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Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 04-05-2024, 06:59 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 5,490
Posted By 24thrd
What a great forum. Where else are you going to...

What a great forum. Where else are you going to learn about inverters, electrical systems and brewing coffee at the same time? With a little Monty Python on the side. As for me, Areopress has never...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-05-2024, 05:34 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,268
Posted By 24thrd
It turns out that originally there were two areas...

It turns out that originally there were two areas on the vertical post that were making noise - at the top a rattle/tapping sound (which is not resolved) and at the bottom more of a squeaking/rubbing...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-03-2024, 05:38 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,268
Posted By 24thrd
Please find requested photo. The photo shows the...

Please find requested photo. The photo shows the vertical post where it connects to the horizontal rod. It is near the top of the full wall slide behind the driver seat. If the vertical post is...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-22-2024, 03:34 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,268
Posted By 24thrd
Dutch Star 2021 4081. I have a rattling noise...

Dutch Star 2021 4081. I have a rattling noise that is behind the driver’s head at the full wall slide. The full wall slide vertical pillar that attaches to a horizontal rod at the top of the full...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-21-2024, 04:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 577
Posted By 24thrd
Hoots 2024

We are in too. It is going to be great seeing old friends and meeting new Hoots. Can’t wait!
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-24-2023, 05:54 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,448
Posted By 24thrd
To OP: I had the exact same coach - Ventana 2017...

To OP: I had the exact same coach - Ventana 2017 3412. We loved the coach. It was a great floor plan and because of its size we could go almost anywhere. Like you, however, I did have some slide...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-21-2022, 10:04 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,448
Posted By 24thrd
Yep, it is for sure a loophole. I for one am glad...

Yep, it is for sure a loophole. I for one am glad I have it (have not tried on my DS 4081 yet, hope it works) because it means I won’t have to splice wires and put another toggle switch on the dash....
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-20-2022, 07:11 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,448
Posted By 24thrd
From previous posts it is my understanding that...

From previous posts it is my understanding that the DS 2020s have a way to switch to 360 when in reverse and Newmar markets this capability for the DS 2023s. I bought this option on my 2021 DS, as...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-28-2021, 07:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,941
Posted By 24thrd
RV Whisper https://rvwhisper.com. Has...

RV Whisper

https://rvwhisper.com.

Has temp, battery, Hughes Watchdog, etc sensors that communicate with iPhone and Android devices via cloud using your wifi/cell.

It provides real-time...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-31-2021, 05:34 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 20,011
Posted By 24thrd
It happened to us. Early morning large ponding on...

It happened to us. Early morning large ponding on side of RV. Turned on the security light. Checked out all windows. They appeared to have fled. Next morning found out there had been some issues at...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-17-2021, 06:24 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,842
Posted By 24thrd
I have a 2021 DS 4081 (Freightliner) with the...

I have a 2021 DS 4081 (Freightliner) with the built in Valor TPMS. It has not worked correctly from day 1. False alerts, incorrect readings, or not working at all. It is totally unreliable and...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-12-2021, 09:04 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,689
Posted By 24thrd
When the turn signal is on it defaults to the...

When the turn signal is on it defaults to the basic camera. The 360 view goes away entirely. Just as what happens when in reverse - it switches back to the basic camera - there is no 360.

Newgle...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-12-2021, 01:31 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,689
Posted By 24thrd
Don’t know the manufacturer, but the Newmar...

Don’t know the manufacturer, but the Newmar option is $2793.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-10-2021, 06:18 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,689
Posted By 24thrd
Newmar Omniview 360 Camera

When in reverse gear on a Newmar coach the camera defaults to the regular rear view camera.

Unless someone can enlighten me on how to configure the Omniview 360 camera to go on rather than the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-22-2020, 06:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,432
Posted By 24thrd
I am truly grateful. I can’t wait to get delivery...

I am truly grateful. I can’t wait to get delivery with ours!
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-28-2020, 11:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,167
Posted By 24thrd
Advice needed for alternator charging of lithium batteries for solar install

I am investigating installing solar on my Ventana. I have read several articles stating that a DC to DC device is required to protect the alternator for charging lithium batteries. For those that...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-28-2020, 04:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 823
Posted By 24thrd
Yep, the 12v on my 7 pin is working fine and...

Yep, the 12v on my 7 pin is working fine and connected to my Mopar wiring harness.

I am looking at running another 12v line over to the Jeep. Mark, your links have been valuable in helping me...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-26-2020, 02:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 823
Posted By 24thrd
Newmar spare 12v prewire line

Has anyone used one of these “spare” 12v lines in the tow conduit (see attached Newmar document) to run a separate 12v line to the tow vehicle?

If so, could you share where the wires were found...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-23-2020, 10:25 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,005
Posted By 24thrd
I am sure Lippert has a pareto chart showing the...

I am sure Lippert has a pareto chart showing the rank order of failed parts, but as you go through their troubleshooting guide there are many things that can go wrong. So, it is anyone’s guess what...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-22-2020, 06:07 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,005
Posted By 24thrd
I purchased the motor from Amazon: Lippert...

I purchased the motor from Amazon: Lippert Components 379147 motor (For Kwikee IMGL Steps).
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-21-2020, 12:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,005
Posted By 24thrd
Thanks!

Thanks to everyone for your feedback. A special thanks to Dutchstar411 for the advice on how to troubleshoot the motor. It was in fact the motor and not the control unit as the Kwickee trouble...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-27-2020, 11:06 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,005
Posted By 24thrd
I am not sure how I could reach the leads. They...

I am not sure how I could reach the leads. They are inside a two wire socket embedded underneath the step of which I cannot easily get my hand close to. Am I missing something?
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-27-2020, 09:33 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,005
Posted By 24thrd
Unfortunately I do not have the pigtail 4 pin...

Unfortunately I do not have the pigtail 4 pin connector or a portable 12v car battery that Kickee recommends for the motor test procedure.

And, further down in the trouble shooting guide it...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-27-2020, 09:18 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,005
Posted By 24thrd
Yep. That is the one I used.

Yep. That is the one I used.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-27-2020, 06:14 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,005
Posted By 24thrd
Yes the 3 magnets in the door align perfectly to...

Yes the 3 magnets in the door align perfectly to the 3 switches in the frame. I have no clue as to the purpose of the two “spares”.

I originally thought it was probably the control module. But,...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-27-2020, 01:57 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,005
Posted By 24thrd
Thanks for the reply’s. Yes I have 3 magnets on...

Thanks for the reply’s. Yes I have 3 magnets on the hinge side and 3 switches on the frame side. After careful removal, only one of the switches is connected. The connected switch makes the light go...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-26-2020, 10:32 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,005
Posted By 24thrd
Kwikee door switch issue

I have the Kwikee Steps Series 34. They are in the “in” position (fortunately) and will not move. They just stopped working - no strange motor/gear noise - just stopped.

I put a voltmeter on the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-29-2019, 08:53 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 25,965
Posted By 24thrd
Don’t have the pt # with me, but if you are...

Don’t have the pt # with me, but if you are referring to the Mopar wiring harness for tow behind RV, I have it in my 2019 JLUR and it works great.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-29-2019, 07:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,442
Posted By 24thrd
Much thanks for the info Bruce. It turns...

Much thanks for the info Bruce.

It turns out that we had just been at Newmar getting annual service. As part of the service I paid to have all slide motor mount bolts checked/torqued.

As soon...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-29-2019, 02:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,442
Posted By 24thrd
Slide motor making “clunking” sound

When extending or retracting the bedroom slide there is a clunking sound coming from the slide motor. This sound occurs only at the final second as it reaches the finish of opening or closing. Any...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-24-2019, 07:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,411
Posted By 24thrd
We were in Hot Springs, South Dakota where we...

We were in Hot Springs, South Dakota where we think they hitched a ride. I did some checking today and did not see any. Hoping they have flown elsewhere. Maybe to PaulTNaples, since he is in...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-23-2019, 09:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,411
Posted By 24thrd
We think they made the slide awning topper home...

We think they made the slide awning topper home at the last campground (we were there for 4 nights.) When we arrived at the new destination today, a couple flew out while opening the slide. I know...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-23-2019, 07:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,411
Posted By 24thrd
Bats in slideout awning

Anyone ever have bats in their slideout awning topper? If so, how did you get rid of them?
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-14-2019, 07:46 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 21,216
Posted By 24thrd
Pressure Washer

The Stanley SHP2150 pressure washer works great and comes with a foam cannon.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-14-2019, 06:41 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 21,216
Posted By 24thrd
RV Wash With Deionized Water

I use a CR Spotless deionized water system, a Stanley pressure washer with foam cannon, and Chemical Guys Honeydew Snow Foam. With this system you just rinse, spray on the foam (about two oz per...
Forum: RV LIFE Trip Wizard - Trip Planner Topics 07-01-2019, 06:24 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 30,245
Posted By 24thrd
FreeLunch, thanks for fielding all these...

FreeLunch, thanks for fielding all these questions. Hope this is part of your day job:)

We have been using TripWizard for some time for trip planning and love it. I am hopeful about your new app...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-30-2019, 07:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,399
Posted By 24thrd
Per ptw’s post that should help OP not to use...

Per ptw’s post that should help OP not to use isolator. That is the kind of guidance I am looking for also. Thx.

My fuses and breakers are all located in cabinet right at front windshield. There...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-30-2019, 12:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,399
Posted By 24thrd
I have seen several people are doing that....

I have seen several people are doing that. Unfortunately, we do not have a fuse cabinet in the bathroom. Battery chassis area is the most likely place in our Ventana coach for install. Would...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-29-2019, 03:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,399
Posted By 24thrd
I am faced with the same situation except TST...

I am faced with the same situation except TST repeater. Appreciate any feed back as to best place in chassis battery area to connect hot and ground wires of repeater. Best scenario would be when...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-21-2019, 09:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,762
Posted By 24thrd
Looking for Demco tow bar feedback

Appreciate any pro and con comments on the DEMCO Excali-bar II and/or Dominator tow bars. Looking for feedback on ease of hook up, are the releases truly non-binding, long term quality, maintenance...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 03-10-2019, 03:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 817
Posted By 24thrd
2019 Wrangler factory steel bumper

Looking at a 2019 Wrangler Rubicon with factory steal bumper group option (front and back). No one so far, dealer or hitch installers, can tell me if there is a baseplate made for it. Anyone have...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-14-2017, 11:29 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,324
Posted By 24thrd
Thanks to everyone for the great advice!!!

Thanks to everyone for the great advice!!!
Forum: New Member Check-In 08-12-2017, 04:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 434
Posted By 24thrd
Hi from South Carolina

New to forum and everything RVing. Looking forward to the journey and all of you sage advice!
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-12-2017, 04:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,324
Posted By 24thrd
Need help on outfitting a Ventana

Newbie to forum and first time RVer. Purchasing a 3412 Ventana, please recommend what I need to purchase to outfit coach. For example, do I need to purchase black/gray sewer hose? Coach has EMS will...
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