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Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 04-07-2024, 10:03 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 10,083
Posted By Beyond
Driving a "commercial vehicle" owned by a LLC

Mentioned so far are the issues of initial sales tax, fraud or not AND commercial insurance needs. A third issue would be if a Non-Gasoline RV over 14,000 lbs GVWR goes into California it needs a...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-30-2023, 10:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 347
Posted By Beyond
We broke a couple of the internal leg parts, a...

We broke a couple of the internal leg parts, a shaft and a gear years ago before we learned not to extend to the extremes. They supposedly aren't serviceable and Atwood wanted you to replace the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-29-2023, 10:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 347
Posted By Beyond
Sounds like you probably have the Atwood LevelLeg...

Sounds like you probably have the Atwood LevelLeg system. You may need to source used parts.

I've heard the Bullseyeleveling.com system is similar, but don't know if you can mix or match parts.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-09-2023, 10:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,906
Posted By Beyond
ECL - Emissions Control Label inspections

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) will begin requiring all diesel motorhomes registered in California to be emissions inspected once per year effective 2024. If the RV is OBDII compliant, it...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 09-14-2023, 10:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 357
Posted By Beyond
You can go on CARB's website and get free...

You can go on CARB's website and get free training to do your own testing. If your engine is a 2013 or newer it should have the type of OBD that with the proper dongle will only sent CARB the select...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-11-2023, 12:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 572
Posted By Beyond
I noticed you are from So. Calif. Dutch Star Don...

I noticed you are from So. Calif. Dutch Star Don brings up a good point, that over 40' to 45' motorhome drivers require a Class B Non-commercial driver license. After the initial extra testing,...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-07-2023, 10:53 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,771
Posted By Beyond
Garage is off it's own driveway, so no issue with traffic

We started building our garage for a trailer, but by the time it was built we had the RV. Planned to back in and put the 50amp outlet on that side. But when it was done, realized for loading, we'd...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-14-2023, 12:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,200
Posted By Beyond
************ This is the correct reference, but...

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This is the correct reference, but CALIF registered diesel & alternative fuel RVs over 14,000 GVWR that are not being tested under the DMV SMOG Check system every other year will now...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-21-2023, 10:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 596
Posted By Beyond
I think Ri-Di's coach is like ours. The...

I think Ri-Di's coach is like ours. The instructions say to extend the slides after leveling. The engine needs to be running to power the level-legs, it can then be turned off before extending the...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 07-15-2023, 10:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,148
Posted By Beyond
What exactly are you trying to get running? The...

What exactly are you trying to get running? The RV engine, a generator or heater? You have me quite curious, I seem to speak a different dialect.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-03-2023, 10:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 602
Posted By Beyond
We lost one front hubcap on the I-40 in (we...

We lost one front hubcap on the I-40 in (we think) New Mexico. The right lane was horrendous, but we travel slower than the 75 mph allowed for most of it.

Ours were the Spartan ones and...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-11-2023, 04:57 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,533
Posted By Beyond
CA Registered Class A diesel RV's will require annual inspections

John918, if you are planning to register the RV in California be aware that in 2024, Calif Air Resources Board (CARB) plans to start requiring annual inspections, which on these years diesel class A...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-07-2023, 10:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 503
Posted By Beyond
You might also check with this company: ...

You might also check with this company: https://www.tacbusparts.com/Other-Items/Windshield-Wipers-Related/Wiper-Pivot-Shafts
We just purchased a wiper pivot assembly (our whole shaft was bent) for...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-21-2023, 09:06 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,029
Posted By Beyond
We just got home (So Cal) from TN and took the 60...

We just got home (So Cal) from TN and took the 60 (via 117) to the I-40 in NM. The scenic hwy was beautiful, but the I-40 through New Mexico was horrible. We lost a front Spartan hubcap along the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-21-2023, 08:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,549
Posted By Beyond
We also have this same system, but rarely use it...

We also have this same system, but rarely use it anymore. We generally can park level enough, so it isn't needed. You do need to have the engine running to have the power for them. on ours, there...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-21-2023, 08:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 313
Posted By Beyond
Probably to far south, but I highly recommend San...

Probably to far south, but I highly recommend San Diego RV for their body work and paint. Quality work at reasonable prices. 9389 Bond Av, El Cajon, CA.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-06-2022, 02:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 598
Posted By Beyond
We purchased six Sumitomo ST727 tires in that...

We purchased six Sumitomo ST727 tires in that size four years ago for just under $2,400 with a six year warranty. We've got almost 20k miles on them with absolutely no problems. Very happy with the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-06-2022, 02:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 319
Posted By Beyond
The radio has a special tool that fits in holes...

The radio has a special tool that fits in holes on the side of the radio faceplate and releases the control head to come out the front of the dash without removing the silver metal backing. It is...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-24-2022, 12:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 279
Posted By Beyond
What does the service contract cover?

Rick,
We have a similar coach. We purchased in 2011 with 20k miles and we've put on 74k miles more. I doubt we've had $4k of "covered" repair. In part it would depend on if you do any of the work...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-17-2022, 10:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 342
Posted By Beyond
Do you have the stock Attwood (electric) Levelegs...

Do you have the stock Attwood (electric) Levelegs system, I could measure mine tomorrow. I'm not familiar with the snap pads you are asking about, we've never used them and rarely use the leveleg...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-11-2021, 05:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,807
Posted By Beyond
Just an update on my BMK and inverter progress. ...

Just an update on my BMK and inverter progress. Inverter was back ordered initially with an end of November due date. End of November came and the back order was extended to end of January. I...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-05-2021, 08:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,807
Posted By Beyond
To follow up on this, I ordered a MS2012-L-U on...

To follow up on this, I ordered a MS2012-L-U on September 16th. However, due to the semiconductor shortage, delivery date is late November. Magnum says their lead times for new orders is 16 weeks...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-15-2021, 09:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,807
Posted By Beyond
Called Sensata Tech as suggested and got the...

Called Sensata Tech as suggested and got the lowdown on what I want to do. No a BMK and remote cannot work stand alone and you need a Magnum inverter to plug into.

Also learned while the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-11-2021, 10:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,807
Posted By Beyond
Magnum BMK and ARC50

Somewhere on this forum (and I can't find it again) I thought I read that one could use the Magnum ME-BMK to monitor batteries no matter what inverter/charger one had. Is this true, and if so how do...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 08-01-2021, 08:49 PM
Replies: 232
Views: 40,902
Posted By Beyond
We had to be towed a couple of times and both tow...

We had to be towed a couple of times and both tow companies removed the driveshaft. It was reinstalled by the repair facility for $75. We submitted the two $75 bills to Good Sam and we were...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-14-2021, 10:36 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,025
Posted By Beyond
When one of my kids had a Ford with a seatbelt...

When one of my kids had a Ford with a seatbelt recall, they told her to take it off the road and gave her a rental car for months while waiting for parts to fix it. Ask for a RENTAL.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-24-2021, 11:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 14,942
Posted By Beyond
Is your installer by chance Perry Auto Glass? ...

Is your installer by chance Perry Auto Glass? I'm looking for someone to reset windshield. A person at Coach Glass said they handle almost all their RV jobs in So. Calif.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-18-2021, 03:19 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 14,046
Posted By Beyond
Motorhomes are exempt

I too tried to find what what proposed regulations were being considered, so I emailed the ARB and asked if the motorhome exclusion was being eliminated.
My email:
Sent: Sunday, March 14, 2021...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-17-2021, 10:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 556
Posted By Beyond
Spartan Lightbar Message Center

On my dash there are two pushbutton switches to the right of the lightbar message center. When I hit either of them, it silences the audible warning.
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 02-02-2021, 10:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,560
Posted By Beyond
Steve, have you tried touching any of the other...

Steve, have you tried touching any of the other buttons? Ours has a Spartan chassis (unknown if that makes a difference) and the display reads LOW AIR with the "beep"...but there are to triangular...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-01-2021, 10:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,185
Posted By Beyond
Dennis, I don't know the exact size but the large...

Dennis, I don't know the exact size but the large wrench as R. Wold says for the slide is important. We have a 2007 Ventana and I'd suggest using tire pressure/temp monitors too. Much easier to...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-15-2020, 11:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,039
Posted By Beyond
Depending on how long you'll be camping without...

Depending on how long you'll be camping without external power, you may want to keep your inverter off. We charge our phones from a 12v usb source and just turn on inverter if needed to charge our...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-15-2020, 10:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,330
Posted By Beyond
We had no idea what it was (found under the bed),...

We had no idea what it was (found under the bed), but have for years just done the front lock on the two slides. It has worked well for us and we can do them easily by hand (I usually wear gloves...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-06-2020, 10:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,101
Posted By Beyond
We have 11,000 miles on 6 Sumitomo ST727 tires...

We have 11,000 miles on 6 Sumitomo ST727 tires (275 70R 22.5) and have been very happy with their performance. Depending on how many miles on the damaged tire, you might consider putting two new...
Forum: Just Conversation 08-02-2020, 10:38 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 11,870
Posted By Beyond
oops, that didn't work well. was using praying...

oops, that didn't work well. was using praying hands. You'll be in our prayers, praying for your full recovery.
Forum: Just Conversation 08-02-2020, 10:37 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 11,870
Posted By Beyond
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Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-23-2020, 11:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 769
Posted By Beyond
Highly recommend SD RV Center for paint work

For those of you in the greater San Diego area, I also recommend San Diego RV Center. I went there to have some scratches removed after seeing a 2006 DP they had refreshed. This was all prior to...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-22-2020, 10:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 769
Posted By Beyond
Dash Air repair has held up

We had our Evans Tempco dash air repaired by RV Specialists, 8616 Miramar Pl, San Diego, CA. 858-455-9898. https://myrvspecialists.com

We took it to another place first. They couldn't find the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-19-2020, 10:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,809
Posted By Beyond
We've driven cross country and to Alaska with a...

We've driven cross country and to Alaska with a motorcycle on the back using a cruiser lift. The previous owner of our coach used the cruiser lift for his motorcycle while flat towing his car. ...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 06-30-2020, 02:23 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 17,813
Posted By Beyond
just a suggestion to check that your WD hitch is...

just a suggestion to check that your WD hitch is set up properly, it may need to have the ball height lowered. On our first toy box (being towed with F250) the hitch expert had it set wrong and we...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-08-2020, 10:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,085
Posted By Beyond
check quarantine rules

Before you try traveling in Alaska, be sure to check the quarantine rules. My brother returned to his home outside of Wasilla and has to stay in quarantine for 14 days before going out in public or...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-16-2020, 05:58 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,773
Posted By Beyond
Be sure the RV can handle a lift

Lots of threads on what RV can handle your HD on the lift. We've had excellent results with ours, although some critics say it is to short. Hydralift and CruiserLift suppliers could help with that...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 03-06-2020, 01:00 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 34,648
Posted By Beyond
towing the Traverse (well in our case an Acadia)

I've towed our 2016 GMC Acadia (same size as the Traverse) with a Blue Ox baseplate & Avail towbar and using Air force One brake for many thousands of miles without problem (we use switches instead...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-04-2020, 01:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,379
Posted By Beyond
Good Sam ERS not FMCA

I don't have FMCA, but I did call Good Sam once to come and loosen the lug nuts on the outside dually which lost air due to a bad valve stem. I thought that would be covered under their service...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-17-2019, 12:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,110
Posted By Beyond
We have a similar sized RV (just lots older than...

We have a similar sized RV (just lots older than yours) and have towed our GMC Acadia across the country three times. It is not quick to accelerate (as has been mentioned several times) but it runs...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-15-2019, 11:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,811
Posted By Beyond
check the lift pump

We have a different engine (ISB) but ours did similar, work intermittently and quit. Changed fuel filters with no change. Turned out to be a LIFT PUMP. I suggest to have your lift pump tested.
...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-01-2019, 10:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,127
Posted By Beyond
That is amazing we had a similar leak and it cost...

That is amazing we had a similar leak and it cost the shop minimum to have them tighten the valve stem and test it solved the leak, just under $50. Had a valve stem go bad at home & the mobile tire...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-01-2019, 12:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,025
Posted By Beyond
If it can be operated without the pedal assist...

If it can be operated without the pedal assist and meets the other criteria, it is a class 2. Class 2 electric bikes can still be used with the pedals. A class 1 (or 3) do not work on electric...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-31-2019, 11:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,025
Posted By Beyond
Calif didn't invent class 3, the Feds did

Class 2 has a throttle control that will operate whether pedaling or not. Class 1 and 3 only operate to assist while pedaling. Class 1 & 2 will cut out once 20 mph is reached. Class 3 doesn't cut...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-31-2019, 01:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,025
Posted By Beyond
Federal law, not California this time

Calif used to regulate all electric bikes, riders to have driver licenses & helmets and had the ability to restrict from some areas. The Federal Consumer Product Safety Act (15 USC 2051 et seq)...
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