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Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-04-2023, 08:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 659
Posted By TOM GUY
Why not use the big fill opening you would use...

Why not use the big fill opening you would use like to put oil into the engine?

Tom
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-02-2023, 09:31 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,611
Posted By TOM GUY
Just a note; the BIRD system is very often...

Just a note; the BIRD system is very often located under a thin, plastic shield, covered up with a Velcro attachment.

Finding that for the first time can be a surprise, like finding an Easter egg....
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-06-2023, 01:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,233
Posted By TOM GUY
I don't know if they are compatible, but Amazon...

I don't know if they are compatible, but Amazon has numerous cameras very cheaply, and they give good resolutions.

If your new monitor is digital, the new cameras will work.

Tom
HTH
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-04-2023, 09:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,125
Posted By TOM GUY
I am no longer affiliated with them, but check...

I am no longer affiliated with them, but check out RVAIR. The filters they have will take odors out. We use them, and they work.

YMMV

Tom
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-14-2023, 09:04 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,896
Posted By TOM GUY
I really don't understand this. Our MH has never...

I really don't understand this. Our MH has never been sanitized. We have driven all around the country for eleven years, and never even considered doing this.

I realize that if you go to Mexico...
Forum: Just Conversation 10-13-2023, 07:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,948
Posted By TOM GUY
To TandW: I am sorry you are having to go...

To TandW:

I am sorry you are having to go through this. I had the GREEN LIGHT LASAR REDUCTION procedure performed in 2004. It worked as advertised, but AFTER the procedure, they informed me that...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-22-2023, 08:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 749
Posted By TOM GUY
There is usually a circuit breaker in line with...

There is usually a circuit breaker in line with the system, near the batteries. It may not look much like a breaker, but it is there. It usually has a lever that clicks off when it gets...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-19-2023, 05:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,782
Posted By TOM GUY
Well, today I got the thing replaced. I am still...

Well, today I got the thing replaced. I am still unable to put any photos up, but the verbal description is as follows.

The bolts that suspend the step assembly just turn, without any effect. ...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-12-2023, 08:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,782
Posted By TOM GUY
Well, I have not disappeared, nor has my problem....

Well, I have not disappeared, nor has my problem.

I sincerely apologize for not having pictures to post, so verbal discourse will have to suffice.

The suggestion was made to grind the bolts...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-09-2023, 08:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,782
Posted By TOM GUY
Interesting ideas. I will look into these...

Interesting ideas. I will look into these tomorrow.

Yes, we are replacing the entire assembly, not just the motor drive. The problem with all this is that I wanted to replace the motor drives,...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-09-2023, 07:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,782
Posted By TOM GUY
Nice thought fishnfred, but that is the problem;...

Nice thought fishnfred, but that is the problem; the bolts are in the way of the assembly. You will need to see it to understand the problem. I am apparently not good ae describing things. I'll...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-08-2023, 09:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,782
Posted By TOM GUY
Thanks for asking. No, the bolts are totally...

Thanks for asking. No, the bolts are totally hidden. It appears that the bolts were put in from the top. They must have been installed as PEMS, and pressed in place. There is nothing visible. The...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-08-2023, 06:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,782
Posted By TOM GUY
Entry step problem

This is serious. We have a 2005 Newmar Kountry Star. The step assembly is broken. That's easy, just get a new step assembly. This is where it gets to be a problem.

Newmar designed the steps to...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-30-2023, 09:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 384
Posted By TOM GUY
It really does not help much to know how much it...

It really does not help much to know how much it takes in total, since you will probably not be starting from zero. Best answer is to do as others have suggested and just go by pressure.

Just a...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-10-2023, 07:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,181
Posted By TOM GUY
One other problem is with the bead balancers. ...

One other problem is with the bead balancers. They glue everything together and you can never get the tire balanced again.

Ask me how I know..........................

Tom
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-01-2023, 05:13 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,958
Posted By TOM GUY
I can give you the model (AP29964) and serial...

I can give you the model (AP29964) and serial number (6566), this might help. The picture shows the rod diameter. (2.378)

The people are good to talk to, so you could give them call. Just call...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-31-2023, 08:18 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,958
Posted By TOM GUY
These nice people repaired mine for less than...

These nice people repaired mine for less than $250.

P&H HYDRAULIC SERVICE
6530 TRIXY ST
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32219

Tom
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-31-2023, 06:07 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,958
Posted By TOM GUY
OK, that sounds more serious. It could be the...

OK, that sounds more serious. It could be the solenoid valve is gummed up. You might trying to remove the needle valve completely. That could loosen the flow up, allowing the fluid to flow out. ...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-30-2023, 07:38 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,958
Posted By TOM GUY
I know this sounds redundant, but it may be...

I know this sounds redundant, but it may be possible that WD40 is the right answer. For several years I carried an eight 4 x4 around to retract the jacks. I then discovered that HWH uses WD40 on the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-17-2022, 11:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 526
Posted By TOM GUY
I'll toss out a a potential cure for tank odors:...

I'll toss out a a potential cure for tank odors: it could be the water heater. Your heater has a "mag" rod (technically MAGANEASE) rod that controls those odors. The rod gets corroded and needs...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-13-2022, 08:19 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 9,293
Posted By TOM GUY
Measure across the 240VAC connectors. If it...

Measure across the 240VAC connectors. If it reads the high voltage, it is correctly wired. Otherwise, you are right, it is wired with both legs on the same wire.

HTH

Tom
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-10-2022, 07:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 564
Posted By TOM GUY
We use RV Tip Wizard. It seems to do everything...

We use RV Tip Wizard. It seems to do everything we want. It takes some getting used to, but the data is there.

HTH
Tom
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-08-2022, 09:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 701
Posted By TOM GUY
Well, we vote for the single unit Splendide combo...

Well, we vote for the single unit Splendide combo unit. Wife even went to the trouble and expense of removing the separate units in our 45 foot Mountain Aire just to save space and get the combo...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-08-2022, 07:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 703
Posted By TOM GUY
Hi Derail, It seems that I had a similar...

Hi Derail,

It seems that I had a similar problem, most likely unrelated, in that a wire was [I]behind[I] the clamp that held the wire. No matter how tightly I turned the screw, the wire would...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 04-29-2022, 09:48 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,920
Posted By TOM GUY
We have a Splendide washer/dryer combo and at...

We have a Splendide washer/dryer combo and at home we use an LG equivalent. In both units (which work really well) the units do not work ALL the time; they fill with water, agitate and wait. When...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-31-2022, 04:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 409
Posted By TOM GUY
Thanks, Argosy. Tom

Thanks, Argosy.

Tom
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-31-2022, 04:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 409
Posted By TOM GUY
Convex mirror

I managed to break my driver side convex mirror. It is marked "GLS172"on glass. Can anyone please give me instructions on getting another one?

I thought I knew the vendor, but I guess I don't.
...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-24-2022, 04:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 664
Posted By TOM GUY
Thanks, 153. Yeah, I finally figured out...

Thanks, 153.

Yeah, I finally figured out that there was a cylinder under the center of the slide. I'm really glad that I didn't have to do all that. The problem we had was that the jacks were...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-24-2022, 09:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 664
Posted By TOM GUY
Any help here? I got the hydraulics working,...

Any help here?

I got the hydraulics working, and now the generator is accessible, but I still want to know how to get to the thing when the system doesn't work. There should be a workaround.
...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-23-2022, 06:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 664
Posted By TOM GUY
Hydraulic generator slide

My gen slide is powered by HWH. The problem is that the HWH system is not operational, but is on the slide. How do I get to the slide to work on it?

Is there a manual release mechanism?

Any...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-03-2022, 08:19 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 271
Posted By TOM GUY
Just guessing, but do you know how to turn on/off...

Just guessing, but do you know how to turn on/off the external amplifier? If not, try that.

Tom
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-19-2021, 12:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,444
Posted By TOM GUY
We installed a 42" Global 12V unit in our KSDP. ...

We installed a 42" Global 12V unit in our KSDP. It was a bit of a chore, but came out nice.

The unit moved lots of air and was VERY quiet. That unit was reversable and had 5 speeds, with a...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-30-2021, 09:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,054
Posted By TOM GUY
STRich, thanks for that. If I just hook them up,...

STRich, thanks for that. If I just hook them up, they will work too brightly, but that's OK for now.

Tom
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-30-2021, 05:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 967
Posted By TOM GUY
You probably need to select INPUT from the TV...

You probably need to select INPUT from the TV itself. This will give you access to a different screen, and you can select from there.

Tom
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-30-2021, 10:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 905
Posted By TOM GUY
I think that the correct answer is to adjust the...

I think that the correct answer is to adjust the mirror housing itself. It uses a 14 MM socket (I THINK), Loosen that until the mirror moves, then adjust it accordingly. Tighten it up and you're...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-30-2021, 10:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,054
Posted By TOM GUY
Well, not to hijack a thread, but how do I handle...

Well, not to hijack a thread, but how do I handle the 6 Volt tap on the Mountain Aire? The last coach and this newer (08) version have "tap" in the center between the two 6V sections. The schematic...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-08-2021, 08:47 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,680
Posted By TOM GUY
Sometimes you can get it to turn if you can grip...

Sometimes you can get it to turn if you can grip the inlet pipe with the filter just a few degrees apart. If you can get a grip on the two parts, you can put much more torque on it that way.

Other...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-07-2021, 07:31 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 8,276
Posted By TOM GUY
It all seems simple to me.............. people...

It all seems simple to me.............. people buy towables because they already have a truck. Maybe they need to upgrade to pull it, but who doesn't want a new truck?

They want to travel, get a...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-03-2021, 08:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 651
Posted By TOM GUY
Amazon has them. tom

Amazon has them.

tom
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-28-2021, 05:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,077
Posted By TOM GUY
Just for reference, digital cameras do not need...

Just for reference, digital cameras do not need co-ax cables. The signal is all digital, getting all its information as a stream of data bits. That really makes things easier for us DIY types.
...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-27-2021, 12:00 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 12,666
Posted By TOM GUY
Ok, one more time: WD40 is a Water Displacing (or...

Ok, one more time: WD40 is a Water Displacing (or dispersing) 40 wt oil. It has alcohol and acetone among some other ingredients that will mix with water AND oil.

That's important, since...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-25-2021, 07:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,253
Posted By TOM GUY
WD40 is a Water Displacing 40 weight oil. ...

WD40 is a Water Displacing 40 weight oil.

The best solution I have found is to spray each jack with WD40, and retract immediately. The immediate retraction is critical. The wipers on the jacks...
Forum: Just Conversation 08-14-2021, 06:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 683
Posted By TOM GUY
It was

It was
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-09-2021, 08:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,250
Posted By TOM GUY
Just an additional note: I forgot to mention that...

Just an additional note: I forgot to mention that the engine should be running when doing this test.

Tom
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-09-2021, 07:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,250
Posted By TOM GUY
Hi guys, Just a quick note; put the meter on...

Hi guys,

Just a quick note; put the meter on AC and check voltage across the alternator. If it shows any reading at all, the alternator has a bad diode.

That will cook the batteries quickly.
...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-05-2021, 10:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,868
Posted By TOM GUY
Hi guys, I realize that by now you have our...

Hi guys,

I realize that by now you have our condensation problem solved, but a much easier answer is simply to drain it. We worked with the US Navy on some projects and they had finally realized...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 07-23-2021, 08:50 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,421
Posted By TOM GUY
Dear SJ, Powder post beetles can be killed...

Dear SJ,

Powder post beetles can be killed with boric acid. This is a cheap material that you can buy and mix yourself. It works only on areas that you can treat by rubbing or spraying.

If...
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 07-20-2021, 05:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,467
Posted By TOM GUY
I don't know anything about your coach, but in a...

I don't know anything about your coach, but in a Cadillac the adjustments must be made BEFORE you turn the power on. I know that sounds backwards, but that allows you to make adjustments to fit the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-16-2021, 02:05 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,442
Posted By TOM GUY
Jerrilynn, That looks like it is intended...

Jerrilynn,

That looks like it is intended for DC hookup. I'm sure you do not want to connect that 115VAC.

Tom
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-06-2021, 12:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,053
Posted By TOM GUY
Sorry, Ray, but the soft start is used for single...

Sorry, Ray, but the soft start is used for single phase systems as well. The effect is to lower the input voltage using some complicated circuitry, and get the same result.

The soft start uses...
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