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Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-07-2023, 10:46 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 13,605
Posted By schad
I live in NH, and when my DEF head failed, it was...

I live in NH, and when my DEF head failed, it was "Cummins Sales and Service" at 12-1 Integra Drive in Concord NH did the initial troubleshooting and replacement. I was pleased with their timeliness,...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 11-20-2021, 11:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,700
Posted By schad
I looked at NADA for our Reatta, and holy cow,...

I looked at NADA for our Reatta, and holy cow, turns out buying a motorhome is a smart financial decision. :eek:
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-25-2021, 06:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,481
Posted By schad
Entegra felt my dash A/C wasn't blowing cold...

Entegra felt my dash A/C wasn't blowing cold enough at my 2-year AIR. They sent me a couple miles down the road to a place that apparently does the installs. Those guys had my coach for about an...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-23-2021, 08:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,782
Posted By schad
"Hey Al, that's a nice fuel cutoff system you've...

"Hey Al, that's a nice fuel cutoff system you've got there."
"Thanks, it cost half a million bucks but they threw in the motorhome for free!"
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-13-2021, 02:57 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 9,594
Posted By schad
For what it's worth, Spartan sent me the sensor...

For what it's worth, Spartan sent me the sensor only, not the entire head.

Edit: I can go take a picture of my DEF assembly, or I can look up a part number if someone tells me where to find it....
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-07-2021, 09:19 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 12,495
Posted By schad
They sent me just the sensor. I just drove about...

They sent me just the sensor. I just drove about 2000 miles over the past 3 weeks with it and no problems. Cummins billed Spartan about $450 to install it.

It's possible that I have a different...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-27-2021, 09:02 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 42,800
Posted By schad
This is not quite correct. If you look up a...

This is not quite correct. If you look up a detailed description of the codes, what they mean is that the ECU has actually detected that the values the sensor is reporting don't make any sense. The...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-23-2021, 08:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,934
Posted By schad
Yes, although I feel a bit like I’m backing...

Yes, although I feel a bit like I’m backing Betamax over VHS sometimes. Technically superior product doomed by mismanagement.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-22-2021, 08:25 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 24,146
Posted By schad
For what it’s worth, here I am in South Bend....

For what it’s worth, here I am in South Bend. Made it without incident on the replacement sensor that Spartan sent me.

But apparently it just shifted the problem to our toad, which has an SES...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-16-2021, 01:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,011
Posted By schad
Note that with the DEF sensor malfunctioning, it...

Note that with the DEF sensor malfunctioning, it won't be able to detect the addition of new DEF.

You should (emphasis on "should") be able to tell where in the derate process you are based on...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-10-2021, 08:11 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 24,146
Posted By schad
Yeah, this is exactly what my mechanic said. ...

Yeah, this is exactly what my mechanic said.

I've been driving my coach, but I haven't added so much as a drop of DEF since last year. I was deliberately trying to run it somewhat low to get rid...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-10-2021, 12:53 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 24,146
Posted By schad
I was the one who started it when the warnings...

I was the one who started it when the warnings first came on, and I waited until the lights cleared before turning the key like I always do.

Edit: However, I have a memory that the CEL did not...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-07-2021, 02:18 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 24,146
Posted By schad
I agree. When I called Spartan, the tech was...

I agree. When I called Spartan, the tech was certain that it was the DEF head. So was my mechanic who pulled the codes and said, with sympathy, "DEF is the worst."
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-07-2021, 10:24 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 24,146
Posted By schad
Add my name to the list. Went to take the...

Add my name to the list.

Went to take the coach in for its annual state inspection. As soon as I started the engine, amber CEL, some other light that went away after a few seconds, steady...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-06-2021, 07:57 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 15,436
Posted By schad
If someone doesn't want to listen or talk to you,...

If someone doesn't want to listen or talk to you, it probably has more to do with the clueless, condescending arrogance you've got on display here than with your age or social media. (What does that...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-16-2021, 08:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 359
Posted By schad
The Retrax XR tonneau covers have grooves on the...

The Retrax XR tonneau covers have grooves on the sides that support rail mounting systems from e.g. Thule and Yakima. Here's a link to the one we have. (https://retrax.com/retraxpro-xr) The first...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-16-2021, 08:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,395
Posted By schad
Yeah, dielectric grease is good stuff. It's not a...

Yeah, dielectric grease is good stuff. It's not a cleaner, though, it's a protectant. It blocks water, dirt, dust, pollen, bugs, etc. Put it on anything that can't be completely sealed away from the...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 06-04-2021, 08:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 709
Posted By schad
What you are seeing is the normal hysteresis of a...

What you are seeing is the normal hysteresis of a 2-speed fan. As long as the temperature drops -- or at least stops rising! -- when the fan kicks into high speed, you are fine.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-03-2021, 07:53 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 11,480
Posted By schad
Agree with the others. I use Simple Green HD,...

Agree with the others. I use Simple Green HD, which, despite the name, is purple. It's a concentrate, so you can dial up or down the strength you need. I use one of those herbicide hose-end...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 05-30-2021, 04:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,473
Posted By schad
In northern New England and eastern Canada, you...

In northern New England and eastern Canada, you can get an Irving 24 card good at Irving truck stops. The discounts are similar to TSD but you get to keep all of it instead of splitting it with TSD....
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 05-30-2021, 02:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 352
Posted By schad
There is a sliding door there, as well as folding...

There is a sliding door there, as well as folding doors for the bunks themselves. Not much in the way of soundproofing, though. There is a 2 or 3 inch gap at the bottom of the door. One of our...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 05-29-2021, 07:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 687
Posted By schad
The pedal is hinged on the floor on my Reatta. ...

The pedal is hinged on the floor on my Reatta. It works and feels just like the accelerator in my BMW, which is great. What's not so great is that the seat is so high that my wife can barely reach...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 05-29-2021, 07:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,417
Posted By schad
Based on the way the water comes out, it seems...

Based on the way the water comes out, it seems like the problem is a lack of ventilation. It's like those darn new gas cans that have to vent through the nozzle. But it should be able to vent through...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 05-24-2021, 09:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,415
Posted By schad
I would've expected that places which allow...

I would've expected that places which allow overnight parking would want to kick you out during the day when they are open and actually need the parking spaces.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-24-2021, 09:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,432
Posted By schad
My favorite that I've seen was "MY401K."

My favorite that I've seen was "MY401K."
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 05-22-2021, 10:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,415
Posted By schad
Day trip RV parking near Niagara Falls

We're making a trip this summer that goes near Niagara Falls, so we thought we'd take the slight detour and make a day trip out of it. But we would need a place to park our 40' MH with our 2 dogs in...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 05-21-2021, 06:14 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,290
Posted By schad
Dish carries my regional sports network (NESN). ...

Dish carries my regional sports network (NESN). Unfortunately, they only carry it on the eastern arc satellites, and the Trav'ler dish will only multi-lock the western arc satellites. You can lock...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-18-2021, 06:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 343
Posted By schad
If you park on grass, be watchful of the area...

If you park on grass, be watchful of the area under and around your engine and exhaust pipe for at least 30 minutes after you arrive. In a dry area, I would strongly consider spraying the ground in...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-14-2021, 08:41 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,241
Posted By schad
You shouldn't try to control other drivers. ...

You shouldn't try to control other drivers. Instead, worry about your own driving.

It may be that, if the lanes are very narrow, you don't trust that you can control your vehicle well enough to...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-13-2021, 09:09 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,241
Posted By schad
The bar is pretty low, honestly. Many RV drivers...

The bar is pretty low, honestly. Many RV drivers are terrible.

1. Able to stay in their lane and on the road.
2. Does not make any sudden, unexpected, and/or jerky movements, including with the...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-29-2021, 06:50 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,522
Posted By schad
There's no such thing as a lightweight ebike. ...

There's no such thing as a lightweight ebike. The lightest I know of is the Specialized Turbo Levo SL Expert Carbon, at 37 pounds, which is still probably 10 pounds heavier than the non-electric...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 04-25-2021, 05:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,471
Posted By schad
If your new coach (congrats, by the way!) doesn't...

If your new coach (congrats, by the way!) doesn't already come with what you need, I suspect your cheapest option is going to be one of the portable dishes that you install on the ground. We pay a...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 04-25-2021, 02:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,471
Posted By schad
For what it's worth, after having done the...

For what it's worth, after having done the DirecTV-to-Dish conversion, I'd recommend swapping from the Trav'ler to something like the RF Mogul instead. Turns out that the Trav'ler will only target...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-14-2021, 11:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,187
Posted By schad
You don't have anything to worry about. 40s...

You don't have anything to worry about. 40s during the day and high-20s overnight is not a problem. Keep the heat set at 50+ and you'll be fine. I doubt you even need to disconnect the fresh water...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 04-13-2021, 11:03 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,922
Posted By schad
Brushes are usually a nothing part, just a couple...

Brushes are usually a nothing part, just a couple bucks each. As long as the generator doesn't have to be disassembled to get access to them, replacing them is no big deal. But if you have to take...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 04-13-2021, 08:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,915
Posted By schad
Can't comment on any structural issues, but you...

Can't comment on any structural issues, but you can get a ladder like this one:
...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-09-2021, 07:08 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 16,402
Posted By schad
It's probably more than 50 times better. Those...

It's probably more than 50 times better. Those $100 Walmart bikes are garbage, and if you try to take one mountain biking, they are also genuinely dangerous.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-09-2021, 06:21 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,420
Posted By schad
Yeah, that's the situation I find myself in. In...

Yeah, that's the situation I find myself in. In GA, you couldn't throw a rock without hitting a Love's or T/A (or P/FJ, before they dropped out of the program). But as far as I can tell there is...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 04-06-2021, 09:30 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,460
Posted By schad
I don't own my own company, but this sounds to me...

I don't own my own company, but this sounds to me like Entegra is exploiting a loophole or carve-out in their dealership contract that would normally prohibit direct parts sales.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 04-06-2021, 08:39 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,460
Posted By schad
That's my experience from a few weeks ago too. I...

That's my experience from a few weeks ago too. I asked about the black roof sealant Entegra uses, they asked for my VIN, and they said words to the effect of, "Because you are a registered owner we...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-06-2021, 08:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,005
Posted By schad
20% wouldn't worry me by itself. It's the...

20% wouldn't worry me by itself. It's the switchbacks and hairpins that probably come with it.

The logging road that another poster mentioned is "easy" because it would've been designed to...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-06-2021, 08:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 816
Posted By schad
If you've ever bought a house before, it's the...

If you've ever bought a house before, it's the same idea here. You put an inspection contingency into the contract. A lawyer could probably do it for a flat fee since it's pretty simple and...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-06-2021, 07:53 AM
Replies: 421
Views: 45,529
Posted By schad
At 75mph, there is a definite change in the...

At 75mph, there is a definite change in the handling characteristics of my coach. It starts to feel light on its toes. Thus, 75 is my personal "do not exceed" speed. And, to keep a safety margin,...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-02-2021, 06:01 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 10,879
Posted By schad
It does limit your choices. That's objectively...

It does limit your choices. That's objectively true. Whether it's unnecessary or not depends on your needs.

I would turn the question around on you. Why do you feel that a driver's side door is...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-01-2021, 08:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,354
Posted By schad
Our washer is hooked up to cold water only, and...

Our washer is hooked up to cold water only, and uses an internal electric heater to get hot water as needed. No hot water heater needed.

These HE washers use very little water. I think I ran...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-25-2021, 07:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,357
Posted By schad
You shouldn't mix coolants. If you are low, and...

You shouldn't mix coolants. If you are low, and don't know what kind you have, just add distilled water. At your next service, change (or have changed) the coolant. Then put a sticker on the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-25-2021, 07:07 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 12,926
Posted By schad
I check Sam's Club first, because if they have T6...

I check Sam's Club first, because if they have T6 at all it is usually cheapest there. But if they don't have it, yep, TSC is the place to go.

I will add that I have a significantly easier time...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-23-2021, 02:20 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 12,749
Posted By schad
It's a phrase that the Roman politician...

It's a phrase that the Roman politician (Senator?) Cato would say at the end of every speech, whether said speech had anything to do with Carthage or not. I always thought it was funny that Cato was...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-23-2021, 11:52 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 12,749
Posted By schad
Ceterum autem censeo Carthaginem esse delendam!

Ceterum autem censeo Carthaginem esse delendam!
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-12-2021, 07:59 AM
Replies: 399
Views: 58,935
Posted By schad
It's easy to get the pins on backwards, but hard...

It's easy to get the pins on backwards, but hard to miss it if you do. They don't clip shut properly.

As far as which way to face the pins, I suppose it depends on your specific configuration. ...
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