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Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 04-04-2024, 12:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 431
Posted By Arkansas RV
Jacks

Same here HWH recommends WD40, NOT silicone sprays.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-26-2024, 10:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 328
Posted By Arkansas RV
Battery fill

I second the Trojan system, one of the best upgrades I’ve done on my DSDP. I have a clean battery bay except for road dust.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-24-2024, 04:40 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,428
Posted By Arkansas RV
Batteries

I didn’t go for AGMs either for the same reason. Instead I bought four Trojan wet cell batteries at 220 amps per battery. Trojan makes a filling system that is fantastic never touch the batteries nor...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 03-19-2024, 10:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 724
Posted By Arkansas RV
Eternabond tape has been used for years to fix...

Eternabond tape has been used for years to fix leaks BUT also for added protection to the RV roof. I did my entire roof 7 years ago and looks as good as the day I did it. My DSDP looks fantastic for...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 02-22-2024, 07:19 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,565
Posted By Arkansas RV
Batteries

I have the same batteries and second the above opinion!
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-27-2024, 10:57 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,614
Posted By Arkansas RV
Air leaks

I have a 2000 DSDP 3565. I had many small air leaks when purchased 7 years ago. Changed air bags, air drier, all air valves on tanks, brake pods, all height valves (3), drain valves on tanks....
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-22-2024, 03:42 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,046
Posted By Arkansas RV
Maintenance costs

As the owner of a 2000DSDP I try and do lots of my own maintenance work. A lot of what you listed is DIY. If you would rather not do it then find a diesel shop near you with a good reputation that...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 01-22-2024, 02:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 967
Posted By Arkansas RV
Batteries not charging

I had a similar problem on my 2000 DSDP. What I found was, one of the chassis’s batteries was internally shorted. It would show a full charge after charging but in 24hrs it was less than 10 volts. So...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-13-2023, 12:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 296
Posted By Arkansas RV
ScanGauge model. Thank you for the...

ScanGauge model. Thank you for the recommendations and after more research and also the company’s recommendation I ordered the ScanGauge D����
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-13-2023, 08:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 296
Posted By Arkansas RV
Scan gauge

I am considering a Scan Gauge setup for my 2000 DSDP with the 330 HP 8.3 ISC engine. Which Scan Gauge model would be best for me? They make a scan gauge D and a KR model or the scan gauge 3.
It...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-02-2023, 09:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 519
Posted By Arkansas RV
Relays

It’s a Spartan chassis with Cummins 8.3 ISC
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-01-2023, 05:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 519
Posted By Arkansas RV
Routine maintenance on Dutchstar DP

I have a 2000 DSDP. Replaced chassis batteries today as they were shorted out. There is a metal shelf on the engine side of the battery bay. On it there are two what look like solenoids and two super...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-25-2023, 02:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 230
Posted By Arkansas RV
Batteries not being charged

I have a 2000 DS DP. I have noticed over the past several months that both battery banks aren’t charging when plugged into 30Amp service at home.
When engine is running alternator charges both...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-02-2023, 11:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,841
Posted By Arkansas RV
Airdog

Chief tech is Lance Hees
Ph# 573-606-6078 or 573-230-8838
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-02-2023, 11:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,841
Posted By Arkansas RV
Air Dog Installation I have a 2000 model DSDP...

Air Dog Installation
I have a 2000 model DSDP 35’ with the 8.3 330HP Cummins ISC CAPS engine. I have been researching the last year on how best to protect my Caps 8.3 Cummins from transfer pump...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-02-2023, 11:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,841
Posted By Arkansas RV
AirDog

I put the AirDog FP11-150 Universal SN 90494 27707. These are made for the big diesels NOT pickup trucks. Been on my 8.3 for 3 hrs now.
You need to call PureFlow Technologies, Inc
5508 Business...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 07-09-2023, 12:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 346
Posted By Arkansas RV
Forgot to mention that these are Coleman units

Forgot to mention that these are Coleman units
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 07-09-2023, 11:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 346
Posted By Arkansas RV
Thermostat

I hope these down load
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 07-07-2023, 05:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 346
Posted By Arkansas RV
Thermostat problems

I am asking for a friend that has a 2003 Fleetwood Excursion Diesel pusher, CAT engine 330hp, 39ft.
He has two roof top air units but doesn’t know if they are heat pumps or straight air units. ...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-20-2023, 11:05 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 22,195
Posted By Arkansas RV
Eternabond

Please read again my statement. I said a HIGH GRADE CAULK FOR SEALING THE EDGES Dicor is junk and attracts dirt continually.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-19-2023, 01:35 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 22,195
Posted By Arkansas RV
Eternabond

As stated prep work is extremely important. Just like painting a vehicle, it’s all in the prep work. One added piece of advice is to caulk the sides of the tape with a high grade caulk NOT silicone....
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-07-2023, 10:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,312
Posted By Arkansas RV
I also have a Newmar 3565. My unit had Michelins...

I also have a Newmar 3565. My unit had Michelins on it back in 2016. I went with Toyos 279/75/22.5 H series. Best tires ever. $2500 out the door with balancing beads.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-22-2022, 06:27 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,966
Posted By Arkansas RV
LED lights, I second M4products.com. I’ve done...

LED lights, I second M4products.com. I’ve done my entire coach with their products; excellent!
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-28-2022, 05:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 337
Posted By Arkansas RV
Leak

I forgot to mention it’s a 2000 DSDP that has been gone thru top to bottom.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-28-2022, 05:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 337
Posted By Arkansas RV
Water leak

Just spent the week in Branson, Mo. rained for 3 out of 4 days. My coach is a DSDP 3565.
The coach was parked, level and not driven in the rain.
The roof has been sealed with Eternabond tape and...
Forum: Cummins Engines 10-31-2022, 07:54 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 25,993
Posted By Arkansas RV
Fuel pass through

As the originator of this thread, I can assure you that fuel will pass thru the AirDog pump if the pump fails. My setup completely bypasses the lift pump manifold going to the injection pump however...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 10-16-2022, 05:41 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 14,047
Posted By Arkansas RV
JC Refrigeration

I did the JC Refrigeration upgrade to our Dometic 1062 3 years ago. Fairly easy to do and one of the best upgrades I’ve done to our 2000 DSDP. I went with the 120V system as it cools slightly...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-12-2022, 10:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,582
Posted By Arkansas RV
Latch replacement

https://www.trimarkcorp.com/sr/media/pdf/Service%20and%20Replacement_Rev7.pdf
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-08-2022, 09:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 521
Posted By Arkansas RV
Bigb56, I used a non contact tester. It’s been...

Bigb56, I used a non contact tester. It’s been pretty reliable at other times. Never thought to load the working outlets for true voltage though. There are 5 outlets on the circuit including the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-08-2022, 05:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 521
Posted By Arkansas RV
Kitchen outlet power source

UPDATE: continued to check for continuity on said outlet to corresponding GFI receptacle. There was continuity. Then checked continuity to the other two outlets in the circuit, continuity there also...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-07-2022, 07:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 521
Posted By Arkansas RV
Mt Boyer, I’ll check those in the morning. This...

Mt Boyer, I’ll check those in the morning. This particular outlet and the two outlets on the opposite wall are all controlled by one GFI in the kitchen/LR slide. All outlets are energized except this...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-07-2022, 06:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 521
Posted By Arkansas RV
120V source for kitchen outlet

I am replacing all the electrical outlets on my 2000 DSDP 3565. Before I started I noticed the only plug near the sink was dead which is in a kitchen/ living room drivers side slide.
I pulled the...
Forum: Forum 101 | Announcements | Forum Concerns 08-25-2022, 08:17 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 254
Posted By Arkansas RV
Email letters stopped?

I have always gotten the IRV2 news/ forum matters at my email. For some reason they stopped coming a month or two ago. ???
I am an IRV2 supporter and my email is
Rlalberti@yahoo.com. Thank you
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 05-11-2022, 09:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,523
Posted By Arkansas RV
Dometic heat pump switching valve

My coach is a 2000DSDP. My heat pumps are 15K dometic. I am on the road and need help in how to replace the switching valve/coil with an after market one and also have read about using a magnet to...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-30-2021, 06:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,126
Posted By Arkansas RV
Dash cams

The latest version of 65w is the 67W with more bells and whistles which is what I just purchased
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-05-2021, 09:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,052
Posted By Arkansas RV
Newmar service recommends replacing rubber...

Newmar service recommends replacing rubber gaskets every 10-12 years. Rubber is glued with Sikaflex to frame and windows glued to rubber gasket with Sikaflex. It’s a falsehood to believe that soft...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-26-2021, 09:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,124
Posted By Arkansas RV
Well after doing a little more checking it...

Well after doing a little more checking it appears the tropicool 887 is the one to use, highly reflective, water proof in 15” and lifetime warranty
...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-26-2021, 09:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,124
Posted By Arkansas RV
Roof coating

Skip, which Henry’s did you use? There appears to be Henry’s tropicool 887 and one that’s marked just Tropiccool white; both are silicone based
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-25-2021, 08:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,124
Posted By Arkansas RV
RV roof coatings

Ok, here is my dilemma; I have a fully restored 2000 Newmar Dutch Star. The roof is TPO/Brite-Tek. I have completely resealed all roof seams and protrusions with 4” Eternabond tape and tape exposed...
Forum: Cummins Engines 09-07-2021, 08:35 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,100
Posted By Arkansas RV
Though I used the AirDog system, I also run three...

Though I used the AirDog system, I also run three filters with the last one mounted on the engine. It is a 2 micron filter. Been running 19-21psi the last year. 21psi at idle and 19 on heavy load....
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-07-2021, 10:32 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,533
Posted By Arkansas RV
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 That just struck me funny!

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
That just struck me funny!
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-07-2021, 10:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,690
Posted By Arkansas RV
Don’t know where this person is at but Fog Dr is...

Don’t know where this person is at but Fog Dr is 35 miles from me and have overnight hook ups for coaches not loca to them. They are located in Searcy, Arkansas, about 40 miles north of Little Rock.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-07-2021, 10:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 716
Posted By Arkansas RV
Dash cam placement

Lots of threads on dash cam models but few discussing where to mount them. In my case I have a 2000 DSDP with a split windshield. Where have others mounted theirs? The rubber center gasket is about 1...
Forum: Cummins Engines 08-12-2021, 08:28 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 25,993
Posted By Arkansas RV
Air bleeding

As stated by Macwrench, let the pump pressurize a minute or two and then start. I never bled my fuel lines.
Forum: Cummins Engines 08-07-2021, 09:29 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 25,993
Posted By Arkansas RV
On my original post, I replaced the AirDog water...

On my original post, I replaced the AirDog water separator with the filter that has the sight bowl underneath. I did this because I wanted to see what was flowing thru it. Second filter on the AD is...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-27-2021, 12:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 499
Posted By Arkansas RV
There is a place in Searcy, Arkansas (501)...

There is a place in Searcy, Arkansas (501) 203-0404 called RV Fog Doctor. They specialize in thermopane window restoration. They have RV hookups at their facility for extended stays. They have...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 06-20-2021, 03:59 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 26,084
Posted By Arkansas RV
Air bags

My coach is a 2000 DSDP. Newmar told me 17-18 years is the outer limits usually. When I contacted them the coach was on year 17. I changed them like I have other stuff as I don’t want problems 2000...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-30-2021, 10:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 486
Posted By Arkansas RV
That’s a great perspective Don. That’s kinda what...

That’s a great perspective Don. That’s kinda what the wife said too. A lot of truth in those observations.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-30-2021, 09:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 486
Posted By Arkansas RV
I believe the first sentence says “ or other type...

I believe the first sentence says “ or other type of RV”
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-30-2021, 06:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 486
Posted By Arkansas RV
Class A clubs or traveling groups

This post applies to any Class A owner or other RV type in ARKANSAS. We are looking for a class A club or group that travels around the country to join up with. We are located in Batesville, AR,...
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