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Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-13-2023, 07:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,740
Posted By LeslieGary
Yes. Found the fittings at Lowe’s. That said,...

Yes. Found the fittings at Lowe’s. That said, your replacement option is better as it eliminates one of the connections. ITR was very helpful with the repair (summer loop pump failure was part of...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-01-2023, 06:25 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 9,457
Posted By LeslieGary
My two cents: 1. Factory pickup was...

My two cents:

1. Factory pickup was fantastic (for us) and I’m sure the small number of issues we’ve had have been due to the great work by our technician. What a wonderful feature/option.

2....
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-26-2023, 03:34 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,351
Posted By LeslieGary
We had a small coolant leak. Ended up being a...

We had a small coolant leak. Ended up being a leak where a fitting went into the engine. There was some coolant on the coolant lines, but never saw any on the ground.

Cummins repaired it under...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-15-2022, 06:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,218
Posted By LeslieGary
Here are the fittings. I replaced the one on the...

Here are the fittings. I replaced the one on the left; the crack is easily visible.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-15-2022, 06:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,218
Posted By LeslieGary
My experience was a cracked fitting on the top of...

My experience was a cracked fitting on the top of the boiler where the hoses connect (female to female coupler/brass fitting). Look for discoloration on the fitting. There may or may not be...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 10-11-2022, 04:47 PM
Replies: 599
Views: 125,534
Posted By LeslieGary
First off, the Grand Cherokee is a fantastic...

First off, the Grand Cherokee is a fantastic vehicle both to tow and to drive. Steps to make it tow ready are quick and simple. It is a great choice and I was aware of the issue before I purchased...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-26-2022, 12:54 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 9,577
Posted By LeslieGary
Same here. I mix it with about 50% water in a...

Same here. I mix it with about 50% water in a spray bottle and wipe clean with a microfiber towel. No more streaks or film on windows. Works great in the house and in cars.


Very inexpensive and...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-11-2021, 06:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,302
Posted By LeslieGary
I’ve used Cummins service a couple of times,...

I’ve used Cummins service a couple of times, Spokane, WA and Savannah, GA. Service included warranty work and scheduled maintenance. In both cases the work was very professional and I was very...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-08-2021, 07:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,066
Posted By LeslieGary
I’ve kept a Blackstone grill and Davy Crockett...

I’ve kept a Blackstone grill and Davy Crockett pellet smoker in our basement for the past three years. I keep them clean and have not noticed any intruders.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-14-2021, 04:36 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,600
Posted By LeslieGary
We use the same one. Take out the sediment...

We use the same one. Take out the sediment filter, put in salt (household salt nuggets, not table salt) and run until clear. Works great.

Don, great build and thanks for the pictures and steps....
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-15-2021, 04:28 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 10,958
Posted By LeslieGary
I certainly understand your frustration....

I certainly understand your frustration. Hopefully the EEZ system won’t have the same issue. Seems unlikely given its age, but with spectrum/frequency issues you never know.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-14-2021, 04:23 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 10,958
Posted By LeslieGary
We have been using the EEZ TPMS, purchased around...

We have been using the EEZ TPMS, purchased around 2013 for the travel trailer we had at the time. I simply bought more sensors for the additional wheels and tow vehicle. The system has worked well: ...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-10-2021, 11:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,951
Posted By LeslieGary
Our front left is most prone to clog. I have been...

Our front left is most prone to clog. I have been using our Porter-Cable air compressor to blow air up through the drain to free the clog. It has always restored the flow down to the ground, but I...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-14-2021, 10:36 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 14,444
Posted By LeslieGary
RedBaron came up with the best version of this....

RedBaron came up with the best version of this. Parts are below.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-13-2021, 07:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,856
Posted By LeslieGary
Another consideration is an adapter to connect...

Another consideration is an adapter to connect your Sanicon end to a standard 3” sewer hose. Here’s a thread that show several configurations.
...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-11-2021, 07:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,368
Posted By LeslieGary
Here’s their brochure. We stayed in the Pioneer...

Here’s their brochure. We stayed in the Pioneer loop. Sites were very spacious.

https://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/CherryCreek/Documents/CampgroundBrochure.PDF
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-11-2021, 07:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,368
Posted By LeslieGary
One of our favorite parks is Cherry Hills State...

One of our favorite parks is Cherry Hills State Park in Aurora. Incredible sites and a wonderful park. Largest dog park I’ve ever seen. Both full and partial hookups.
...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-11-2021, 06:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 628
Posted By LeslieGary
Our full wall slide will collect water after a...

Our full wall slide will collect water after a heavy rainfall. It usually drains off when going to ride height. I’m always outside when slides come in and out and watch the slide toppers to ensure...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-11-2021, 06:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,884
Posted By LeslieGary
One other addition: make sure you Auto Gen Start...

One other addition: make sure you Auto Gen Start and inverter are off while in storage. You want the battery charger to continue to maintain the batteries, so keep it on.

I’m not sure if the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-10-2021, 01:55 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,848
Posted By LeslieGary
We fill our DEF tank at the pump (Pilot...

We fill our DEF tank at the pump (Pilot stations). Now that we have a TSD Logistics card, I will continue to buy DEF at the pump but probably from TA or Loves stations. This is purely out of...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-10-2021, 01:08 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,876
Posted By LeslieGary
For our 2018 Dutch Star 4362 towing a Jeep Grand...

For our 2018 Dutch Star 4362 towing a Jeep Grand Cherokee the dashboard shows an average of 7.4 MPG.

We don’t use the generator very often and typically use AC for hot water, so I believe they...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-10-2021, 12:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,446
Posted By LeslieGary
Adding on to Dutch Star Don’s post about the...

Adding on to Dutch Star Don’s post about the water miser, it is also great when you don’t have a sewer hookup and want to reduce gray water production. We use it when on city water, but always...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-04-2021, 10:20 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 14,732
Posted By LeslieGary
When I serviced my system, I only changed the...

When I serviced my system, I only changed the Garber fuel filter. I don’t believe the one shown in the manual exists any more. I also scratched my head on that a bit as well, but ultimately just...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-03-2021, 01:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,425
Posted By LeslieGary
Here are the two different lights. The new light...

Here are the two different lights. The new light is on the left along with the sticker with part number, etc.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-03-2021, 01:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,425
Posted By LeslieGary
Here are the connectors that were in our ceiling...

Here are the connectors that were in our ceiling lights. I don’t recall any wire nuts.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-03-2021, 01:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,425
Posted By LeslieGary
In 2019 the answer was yes, you can order them...

In 2019 the answer was yes, you can order them from Newmar.

At our one year warranty period (summer 2019) Newmar replaced all of our ceiling puck lights. The new lights were different—single...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-03-2021, 12:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,103
Posted By LeslieGary
Wow, not good news. I only tested ours one time,...

Wow, not good news. I only tested ours one time, so potentially mine could fault out again. I’ll be interested to hear what ITR says.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-03-2021, 07:43 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 14,732
Posted By LeslieGary
The Garber filter is in the generator bay, very...

The Garber filter is in the generator bay, very easy to see (on the right side of the generator on our Dutch Star).

The Oasis annual service video will show you the two different filters.
...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-01-2021, 07:10 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,103
Posted By LeslieGary
Steve, I agree on the fittings; there were...

Steve, I agree on the fittings; there were obvious signs of leaks/seeps and thread sealant is not apparent inside the distribution box. It was clearly present on the fittings outside the box and the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-28-2021, 07:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,103
Posted By LeslieGary
Let’s hope the new pump has a longer lifespan!

Let’s hope the new pump has a longer lifespan!
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-28-2021, 12:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,103
Posted By LeslieGary
Installation complete. Note the new pump is...

Installation complete. Note the new pump is different than the one it replaced. Hopefully it will be more durable than the original.

While testing the system, I checked for leaks and also...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-28-2021, 11:58 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,103
Posted By LeslieGary
Close up of the discolored fitting. I considered...

Close up of the discolored fitting. I considered taking it off and resealing the threads, but decided not to as it didn’t leak during the test run. More importantly it would be difficult to remove as...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-28-2021, 11:50 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,103
Posted By LeslieGary
Picture of the distribution box with the cover...

Picture of the distribution box with the cover off.

—Blue circle is the summer pump.

—Red circle is a discolored fitting I suspect has been leaking. More to follow on that.

—Green mark is...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-28-2021, 11:45 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,103
Posted By LeslieGary
Summer pump replacement complete. Was not...

Summer pump replacement complete. Was not difficult. Some notes:

—new pump comes with instructions.

—I did not need new hose clamps or new hose.

—I didn’t need to heat the hose to get it...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-18-2021, 04:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,103
Posted By LeslieGary
Steve— will do. I have a new pump at home and...

Steve— will do. I have a new pump at home and will be back on June 25th, so will get after it shortly thereafter.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-17-2021, 12:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,103
Posted By LeslieGary
That has been my experience as well. Randy stayed...

That has been my experience as well. Randy stayed on the phone with me while banging around in the basement, called back when he was busy with another customer. Recommended fixes, knew sizes, etc.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-17-2021, 11:13 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,103
Posted By LeslieGary
You now have me considering replacing the other...

You now have me considering replacing the other coupling fitting, though it does not appear to be leaking—and I hate to mess with something that is working OK.

Randy at ITR recommended using...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-17-2021, 11:08 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,103
Posted By LeslieGary
When I replace the summer loop pump I’ll look...

When I replace the summer loop pump I’ll look closely at all of the fittings. Troubleshooting my current problem had me looking inside the distribution module and I didn’t notice any leaks.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-17-2021, 11:05 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,103
Posted By LeslieGary
The replacement part is a 1/2 inch NPT coupler. ...

The replacement part is a 1/2 inch NPT coupler.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/B-K-1-2-in-Threaded-Coupling-Fitting/1000505577

Potentially you could replace these with a 1/2 inch NPT hose barb. I’m...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-17-2021, 10:55 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,103
Posted By LeslieGary
By the way, I used Teflon tape on the threads for...

By the way, I used Teflon tape on the threads for the new part. They used plumber’s putty on the factory install. I’m more familiar with the tape and had some on hand.

New fitting is on the left.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-17-2021, 10:46 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,103
Posted By LeslieGary
Not sure why the picture didn’t upload. Trying...

Not sure why the picture didn’t upload. Trying again.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-15-2021, 06:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,103
Posted By LeslieGary
Oasis leak and zone fault

I’ve learned a lot about the Oasis hydronic system this trip—my thanks to Randy at ITR for his assistance. Bad summer loop pump caused the zone fault (as expected) and I’ll install a new pump once we...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-02-2021, 12:08 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 14,732
Posted By LeslieGary
This is an old thread, but I couldn’t find any...

This is an old thread, but I couldn’t find any other reference for priming the fuel filter on the Oasis system when changing the filter for annual servicing, so thought it would be worthwhile to...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-13-2021, 07:05 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 21,338
Posted By LeslieGary
Tom, I had the same thing happen. Unfortunately,...

Tom, I had the same thing happen. Unfortunately, it was about two years ago and I don’t remember exactly how I resolved it. I can tell you it was not the shower miser—at least in my case.

I...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-08-2021, 05:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,381
Posted By LeslieGary
Are you going to have anything installed? For...

Are you going to have anything installed? For example, roof vent covers? Or perhaps bringing a satellite TV receiver? You’ll want to confirm the dealer either has the items on hand to install...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-27-2021, 07:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 997
Posted By LeslieGary
Count me among those with dings on the underside...

Count me among those with dings on the underside of a couple of basement doors. While hardly noticeable, I’m thinking I will do what Don suggests.

I suppose the key is ensuring the dents don’t...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-19-2021, 06:39 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 32,670
Posted By LeslieGary
Add us to the list of those with a DEF head...

Add us to the list of those with a DEF head replacement. I say replacement versus failure as we we had a couple of episodes of warnings (alarm and yellow warning light) that came and went, but never...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-29-2021, 07:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,236
Posted By LeslieGary
Like Paul65k, we have a GMG Davy Crockett and a...

Like Paul65k, we have a GMG Davy Crockett and a Blackstone grill. I ditched the legs for the Davy Crockett and use a high strength aluminum folding table when cooking. Keeps it at a workable height...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 01-23-2021, 07:44 AM
Replies: 599
Views: 125,534
Posted By LeslieGary
We had a warranty item repaired on our 2018 Jeep...

We had a warranty item repaired on our 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee this week and asked them to check on the part. They did—and told us the part will only work on 2021 models and later.

Like all...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 01-14-2021, 05:17 PM
Replies: 599
Views: 125,534
Posted By LeslieGary
We’re headed to the local Jeep dealer tomorrow...

We’re headed to the local Jeep dealer tomorrow for some warranty work. I’ll check to see if they can provide some information and report back. Based on the comments, I do not have high expectations. ...
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