will tell you to avoid...
Forum: Travel Supreme Owner's Forum 04-15-2015, 08:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,751
Posted By GaryM2
You’re going to be spending a pretty good size...

You’re going to be spending a pretty good size chunk of change for eight batteries. I’d take my time and make sure everything is done properly. Unless the guy at the battery store is a certified...
Forum: Travel Supreme Owner's Forum 04-13-2015, 05:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,751
Posted By GaryM2
When I replaced mine a couple of years ago I did...

When I replaced mine a couple of years ago I did a fair amount of research and a trucker told me about a manufacturer (can’t remember the name right now :banghead:) that his company was using with...
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 04-09-2015, 05:58 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,544
Posted By GaryM2
I think it’s time for a real mechanic, this is a...

I think it’s time for a real mechanic, this is a safety issue. If you don’t care about yourself, or your family, think about the ramifications of losing control at a critical moment and involving...
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 04-07-2015, 04:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,544
Posted By GaryM2
I'm not familiar with the particular steering box...

I'm not familiar with the particular steering box you have. What type is it? Recirculating ball? Tell me exactly how you adjusted that box. What part did you adjust?
Forum: Travel Supreme Owner's Forum 01-17-2015, 07:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,196
Posted By GaryM2
Have you tried the reset button? I had the same...

Have you tried the reset button? I had the same issue and without a manual wasn't aware a reset button existed. When I finally discovered it, the results were amazing. :banghead:
Forum: Travel Supreme Owner's Forum 01-06-2015, 05:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,851
Posted By GaryM2
On my TS there’s a small compartment next to the...

On my TS there’s a small compartment next to the battery compartment. If I remember right (not even thinking about going to look with it -2º) you have to lift a panel inside to see it. It looks...
Forum: Travel Supreme Owner's Forum 12-14-2014, 07:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,781
Posted By GaryM2
The logic (I use that word loosely) seems to be...

The logic (I use that word loosely) seems to be that those fuses are all related to vehicle operations; wipers, running lights, etc. The fuses in the bedroom panel are all related to coach...
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 11-09-2014, 07:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,105
Posted By GaryM2
I just replaced the front tires on my coach. ...

I just replaced the front tires on my coach. Wanting the “best”, I joined the FMCA and then the Advantage program to get the right price on Michelins. Then, I talked to a knowledgeable tire dealer....
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 11-09-2014, 06:48 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 15,778
Posted By GaryM2
There’s a huge difference in clear coats. All...

There’s a huge difference in clear coats. All paints benefit from a good paint sealant, but if your new coach has one of the softer paints it would be even more important to have that done. If you...
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