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Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-04-2024, 02:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,181
Posted By mahdi
Driver's window activation

On my old Dutch Star, I brought two wires from the switch into the electric bay under the driver's seat. I also had a set of keys in a lock box in the engine room. On my new to me Mountain Aire the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-25-2024, 10:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 206
Posted By mahdi
I have a similar issue. My navigation screen is...

I have a similar issue. My navigation screen is blank on the main monitor but works on the co-pilot monitor. I have been working with Riverpark. I changed the core but no resolution. They are sending...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-20-2024, 10:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 364
Posted By mahdi
Thank yo for your input. Newmar support was of no...

Thank yo for your input. Newmar support was of no help. NIRVC helped me get to Riverpark. I did the trouble shooting they asked for and they decided it was my monitor. They are mailing me a monitor...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-20-2024, 09:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 259
Posted By mahdi
The inverter/charger will not charge the...

The inverter/charger will not charge the batteries if they get below a certain voltage (10.5 V I believe). You will need to put a charger directly onto the house batteries at least over night to get...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-18-2024, 10:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 364
Posted By mahdi
Thank you Chip999. How do you get to the back of...

Thank you Chip999. How do you get to the back of the screen? I am suspecting the monitor at this point. My copilot maps and GPS work fine. When I move my figure across the blank maps screen the map...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-12-2024, 10:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 364
Posted By mahdi
Thank you Kevin. The nearest dealership is 1200...

Thank you Kevin. The nearest dealership is 1200 miles away.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-11-2024, 10:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 364
Posted By mahdi
Xite map issues Mountain Aire

I have a new to me 2021 Mountain aire 4551. When I picked it up the map function was not working and I had a black screen. The other functions worked fine (XM radio, cameras etc.). National Indoor RV...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-07-2024, 10:37 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,735
Posted By mahdi
Thank you MikeG. That is the place. Make sure you...

Thank you MikeG. That is the place. Make sure you specify Freightliner. It worked great for me with the Dutch Star. What I have now with the Spartan allows me to raise any corner of the coach about 4...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-05-2024, 10:23 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,735
Posted By mahdi
Thank you Steelman. My coach drives straight just...

Thank you Steelman. My coach drives straight just like the FL did. I am able to steer ok with it but obviously being new to me, I am cautious with tight places until I have a few miles under my belt....
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-03-2024, 10:28 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,735
Posted By mahdi
Thank you Steelman. The pictures really help. My...

Thank you Steelman. The pictures really help. My driveway is as bad as yours. My coach however is not leaning. I have driven it for a few miles and it operated just fine. I am still bewildered as to...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-02-2024, 09:49 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,735
Posted By mahdi
heavy or light

It is heavy
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-02-2024, 09:44 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,735
Posted By mahdi
Valid air

I do have Valid air. Like you, I raise the back of the coach to pull into my parking area at home.
I used to have a Dutch Star on a Freightliner chassis and had a gadget that raised the back of...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-01-2024, 10:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 358
Posted By mahdi
I have talked to Trimark. They tell me that...

I have talked to Trimark. They tell me that Newmar had wired the door power from the house batteries. The gentleman reassured me that there will be no issue if I change the door handle power to...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-29-2024, 10:08 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,735
Posted By mahdi
I shall put it in a drawer and see if it ever...

I shall put it in a drawer and see if it ever becomes handy. Thank you all for your input.
Onwards
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-27-2024, 10:22 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,735
Posted By mahdi
dest or booth

I have a booth set up
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-24-2024, 10:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 358
Posted By mahdi
Thank you very much Kevin. As always your input...

Thank you very much Kevin. As always your input is appreciated. I purchased the coach 3 weeks ago from your NIRVC Dallas. Still working on the issues. I shall plan to call Trimark.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-24-2024, 09:41 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,735
Posted By mahdi
Thank you all for your replies. I did buy a...

Thank you all for your replies. I did buy a lottery ticket. The small part does not move. Neither in nor out. The tag axle dumps normally when I go into reverse. The Newmar guy took the picture...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-23-2024, 09:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 358
Posted By mahdi
Trident door handle power from house batteries

I have just acquired a new to me 2021 Mountain Aire 4551. The power to the door handle is from the house batteries and not the chassis. When the house is powered on, all the functions (door bell,...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-23-2024, 09:24 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,735
Posted By mahdi
Thank you All for your replies. The smaller...

Thank you All for your replies. The smaller portion does not pull out. I do not have a towed monitoring system on the coach. I use an external one. I am using the same tow package I had before for...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-22-2024, 03:57 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,735
Posted By mahdi
Has anybody seen something like this?

While deploying my HWH at home DW heard the sound of something falling between the drive and tag axles on the driver's side. I have sent this picture to Newmar, HWH and Spartan. They all say it is...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-19-2024, 08:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,043
Posted By mahdi
Thankyou everyone for your input. I 5 it is. I...

Thankyou everyone for your input. I 5 it is. I have TDS for past 8 years as well as Mudflap. I have a range of 5-600 MILES.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-17-2024, 10:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,043
Posted By mahdi
Bakersfield to Sacramento. Local knowlege

I shall be driving from Bakersfield through Sacramento in part of my trip in the next couple of weeks. Which highway has less pot holes and other road hazards, CA 99 or I 5. I had done CA 99 a decade...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-12-2024, 10:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 340
Posted By mahdi
On my coach the wet bay and tanks are heated...

On my coach the wet bay and tanks are heated through the Oasis system. You should be able to see this if you look at the top of the wet bay. The system has a thermostat that turns the heat one...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-02-2024, 09:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 464
Posted By mahdi
Check with Bauer company. They have the flexsteel...

Check with Bauer company. They have the flexsteel which has been discontinued in coaches.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-01-2024, 10:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,487
Posted By mahdi
First try to get the light focused on the road....

First try to get the light focused on the road. It made a world of difference for me. Mine were turned up lighting the sky.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-01-2024, 10:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 669
Posted By mahdi
Contact Trimark. They make the locks, remotes and...

Contact Trimark. They make the locks, remotes and door codes. They have a system to program the remote(s) to your coach.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 12-31-2023, 10:41 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,101
Posted By mahdi
I just had 6 tires replaced with 40k miles on...

I just had 6 tires replaced with 40k miles on them and 5 1/2 years old. There was some wear on the treads but not bad. I asked the tire installer whether they will retread and sell them and he said...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-21-2023, 10:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 984
Posted By mahdi
Install

first you remove the lower skirt. Take out 2 screws on the back, then loosen (do not completely remove) one screw on each side after raising the foot rest. The skirt will come off. Remove the metal...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-16-2023, 10:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 574
Posted By mahdi
I had the same problem but no Silverleaf. My...

I had the same problem but no Silverleaf. My charging bridge was not functioning. It is easy to replace and solve your issue.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-16-2023, 09:53 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 9,018
Posted By mahdi
Jack pads

I have a Dutch Star 4018 and have added pads since I got it. They fit fine and have no problems.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-16-2023, 09:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 393
Posted By mahdi
There is a description of each switch function on...

There is a description of each switch function on Newgle when you look at the function of each switch. e.g. generator start.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-13-2023, 10:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 470
Posted By mahdi
Don, have you figured out how to out one on the...

Don, have you figured out how to out one on the bedroom slide awing cover? The big Girard slide catches it when retracting.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-11-2023, 09:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 984
Posted By mahdi
I got two from Bauer Upholstery. Fast service $60...

I got two from Bauer Upholstery. Fast service $60 plus shipping. Shipped same day. Excellent service.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-10-2023, 10:38 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,552
Posted By mahdi
I installed mine in the engine compartment with...

I installed mine in the engine compartment with self tapping screws and connected the wires to the accessory power there. It has worked fine for 3 years. I have sensors on car tires as well as all 8...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-21-2023, 10:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,829
Posted By mahdi
I changed the front (steer axle) to Konis. There...

I changed the front (steer axle) to Konis. There was a great difference in the ride compared to before.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-30-2023, 10:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,050
Posted By mahdi
My DW is 5' 3" and uses a potato chip bag clip...

My DW is 5' 3" and uses a potato chip bag clip form the grocery store which works just fine. Make sure you clip it on the window side of the seat belt.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-30-2023, 10:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,032
Posted By mahdi
If you have an Oasis system and have it turned...

If you have an Oasis system and have it turned on, there is automatic heating of the wet bay and water tanks when the temperature gets below 40.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-30-2023, 10:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,362
Posted By mahdi
I lost one of mine trying to add air. Got a...

I lost one of mine trying to add air. Got a replacement from Newmar. Found the same stems on Amazon. Have had them for 4k miles on problem. The TPMS is on the extension. No problem with rubber...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-20-2023, 09:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,502
Posted By mahdi
The heat pump will not heat your rig if the...

The heat pump will not heat your rig if the outside temperature is below 40, it just stops exchanging at that temperature. The oasis will heat at any temperature. The oasis also heats the web bays...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-17-2023, 09:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,707
Posted By mahdi
I have the same exact coach as DSD. 4018 2019. I...

I have the same exact coach as DSD. 4018 2019. I run 120 on steers and 95 on drive and tag tires. I can not rotate my steer and tag axle tire as the steer ones have Rettrobands.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-18-2023, 09:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 594
Posted By mahdi
I know one of them goes to the voltmeter in the...

I know one of them goes to the voltmeter in the cabinet above the driver seat. When I purchased new batteries, I thought I had hocked them all but missed that one. The voltmeter showed no power, so I...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-12-2023, 10:27 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 10,983
Posted By mahdi
On my previous boat, I changed the oil on 2...

On my previous boat, I changed the oil on 2 engines, transmission on 2 engines and one generator in about 3-4 hours many times using a permanently installed oil changer. The last time was 3 years ago...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 09-11-2023, 08:56 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,509
Posted By mahdi
concern about DEF failure

Yes I have driven thousands of miles with concern about DEF failure and being stranded in the middle of nowhere. I worry less now since I travel with a DSS. But some concern remains.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-10-2023, 10:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 794
Posted By mahdi
Thanks countryroad for confirming. Have a great...

Thanks countryroad for confirming. Have a great day.


Mahdi
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-09-2023, 10:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 794
Posted By mahdi
I keep my 2019 DSDP 4018 in a covered and...

I keep my 2019 DSDP 4018 in a covered and protected pad at home. I leave the slides out since there is no direct sun or wind on the coach. I travel at least once a month. Am I wrong to do that?
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-01-2023, 07:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,073
Posted By mahdi
I got mine from Newmar. Not expensive and perfect...

I got mine from Newmar. Not expensive and perfect match.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-30-2023, 10:02 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,224
Posted By mahdi
I have an LED red light near the dash that tells...

I have an LED red light near the dash that tells me when the lights are on in the storage bays while I drive. I did this after a bay door flew open while driving on the highway. I had to adjust all...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-24-2023, 10:23 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,778
Posted By mahdi
Glad you are well and over it. Having lived near...

Glad you are well and over it. Having lived near the Gulf Coast in Texas, I have had my share of hurricanes. I had run many of them on my boat. I have no desire to do that again. I second the NOAA...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-22-2023, 05:50 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,767
Posted By mahdi
slide topper stopper

I purchased 6 from Newmar 3 years ago. They were much cheaper. I put one on each end of the FWS and 2 on the kitchen slide. I was planning on putting one on the bedroom slide but that did not work as...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 08-17-2023, 10:21 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,262
Posted By mahdi
camp ground does not always give you what you book for

I had booked a pull through in a camp ground in San Antonio, TX four months before my arrival date and had an email confirming the pull through. When I got there they gave me a back in site despite...
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