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Posted By jdpm

Thanks for the info and experience. I don't...

Thanks for the info and experience. I don't think my situation is that involved as I don't smell anything in the basements, wet bay, or the TV compartment. Since the toilet holds water, too, it...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

04-16-2024, 06:54 AM

Replies: 7

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Posted By jdpm

Thanks. I'm away now but can't wait to look at...

Thanks. I'm away now but can't wait to look at it when I get home. The toilet doesn't have an issue holding water to what I'd consider a "normal " level. However, in an effort to completely clean...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

04-15-2024, 10:07 PM

Replies: 7

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Posted By jdpm

Thanks for the response. Looking at the backside...

Thanks for the response. Looking at the backside of the toilet, I did see a small round vent looking thing that has a small button looking thing in the center made me wonder if it's the culprit. ...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

04-15-2024, 02:04 PM

Replies: 7

Too many 5th wheels without fiberglass rear caps. Bloody ugly!

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Posted By jdpm

Dometic macerator toilet

This is my first RV with a macerator toilet. I'm pretty familiar with rv plumbing systems, aavs, holding tank vents, etc. The bathroom smells. It doesn't really smell like holding tank odor but...

Forum: Cummins Engines

04-10-2024, 06:52 PM

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2021 B6.7 360hp

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Posted By jdpm

I'll try to do that next time I hear it. I'm not...

I'll try to do that next time I hear it. I'm not new to diesels but new to pushers. Glad you're not my dentist!

Forum: Cummins Engines

04-10-2024, 06:29 PM

Replies: 2

2021 B6.7 360hp

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Posted By jdpm

2021 B6.7 360hp

I recently purchased a 2021 Newmar with Cummins b6.7 360hp with 21k miles. Periodically I hear a clicking sound on the right side. It's periodic and rhymatic when I hear it. I don't know if it's...

Forum: Cummins Engines

04-07-2024, 05:11 AM

Replies: 2

2021 b6.7 360hp

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Posted By jdpm

2021 b6.7 360hp

My previous diesels, although pick-up Duramax engines, all started up very quickly......short crank. I have recently acquired a 2021 pusher with a Cummins B.6.7 360hp with 21k miles. Its' been well...

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

03-28-2024, 06:43 AM

Replies: 22

Views: 1,422

Posted By jdpm

If only the stuff they are turning out now was...

If only the stuff they are turning out now was worth half of what they charge. Quality has eroded terribly. We had a 2011 Carriage and and 2014 Lifestyle which was a Carriage carry-over. Both were...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

03-26-2024, 09:19 AM

Replies: 15

Freightliner or Spartan?

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Posted By jdpm

Newmar Ventana 34xx models

Newmar Ventana 34xx models

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

03-26-2024, 09:17 AM

Replies: 6

Ventana 34xx Coaches

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Posted By jdpm

BTW, the washer / dryer are not on the full wall...

BTW, the washer / dryer are not on the full wall slide, they are in the back coach on the non slide chassis floor.
Correct, but still on the "heavy" side.

Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum

03-26-2024, 09:13 AM

Replies: 3

2020-21 k1

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Posted By jdpm

Glad you're paying attention.:dance:

Glad you're paying attention.:dance:

Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum

03-26-2024, 06:08 AM

Replies: 3

2020-21 k1

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Posted By jdpm

2020-21 k1

I have not seen it in person yet to see for myself, however, does anyone know if the Spartan short wheelbase K1 chassis has IFS or solid axle? Thanks.

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

03-25-2024, 04:38 PM

Replies: 15

Freightliner or Spartan?

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Posted By jdpm

Freightliner or Spartan?

Freightliner or Spartan?
I have seen a few "shorties" with the Spartan K1 chassis. I know many larger coach owners prefer a Spartan. Does the Spartan still have a similar rear suspension set-up...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

03-24-2024, 07:40 PM

Replies: 6

Ventana 34xx Coaches

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Posted By jdpm

Ventana 34xx Coaches

I've been looking seriously for a Ventana 3407 or 3412 coach. Both floor plans have their pluses and minuses. One thing I'm curious about is the difference in side to side weight of both but...

03-22-2024, 04:52 AM

Replies: 7

Oil and filter Intervals

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Posted By jdpm

Oil and filter Intervals

I just looked at a really nice coach that is one owner, garaged. Super clean in and out with 16k miles. It's been in service 4 years. The owner has changed the oil and filter as well as greased the...

03-19-2024, 04:28 AM

Replies: 2

Digital Dash Bubbles

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Posted By jdpm

Digital Dash Bubbles

Has anyone else had their dash start to get "bubbles" along the bottom? I wonder what causes it and what it cost to replace it? thanks.

Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum

03-12-2024, 10:59 PM

Replies: 1

2021 K1 Chassis

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Posted By jdpm

2021 K1 Chassis

Does the K1 chassis have independent front suspension? I'm looking at a used 2021 short Ventana on a K1 chassis. I haven't seen it in person but I thought I read the K1 has independent front...

03-11-2024, 03:50 PM

Replies: 4

Rear disc or drum

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Posted By jdpm

Thanks. I know I can look and see but I'm not...

Thanks. I know I can look and see but I'm not physically looking at this 2017 coach in person for a few days. I looked a 2019 and I thought I had rear disc so was just curious about when the change...

03-11-2024, 06:01 AM

Replies: 4

Rear disc or drum

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Posted By jdpm

Rear disc or drum

I'm looking at a 2017 Newmar with XC chassis. Granted, the chassis could be a 2016 but not sure yet. Anyway, are the rear brakes drum and front disc? What year did the rear get disc? Would you...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

03-09-2024, 05:52 AM

Replies: 3

2019 Ventana Black Slide Arms When Closed

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Posted By jdpm

2019 Ventana Black Slide Arms When Closed

When the two front slides on a Ventana 3412 are closed for travel, there is a black on arm visible behind the cockpit seats. Are these slide locking arms? Do they require the owner to manually...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

03-09-2024, 05:48 AM

Replies: 3

2018 Ventana Length

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Posted By jdpm

I suspect so, too. I know in the past...

I suspect so, too. I know in the past manufactures of rigs I have owned have been way off in their dimensions. I am going to measure one today! I will update.

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

03-08-2024, 05:18 PM

Replies: 3

2019 Ventana 3412

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Posted By jdpm

I drove a 2019 Ventana yesterday that had all the...

I drove a 2019 Ventana yesterday that had all the service records, new tires and batteries with 31k miles. I was disappointed in all the cabin noise on the test drive. Like a lot of brittle plastic...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

03-08-2024, 04:24 PM

Replies: 3

2018 Ventana Length

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Posted By jdpm

2018 Ventana Length

Has anyone with a 2018 Ventana 3715 accurately measured the length from tip to tip for the very minimal garage length. Newmar length shows 37' 10" but that does not specify if it includes the ladder,...

02-27-2024, 06:56 PM

Replies: 2

2018-19 XCR 360Hp Cummins

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Posted By jdpm

Thanks for the reply. The engine is a b6.7 360hp...

Thanks for the reply. The engine is a b6.7 360hp on this unit.

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

02-27-2024, 06:10 PM

Replies: 60

Who makes the best Fifth Wheel out there?

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Posted By jdpm

Was your DRV post Thor?

Was your DRV post Thor?

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

02-27-2024, 02:04 PM

Replies: 60

Who makes the best Fifth Wheel out there?

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Posted By jdpm

Nothing new in the mass produced mass market. ...

Nothing new in the mass produced mass market. All basically the same junk. Pre 2015 DRV Mobile Suites, Lifestyle LRV and Carriage. Going older, Teton and Excel.

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

02-27-2024, 06:19 AM

Replies: 3

2019 Ventana 3412

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Posted By jdpm

2019 Ventana 3412

We are seriously looking to purchase a 2019 Ventana 3412. It's in great shape, all records, garaged, etc. Is there anything specific to a 3412 to pay close attention to? I have read of some issues...

02-27-2024, 06:07 AM

Replies: 2

2018-19 XCR 360Hp Cummins

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Posted By jdpm

2018-19 XCR 360Hp Cummins

I'm seriously looking at a used 2019 Newmar Ventana coach. I haven't checked the chassis build date as of yet but it may be a 2018. Is there anything particular to the 2018-19 Freightliner chassis...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

11-27-2023, 06:35 AM

Replies: 6

Pre owned 2021 3k miles

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Posted By jdpm

True. I just would not think it would be good...

True. I just would not think it would be good for the diesel engine and generator as well as the batteries due to lack of use.

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

11-27-2023, 05:54 AM

Replies: 6

Pre owned 2021 3k miles

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Posted By jdpm

Pre owned 2021 3k miles

I just looked at a 2021 Kountry Star 3412 with 3100 miles. Needless to say, it's showroom condition and it's been in a temperture conrolled garage since new.
Of course, all the warranty from...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

11-23-2023, 08:05 PM

Replies: 20

Views: 5,161

Posted By jdpm

The dealer sold the coach new to the original...

The dealer sold the coach new to the original owner in May '23 and they traded it for a larger rig. It has the balance of the 1 year Newmar warranty until May 2024 and the remainder of the...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

11-05-2023, 10:42 AM

Replies: 20

Views: 5,161

Posted By jdpm

Did you purchase the unit from a dealer?

Did you purchase the unit from a dealer?

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

11-05-2023, 09:03 AM

Replies: 20

Views: 5,161

Posted By jdpm

Sorry for your loss, however, lets go back to the...

Sorry for your loss, however, lets go back to the original question.

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

11-05-2023, 07:47 AM

Replies: 20

Views: 5,161

Posted By jdpm

Right, but the balanceof the 1 year full house...

Right, but the balanceof the 1 year full house warranty will be intact.

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

11-05-2023, 07:02 AM

Replies: 20

Views: 5,161

Posted By jdpm

Looking specifically and only for aNewmar 3412. ...

Looking specifically and only for aNewmar 3412.
Multiple Newmar owners have said that Newmar mangaged to avoid the quaility issues some manufactureres experieceed with Covid builds. Who knows, any...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

11-05-2023, 06:34 AM

Replies: 20

Views: 5,161

Posted By jdpm

All good questions as to why it was the oriignal...

All good questions as to why it was the oriignal purchaser got rid of the coach. Could be anything including issues, however, the service department should be able to providethat info.
The coach...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

11-05-2023, 05:41 AM

Replies: 20

Views: 5,161

Posted By jdpm

Used 2023 vs New 2023

How much do you think a used 2023 model with 9k miles should be discounted over an identical new 2023 coach?

10-31-2023, 05:46 PM

Replies: 8

Purchasing Used

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Posted By jdpm

Thanks for the responses. It's alwasy nice to...

Thanks for the responses. It's alwasy nice to hear what others have to offer.

10-29-2023, 07:32 PM

Replies: 8

Purchasing Used

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Posted By jdpm

Thanks. I'm stricktly asking about the chassis...

Thanks. I'm stricktly asking about the chassis and engine.

10-29-2023, 06:49 PM

Replies: 8

Purchasing Used

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Posted By jdpm

Purchasing Used

I have my eye on a 2019 Newmar Ventana on a Freighliner XC chassis with a 360hp Cummins.
The coach is a one owner, garaged, has 31k miles on it, all service records, the owner claims to have...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

10-22-2023, 05:35 PM

Replies: 6

2019 Ventana Oasis

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Posted By jdpm

2019 Ventana Oasis

Ok, we are in the market for a 2019-2021 Ventna or Kountry Star 3412.
Honesely, we'd prefer to have traditional heat and hot water over an Oasis system. KS doesn't offer it, however, on the...

10-15-2023, 08:53 AM

Replies: 7

Freightliner Warranty

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Posted By jdpm

Yeah, I know that. I asked what year it was...

Yeah, I know that. I asked what year it was lenghened to that period.