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Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-26-2023, 10:01 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,213
Posted By traveller333
You are correct, there is a big difference...

You are correct, there is a big difference between replacing a slide out motor on a round shaft vs. a square shaft.

The link below describes how I replaced an encoder of a slide out motor on a...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-26-2023, 09:47 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,213
Posted By traveller333
I'm sorry, I wasn't weighing in on the torque...

I'm sorry, I wasn't weighing in on the torque question. The pdf files are more general in nature, just to give someone a rough idea of what is involved in working on a slide.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-25-2023, 11:11 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,213
Posted By traveller333
I also had to replace the front motor for the...

I also had to replace the front motor for the kitchen slide. I collected the information I came across and created two pdf files, attached.

I hope the information helps others.

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Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-23-2023, 05:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 594
Posted By traveller333
The following post describes my saga with my...

The following post describes my saga with my Whirlpool Fridge. It turned out to be a simple solution, but arriving at the solution took a while.
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Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-07-2023, 10:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 522
Posted By traveller333
Thanks for the reply Kevin. If the motor is bad,...

Thanks for the reply Kevin. If the motor is bad, I need to bring the slide in manually. In the position that the slide is in, half in, it is almost impossible to get to the motor under the bed. Is...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-06-2023, 09:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 522
Posted By traveller333
I found the controller and unplugged the two...

I found the controller and unplugged the two connectors for 1 minute. After plugging the connectors back in, there was no change.

I also watched the display as the button was pushed to move the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-06-2023, 04:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 522
Posted By traveller333
Bedroom slide out controller

Hello all,

I have a 2019 Ventana 4369 and my bedroom slide is stuck half in and half out.

When I push the switch to move the slide in or out, all I hear is a click, which I believe is the brake...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-22-2023, 10:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 980
Posted By traveller333
I thought that as well, but then if the glass...

I thought that as well, but then if the glass breaks, I would probably have to replace the whole window, which comes with a new locking lever attached.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-22-2023, 12:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 980
Posted By traveller333
I almost lost the emergency exit window - My fix

We have been full-timing for 4 years in our 2019 Ventana 4369.

A few days ago, as we were preparing to leave a campground, my wife noticed that the emergency exit window in the bedroom was...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-21-2023, 10:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 539
Posted By traveller333
I had to remove that door last year. Here is the...

I had to remove that door last year. Here is the post. It may contain some helpful information.

https://www.irv2.com/forums/f103/removing-swinging-door-to-small-bathroom-565127.html
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-14-2023, 10:16 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,798
Posted By traveller333
The dimming lights is another clue. I would...

The dimming lights is another clue. I would guess that the dimming lights are an indication of an overcurrent condition somewhere.

Here are a couple of other things to check:

1. Look at the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-13-2023, 08:45 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,798
Posted By traveller333
Hello Weyeldwood, I would like to help if I can. ...

Hello Weyeldwood, I would like to help if I can.

First a few questions and then I will try to offer some comments and suggestions based on your info and my experience.

Questions:
1. Does...
Forum: Forum 101 | Announcements | Forum Concerns 04-12-2023, 11:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 493
Posted By traveller333
All great suggestions, but when I think back to...

All great suggestions, but when I think back to my software testing days, I would consider this to be a bug.

I believe standard procedure is to keep a user logged in as long as he/she is active,...
Forum: Forum 101 | Announcements | Forum Concerns 04-11-2023, 12:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 493
Posted By traveller333
Thank you for the reply. How long do I have...

Thank you for the reply.

How long do I have before being automatically logged out?
Forum: Forum 101 | Announcements | Forum Concerns 04-11-2023, 12:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 493
Posted By traveller333
Question for the moderators. Lost post due to auto log-out

I just spent 2 hours crafting a response to a thread, trying help out a member, but when I went to submit the post, I found that I was logged out by the system, due to a time-out setting I guess???
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Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-06-2023, 08:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 556
Posted By traveller333
I had the exact same problem on my 2019 Ventana...

I had the exact same problem on my 2019 Ventana 4369. At first I thought something was binding in the gears that move the foot rest. I spent several hours looking and testing, but didn't find...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-05-2023, 05:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 654
Posted By traveller333
I'm not sure if this will help you, but here are...

I'm not sure if this will help you, but here are my thoughts.

1. Just based on your description, I would be concerned that when one end "falls" before the other, the slide-out frame may be...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-28-2023, 07:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 876
Posted By traveller333
The method for removing the TranTorque bushings...

The method for removing the TranTorque bushings is definitely unique.

Here is a link outlining my trials an tribulations with TranTorque bushings.
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Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-28-2023, 07:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,446
Posted By traveller333
Completely agree. In my case, I couldn't get...

Completely agree. In my case, I couldn't get anyone to come out the coach to diagnose the problem, so I did my own research and was able to find the problem.

I also replaced the main control...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-28-2023, 07:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,446
Posted By traveller333
Those are exactly some of the questions that...

Those are exactly some of the questions that crossed my mind as well.

I believe that the compressor and the OEM capacitor have been degrading over time due to 24/7 operation, vibration while...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-28-2023, 07:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,446
Posted By traveller333
If I understand correctly, your compressor is...

If I understand correctly, your compressor is running, but the fridge is not cold.

The capacitor reading 5.5 uF is not good. It should read 12 uF. At 5.5 uF it should not be able to start the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-28-2023, 06:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,446
Posted By traveller333
Over the past 4 years, I have seen voltages...

Over the past 4 years, I have seen voltages ranging from 110 to 132. I have a surge protector which shuts the power down if voltage goes above 130 and I also have a transformer which boosts voltage...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-27-2023, 07:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,446
Posted By traveller333
Whirlpool residential fridge not working

We are starting our 4th year of full-timing in our 2019 Ventana 4369. Our coach has an electric residential fridge made by Whirlpool, model WRF560SEYM05.

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I had an experience with my...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-27-2023, 12:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 443
Posted By traveller333
Ok, so what you are saying makes sense. There...

Ok, so what you are saying makes sense. There are a limited number of plugs and appliances that go through the inverter, but the inverter is limited to 30 amps. Even when you are plugged into a 50...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-26-2023, 11:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 709
Posted By traveller333
If the compressor is making a buzzing sound every...

If the compressor is making a buzzing sound every minute or so, and it is not starting, and before you spend $4,300, try a Hard Start Kit for $15: ...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-26-2023, 08:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 443
Posted By traveller333
The same thing happened to me a few times, but I...

The same thing happened to me a few times, but I was running several appliances at the same time.

Are you plugged into a 50, 30 or 20 amp pedestal? What tripped? . . . breaker at the pedestal . ....
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-29-2023, 09:04 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 717
Posted By traveller333
Televator noises in 2019 Ventana 4369

I have noticed over the past year or so, an increased number of strange sounds coming from the televator when raising and lowering.

I decided to take a look "behind the curtain".

In my rig,...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-25-2023, 07:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 287
Posted By traveller333
I would like to help if I can. In my email,...

I would like to help if I can.

In my email, I agreed with you that the controller, motor and gearbox all appear to be OK.

I understand that activating the switch "bumps" the slide in both...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-23-2023, 08:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 287
Posted By traveller333
Sorry to hear about your troubles. I am going to...

Sorry to hear about your troubles. I am going to assume that your slides are powered electrically rather than hydraulically.

I replaced one of the slide-out motors on my kitchen slide and the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-28-2022, 08:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 779
Posted By traveller333
I may have missed them, but I didn't see any...

I may have missed them, but I didn't see any rollers at the head of the bed in my case, only the three rollers at the foot of the bed.

It looked to me like the two sprocket wheels were the only...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-28-2022, 12:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 779
Posted By traveller333
Checking the rollers and motor mounts on the bedroom slide for 2019 Ventana 4369

As part of my getting ready for our next year’s Alaska adventures, I decided to check the rollers and motor mounts for my bedroom slide. We travel 9 months per year and extend/retract the slides...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-12-2022, 05:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,323
Posted By traveller333
Great job on the repair. Thank you for sharing. ...

Great job on the repair. Thank you for sharing.

Question: How is the 3/4" shaft attached to the sleeve going to the 1" shaft? Is that a key I see in the picture?

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Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-02-2022, 11:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,323
Posted By traveller333
Is this the floor layout of your coach? If yes,...

Is this the floor layout of your coach? If yes, am I correct in assuming that the slide with the problem is C?

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From an engineering point of view, I find it interesting that your coach...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-01-2022, 11:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,176
Posted By traveller333
Thank you all for your experiences and advice. ...

Thank you all for your experiences and advice.

In addition to asking for help in this forum, I also emailed Newmar to see what they recommend regarding the removal of the peninsula.

I received...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-01-2022, 08:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,290
Posted By traveller333
Something similar happened to me. I was...

Something similar happened to me. I was extending my full wall slide when one of the slicks used to protect the floor from the slideout rollers was dragged underneath the slideout and got jammed. I...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-27-2022, 07:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,176
Posted By traveller333
Hi pvcampbell, your explanation and pictures are...

Hi pvcampbell, your explanation and pictures are a great help. Thank you for posting.

This gives me a much better understanding of how to proceed.

I will post pictures of my project once I...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-27-2022, 05:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,176
Posted By traveller333
I have not looked yet to see how it may be...

I have not looked yet to see how it may be removed. I figured I would ask here first.

I will try to determine the removal process in the next few days and will report back if I figure it out.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-26-2022, 08:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,176
Posted By traveller333
Removing the slide-out peninsula

Good morning all,

I have a 2019 Ventana 4369 and I need to remove the slide-out peninsula so I can get to some of the wiring behind it. See picture below.

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Has anyone done this? I'm...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-14-2022, 01:54 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,798
Posted By traveller333
Thanks for the pictures. It looks like your...

Thanks for the pictures. It looks like your shaft does not go through the gearbox, like mine does. If that is the case it should be relatively simple to replace the motor, once you disengage the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-13-2022, 07:28 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,798
Posted By traveller333
My kitchen slide has a square shaft, not a round...

My kitchen slide has a square shaft, not a round shaft, so mine doesn't have a TranTorque Bushing. My Full Wall Slide on the driver's side has round shafts with the bushing.

Can you post a...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-12-2022, 10:01 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,798
Posted By traveller333
Thank you GL-RVer. Unfortunately, I also had...

Thank you GL-RVer.

Unfortunately, I also had the "pleasure" of replacing one of the motor assemblies on the kitchen slide, about 2 months ago.

If I knew then what I know now, I believe that...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-12-2022, 09:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,659
Posted By traveller333
Thank you for taking a close look at my problem...

Thank you for taking a close look at my problem and asking excellent questions. Your questions made me take a second look at the graph and brought out even more questions.

We were not in the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-11-2022, 08:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,659
Posted By traveller333
Thank you all for the great insight. About 2...

Thank you all for the great insight.

About 2 years ago, I installed a continuous voltage and amperage monitoring system. It samples both L1 and L2 every 60 seconds and keeps the data for the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-11-2022, 02:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,659
Posted By traveller333
Inverter problem - Need Help

Something is going on with my inverter and I can't figure it out.

My coach is a 2019 Ventana, 4369 and this is my inverter:

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I am at a campground with full hook-ups, plugged into 50...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-11-2022, 09:39 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,798
Posted By traveller333
Thank you for the kind words, and yes, the $1,700...

Thank you for the kind words, and yes, the $1,700 savings was nice.

I have to admit though, it was kind of fun to figure it all out.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-09-2022, 08:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,798
Posted By traveller333
SUCCESS ! ! ! Replacing the encoder did fix the...

SUCCESS ! ! ! Replacing the encoder did fix the motor problem.

The next step was to splice in the new encoder.

With some difficulty, I was able to reach up above the motor and disconnected the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-07-2022, 03:52 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,798
Posted By traveller333
CORRECTION: The cable coming from the encoder IS...

CORRECTION: The cable coming from the encoder IS shielded, but a tech at Automation Direct told me that the shielding is only a precaution for when the encoder is used in much higher voltage/amperage...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-06-2022, 09:34 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,798
Posted By traveller333
I know what you mean, but no "bullet" wire ends. ...

I know what you mean, but no "bullet" wire ends. Just plain wire stripped ends.

I think the easiest thing to do is to cut the wire from the existing encoder and just splice in the wire from the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-06-2022, 05:46 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,798
Posted By traveller333
The saga continues. I was able to remove the...

The saga continues. I was able to remove the existing encoder, but the motor remains on the shaft.

After removing the 4 bolts holding the motor to the frame plate, the motor rotated around the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-05-2022, 07:04 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,798
Posted By traveller333
The manual for the KIB DSC100 control board can...

The manual for the KIB DSC100 control board can be found at the link below. This board is used for slide outs which have 2 motors.
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