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Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-18-2021, 04:29 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,745
Posted By MarkK
Billings is the closest Cummins shop. We're at...

Billings is the closest Cummins shop. We're at Gibbs Equipment.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-17-2021, 06:06 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,745
Posted By MarkK
Shop got the turbo swapped out in 1.5 hours!...

Shop got the turbo swapped out in 1.5 hours! Problem is the CAC is half full of oil. Has to be soaked overnight. This shop is pulling out all the stops to get us out of here tomorrow.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-16-2021, 07:16 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,745
Posted By MarkK
Well here I sit in Beach, ND, waiting for a tow. ...

Well here I sit in Beach, ND, waiting for a tow.

Yesterday leaving Theodore Roosevelt National Park I heard a loud whooshing noise and noticed a loss of power. Short of it, one of the CAC boots...
Forum: Allison Transmission Forum 06-15-2021, 03:40 PM
Replies: 1,496
Views: 468,733
Posted By MarkK
He just called me and said when the engine is...

He just called me and said when the engine is running the tranny pump is as well. Running the engine in place for 10 minutes is sufficient to slightly warm and move the tranny fluid sufficient for...
Forum: Allison Transmission Forum 06-15-2021, 02:42 PM
Replies: 1,496
Views: 468,733
Posted By MarkK
Hi Tom. It's time for a trans fluid analysis...

Hi Tom.

It's time for a trans fluid analysis but I can't find the instructions for taking the sample in my kit, or online on your website.

How can I get them?

Also, I'm parked for the summer...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 06-01-2021, 03:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,144
Posted By MarkK
Plenty of shops to service your rig, no matter...

Plenty of shops to service your rig, no matter the manufacturer. Turning radius, who knows, mine turns as tight as I can expect it to, you'll always have some limitation depending...

I know that...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-01-2021, 06:36 AM
Replies: 4,575
Views: 1,571,568
Posted By MarkK
Does anyone know whether they allow us to wash...

Does anyone know whether they allow us to wash our rigs while we're there?

Due in tomorrow but being on the road full time with recent weather we're dirty.
Forum: Military / Veteran RVing 12-04-2020, 05:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,722
Posted By MarkK
I simply have no continuity with my original pcp...

I simply have no continuity with my original pcp location and as such have had 3 pcp locations in 2 1/2 years. None will support me by coordinating with a traveling vet coordinator. As such it's been...
Forum: Military / Veteran RVing 12-02-2020, 04:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,722
Posted By MarkK
Does your son eventually go back to his...

Does your son eventually go back to his home/primary care doctor when done traveling?
Forum: Military / Veteran RVing 11-30-2020, 05:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,722
Posted By MarkK
The problem with this method is if you're like...

The problem with this method is if you're like me, I don't stay in one place for more than 2 weeks. There's no way to get 'enrolled' the first day you get somewhere and expect to be seen within that...
Forum: Military / Veteran RVing 11-24-2020, 07:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,722
Posted By MarkK
This largely covers vets who travel from their...

This largely covers vets who travel from their home location to a second location, then back to their home location.

If you live full time in your RV like I do getting care at other locations is a...
Forum: Military / Veteran RVing 11-24-2020, 05:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,295
Posted By MarkK
I have them mailed to any USPS that allows for...

I have them mailed to any USPS that allows for General Delivery mail if I have anough for a few weeks.
Forum: Military / Veteran RVing 11-24-2020, 05:56 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 9,095
Posted By MarkK
My experience is to call each facility and ask...

My experience is to call each facility and ask what their rules are. One didn't want me to bring the gun in, or leave it. They just wanted make, model, ser #, and gave me the rules how it is to be...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 11-11-2020, 04:44 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,464
Posted By MarkK
Never having been to Florida I called around for...

Never having been to Florida I called around for these services at truck and RV shops. I couldn't find anything close to Speedco, and given I live in my RV regular shops are problematic getting the...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 11-10-2020, 05:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,464
Posted By MarkK
Oops, I meant Cummins Fleetguard filters. ...

Oops, I meant Cummins Fleetguard filters.

Also, because they are a truck shop be prepared to keep the interior of your rig clean, and watch your step. You drive it in & out, but they're floors are...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 11-09-2020, 06:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,464
Posted By MarkK
Just stopped off at the Brunswick, GA location....

Just stopped off at the Brunswick, GA location. Out in 45 minutes, no waiting. LOF (Rotella), differential fluid change (full syn), and fuel filters.

I brought with me my spare Lifeguard fuel...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 07-29-2020, 05:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 952
Posted By MarkK
I used them to get a K&N air filter for my 8.9...

I used them to get a K&N air filter for my 8.9 ISL. They were just the middle men, K&N shipped directly to me. The shipping was free, and there was no sales tax. That saved me about $30. K&N boogered...
Forum: Military / Veteran RVing 07-29-2020, 02:54 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,283
Posted By MarkK
You can still use the VA to fill the scripts ...

You can still use the VA to fill the scripts written by doctors you see in the community.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 07-29-2020, 12:33 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 486
Posted By MarkK
Water spot removal

I made a short video of the steps I'm going through in order to clean up my RV from a thick layer of water spots likely due to calcium or other water borne minerals.

I tried to explain the process...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-04-2020, 10:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,078
Posted By MarkK
Thanks so much Robert. I really appreciate you...

Thanks so much Robert. I really appreciate you taking the time.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-04-2020, 07:48 PM
Replies: 3,756
Views: 1,348,459
Posted By MarkK
Our 1 1/2 year full time RV trip is on hold at...

Our 1 1/2 year full time RV trip is on hold at Willow Wind RV park in Hurricane, UT. Most of what we need, food, is 2 blocks away.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-31-2020, 05:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,078
Posted By MarkK
Sorry for the delay. We got caught up in finding...

Sorry for the delay. We got caught up in finding a RV park last minute to stay put during the covid issue and another more pressing repair had to be dealt with.


The purple wire is attached to...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-31-2020, 05:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,078
Posted By MarkK
Sorry for the delay. We got caught up in finding...

Sorry for the delay. We got caught up in finding a RV park last minute to stay put during the covid issue and another more pressing repair had to be dealt with.


The purple wire is attached to...
Forum: COVID-19 RVing Discussions 03-18-2020, 09:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 909
Posted By MarkK
Wife and I volunteered at a NPS site last summer,...

Wife and I volunteered at a NPS site last summer, are slated for another gig this summer.

From what we're hearing the NPS will likely not have visitor centers open or say shuttles in Zion due to...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-15-2020, 10:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,078
Posted By MarkK
Excellent responses. Travel day. Will check when...

Excellent responses. Travel day. Will check when I can and get back to you all.

TY!
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-13-2020, 08:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,078
Posted By MarkK
If I understand, the question then is why isn't...

If I understand, the question then is why isn't my charger putting out more than 13.3VDC?
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-13-2020, 08:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,078
Posted By MarkK
2005 DSDP BIRD Generator Charging Question

The backstory. I left my ignition in the 'Accesory' setting overnight, maybe 18 hours elapsed before I realized it.

Tried to re-level the coach using the HWH jack system later in the day and all...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-12-2020, 10:21 PM
Replies: 3,756
Views: 1,348,459
Posted By MarkK
NM State Parks have just closed to overnight...

NM State Parks have just closed to overnight camping until April 9 for now.

Hanging out at Poverty Flats BLM
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-09-2020, 06:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,431
Posted By MarkK
HWH 625 Leveling System in a Newmar DSDP 3815

Posting this for information in case someone else runs into a similar situation.

My 2005 Dutchstar has a tick over 18K on the clock. Pulled into the Clark County Shooting Range RV park after...
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 01-25-2020, 07:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,549
Posted By MarkK
Get a Cummins Quickserve account and look up the...

Get a Cummins Quickserve account and look up the specs.
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 01-25-2020, 07:40 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 47,608
Posted By MarkK
I read it that he said at Spartan.

I read it that he said at Spartan.
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 01-11-2020, 10:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,539
Posted By MarkK
Not sure it matters as when I replaced mine I...

Not sure it matters as when I replaced mine I could only get a 5 gallon bucket which is far more than you'll need.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-05-2020, 07:21 PM
Replies: 4,575
Views: 1,571,568
Posted By MarkK
Camp Newmar vs Spartan Services

Question from a newbie to Newmar on a Spartan chassis. If there are no warranty issues is there any reason to believe Newmar can't handle Spartan maintenance? I'm passing through September 2020 and...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 12-07-2019, 05:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,637
Posted By MarkK
Great idea.

Great idea.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 12-07-2019, 04:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,637
Posted By MarkK
Lifespan of Suburban SW12DEM Water Heater

Here's my situation.

In April 2018 I purchased my 2005 Newmar Dutchstar with 8,200 original miles. What the former owner couldn't tell me was the history of the rig

As I went about inspecting...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-21-2019, 10:29 PM
Replies: 3,756
Views: 1,348,459
Posted By MarkK
White Tank Regional Park

Night shot with stars above.

F-35's overhead, barely 1 bar VZ 4G, but this is a nice park. Hiking & mountain biking trails at your door, shopping @10 minutes away
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-10-2019, 08:01 AM
Replies: 3,756
Views: 1,348,459
Posted By MarkK
@kpeck I put my locations in the "Title"...

@kpeck

I put my locations in the "Title" section of the reply. Lake Pleasant Regional Park
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-09-2019, 06:37 AM
Replies: 3,756
Views: 1,348,459
Posted By MarkK
Lake Pleasant Regional Park

Space #7, great views out the front and driver's side of the lake.

Plenty of OATV, VZ tower super close, 4G 5 bars.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-08-2019, 11:39 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,695
Posted By MarkK
10K on a set of 275/70 22.5 H-902's dated 2015....

10K on a set of 275/70 22.5 H-902's dated 2015. Newmar says the rating on the coach is 120 so that's what the service center puts in them. Smooth running, tend to generate 10° increase in general to...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-24-2019, 07:13 AM
Replies: 3,756
Views: 1,348,459
Posted By MarkK
We're thinking about doing a month there next...

We're thinking about doing a month there next December (2020). Any tips on getting reservations? I checked this year as an example and it looked like it fills up fast.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-12-2019, 07:30 PM
Replies: 3,756
Views: 1,348,459
Posted By MarkK
Verde Ranch RV Resort

New park opened Aug 2019 just off I-17 in Camp Verde. Still not complete. Good prices , nice clean amenities. Easy in-out. 400+ spaces.

VZ 4G 1-4 bars. Excellent wifi mesh covering the area. Very...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-21-2019, 03:34 PM
Replies: 3,756
Views: 1,348,459
Posted By MarkK
Good to know Mr JP. We'll stop by there in a week...

Good to know Mr JP. We'll stop by there in a week after 7 nights of dry camping at the USFS Ten-X at the S Rim in Tusayan.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-11-2019, 10:16 PM
Replies: 3,756
Views: 1,348,459
Posted By MarkK
Hi Jerry Hope all is well. Blue Water SP,...

Hi Jerry

Hope all is well. Blue Water SP, NM.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-09-2019, 07:58 PM
Replies: 3,756
Views: 1,348,459
Posted By MarkK
Blue Water SP, NM

A perfect 80°, light winds, puffy clouds, blue skies.

Grabbed non-reservable site 13. Just electric, one of two that has 50a. Fill your holding at one of the many fill stations before you park.
...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-03-2019, 04:58 PM
Replies: 3,756
Views: 1,348,459
Posted By MarkK
Gila Cliff Dwellings NM since May 17. Our summer...

Gila Cliff Dwellings NM since May 17. Our summer volunteer position with the NPS.

If you ever want to visit DO NOT drive in that far. The road is ridiculously twisty and mountainous. Takes 2 hours...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-22-2019, 08:11 AM
Replies: 1,155
Views: 179,214
Posted By MarkK
Replaced wall controller for a Fan-Tastic Vent...

Replaced wall controller for a Fan-Tastic Vent 6504-414 after it stopped working. Found one in black (horizontal) on eBay for $40 but only needed the circuit board for my white vertical mount. Was...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-31-2019, 07:57 PM
Replies: 1,155
Views: 179,214
Posted By MarkK
Could you by chance share a link/info on the $8...

Could you by chance share a link/info on the $8 LED fixtures?
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-14-2019, 07:08 AM
Replies: 3,756
Views: 1,348,459
Posted By MarkK
Would love some Intel on that park. Which spaces...

Would love some Intel on that park. Which spaces are good for 40' rigs, and Verizon cell coverage if you don't mind reporting back.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-10-2019, 04:34 PM
Replies: 1,155
Views: 179,214
Posted By MarkK
Can you share more info on the fridge project...

Can you share more info on the fridge project when done? Photos, source for the unit, make/model of fridge, etc.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-28-2019, 07:43 PM
Replies: 3,756
Views: 1,348,459
Posted By MarkK
Oliver Lee SP, NM

Stuffed 38' into space #10 in a quasi parallel park job to look into the mountains. Clean park, nice hot showers, cacti are popping. VZ 4G 3-4 bars. OTA from El Paso and Las Cruces.

Warm days,...
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