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Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-07-2023, 07:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 834
Posted By mmorgan
I’ve been using the scan gauge on my 2002 Dutch...

I’ve been using the scan gauge on my 2002 Dutch Star for a while and it works great. The downside to the scan gauge is the screen is fairly small and you can only monitor four parameters at any given...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-22-2022, 07:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,728
Posted By mmorgan
I kinda like hearing the pump……I heard it cycling...

I kinda like hearing the pump……I heard it cycling a couple times during the night recently and went searching for a leak….found a very small drip under bath sink.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-15-2022, 06:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 308
Posted By mmorgan
You can try holding the switch for 2-3 minutes...

You can try holding the switch for 2-3 minutes then try to start.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-03-2022, 04:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 353
Posted By mmorgan
Been thinking about this also….I have the exact...

Been thinking about this also….I have the exact same floor in my 2002 DSDP
I have read numerous threads concerning this but it seems some people do nothing and have no issues with the slides, I’ve...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-22-2022, 02:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 811
Posted By mmorgan
SpongeBob………Just curious if you installed the...

SpongeBob………Just curious if you installed the device……you never responded after you said you would do a write up
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-06-2022, 06:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,438
Posted By mmorgan
Yes….at least a gallon/hr with two AC’s….. That...

Yes….at least a gallon/hr with two AC’s…..
That 1/2 gallon number is for a very light load or no load.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-04-2022, 07:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 949
Posted By mmorgan
Thanks, I knew that as I have actually slid my...

Thanks,
I knew that as I have actually slid my generator out a couple of times since I bought the coach back in December.
My brain is just not working today…Lol
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-04-2022, 01:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 949
Posted By mmorgan
Don…..the T handle in the first picture…..is that...

Don…..the T handle in the first picture…..is that an air tank water drain?
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-25-2022, 05:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 287
Posted By mmorgan
Really bad window leak

2002 DSDP…..in a recent rainstorm the little gutter spout from the roof was dumping water directly on the bottom rear corner of the sliding driver side window…..water then filled up the window track...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-25-2022, 08:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 308
Posted By mmorgan
Crazy erratic fuel gauge

‘02 DSDP 3567 Spartan chasis…… whenever I fill up the fuel gauge is very erratic….from empty with the red light on back to full back to the middle back to empty back to full until 5 or 10 gallons of...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-24-2022, 05:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,814
Posted By mmorgan
Curious also^^^ I’m scheduled for a factory...

Curious also^^^

I’m scheduled for a factory install in May on my ‘02 Dutch Star 3567 Spartan chasis with IFS.
Mine also “seesaws’ some and I feel almost anything that goes by me, even pickup...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-14-2022, 05:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,676
Posted By mmorgan
Have the Guta….6 tires, no issues, they all...

Have the Guta….6 tires, no issues, they all obtain their readings fairly quickly and in about 9 months of use never had one lose signal
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 03-08-2022, 05:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,852
Posted By mmorgan
I had the exact same model but a 2007 and that is...

I had the exact same model but a 2007 and that is for power steering. Mine had the power gear electric levelers so there was no hydraulics for the leveling system.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 03-08-2022, 05:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,852
Posted By mmorgan
It means he agrees with the previous post

It means he agrees with the previous post
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 03-08-2022, 05:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,814
Posted By mmorgan
I’ve had three Fleetwood diesel pushers on...

I’ve had three Fleetwood diesel pushers on Freightliner chassis and they all had a toggle switch as described above.
However, even when the switch is in the dump position, when you put the coach in...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-27-2022, 02:34 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,268
Posted By mmorgan
It’s a hubcap, not attached directly to the hub,...

It’s a hubcap, not attached directly to the hub, it appears he riveted a 90° piece of metal to the cover with a hole to secure the valve extender.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-27-2022, 01:36 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,918
Posted By mmorgan
I also just replaced my original 2002 shocks with...

I also just replaced my original 2002 shocks with Koni’s…..BIG improvement!!!!
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-27-2022, 09:04 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,918
Posted By mmorgan
DEF didn’t appear till 2011 or 2012 I...

DEF didn’t appear till 2011 or 2012 I think….emissions crap started appearing on the diesel coaches 2007-2008 timeframe.
As someone stated earlier it varies because some manufacturers had a lot of...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-27-2022, 08:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 542
Posted By mmorgan
I can also vouch for RVCams……just replaced my...

I can also vouch for RVCams……just replaced my camera and monitor in my 2002 Dutch Star, great improvement from antique black & white system.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-23-2022, 05:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,020
Posted By mmorgan
I’m on my fifth diesel pusher, all were/are...

I’m on my fifth diesel pusher, all were/are between 34 and 40 feet and weighing between 28,000-33,000 pounds gross.
I’ve had four different brand tires and have weighed each coach loaded……According...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-03-2022, 06:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 641
Posted By mmorgan
I just replaced mine with four new Koni shocks,...

I just replaced mine with four new Koni shocks, 2002 Dutch Star…..much better
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-13-2022, 04:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,462
Posted By mmorgan
Thanks for all the replies and help guys……the job...

Thanks for all the replies and help guys……the job is done!!!!!
I actually thought the ride height was a little bit too low and that’s why I was having the issue with the bottom bolt for the shock,...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-12-2022, 09:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,462
Posted By mmorgan
Adjusting front ride height

353688

Here is diagram of IFS 1200

You have to love these service manuals…..on page 52 for removal of the shock it says “remove bolts and replace shock”

Thanks 426smartin
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-12-2022, 09:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,462
Posted By mmorgan
I did lower the bags today and the bolt stayed in...

I did lower the bags today and the bolt stayed in the same position.
It is a steering arm……it moves mostly side to side and clearance doesn’t change much.

I will try the jacks and blocks...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-12-2022, 06:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,462
Posted By mmorgan
Don, I did try turning both directions but it...

Don, I did try turning both directions but it only increased the clearance a tiny amount.

What is your thoughts on adjusting ride height up 1/2 inch?
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-12-2022, 05:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,462
Posted By mmorgan
I have the coach on wooden ramps…I did have the...

I have the coach on wooden ramps…I did have the front jacks down just for extra safety but not very high….I will try tomorrow raising it higher.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-12-2022, 04:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,462
Posted By mmorgan
Adjusting front ride height

2002 Dutch Star 3567 on Spartan IFS 1200 chasis.
I was installing the new front shocks and discovered that the bottom bolt is directly behind the steering arm and will not come out as it is...
Forum: Cummins Engines 01-02-2022, 07:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,978
Posted By mmorgan
Yes I am definitely going to change the coolant,...

Yes I am definitely going to change the coolant, just would like to know how to read the test strips and this one through me a curve.

If the moly is around row 0 then the fluid is testing OK...
Forum: Cummins Engines 01-02-2022, 05:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,978
Posted By mmorgan
Question on checking coolant

Recently purchased 2002 Dutch Star with 8.3 ISC….it has green coolant that prior owner says he never changed since new .
Cummins says it was filled with blue coolant from factory so seems like it...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-31-2021, 07:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 529
Posted By mmorgan
Here are some passenger side panel photos of my...

Here are some passenger side panel photos of my 2002 Dutch Star 3567.
It appears the panel is removable so when that day comes I should have access to change the blower motor.
Don’t know if this...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-31-2021, 06:45 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 9,614
Posted By mmorgan
Recently purchased a 2002 Dutch Star 3567,...

Recently purchased a 2002 Dutch Star 3567, checked the bolts on my living area slide and they indeed were a little loose.
Using a 3/8 inch ratchet turned each one approximately a half turn to where...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-25-2021, 08:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 529
Posted By mmorgan
This is a few months old but I see no one...

This is a few months old but I see no one responded to the question…..I have a 2002 Dutch Star 3567 and have the same question??

Mine is squeaking so I fear it may be about to fail.
I did this...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-07-2021, 09:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,421
Posted By mmorgan
Like stated above parking and storing the trailer...

Like stated above parking and storing the trailer at your destination would be a major concern………But besides that when you think about it….it’s probably four or five times more work because at home...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 11-30-2021, 05:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,472
Posted By mmorgan
Wow…..just my opinion so don’t shoot me……..I also...

Wow…..just my opinion so don’t shoot me……..I also just downsized from 40ft diesel to a 31ft Forester with the V-10….. with the diesel of course you never knew you were towing anything but with the V...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 11-29-2021, 07:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,671
Posted By mmorgan
Oh my 2015 Forester 3011 there’s an aux switch on...

Oh my 2015 Forester 3011 there’s an aux switch on the left side of the driver seat down by the floor, would’ve never noticed it but read something about it on another thread so I went to look and...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-13-2021, 06:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 392
Posted By mmorgan
Truck pumps are very high volume…..use the lowest...

Truck pumps are very high volume…..use the lowest volume setting and it should fill without foaming and shutting off early.
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-17-2021, 02:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,982
Posted By mmorgan
If you look at the second photograph I posted...

If you look at the second photograph I posted you can see the top of the bag appears to have bent down…….I’m not sure how that could have happened.
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-17-2021, 01:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,982
Posted By mmorgan
What happened to my airbag??

When camping I always lower the bags before leveling the coach, but at the tire shop on level concrete they put some wood blocks under the jacks and I did not dump the air first.

No broken shock....
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-15-2021, 11:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,982
Posted By mmorgan
I don’t know why four pictures uploaded but the...

I don’t know why four pictures uploaded but the first one is the left side that’s not leaking and the second is the right side…..as you can see separated from the top
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-15-2021, 11:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,982
Posted By mmorgan
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Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-15-2021, 11:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,982
Posted By mmorgan
What happened to my airbag??

2015 Discovery I bought in 2018…..original rear airbags had pinholes so they were replaced under warranty in 2018…..
So now they are three years old and 12k miles later the right rear looks like it...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-20-2020, 05:53 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,722
Posted By mmorgan
Two years ago I paid $384 at Freightliner (Martin...

Two years ago I paid $384 at Freightliner (Martin Truck Center) in Lake Charles, LA.
Last week I called and made an appointment but didn’t ask the price as I assumed it would be similar to...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 06-19-2020, 01:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,864
Posted By mmorgan
Convection/microwave dead--Whirlpool

I have not done that yet....will have to remove it from the cabinet to check.
I did verify the receptacle....it has 124 volts and powered a floor fan just fine.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 06-18-2020, 01:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,864
Posted By mmorgan
I took the top chrome piece off and removed the...

I took the top chrome piece off and removed the screw holding the control panel......there is no fuse that I can see anywhere on the circuit board.290077
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 06-18-2020, 07:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,864
Posted By mmorgan
Convection/microwave dead--Whirlpool

The Whirlpool convection/microwave in our 2015 Discovery is dead as a door nail......it worked fine yesterday morning and this morning no lights or anything.
I checked the plug in the cabinet and it...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 11-07-2019, 07:52 PM
Replies: 7
Discovery: Def tank
Views: 1,171
Posted By mmorgan
My 2015 also has a 13 gallon tank

My 2015 also has a 13 gallon tank
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 09-26-2018, 06:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 657
Posted By mmorgan
Yes....that is correct....phillips head under cap

Yes....that is correct....phillips head under cap
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-22-2018, 09:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 921
Posted By mmorgan
I only accept cash or a wire transfer to my bank...

I only accept cash or a wire transfer to my bank account.....many many many cashier checks are bogus.
Over the years I have bought and sold airplanes and RVs and never had a problem handling the...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-22-2018, 08:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,301
Posted By mmorgan
I have this currently and also on a couple of...

I have this currently and also on a couple of prior coaches...Fleetwood and Monaco.
I resolved it on one coach by closing the door with a short piece of weather stripping in the top. ....every time...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-22-2018, 03:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,678
Posted By mmorgan
Voltage drop is a concern but not at the distance...

Voltage drop is a concern but not at the distance you need.
I recently ran a number 6 copper cable 270 ft. from my 200 amp panel to my RV shed.....I then have a 20 ft extension plugged to my oem 50...
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