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Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-10-2022, 07:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,103
Posted By Beach Livin
Nah its all wired to RV industry standards...

Nah its all wired to RV industry standards "rats nest wiring code":banghead:. sorry just couldn't help myself
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-03-2022, 02:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,225
Posted By Beach Livin
Check all your 120v circuit breakers to be sure...

Check all your 120v circuit breakers to be sure none popped during the storm. The EMS is powered by one of them in my case the engine block heater breaker. The EMS will go wonky (that's a technical...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-02-2021, 10:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,203
Posted By Beach Livin
I had the same issue with my 225 BIM when I...

I had the same issue with my 225 BIM when I upgraded to Lithium's. Could not figure out why my chassis batteries were discharging when plugged into shore power. Used multi meter to figure out which...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-18-2021, 01:48 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 12,017
Posted By Beach Livin
This maybe too far south for you. Lake Ashton,...

This maybe too far south for you. Lake Ashton, Lake Wales FL.
lakeashtonresales.com

A gated 55+ community there are 100+ RV Garage home in the 1600 home community. We have a home here.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-02-2021, 03:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,249
Posted By Beach Livin
We moved up from an Airstearm 2 years ago so I...

We moved up from an Airstearm 2 years ago so I know where you are comming from. I upgraded both the Airsteam and our Ventana to lithium's.

If you think lithiums's are in your near future do not...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-24-2021, 09:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,504
Posted By Beach Livin
We had the same issue with our back up alarm when...

We had the same issue with our back up alarm when backing into our garage. A couple of pieces of duct tape will muffle the sound enough so its not ear splitting when backing into the garage :dance:...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 10-09-2020, 07:56 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,920
Posted By Beach Livin
We tow a 2019 premier with Airforce One brake, ...

We tow a 2019 premier with Airforce One brake, Blue Ox tow bar and base plate. The equinox set up is very simple which is one of the reasons we got it.

I believe you will still need a charge...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-22-2020, 01:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 652
Posted By Beach Livin
Just paid 1100 + at Gaffney including generator...

Just paid 1100 + at Gaffney including generator service 4 Conner weight and extra water separator filter It was for a 1 year service. 1 year service alone was around 800. Covid nixed the 6 month...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-17-2020, 06:06 AM
Replies: 334
Views: 82,429
Posted By Beach Livin
Update I'm at the mother ship they replaced...

Update
I'm at the mother ship they replaced the two windows. All is good now. But...the glass manufacturer sent a tech to repair and video my bathroom window repair to use as training video for...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-31-2020, 08:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,762
Posted By Beach Livin
AM Solar has been around a while very reputable...

AM Solar has been around a while very reputable have used them on my three solar installs. They sell kits piece parts and offer support for DIY as well. They have changed vendors overtime as the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-21-2020, 02:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,208
Posted By Beach Livin
We have Lithionics batteries in our Ventana. We...

We have Lithionics batteries in our Ventana. We needed to change our precision circuits BIM to one for lithium batteries. It's a simple swap.
...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-17-2020, 12:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 921
Posted By Beach Livin
If your model has the precision circuit EMS...

If your model has the precision circuit EMS fliping the breaker off may cause other problems. https://www.irv2.com/forums/f103/precision-circuits-ems-50-amp-l2-voltage-problem-471406.html Ask me...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-17-2020, 11:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 754
Posted By Beach Livin
We had a problem with the Precision Circuit EMS. ...

We had a problem with the Precision Circuit EMS.

Did you check for breakers off in the main panel.

Often they use 2 breakers to power the device. If one is off, it does work correctly. Turned...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-14-2020, 06:28 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 82,429
Posted By Beach Livin
Joined the window failing club. Driving down the...

Joined the window failing club. Driving down the interstate I noticed the bathroom window was flapping in the 65 mph wind going down the road. Of course I had just passed the exit so I had to drive...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-30-2020, 05:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 996
Posted By Beach Livin
Realized after much checking and rechecking. Due...

Realized after much checking and rechecking. Due to the car lights not being used there was never a coach umbical to toad ground connection. So that is my problem.
Feel kinda foolish and will...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-30-2020, 03:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 996
Posted By Beach Livin
UPDATE Today rechecked all connections to...

UPDATE

Today rechecked all connections to the charge line and it all reads 14.1 V when reading to ground pin on the umbilical cord. But get zero volts when reading to car chassis ground. I’m...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-29-2020, 03:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 996
Posted By Beach Livin
Thanks good idea . Didn't think of it. That will...

Thanks good idea . Didn't think of it. That will give me more info on where the problem is.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 06-29-2020, 03:37 PM
Replies: 1,435
Views: 308,188
Posted By Beach Livin
The Green one is the lowest price for diesel in...

The Green one is the lowest price for diesel in the search area or route. Black with no price is usually a CAT Scale.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-29-2020, 03:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 996
Posted By Beach Livin
2019 Equinox charge line not working

The charge line from the coach not charging toad battery .

1. Checked continuity of the charge line and ground from the coach to the toad and all connection points in between. All good.

2....
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-18-2020, 08:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 868
Posted By Beach Livin
We have a 3717 with wicker glazed maple as well....

We have a 3717 with wicker glazed maple as well. We love it. Brightens up the coach.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-01-2020, 09:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,207
Posted By Beach Livin
Same concept different softener manufacturer. ...

Same concept different softener manufacturer. but I installed my 16000 grain water unit...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-03-2020, 06:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,967
Posted By Beach Livin
On our 2019 Ventana Newmar had reversed the house...

On our 2019 Ventana Newmar had reversed the house and chassis battery cables to the BIM. My chassis battery was always being drained even when plugged in. It took a few weeks for the chassis...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-02-2020, 07:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,282
Posted By Beach Livin
Just got off the phone with Newmar rescheduled my...

Just got off the phone with Newmar rescheduled my appointment at the mothership from 4 May to 13 November. My warranty runs out end of May they are honoring all of my warranty items to date and...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-01-2020, 06:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 513
Posted By Beach Livin
I had a MS 2012 that used that remote in my...

I had a MS 2012 that used that remote in my Airstream . It should not be a problem. Below is the information from the Magnum manual. You may want to call Magnum to be sure. My unit came with my...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-16-2020, 06:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 509
Posted By Beach Livin
Try disconnecting the cable to the remote for...

Try disconnecting the cable to the remote for about 5 seconds and reconnect. Also there are procedures for hard and soft resets I would try them next. Link to Magnum site for remote manual for...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-16-2020, 05:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 759
Posted By Beach Livin
On my 2019 Ventana 3717 approx 11' 2" from the...

On my 2019 Ventana 3717 approx 11' 2" from the center wheel hub to the tip of the exhaust pipe. Approx 10'6" to the back of the coach. May not be same on a 3717 Dutch Star as the frame, axles and...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 01-27-2020, 10:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 863
Posted By Beach Livin
TwoGypsies Busskipper, thanks for the first hand ...

TwoGypsies Busskipper, thanks for the first hand intel.

This is not our first trip out west. We have gone west twice before towing our 30' Airstream just not to this area. We now have a MH w/...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 01-26-2020, 06:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 863
Posted By Beach Livin
US 191 Jackson CO to Bluff UT

This summer we are going from Jackson WY to Monument Valley, stopping at Flaming Gorge, Dinosaur National Monument (West Entrance), Green River SP, Arches NP and Canyonlands NP on the way. It...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-20-2020, 07:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,763
Posted By Beach Livin
My bad I should have said you may want to...

My bad I should have said you may want to consider ……
I agree and disagree with the changing out to a LI BIM. For those who want to monitor what is going on and/or have the manual overrides a change...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-18-2020, 05:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,763
Posted By Beach Livin
You should swap out your BIM as well for one that...

You should swap out your BIM as well for one that supports Lithium's from your coach alternator.
https://precisioncircuitsinc.com/category/battery-disconnects-and-battery-isolation/

I did this...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-17-2020, 04:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,095
Posted By Beach Livin
Much like you we do extended camping with 50% of...

Much like you we do extended camping with 50% of our sites being non-hookup. We tend to camp in National Parks and Forests whenever we can. We own an all electric 3717 and love it. Wife does not...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-13-2020, 08:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,338
Posted By Beach Livin
Thumbs up Understanding your coaches and your power usage...

Understanding your coaches and your power usage will help you figure out how best to minimize power consumption when boondocking.

With your coach set up for boondocking use a clamp on amp meter...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-05-2020, 12:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,426
Posted By Beach Livin
Yes and No. We worked our specials list directly...

Yes and No. We worked our specials list directly with Newmar and they sent it to the dealer of our choice. Newmar does not give you any special pricing information. You are given a specials number...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-24-2019, 12:10 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 17,405
Posted By Beach Livin
No need to drill holes to install panel's if you...

No need to drill holes to install panel's if you have fiberglass roof. Use 3m VHB Tape and Sikaflex over the top for weather proofing. https://amsolar.com/rv-solar-panel-kit/mounting-accessories ...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-24-2019, 08:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,802
Posted By Beach Livin
If you are ordering look at the specials lists...

If you are ordering look at the specials lists posts as well to see if there is something you might want to order. Many sales people have 0 clue about specials that are available. Ask the sales...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-20-2019, 09:22 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 17,405
Posted By Beach Livin
2019 3717 Ventana with solar prep package. Just...

2019 3717 Ventana with solar prep package. Just installed 6 ZAMP 170w panels using 3 sets of two in series. Victron 150/100 smart solar charger with BMV-712 BMV monitor. Using stock 2812 Magnum...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-18-2019, 07:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,386
Posted By Beach Livin
We use floor mats from Ikea to protect the tile. ...

We use floor mats from Ikea to protect the tile.

More info on this thread

https://www.irv2.com/forums/f103/fws-keep-those-floors-clean-471676.html
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-11-2019, 07:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,373
Posted By Beach Livin
Same concept. We use door mats from Ikea ...

Same concept. We use door mats from Ikea

KÖGE
Door mat, gray, black, 2 ' 3 "x2 ' 11 "
https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/koege-door-mat-gray-black-30287939/


They work great for us on our tile...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 12-11-2019, 07:37 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 20,705
Posted By Beach Livin
According to the TOGO specs it only draws max 1...

According to the TOGO specs it only draws max 1 Amp DC. So you should be fine.

We installed ours about 2 months ago have not had any issues. we used well over 50g last months did not notice any...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-07-2019, 12:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,908
Posted By Beach Livin
Thanks problem fixed. :dance: The engine block...

Thanks problem fixed. :dance: The engine block heater breaker was off. We had turned it off months ago and never had or noticed the issue. I thought I turned it on when I cycled all the breakers...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-07-2019, 11:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,908
Posted By Beach Livin
Removed shorepower. Used generator same problem.

Removed shorepower. Used generator same problem.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-07-2019, 09:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,908
Posted By Beach Livin
All the breakers are on in the main and sub panels

All the breakers are on in the main and sub panels
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-07-2019, 08:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,908
Posted By Beach Livin
Precision Circuits EMS 50 AMP L2 Voltage problem

I am getting an L2 reading of 8 Volts on the PC Central Monitor Pannel. L1 reads 124 V. When I turned on the Oasis AC1-AC2 to put a load on the system L2 will displays the amp load 28 Amps.

I...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-28-2019, 07:40 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,135
Posted By Beach Livin
In the Tampa area Lazydays, RV one, General and...

In the Tampa area Lazydays, RV one, General and Camping world in within 10 mins of each other on I-4. Great place to look lots of manufactures and models to see. Buying is a whole different thing....
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-15-2019, 06:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,328
Posted By Beach Livin
Here the link to how an Newmar Essex owner...

Here the link to how an Newmar Essex owner enclosed his battery Bay.

https://www.irv2.com/forums/showthread.php?t=448508

We are replacing our interstates with 2 550AH lithionics and...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-01-2019, 06:08 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 18,608
Posted By Beach Livin
Thanks, Do you know if the magnum 2812 worked...

Thanks,
Do you know if the magnum 2812 worked stand alone without the Silverleaf interface. Or are lithionics batteries just incompatible with the Magnum 2812 inverter. Either way I'll find out in...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-01-2019, 10:45 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 18,608
Posted By Beach Livin
Thanks for posting your Lithionics upgrade. I...

Thanks for posting your Lithionics upgrade. I ordered a 2 550 AH Lithioncs system for my Ventana 3717. Your post w/ pictures are extremely helpful in designing the system and planning for the...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 11-01-2019, 07:38 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 20,705
Posted By Beach Livin
I bought mine from Gander Outdoors $359 w/ free...

I bought mine from Gander Outdoors $359 w/ free shipping. Sign up for email's and they send u a 10% off code. Use code then unsubscribe.
Pay up front for the year no refund if you cancel.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 10-28-2019, 04:37 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 20,705
Posted By Beach Livin
Ordered ours today. We don't want to drill holes...

Ordered ours today. We don't want to drill holes in the roof. We plan to install our on the roof using 3M 4950 VHB tape w/ solar panel mounting brackets like this
...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-25-2019, 04:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 839
Posted By Beach Livin
2x Also ask to inspect the roof as well....

2x

Also ask to inspect the roof as well. Make sure nothing is damaged up there and any prewire roof access covers are sealed and marked. Ask if they have a lift so you don't have to climb a...
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