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Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-08-2023, 04:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 362
Posted By racer0624
We've used Empire Truck in several of their...

We've used Empire Truck in several of their locations for our 2015 LA. There's one in Monroe.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-06-2022, 09:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,493
Posted By racer0624
We also have MarCELL. In addition to temp alert...

We also have MarCELL. In addition to temp alert for pet it also will alert when power supply at CG fails. As we leave our inverter on this feature has twice saved my batteries.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-09-2022, 09:39 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,935
Posted By racer0624
As the OP I feel obligated to let all know that I...

As the OP I feel obligated to let all know that I "lucked" in to selling it myself. I and a lot others have learned much from this discussion.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-06-2022, 06:12 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,935
Posted By racer0624
DeeGee, Did your insurance policy still cover...

DeeGee,
Did your insurance policy still cover your coach while on consignment?
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-04-2022, 04:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,956
Posted By racer0624
It's very difficult to excel in service when...

It's very difficult to excel in service when parts are hard to get and good techs are in such short supply.
We were at their Lewisville facility last month for a week.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-01-2022, 04:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 819
Posted By racer0624
I'll be going to the storage location in a couple...

I'll be going to the storage location in a couple of days and check. The work was done at Freightliner in Gaffney.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-29-2022, 01:01 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,935
Posted By racer0624
NIRVC - Lewisville, Tx consignment

Looking for comments good and bad on selling a coach on consignment with these folks. Any and all comments welcome. We're hanging it up after 36 years of rv'ing.
Thanks.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-28-2022, 06:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 819
Posted By racer0624
Sounds like what mine was doing a couple of years...

Sounds like what mine was doing a couple of years ago. It was a plugged dryer which required change out.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-17-2022, 10:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 907
Posted By racer0624
FOLLOW UP TO NIRVC SERVICE I can only echo...

FOLLOW UP TO NIRVC SERVICE
I can only echo previous good words about NIRVC personal. They are a great group of people.
I would only add that they have the same severe shortage of techs and...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-08-2022, 02:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 907
Posted By racer0624
Will do FLSteve.

Will do FLSteve.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-08-2022, 01:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 907
Posted By racer0624
Thanks Eddie. Are you in sales there? We plan...

Thanks Eddie.
Are you in sales there? We plan to sell or consign our coach in a couple of months.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-08-2022, 09:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 907
Posted By racer0624
Advice for 1st trip to NIRVC Lewisville

Headed to NIRVC for annual service and a few Freightliner issues. I understand they have water, elec. hookups and several dump locations. I'll be arriving on a Sunday and have been given a gate code...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-17-2022, 10:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,397
Posted By racer0624
Did you check to insure all jacks were up? I've...

Did you check to insure all jacks were up? I've had one come down just a wee bit and that was enough to trip the limit switch.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-26-2022, 12:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,750
Posted By racer0624
Thanks for the comments. I'm in the process of...

Thanks for the comments. I'm in the process of making an appointment with NIRVC Lewisville.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-24-2022, 01:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,750
Posted By racer0624
Berryland Campers in Ponchatoula, La

Don't bother calling them for service work unless you bought from them.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-24-2021, 04:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,064
Posted By racer0624
FOLLOW UP Lubricated the 3-"T" guide parts and...

FOLLOW UP
Lubricated the 3-"T" guide parts and 6-pins on each awning. After several cycles the awnings are screech-free. Used DuPont lube with teflon.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-21-2021, 02:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,064
Posted By racer0624
Thanks for the tips guys.

Thanks for the tips guys.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-21-2021, 06:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,064
Posted By racer0624
Screeching Girard awnings

Wow, they wake up campers 3 lots away. Mostly on retracting. Very little noise when extending. I tried T-9 on the rail where the three arms slide with no improvement. Both awnings have seen little...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-05-2021, 01:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 818
Posted By racer0624
Until I made the mod discussed I just put a clamp...

Until I made the mod discussed I just put a clamp over the folded duckbill tube.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-28-2021, 03:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,913
Posted By racer0624
I also lost power while in storage. I've since...

I also lost power while in storage. I've since bought a marCELL unit. Simple, economical. Works great
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-01-2021, 02:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,658
Posted By racer0624
Walpole tire Co. Ruston, La 318-255-4202 got and...

Walpole tire Co. Ruston, La 318-255-4202 got and mounted my 365's along with 6-315's this past January. They also participate in the FMCA tire program. I don't recall the price but I can get it for...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-29-2021, 06:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,944
Posted By racer0624
I just found out about MarCell and have one on...

I just found out about MarCell and have one on order now. I picked Verison. I like that it uses cell service for alarm notifications not wifi. Several good videos on utube.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-27-2021, 04:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,171
Posted By racer0624
I've always moved the slideout in or out a few...

I've always moved the slideout in or out a few inches to unload the motor. I've seen Newmar tech do the same.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-17-2021, 09:06 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 371
Posted By racer0624
SST trim strips coming loose

Has anyone found a way to reattach the sst strips on the engine cover. The factory attaches them with 2 rows of double sided tape but the slight curve of the panel lets them release on the ends.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-10-2021, 05:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 755
Posted By racer0624
outlawten5, We have a 2015 London Aire and...

outlawten5,
We have a 2015 London Aire and I've been reading everything I can find on head failures. Unless I've missed something the problem started in 2016.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-08-2021, 10:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,237
Posted By racer0624
3 yrs. ago I replaced the factory installed AGM's...

3 yrs. ago I replaced the factory installed AGM's with Duracell GC2 AGM's from Sam's Club. I've been totally satisfied with them. Lifelines are the best but I couldn't justify the extra cost as we...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-27-2021, 03:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,545
Posted By racer0624
DUH!!! The circuit breaker was off. I've...

DUH!!! The circuit breaker was off. I've embarrassed myself. [emoji15]
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-27-2021, 08:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,545
Posted By racer0624
PD transfer switch issue

My PD 52 won't switch over to generator. We've been on shore power for 2 months. I'm wondering if it might just be a stuck contact. Any ideas?
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-23-2021, 05:31 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,956
Posted By racer0624
As a follow up to my earlier post, with the slide...

As a follow up to my earlier post, with the slide closed the water line was pinched. With slide out.... yeah flow again.
I went so far as to order and receive a replacement inlet valve which I now...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-22-2021, 05:01 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,956
Posted By racer0624
I have a dumb question. Was your reefer slide in...

I have a dumb question. Was your reefer slide in or out? I had the same symptom as you with the slide in.
Forum: Cummins Engines 07-21-2021, 09:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,442
Posted By racer0624
Isn't this the same company Mark Martin uses?

Isn't this the same company Mark Martin uses?
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 07-18-2021, 06:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,781
Posted By racer0624
Bob, in your first photo I see what appears to be...

Bob, in your first photo I see what appears to be some cracks that tires get as they age out. Have you checked the date code on them?
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-27-2021, 08:37 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,278
Posted By racer0624
Thanks. I'll look in there and also try jumping...

Thanks. I'll look in there and also try jumping the Evans thermostat in front. I have plenty of freon in system. I've checked the a/c clutch fuses and relay located in compartment below drivers...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-27-2021, 05:11 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,278
Posted By racer0624
I'm having same issue. Fuses and relay check out...

I'm having same issue. Fuses and relay check out good. Dumb question. What is the PDM?

John, 2015 LA, freightliner
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-04-2021, 05:27 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,685
Posted By racer0624
I just used a drinking straw. It only takes a...

I just used a drinking straw. It only takes a drop.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 04-30-2021, 05:23 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,840
Posted By racer0624
My Sam's doesn't stock the 6V Duracell AGM's...

My Sam's doesn't stock the 6V Duracell AGM's either but was able to special order them for me. Have you asked?
Installed a couple of years ago and am very satisfied with them.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-26-2021, 05:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 945
Posted By racer0624
Thanks for reply. I'll start checking around too.

Thanks for reply. I'll start checking around too.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-25-2021, 04:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 945
Posted By racer0624
Calpop45, Have you installed the new sensor...

Calpop45,
Have you installed the new sensor yet? Details? Plug and play with no calibration needed?
I'm having issues with my sensor too. 3rd time.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-28-2020, 07:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,222
Posted By racer0624
WATER VALVE UPDATE Long story short.... Full...

WATER VALVE UPDATE
Long story short.... Full wall slide was in and kinked the water supply line. https://www.irv2.com/forums/images/smilies/facepalm.gif
As soon as I opened the slide all was well...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-26-2020, 04:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,222
Posted By racer0624
Big Bus, that's the company I ordered my water...

Big Bus, that's the company I ordered my water valve from. I viewed their video specific to my model and it, also well done, showed lower rear panel R&R. I sure will check before pulling it out...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-26-2020, 03:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,222
Posted By racer0624
Thanks RD1. That's what I need to know. ...

Thanks RD1. That's what I need to know.

Breezy2006, My shut off valve is in the cargo bay and reefer is running. Have water everywhere else.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-26-2020, 01:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,986
Posted By racer0624
I recall in the letter that the original fan...

I recall in the letter that the original fan bracket was stated to be "sub optimal". I had a good chuckle over that.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-26-2020, 01:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,222
Posted By racer0624
Thanks Kevin for the video. My brain must have...

Thanks Kevin for the video. My brain must have shorted out,,, again,,,. It's a Whirlpool reefer not a Samsung. :confused:

Also my front tv is dead and one of the Oasis pumps is out. Don't care...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-26-2020, 12:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,986
Posted By racer0624
We are the original owners of a '15 LADP....

We are the original owners of a '15 LADP. Freightliner in Gaffney did the fan bracket 3 months ago. Took 'em all day.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-26-2020, 09:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,222
Posted By racer0624
It's a residential unit thus no access panel.

It's a residential unit thus no access panel.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-26-2020, 09:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,222
Posted By racer0624
Pulling out Samsung french door reefer

All indications say I've got a bad water inlet valve and need to pull reefer out to check/replace. I can't be the first with this issue:) Is the water line simply coiled up behind it like a home...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-30-2020, 05:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,000
Posted By racer0624
When When I cook I can confirm it's a smoke...

When When I cook I can confirm it's a smoke detector.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-19-2020, 02:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,119
Posted By racer0624
x3 on T9

x3 on T9
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-05-2020, 10:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 833
Posted By racer0624
JMcG, Got add The Hag to your list:thumb:

JMcG,
Got add The Hag to your list:thumb:
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-04-2020, 02:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 611
Posted By racer0624
Thanks Don, I've got the necessary clamps. I've...

Thanks Don,
I've got the necessary clamps. I've seen everything from silicone to epoxy to double sided tape. I just have to decide.
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