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Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-25-2024, 09:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 991
Posted By MNawman
Oasis parts

I hear a lot of people suggest carrying an extra summer loop pump. Are all the pumps the same, interchangeable?

Mark
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-27-2023, 08:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 733
Posted By MNawman
Time for new tires

I have a 2018 Dutchstar 4369 and am looking for new tires. The front has to be Michelin but I’m looking for a good less expensive tires for the drive and tag. What are some good reliable tires that...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-27-2023, 07:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 543
Posted By MNawman
Ray, I want the Gmrs to communicate with friends...

Ray, I want the Gmrs to communicate with friends that I travel with who also have Gmrs. Sometimes my wife will drive the toad when I’m pulling a trailer with a RZR and we need to communicate without...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-23-2023, 11:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 543
Posted By MNawman
How to install a GMRS radio

I’m planning to install a Gmrs radio in my 2018 Dutchstar. I have one in my Jeep and we currently use hand helds while traveling separately. Has anyone installed a two way radio in a Newmar coach? ...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 11-19-2023, 09:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,081
Posted By MNawman
Hi Joe, welcome. We remove all food that mice...

Hi Joe, welcome. We remove all food that mice could get into and all liquids. I have the chassis, generator, and Oasis serviced, and I inflate all the tires to 5 lbs under the max on the side wall. ...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-12-2023, 09:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 808
Posted By MNawman
Cargo locks

Great write up. I had the same issue on the same doors. I got frustrated and disconnected the actuator from the lock and just used my key. I ll clean and lube them now that I know how. Thank you!
...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-09-2023, 10:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 519
Posted By MNawman
Great info! Thanks everyone for your input. I...

Great info! Thanks everyone for your input. I need to get on the roof and check it out now.

Mark
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-08-2023, 11:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 519
Posted By MNawman
DeWat, thanks for the info! I already have...

DeWat, thanks for the info! I already have Midland Walkies on Gmrs with the FCC license that I use for off reading. I want a mobile in the rv and Jeep for coms on the road and with groups. I was...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-08-2023, 09:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 519
Posted By MNawman
2 way radio install

Hey guys I m looking to install a Midland 2 way radio in my 2018 Dutchstar. I would like to hear from anyone who has installed one. I am concerned about running the antenna through the roof. A...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-05-2022, 08:59 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 11,999
Posted By MNawman
I never thought there would be so much discussion...

I never thought there would be so much discussion about Snap pads. I’m in the middle of the aisle. I have them on the front only because they don’t make them for the rear. So I didn’t spend as much...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-05-2022, 08:35 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,759
Posted By MNawman
I’ve had an Entegra with a Spartan Chassis and...

I’ve had an Entegra with a Spartan Chassis and now have a Newmar with a Freightliner chassis. It’s not quite an apples to apples comparison, but I felt that the Spartan was a smoother and quieter...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-03-2022, 08:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,192
Posted By MNawman
Thanks for all the input. I got in. Put battery...

Thanks for all the input. I got in. Put battery jump starters on both chassis batteries, the read 13.6 v, so low voltage wasn’t the problem. Key fob was 3 v so that wasn’t the problem. The two door...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-03-2022, 08:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 557
Posted By MNawman
You should have a GFCI under the kitchen counter...

You should have a GFCI under the kitchen counter above the sink or stove. I have three in my half bath, and one in the basement. The two inside the half bath fuse cabinet are for the heated floors....
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-03-2022, 08:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,192
Posted By MNawman
Ok, I ll try the deadbolt key again. It felt like...

Ok, I ll try the deadbolt key again. It felt like it didn’t turn as far as normal and I didn’t want to break the key off in the lock. A local RV tech insisted that the key should work too. I’ve got...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-02-2022, 03:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,192
Posted By MNawman
I tried both keys. Neither has ever opened the...

I tried both keys. Neither has ever opened the electric lock.

Mark
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-02-2022, 10:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,192
Posted By MNawman
Locked out. Electric lock

When I put my coach in storage I forgot to turn off my chassis batteries and left my tpms booster on. Two weeks later I try to get into my coach and the electric lock sounds weak and isn’t unlocking....
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-02-2022, 08:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 645
Posted By MNawman
Steps

Yes there could be two or three fuses. Look in the chassis fuse bay outside under the drivers seat and the house fuses inside. My Entegra had three fuses for the steps. I think my Dutchstar has...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-12-2022, 01:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,268
Posted By MNawman
The GFCI for my Gerard awnings is under the...

The GFCI for my Gerard awnings is under the kitchen cabinet above the sink.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-20-2022, 10:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 588
Posted By MNawman
On mine I removed the first access panel, (one...

On mine I removed the first access panel, (one screw), and had to lift the second longer panel. It was a little tight because of the carpet but it did lift up. It s a long uncomfortable stretch to...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-02-2022, 08:46 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,777
Posted By MNawman
Wow! A lot of great ideas. Thank you all for your...

Wow! A lot of great ideas. Thank you all for your contributions. I’m going to do the double filter first, then redo the outside shower. If that goes well, I ll tackle the black tank flush.
...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-23-2022, 02:54 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,777
Posted By MNawman
Hey Jerry, a couple questions, I m guessing you...

Hey Jerry, a couple questions, I m guessing you had a single water filter mounted to the left and lower than your double filter. How did you get the hose connections to reach the new location? Is...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-22-2022, 05:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,777
Posted By MNawman
Great info. Thanks Don. Still debating on the...

Great info. Thanks Don. Still debating on the black tank flush. It would be quick and convenient, but I like getting the full pressure from the spigot. Great ideas.

Mark
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-22-2022, 07:40 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,777
Posted By MNawman
That’s perfect Jerry! Thank you. Exactly what I...

That’s perfect Jerry! Thank you. Exactly what I wanted. I also wanted a double water filter mounted just like yours. How did you reroute the hoses to the filter? Yours looks great.

Mark
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-21-2022, 04:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,777
Posted By MNawman
Absolutely! I already have two. I m trying to...

Absolutely! I already have two. I m trying to figure my water line routing to replace the filter. I may not even do the black flush. Still debating.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-21-2022, 11:45 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,777
Posted By MNawman
Water hose routing in wet bay

I have a 2018 Dutchstar and would like to switch out my single can water filter for a double, and plumb in a dedicated black tank flush. I thought the water line came from the hose reel directly into...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-20-2022, 10:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,201
Posted By MNawman
The full wall slides on the Newmar’s have a long...

The full wall slides on the Newmar’s have a long delay. Also check fuses inside and outside. Engine off for slides, generator on or plugged in.

Mark
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-20-2022, 10:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 580
Posted By MNawman
Usually the rv beds are shorter than residential....

Usually the rv beds are shorter than residential. My wife bought a padded mattress topper from Costco and it worked great.

Mark
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-12-2022, 11:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,368
Posted By MNawman
Tom, do you have a part number and a source for...

Tom, do you have a part number and a source for these studs you are referring to? A picture would be helpful as well. Thanks

Mark
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-24-2021, 08:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 973
Posted By MNawman
Lost AC shroud

Driving through the windy state of Nebraska I looked in my mirror and saw something big and black flying behind my Dutchstar. I stopped to get it and discovered it was the shroud from one of my AC...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 03-28-2021, 09:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 980
Posted By MNawman
Use one of the weather apps to keep an eye on the...

Use one of the weather apps to keep an eye on the current conditions. Usually the southern route is the safest in the winter months. We just went thru Flagstaff to Albq. The was some snow on the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-06-2020, 05:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 640
Posted By MNawman
Sanicon removal

Wow! That’s good to know Ken. I ll check into that. Maybe reinstall my sanicon.
Thanks.

Mark
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-05-2020, 07:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 640
Posted By MNawman
Dave I removed mine after the first time I used...

Dave I removed mine after the first time I used it. Waste water was trapped in it and was difficult to drain it out. I think the unit was installed upside down. I didn’t think it was any faster than...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-26-2020, 08:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 354
Posted By MNawman
Guages

I use my coach for two or three days before I get a reading on my black tank. I think the sensor is mounted higher on the tank.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-05-2020, 10:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,712
Posted By MNawman
Hydralift

Hey Chuck, PM me. I got some information for you.

Mark
marknawman@msn.com
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-19-2019, 08:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,405
Posted By MNawman
I just got mine back from Albuquerque...

I just got mine back from Albuquerque Freightliner and it cost $600 for the 6k service. I copied the service schedule from the manual and gave it to them when I dropped it off. That didn’t include...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-18-2019, 02:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,257
Posted By MNawman
Scott I had issues with my Alison and it turned...

Scott I had issues with my Alison and it turned out to be a couple computer sensors not communicating. I took it to Freightliner and there was a recall on one of the sensors. They fixed it under...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-04-2019, 08:15 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 21,205
Posted By MNawman
The soap goes a long way. I bought a gallon. I...

The soap goes a long way. I bought a gallon. I only use about half of what’s in the foam canon and that is diluted 50%.

Mark
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-04-2019, 08:11 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 21,205
Posted By MNawman
I bought a foam canon and soap from Chemical...

I bought a foam canon and soap from Chemical Guys. I have to dilute the soap because it’s thick. I spray a section with soap, scrub with lambs wool, then rinse. I have an in line water filter and a...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-23-2019, 08:27 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 20,902
Posted By MNawman
TJ I have the DS 4369 with the recliners. When we...

TJ I have the DS 4369 with the recliners. When we sat in the chairs at Newmar I thought they were comfortable, so we ordered them. On our first trip, it rained a lot so we spent the day watching tv....
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-01-2019, 08:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 896
Posted By MNawman
Ravelco anti theft

Does anyone have a Ravelco anti theft device installed in their Toad? I’m considering putting a Ravelco in a 2019 Jeep JL and would also like to install an Invisibrake and am wondering if one would...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 05-01-2019, 08:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 719
Posted By MNawman
I got some rubber floor mats from Amazon that...

I got some rubber floor mats from Amazon that work great. Look up heavy duty shop floor mats. You can get various sizes and cut to fit. I think mine are about 1/4” thick. I put them over the carpet...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-27-2019, 07:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,172
Posted By MNawman
I had a 2014 Entegra Aspire on a Spartan chassis....

I had a 2014 Entegra Aspire on a Spartan chassis. Last year we traded it in on a Dutchstar with a FL. I realize they are two different coaches by two different builders, but the Entegra was a...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-23-2019, 06:58 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,151
Posted By MNawman
I put together a plumbing repair kit with a few...

I put together a plumbing repair kit with a few pieces of 1/2” pex, T s elbows, straight connectors, Teflon tape, hose clamps, hose gaskets and some of that super tape for leaks. I had to use it on...
Forum: Gear and Product Discussions 03-19-2019, 06:56 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,367
Posted By MNawman
Yosemite, I bought the two pack of Tundra...

Yosemite, I bought the two pack of Tundra extinguishers from Amazon. I tried one out on a small grease fire and it worked well. I would prefer foam extinguishers, but they are dangerous on electrical...
Forum: Gear and Product Discussions 03-18-2019, 07:16 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,367
Posted By MNawman
I bought some small ABC extinguishers from Lowe’s...

I bought some small ABC extinguishers from Lowe’s and keep one by the bed, and three in various outdoor compartments. I recently bought a foam extinguisher I keep in my second bay on the drivers side...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-11-2019, 09:01 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 14,898
Posted By MNawman
I lost a wiper blade during a heavy rainstorm in...

I lost a wiper blade during a heavy rainstorm in my Entegra. Fortunately I treated my windshield with Rainx before the trip. It shed the water so well I could see without the wiper. I replaced the...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-05-2019, 02:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,301
Posted By MNawman
As Zigzag said the square screwdriver bit called...

As Zigzag said the square screwdriver bit called a Robertson (Roberts) head. I think it’s a number 2. I carry three sizes and extras in case I drop one where I can’t get it. Also some extensions and...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-02-2019, 06:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,075
Posted By MNawman
We have the 4369. No love seat but we did have...

We have the 4369. No love seat but we did have two recliners. We thought they were comfortable when we sat in them at Newmar, but after using them on a couple trips they weren’t that comfortable. We...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-20-2018, 06:46 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,798
Posted By MNawman
Randy after driving all day in both the Entegra...

Randy after driving all day in both the Entegra and Dutchstar, I felt much better in the Entegra seats. A good friend liked the Dutchstar seats better. Just like beds, some like them hard and some...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-19-2018, 12:55 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,798
Posted By MNawman
Ken, I owned a 2014 Entegra Aspire on a Spartan...

Ken, I owned a 2014 Entegra Aspire on a Spartan chassis and loved it. It was a great coach and very comfortable. We recently traded it in and ordered a Dutchstar. I work at a dealership that sells...
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