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Forum: Cummins Engines 04-21-2024, 11:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 152
Posted By dp7
Crankcase ventilation filter discrepancy

The Cummins owner/maintenance manual for the 6.7L ISB specifies the filter change interval as 75,000 miles, without a time interval. The Cummins quick reference document specifies it as every 3rd of...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-27-2024, 10:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,974
Posted By dp7
TPMS sensor?

TPMS sensor?
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 03-26-2024, 11:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 453
Posted By dp7
I would think that it would be required if you...

I would think that it would be required if you are registering the coach in California, even if purchased out of state.

No California compliance fee listed on the price sheet for spartan. Just a...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 03-26-2024, 12:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 453
Posted By dp7
California specific option?

I was perusing the 2024 Newmar order sheet for the 3809 Ventana & was surprised to see the first option was a mandatory $9000 option for California compliance on the Freightliner chassis. This was...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 03-15-2024, 11:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 623
Posted By dp7
No question. Take it back to Newmar! You will get...

No question. Take it back to Newmar! You will get better quality & faster turnaround since they have the parts & Newmar specific expertise that general body shops just don't have.
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 01-09-2024, 11:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,133
Posted By dp7
Oddly, the Freightliner manual lists 80w-90...

Oddly, the Freightliner manual lists 80w-90 mineral oil or 75w-90 synthetic for the rear axle, but only 80w-90 hypoid for the front hubs (no synthetic).
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 01-07-2024, 06:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,133
Posted By dp7
Changing front hub oil

After a couple of screwups at the Freightliner dealer, I have decided to start doing more of my own chassis service. I am getting ready to change the front hub oil & have a couple of questions.
...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-18-2023, 12:44 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,924
Posted By dp7
That explains my recent encounter with Tom. I...

That explains my recent encounter with Tom. I ordered a new coach thru him a few years ago & called him last month with a question. He was great during the purchase, but was totally unhelpful last...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 12-18-2023, 12:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 780
Posted By dp7
Register for a free DTNA account. All manuals...

Register for a free DTNA account. All manuals including shop manuals are available for free.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-28-2023, 11:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 756
Posted By dp7
He mentioned an inverter, but did not specify...

He mentioned an inverter, but did not specify make. If he followed your suggestion & had a magnum inverter it may not end well. Better safe than sorry.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-27-2023, 11:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 756
Posted By dp7
Magnum inverter precaution.....

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Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-25-2023, 11:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 556
Posted By dp7
Sounds like the Battery Isolation Manager (BIM)...

Sounds like the Battery Isolation Manager (BIM) is bad. Easy check with a voltmeter.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-09-2023, 11:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 583
Posted By dp7
You will need solar panels, charge controller,...

You will need solar panels, charge controller, combiner box, resettable breaker, disconnect switch & custom cables.

There will be a square metal plate on the roof. You will need to remove it & use...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-06-2023, 11:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 302
Posted By dp7
Newmar spec attached.....

Newmar spec attached.....
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-31-2023, 12:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 390
Posted By dp7
I think it is just a trickle charger & does not...

I think it is just a trickle charger & does not use a charge controller.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-15-2023, 12:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 494
Posted By dp7
Wiper Technologies 833 947-3771

Wiper Technologies
833 947-3771
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-07-2023, 11:15 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,774
Posted By dp7
I back in so there is room to open the awning.

I back in so there is room to open the awning.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-31-2023, 12:52 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,109
Posted By dp7
I think you hit the nail on the head about...

I think you hit the nail on the head about designed life expectancy. There is linkage between designed life expectancy and the warranty -- 1 year.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-29-2023, 11:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 307
Posted By dp7
I installed one panel in the wet bay & one in the...

I installed one panel in the wet bay & one in the breaker cabinet in the mid bath. Having one in each location worked out great. Running the cable up the vent pipe enclosure wasn't bad at all.
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 08-25-2023, 01:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,133
Posted By dp7
I am sure it varies among roadside assistance...

I am sure it varies among roadside assistance companies, but the one I spoke with said that they would not provide roadside flat assistance to any vehicle that had run flat devices installed. The...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-02-2023, 12:28 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,463
Posted By dp7
Did you read post #6 in this thread?

Did you read post #6 in this thread?
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-29-2023, 12:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 681
Posted By dp7
My reply was to Tom Chelbana saying that Ventana...

My reply was to Tom Chelbana saying that Ventana has always been the entry level diesel pusher until 2022 & on which is untrue. The Ventana LE used to be the entry level DP until it was renamed...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-26-2023, 12:01 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,463
Posted By dp7
How did you achieve the specified torque spec AND...

How did you achieve the specified torque spec AND get the Stage 8 straps to align at the same time? What I found was that the odds of achieving both was slim & none.

What I ended up doing was...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-25-2023, 12:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 681
Posted By dp7
Ventana was not the entry level. That was the...

Ventana was not the entry level. That was the Ventana LE which had different standard & optional equipment with smaller drivetrain. To eliminate the model confusion the Ventana LE was replaced by the...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 07-03-2023, 12:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 647
Posted By dp7
They used to have very experienced &...

They used to have very experienced & knowledgeable phone support. The last few times I have called, clueless people have answered the phone.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-05-2023, 11:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 654
Posted By dp7
Newmar specifies SureBond SB-140 for skylight...

Newmar specifies SureBond SB-140 for skylight caulking. When I did mine I used a plastic putty knife to remove the old stuff. Be sure to have 2 or 3 tubes on hand before starting the job. I just used...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 05-21-2023, 01:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,099
Posted By dp7
Still buzzes. Some others on here report the...

Still buzzes. Some others on here report the same. I think the smart diodes modulate the voltage for the running lights and this causes the low volume buzzing. Roadmaster has not been any help.
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 05-16-2023, 12:16 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,673
Posted By dp7
Only by buying a new phone. I can I buy a lot of...

Only by buying a new phone. I can I buy a lot of diesel for the cost of a new phone.
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 05-14-2023, 11:33 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,673
Posted By dp7
If you have an Android phone running an OS older...

If you have an Android phone running an OS older than 8.1 you are out of luck with the Loves app. Not worth getting a new phone just for this app. All of the other fuel apps work fine on 8.0.
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 05-07-2023, 11:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,275
Posted By dp7
You might want to sign up for a free DTNA...

You might want to sign up for a free DTNA account. It has the build date as well as a wealth of additional information!
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-23-2023, 11:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,006
Posted By dp7
Using the TSD card at Petro Canada truck stops is...

Using the TSD card at Petro Canada truck stops is pretty straight forward -- getting a receipt is not. You have to swipe the card a second time after fueling if you want a receipt printed at the pump.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 04-20-2023, 11:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 673
Posted By dp7
If you try to charge it from a compressor, it...

If you try to charge it from a compressor, it should have a dryer to prevent moisture getting into the AF1 system.
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 04-08-2023, 12:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 469
Posted By dp7
I had to change the profile on my 770 to car to...

I had to change the profile on my 770 to car to get it to route us on the Trace. I seem to recall that I also had to add some shaping points in Garmin Base Camp & then transfer the route to the 770.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 04-01-2023, 01:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 445
Posted By dp7
Congratulations! I did the same in December. I...

Congratulations! I did the same in December. I recently finished setting it up for flat towing. It was a lot more work than my previous Wrangler.

I went with the Roadmaster base plate & my...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 03-29-2023, 12:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 362
Posted By dp7
Not a cross reference, but does list standard...

Not a cross reference, but does list standard sizes....
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 03-28-2023, 11:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,099
Posted By dp7
No they are LEDs. Roadmaster has three Smart...

No they are LEDs. Roadmaster has three Smart Diode kits. One for general LEDs (153789), one for incandescent (153782) & one for '21 & later Jeeps with LEDs & ParkSense (152789). I have the one for...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-27-2023, 11:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,144
Posted By dp7
Sounds like leaking rear wheel wells when driving...

Sounds like leaking rear wheel wells when driving in the rain.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 03-23-2023, 11:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,099
Posted By dp7
I did call Roadmaster and as suspected they never...

I did call Roadmaster and as suspected they never heard of this problem. They sent me replacement Smart Diodes but the result was the same.

Seems that the modulated voltage would cause buzzing in...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 03-20-2023, 07:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,099
Posted By dp7
2022 Cherokee Trailhawk with Roadmaster smart diodes

Recently finished setting up a new 2022 Cherokee Trailhawk (not Grand Cherokee) for flat towing. For the lights I installed the Roadmaster Smart Diode system. After hooking up to the tow vehicle I...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-13-2023, 11:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,208
Posted By dp7
This is a common Newmar problem that they have...

This is a common Newmar problem that they have failed to fix for years. Furthermore, Newmar does not test the wheel wells for leaks & relies on customers for testing. Living in Southern California we...
Forum: Gear and Product Discussions 02-04-2023, 01:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,533
Posted By dp7
Not thru the comm connection, but thru the BMK...

Not thru the comm connection, but thru the BMK module, in the same manner that the magnum shunt does.
Forum: Alaska, Canada, Mexico and Beyond 01-30-2023, 10:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,218
Posted By dp7
Last summer I used the TSD card at Petro Canada...

Last summer I used the TSD card at Petro Canada stations without issue -- or discount.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-25-2023, 11:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 876
Posted By dp7
Don't see any advantage to going to grade 8...

Don't see any advantage to going to grade 8 bolts. The weak link is the aluminum female threads, not the bolts.

My recollection is that the mounting bolt heads were 1/2" & 9/16", not 5/8". What...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-19-2023, 12:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,066
Posted By dp7
I used the Surebond SB-140. It is chemically...

I used the Surebond SB-140. It is chemically compatible with the polycarbonate skylight material. This is the same sealant that Newmar used in the factory. Other sealants may cause crazing of the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-08-2023, 11:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,435
Posted By dp7
I have a 2017 3709 with the large Whirlpool...

I have a 2017 3709 with the large Whirlpool residential frig. The pantry (with pull out drawers) is to the left of the frig.
Forum: Gear and Product Discussions 01-04-2023, 12:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,533
Posted By dp7
I believe that both shunts are electrically...

I believe that both shunts are electrically equivalent. I recall a previous post by C.Martin where the Victron shunt was installed for it's remote monitoring capability. The victron shunt was also...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-04-2023, 12:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 683
Posted By dp7
Thanks to all that replied. The other concern...

Thanks to all that replied. The other concern with the hanging axle is the drive train. My recollection is that Newmar runs a a channel under the driveshaft to tie the two rear jack mounts together....
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-02-2023, 11:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 683
Posted By dp7
Hanging rear axle on V-Ride suspension

My coach is in a service shop and the rear is jacked up with the rear leveling jacks, jack stands placed at the rear of the frame and duals removed. The coach does not have a tag axle. The rear axle...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-29-2022, 12:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,052
Posted By dp7
Just a heads up on the Roadmaster 521451-5...

Just a heads up on the Roadmaster 521451-5 baseplate. They made a design "improvement" in June 2022. I ordered the baseplate to install on a '22 Cherokee Trailhawk from Etrailer. It arrived with a...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-13-2022, 11:59 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,405
Posted By dp7
It appears that part of the reason that NIRVC is...

It appears that part of the reason that NIRVC is more expensive than Freightliner Gaffney & dealers is the way they structure their maintenance service. They publish a sheet of items included at each...
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