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Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-22-2022, 03:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 774
Posted By AZDave
Find a place that specializes in RV windows. Over...

Find a place that specializes in RV windows. Over the years that I have had my coach each side has been replaced at least twice due to rock damage. Never had then crack or pop out. The insurance...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-12-2022, 07:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,757
Posted By AZDave
On my 2003 Dutchstar there are two screws that...

On my 2003 Dutchstar there are two screws that are on each side inside the cabinets for the electronics and system controls. Open the cabinet door and look at the 3/4" frame closest to the TV. You...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-09-2022, 03:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 689
Posted By AZDave
Have you tried an RV salvage yard to get a used...

Have you tried an RV salvage yard to get a used panel? For older coaches that is sometimes the only cost-effective solution. Is it just the touch pad that is bad or is it the control box?
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-06-2022, 10:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 457
Posted By AZDave
In doing research on my 2003 DS I found reference...

In doing research on my 2003 DS I found reference to Newmar running two wires to the trailer plug from the dash, just not hooked up. There are also the trailer brake wires under the dash for a brake...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-07-2022, 11:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,097
Posted By AZDave
You said you just filled the tank. Did you turn...

You said you just filled the tank. Did you turn the valve back to City Water from tank fill? If left in tank fill position pump will not move water to the fixtures.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-26-2022, 10:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 477
Posted By AZDave
On my 2003 there are few alarms andor interlocks....

On my 2003 there are few alarms andor interlocks. Jacks down is one and shows a warning light on the dash as well as the jack control panel. The only other alarm I have had is low air. there is no...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-12-2022, 09:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,829
Posted By AZDave
I followed this excellent guide to fix the power...

I followed this excellent guide to fix the power window leak on my 03 DSDP. Did not have the ability to make a nice alum drip tray and Newmar did not have a replacement in the correct size. I was...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-11-2022, 09:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 627
Posted By AZDave
With two ride height valves it just depends on...

With two ride height valves it just depends on wire the leak is located. The bag side or the supply side. Spray the valve with soapy water and try to identify the location. If it is any part of the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-08-2022, 09:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 627
Posted By AZDave
I have the same coach. There are two ride height...

I have the same coach. There are two ride height valves for the front. A leak at either one can cause both sides to drop. Dump valves are suspect as well as many hose connections. Also check the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-12-2022, 10:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 583
Posted By AZDave
I also had to replace the 3rd brake light on my...

I also had to replace the 3rd brake light on my 2003 DS. Used Spoilerlights and it was a direct fit. Could not find any other source. There were a few LEDs out on mine. The cover was glued on and not...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-09-2022, 09:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 716
Posted By AZDave
That little grill on the wall next to the bed is...

That little grill on the wall next to the bed is the temperature sensor for the rear HVAC zone. My thought would be a propane alarm but all I have seen are powered by the coach batteries and those...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-11-2022, 09:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 521
Posted By AZDave
I don't know a lot about your year coach but will...

I don't know a lot about your year coach but will provide my best guess.

The connector was added after manufacture and looks like it was used to connect a charger or portable soler panels to the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-11-2022, 09:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 965
Posted By AZDave
Looking closer at the photos I see the old...

Looking closer at the photos I see the old traveler used the factory sat prep with the wires going into the roof right by the dish base. If it is like my 2003 DS those wires come out in the side...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-11-2022, 08:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 965
Posted By AZDave
In photo 3 the long straight antenna is for CB. I...

In photo 3 the long straight antenna is for CB. I believe the coiled one is for the dash radio. The dash radio one was probably replaced at some point as the original ones were not coiled and...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-08-2022, 09:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 892
Posted By AZDave
Tell us what year and model of your coach. there...

Tell us what year and model of your coach. there are markers that use removable lens with replaceable bulb and then there are LED versions that do not have replaceable bulbs. On my 2003 DS the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-28-2021, 08:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,350
Posted By AZDave
The reason you only have an issue when shut down...

The reason you only have an issue when shut down is because the compressor is providing more air that is leaking out while the engine is running.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-15-2021, 09:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 838
Posted By AZDave
Not sure why you need to change the cable all the...

Not sure why you need to change the cable all the way to the TV but as another has said you will not be able to fish it or pull it through the current path.

If the issue is aged and cracked cable...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-28-2021, 10:11 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,277
Posted By AZDave
Yes they can go bad just sitting. O-rings and...

Yes they can go bad just sitting. O-rings and other rubber parts dry out and shrink or crack over time, then a leak. I think at this point I have replaced all three height adjusters on mt 2003. Also...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-14-2021, 06:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 633
Posted By AZDave
I added a TV in the pegboard bay on my DS. I...

I added a TV in the pegboard bay on my DS. I removed the pegboard (held in with screws around the edges) and replaced it with 5/8" plywood. Had to use two pieces as a single piece will not fit...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-19-2021, 10:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,944
Posted By AZDave
I have a pair of Hercules tire in the steer axle...

I have a pair of Hercules tire in the steer axle as they were all I could get while on the road, it is a long story. Bottom line I was a little concerned at the time but have run them for 4 years now...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-19-2021, 10:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 828
Posted By AZDave
I live in AZ and have had the gen shut down while...

I live in AZ and have had the gen shut down while running both A/C units in 110 plus while loading. I did get a flashing code that showed overheating. At first I thought it was a coolant issue but...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-19-2021, 10:26 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,768
Posted By AZDave
That hole in the panel really looks like where...

That hole in the panel really looks like where the inverter/charger control panel should be located. Check to see if the inverter is still mounted and working. Possibly the the remote failed and was...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-05-2021, 11:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 283
Posted By AZDave
If yours is built like mine with the rollers...

If yours is built like mine with the rollers behind the outside trim try this. Put out the slide about 3/4 of the way and then place a 4x4 under the bottom of the slide at the outer edge. Then using...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-24-2021, 09:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,130
Posted By AZDave
I am with flyboy013 on where to look. Not sure...

I am with flyboy013 on where to look. Not sure what inverter is used on the 2021 models but on older ones there is an inverter low voltage shut down setting and a separate AGS start setting. If the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-20-2021, 11:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,464
Posted By AZDave
Hard to say what light to use as Newmar used...

Hard to say what light to use as Newmar used different lights on different models as well as different years. The replacements for my 2003 DSDP were Grote 47263 (Yellow) and Grote 47262 (Red). Look...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-16-2021, 08:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 482
Posted By AZDave
We also have a DSDP 3803. The vent in the rear is...

We also have a DSDP 3803. The vent in the rear is for the washer/dryer that was an option for the rear cabinet area. The vent in the middle above the bath area is most direct vent for the grey water....
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-22-2021, 06:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,392
Posted By AZDave
The bay with the pegboard will have the water and...

The bay with the pegboard will have the water and waste tanks behind with the associated plumbing. Will not be able to put a sliding shelf in that one. the one in front of that would probably work as...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-04-2021, 10:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 708
Posted By AZDave
I am not familiar with what tank sensors are used...

I am not familiar with what tank sensors are used on your year and model. Could be a no contact/no probe type or may be probes into the side of the tank. It seems logical that it is not calibrated...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-03-2021, 10:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 708
Posted By AZDave
What year and model of coach do you have. There...

What year and model of coach do you have. There are a couple of different systems used.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-24-2021, 10:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,922
Posted By AZDave
Call Newmar with the vin. They should be able to...

Call Newmar with the vin. They should be able to tell you.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-04-2020, 10:20 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 9,114
Posted By AZDave
As Hohenwald45 said, switch mode power supplies...

As Hohenwald45 said, switch mode power supplies are known to create this problem. Since it was working before something has changed or failed. Go through and unplug everything you can TV, micro,...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-29-2020, 09:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,856
Posted By AZDave
Of course if you really only want the pure sign...

Of course if you really only want the pure sign wave feature to support residential refer, cpap machine and other newer electronics that use switch mode power supplies then you could replace with the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-28-2020, 10:18 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,856
Posted By AZDave
I can not speak to the details of the swap but it...

I can not speak to the details of the swap but it should be fairly simple. Check the size and mounting area to be sure it fits but the wiring locations should be close enough to work. The only...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-19-2020, 10:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 867
Posted By AZDave
No, house batteries will not cause this problem....

No, house batteries will not cause this problem. Have you successfully used this plug before to power an RV? Does the RV power up on a 50 amp plug? Without a little more information it is hard to...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-08-2020, 07:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,904
Posted By AZDave
As was mentioned the older diesel coaches had a...

As was mentioned the older diesel coaches had a fuse/relay block in the front over the generator that contained most of the chassis related electrical. Look there for a fuse and a relay. The lights...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-19-2020, 08:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 735
Posted By AZDave
I run the refrigerator off the inverter and...

I run the refrigerator off the inverter and batteries while traveling. In fact the alternator will charge low batteries to float state if the are not to low and the drive long enough.

I see you...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-18-2020, 10:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,022
Posted By AZDave
On Newmars that I have seen the slide fits inside...

On Newmars that I have seen the slide fits inside the recess area and pretty flush to the trim. It looks like yours is overlapping the trim at the top and that is not correct. On mine the gaps are...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-14-2020, 05:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,045
Posted By AZDave
Our 2003 DSDP had Grote lights from the factory....

Our 2003 DSDP had Grote lights from the factory. When I replaced I found they were already LED style. The lens were really faded and can be replaced but the bases on mine were in pretty pretty bad...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-14-2020, 05:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,714
Posted By AZDave
We replaced the carpet in our 2003 DSDP with...

We replaced the carpet in our 2003 DSDP with Luxury Vinyl Plank in the main living area and bedroom. Did not need to change or even adjust the rollers.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-19-2020, 10:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 609
Posted By AZDave
As the others said there is a long screw from...

As the others said there is a long screw from each side cabinet. Mine were countersunk pretty deep and took some looking to find. In addition there were two snap button covers on the padded...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-04-2020, 07:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 236
Posted By AZDave
On my 2003 DSDP there were just the three stock...

On my 2003 DSDP there were just the three stock mounting points with bolts, washers and nuts through the fiberglass front cap. Opened the front hood and could reach easily. One spot there was a stack...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-18-2020, 09:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 716
Posted By AZDave
Along with the maintenance, tires and other items...

Along with the maintenance, tires and other items mentioned by R Wold ask or look at the ball joints if it is on a Spartan chassis. In that era the boots failed and replacement is around $2-3k.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-15-2020, 10:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,659
Posted By AZDave
I see you list Tucson as your location. Call...

I see you list Tucson as your location. Call Arizona Generator (480) 257-5288 and talk to him. He is a certified Onan tech with a mobile service. He did a great job diagnosing and repairing my 7500...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-12-2020, 11:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 637
Posted By AZDave
As Tigerfan1 said remove the two screws and pull...

As Tigerfan1 said remove the two screws and pull up the base. There may be white silicon like material around the wires going through the hole. You will need to cut that away around the wire as you...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-06-2020, 10:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 412
Posted By AZDave
My 2003 used the same Grote part as Skip426....

My 2003 used the same Grote part as Skip426. They were LED originally from the factory. I replaced all the upper markers as the bases were pretty bad on all of them and just lens were not going to...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-03-2020, 08:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 537
Posted By AZDave
Yours is a few years different than mine but I...

Yours is a few years different than mine but I think they work the same way. The regular switch marked "gas" is for gas operation. There is an AC switch on the water heater, just leave it in the on...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-02-2020, 10:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 556
Posted By AZDave
I had a similar issue with my 2003. There are no...

I had a similar issue with my 2003. There are no adjustments for height other than shimming the rollers. I was sure the rollers had failed or the roller mounts were rotted away but after extensive...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-27-2020, 10:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 368
Posted By AZDave
I have been using the Roadmaster 9600 series for...

I have been using the Roadmaster 9600 series for a number of years. It is an older design than most other air powered units and requires hooking up the cylinder each time but works well for me. Way...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-21-2020, 10:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,983
Posted By AZDave
I made mine from a piece of rubber sheet stock I...

I made mine from a piece of rubber sheet stock I had picked up from McMaster-Carr online. worked well.

The door maker is PTL Engineering https://ptlengineering.com/ and they did sell the rubber...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-09-2020, 10:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,515
Posted By AZDave
You did not identify the year and model of your...

You did not identify the year and model of your coach along with what inverter you have which would help. So with a Generac I will guess this is a gas coach and provide my input based on that.
...
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