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Posted By Tmargarido

In my electrical bay on the rear driver’s side,...

In my electrical bay on the rear driver’s side, there are two converters, the transfer switch, and the shore power cable. On the back wall there are two large relays. Could one be the start relay and...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

10-12-2022, 11:18 AM

Replies: 19

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Posted By Tmargarido

They did give me a part number 0185-GG3-0042....

They did give me a part number
0185-GG3-0042. The guy on the phone just could not tell me the location of it.

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

10-12-2022, 11:11 AM

Replies: 19

Views: 3,095

Posted By Tmargarido

Thanks. I can’t believe Spartan does not know...

Thanks.
I can’t believe Spartan does not know where they are located. Maybe the guy who answered the phone was new on the job.

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

10-12-2022, 10:50 AM

Replies: 19

Can’t find fuse for engine compartment light-2003 DSDP on Spartan chassis

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Posted By Tmargarido

Location of start relay 2003 Dutch Star

Can anyone out there tell me the location of the start relay on my 2003 Dutch Star.
I tried disconnecting the 2 relays on the upper right firewall in the engine compartment, but the engine still...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

08-18-2022, 01:36 PM

Replies: 5

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Posted By Tmargarido

Thank you

Thanks guys. I’ll look for the fuse in the discussed areas and report back.

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

08-16-2022, 07:43 PM

Replies: 5

Can’t find fuse for engine compartment light-2003 DSDP on Spartan chassis

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Posted By Tmargarido

Can’t find fuse for engine compartment light-2003 DSDP on Spartan chassis

Can anyone tell me where this elusive fuse is located. All of the basement lights work. Only the rear engine compartment and the front Gen. Compartment lights are not working. Front and back...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

06-04-2022, 04:26 PM

Replies: 2

2003 DutchStar 3803 max sofa weight

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Posted By Tmargarido

2003 DutchStar 3803 max sofa weight

I’m in the process of swapping out my jack knife sofa for a triple recliner that weighs 259 lbs. will the slide be able to handle 259lbs? I have no idea what the original sofa weighs.

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

05-09-2022, 12:33 PM

Replies: 9

Views: 627

Posted By Tmargarido

Hi wolf10 I have HWH hydraulic leveling jacks....

Hi wolf10
I have HWH hydraulic leveling jacks. The problem I would have in pointing to the air dump valve is that only the front airbags deflate. I have IFS, so I have a left and a right front...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

05-09-2022, 12:15 PM

Replies: 9

Views: 627

Posted By Tmargarido

Hi Az Dave Thanks for the response to my post....

Hi Az Dave
Thanks for the response to my post. If any front RHV can bring down both front airbags, I may have found the problem. When I stop the coach and the engine, the bags can stay up for days...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

05-07-2022, 01:02 PM

Replies: 9

Views: 627

Posted By Tmargarido

Thanks Old Scott. I’ll start spraying away. I’ll...

Thanks Old Scott. I’ll start spraying away. I’ll let you know what I find. I’m confused. If it’s a ride height valve, why do both bags deflate? Should I eliminate the RHV?

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

05-07-2022, 12:25 PM

Replies: 9

Views: 627

Posted By Tmargarido

4 new airbags and front bags still deflate

I have a 2003 Dutch Star 3803 on a Spartan frame. I recently replaced all 4 of my airbags. To my dismay after the replacement the front bags randomly deflate. Sometimes it takes a day, sometimes...

07-30-2021, 02:07 PM

Replies: 14

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Posted By Tmargarido

Hi Steve I finally found the time to look at...

Hi Steve
I finally found the time to look at the compressor hose and the ebrake. I pulled the 1” hose to the compressor off the large pipe just after the air filter then started the engine. The 1”...

07-23-2021, 12:24 PM

Replies: 14

Views: 1,905

Posted By Tmargarido

Thanks Skip. I’ll let you know what I find.

Thanks Skip. I’ll let you know what I find.

07-23-2021, 12:23 PM

Replies: 14

Views: 1,905

Posted By Tmargarido

Excellent test. I’ll pull the 1” hose this...

Excellent test. I’ll pull the 1” hose this evening. That should convict or eliminate the compressor. Thank you for your insight. I have to finish roofing my garage today, so I can’t test until this...

07-23-2021, 12:11 PM

Replies: 14

Views: 1,905

Posted By Tmargarido

Where is the location of the ebrake activator...

Where is the location of the ebrake activator shaft with relation to everything else. I assume it’s somewhere close to the turbo. I see your photo, but still confused regarding general location.

07-23-2021, 12:01 PM

Replies: 14

Views: 1,905

Posted By Tmargarido

Wolfe, as you can see from my reply to Skip,...

Wolfe, as you can see from my reply to Skip, Cummins thinks it’s the ebrake or the compressor. My guess is that’s it’s the ebrake, because it’s been making hissing sounds lately. I think I’ll look at...

07-23-2021, 11:45 AM

Replies: 14

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Posted By Tmargarido

Skip, I’m sure the filter minder is working, I...

Skip, I’m sure the filter minder is working, I tested it. Right after the air filter is a huge tube that goes to the turbo. That tube also has a 1” hose going to the air compressor, also it has a...

07-22-2021, 08:57 PM

Replies: 14

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Posted By Tmargarido

Cummins 350 air intake problem

I believe the air pressure just after the air filter should be negative (ie. a vacuum). On my 2003 DSDP the air blows out of the vacuum port for my filter minder. Does anyone know what is causing...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

09-07-2019, 07:32 AM

Replies: 1

Thermostat to Ac comm wire issue

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Posted By Tmargarido

Thermostat to Ac comm wire issue

I have a new to me 2003 DSDP. Ever since I purchased it the ac will only turn on when the temp is below 85 degrees. Being an electronics tech by trade, I’ve narrowed it down to the Comm wire. I’ve...

01-11-2017, 11:10 PM

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Raised roof seam fasteners

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Posted By Tmargarido

Raised roof seam fasteners

I am about to seal the roof seams on my 33' 1988 Fleetwood Southwind. After scraping off the old sealant, I plan to use Eternabond tape, but I want a nice flat surface to adhere the tape to. While...

12-17-2016, 08:08 AM

Replies: 4

Older Generator cranks too slow to start

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Posted By Tmargarido

Thanks for the input. I'll give it a try

Thanks for the input. I'll give it a try

12-16-2016, 09:20 PM

Replies: 4

Older Generator cranks too slow to start

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Posted By Tmargarido

Older Generator cranks too slow to start

My 6.5 Kw 1988 Onan NH (Spec j-p) cranks so slow that it no longer starts. The generator has a good ground and the voltage is 12v at the generator under load. This subject has been discussed in...

12-16-2016, 08:22 AM

Replies: 21

Heating Question

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Posted By Tmargarido

Temp range: 30 ~ 0

Temp range: 30 ~ 0

12-16-2016, 08:09 AM

Replies: 21

Heating Question

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Posted By Tmargarido

I'm a newbie and have a questionregarding this...

I'm a newbie and have a questionregarding this kind of condition. When the temp drops below freezing while on a trip, will the water system freeze if the coach is warm? I have a 1988 33' Southwind....

12-15-2016, 08:10 PM

Replies: 24

Views: 2,615

Posted By Tmargarido

Thanks, I really appreciate your input.

Thanks, I really appreciate your input.

12-14-2016, 06:49 PM

Replies: 24

Views: 2,615

Posted By Tmargarido

Thank you for your responses they are much...

Thank you for your responses they are much appreciated.
Does anyone out there know what the unloaded curb weight of a 1988 33' Fleetwood Southwind rig is.The GVWR is 15,000 LBS. I'm trying to...

12-14-2016, 07:48 AM

Replies: 24

Views: 2,615

Posted By Tmargarido

Thanks to all of you for helping me with this...

Thanks to all of you for helping me with this issue. Will a 1988 Southwind with a Chevy 454 tow a vehicle? I'm just getting used to driving the 33' rig. Is towing a vehicle a magnatude more difficult?

12-13-2016, 10:57 PM

Replies: 24