E-Plex Screen

[mustang23]

2008 Essex 4508
The multi-plex screen in the bedroom is inoperative
I have been told by Newmar the the screen is obsolete and there is no replacement part.
Any information concerning this would be appreciated.

["007"]

Welcome to the forum, mustang23
Within this link you will find this link for ESSEX Owners, has information about E-Plex and change outs of system.
You may have power loss to screen.

[Any ole Joe]

When I was troubleshooting our 07 Essex E-Plex system, the culprit was the fresh water module. When I contacted Newmar, they said the part was obsolete and the new one was a couple of grand. I contacted Nauti-Tech (Phone 888.156214) or e-mail (e-plex@nauti-tech.com) POC: Slav P and purchased an upgraded version of the one on the coach but one version behind what newmar was selling. The part was in stock and 1/4th the price. Might be worth your time to shoot Slav an email for availability. Not sure about the 08 Essex, but that screen on our coach is: 435 - 345LCDL (5.7 LCD display )-(optional ).

[mustang23]

Thanks for the info but I think the phone number may be missing a number

[mustang23]

I communicated With Slav Popov at Nauti-Tech and he indicated the part is obsolete and no longer made.
Nauti-tech may have a replacement solution which would require rewiring and replacing the system with a new computer $$$$
Cant believe Newmar has left us out to hang like this.

[Dynasty_09]

Unfortunately, that's the way it's going and it'll become worst with all the technology used in the new coaches. Too many computers that will become obsolete in a short while.
It's the same with cars.
So we all want the new gadgets but it'll hard to keep them working when companies are leaving the market or go bankrupt.
I think older motorhome will gain in value...
I faced the same thing with my Dynasty but I was able to work around [emoji3][emoji3][emoji3]

[Dav L]

That's one of the problems with controllers / automation applications that are proprietary and don't follow standards like RV-C communications protocol. Or, they modify the standard to make it proprietary...
It's a much bigger conversation than just that, but this is core to a prime issue.

[Any ole Joe]

Originally Posted by mustang23

I communicated With Slav Popov at Nauti-Tech and he indicated the part is obsolete and no longer made.
Nauti-tech may have a replacement solution which would require rewiring and replacing the system with a new computer $$$$
Cant believe Newmar has left us out to hang like this.

Sorry Slav didn’t have a better solution. We need a go to place for salvage parts! Here is the correct phone number. (1)888-415-6214 cheers, Joe

[Any ole Joe]

Here is a link to a large RV salvage. I looked thru the inventory, there was an 03 and 04 Essex and other Newmar products. Appears they are marketing body parts, but wouldn’t hurt to give them a buzz and see if they have your LCD bedroom display... https://colawrvsalvage.com

["007"]

You will find other salvage company's near the end of this link.

[KiteSquid]

When my panel in the bedroom gives up the ghost, I'm just going to take it out and replace it with a mirror. Should be about $4 worth of parts.

[azSkier]

E-Plex will only be on 2006-2011 Essex and King Aires.

My bedroom e-plex screen died a while back. We shopped the art galleries when we visited Taos and found a small print. DW framed it to a 9.5 x 10.5 size. Looks nice!

[FORTRIDER]

Originally Posted by azSkier

E-Plex will only be on 2006-2011 Essex and King Aires.

My bedroom e-plex screen died a while back. We shopped the art galleries when we visited Taos and found a small print. DW framed it to a 9.5 x 10.5 size. Looks nice!

One of the best solutions for screen replacement I have seen.

[Dav L]

One better: A touchscreen that works and becomes an art gallery when it's not actively being used as a touchscreen