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Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum Today, 01:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 127
Posted By jeff.herren
Lippert bought HEHR so maybe you can call them?

Lippert bought HEHR so maybe you can call them?
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum Yesterday, 08:32 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 772
Posted By jeff.herren
You might think about leaning on the dealer with...

You might think about leaning on the dealer with that battery issue and concern and see if they will replace them now with proper new OEM batteries.

Batteries are not part of the 2 year warranty...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 04-22-2024, 01:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 470
Posted By jeff.herren
Maybe something like this: ...

Maybe something like this: ...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 04-19-2024, 11:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 540
Posted By jeff.herren
If you are using the macerator that would require...

If you are using the macerator that would require the main black valve (visible front the front looking down) to be closed and the non-visible grey main tank valve that you have to reach under the...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 04-19-2024, 07:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 540
Posted By jeff.herren
Just a reminder, there are two valves to operate...

Just a reminder, there are two valves to operate depending on whether you are using the macerator or the slinky just like the big brothers.

So, the visible main valve (not the tanks valves but the...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 04-14-2024, 08:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 227
Posted By jeff.herren
Most plumbing in an RV is not special. You can...

Most plumbing in an RV is not special. You can more than likely remove the part and head to Home Depot (or take a picture)

If you're saying one is not present then it would generally not be a kit...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 04-14-2024, 08:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 617
Posted By jeff.herren
The Firefly touch panel is just the display. The...

The Firefly touch panel is just the display. The control module is not at the display panel they work separately from one another.

If you paired your phone or tablet with the FF system you can...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 04-09-2024, 11:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 296
Posted By jeff.herren
Generally, that bleed down happens in the circuit...

Generally, that bleed down happens in the circuit based on a capacitor having a resistor and a path for the stored voltage to discharge. It just takes several seconds. Used to be you would count to...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 04-09-2024, 09:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 296
Posted By jeff.herren
I personally subscribe to longer time in the shut...

I personally subscribe to longer time in the shut off state.

My thought here is this: The Firefly controller (including the touch panel) both have a large capacitor to help smooth irregular power...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 04-07-2024, 12:18 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,544
Posted By jeff.herren
On the floor heat side. I have 2 zones,...

On the floor heat side.

I have 2 zones, unlike your three, but I have one breaker for floor heat. That does trip but is not your problem based on two of the three zones working.

If you get the...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 04-04-2024, 12:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 823
Posted By jeff.herren
I ran the macerator out of the bottom of the wet...

I ran the macerator out of the bottom of the wet bay in the back freeing up that space and remove the wall in the wet bay, installed the softener permanently, strap to the side wall, and replaced the...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 04-02-2024, 03:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 858
Posted By jeff.herren
Or do like Newmar and get a roaming service truck...

Or do like Newmar and get a roaming service truck located at various high use areas that covers a certain geographic area.

You could even sub contract out that.

Roaming NIRVC service truck...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-30-2024, 06:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 804
Posted By jeff.herren
Nicely done. You can upgrade the USB fan that...

Nicely done. You can upgrade the USB fan that will run all the time to a thermo controlled fan (I have this but have not yet found the time to complete that portion of a similar install.)
...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-29-2024, 12:49 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,099
Posted By jeff.herren
When you turn the level panel on it will display...

When you turn the level panel on it will display lights on the corners. The light that remains lit (and it may be two of them) will be the side or corner that is the lowest.
For example the front...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-29-2024, 09:32 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,099
Posted By jeff.herren
With auto level it only goes up. Do like a lot...

With auto level it only goes up. Do like a lot of folks here and press the auto level to dump air. Then press any button to stop that process. Pin the jacks on the high end, then put the low side...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-27-2024, 11:26 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,065
Posted By jeff.herren
Completely true. The positive of hydronic with...

Completely true. The positive of hydronic with the AH450D is the engine loop can keep the floor hot while underway so you can mitigate the 24 hours to heat up the floor if doing it that way.
Vs the...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-27-2024, 10:35 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,065
Posted By jeff.herren
SO do teh Reatta XL owners. 2 hours and hot.

SO do teh Reatta XL owners. 2 hours and hot.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-24-2024, 10:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 809
Posted By jeff.herren
In the Entegra Class A diesel line the only...

In the Entegra Class A diesel line the only models that have the Schwintek are the Reatta and the Reatta XL (and not on every slide in those lines either) so stopping/starting mid cycle and holding...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-22-2024, 03:36 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,065
Posted By jeff.herren
As mentioned in a previous post. The AH250D...

As mentioned in a previous post. The AH250D works well and keeps up but my 2020 interation has had a control thermostat failure 3 times. I think a new version of the 250D has been released that...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-18-2024, 08:15 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 18,455
Posted By jeff.herren
IoT devices work with two protocols. The initial...

IoT devices work with two protocols. The initial setup of a device like the MicroAIR will connect to Bluetooth, which operates with a range of 60-90 feet based on bluetooth version, this BT...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-17-2024, 09:13 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,065
Posted By jeff.herren
The AH 250D in the Reatta XL 40Q2 (and the newer...

The AH 250D in the Reatta XL 40Q2 (and the newer Q3) heats water and the heat exchangers only.
The heat exchangers will have a lower priority to water when you call for water. The heat exchangers...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-16-2024, 12:12 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,065
Posted By jeff.herren
Floor heat is the biggest contributor to comfort...

Floor heat is the biggest contributor to comfort in very cold weather. We were several night in down to 5 in the Santa Fe area and had an AH control thermostat issue and the electric floor heat was...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-15-2024, 01:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 405
Posted By jeff.herren
Been full up there for a few weeks already. But...

Been full up there for a few weeks already. But thank you for the suggestion.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-15-2024, 11:52 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,099
Posted By jeff.herren
DAve, On our rear bed slide it is the schwintek...

DAve, On our rear bed slide it is the schwintek slide mechanism so be sure and hold down the extend/retract button a full three counts(or five) after teh movement completes so teh motors...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-15-2024, 11:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 405
Posted By jeff.herren
TY, Just moved reservations to Glenwood Springs.

TY, Just moved reservations to Glenwood Springs.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-15-2024, 10:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 405
Posted By jeff.herren
TY sir. I will check the other side while I keep...

TY sir. I will check the other side while I keep the existing reservation until/if I find something more convenient
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-15-2024, 10:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 405
Posted By jeff.herren
Thanks for the info but why would I not take the...

Thanks for the info but why would I not take the Top of the Rockies hwy?

Hwy 82. I will not be in the coach on the drives to Aspen but rather the Wrangler.

Wedding is at Maroon Bells...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-15-2024, 10:31 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,099
Posted By jeff.herren
The major difference with Entegra DP's is the...

The major difference with Entegra DP's is the recommendations by the manufacturer that you deploy slides before the level process. That is a huge difference vs other manufacturers, and the reason it...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-15-2024, 10:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 405
Posted By jeff.herren
Stays around Aspen, CO

Been a bit unsuccessful finding a spot that is closer than an hour from Aspen.

I have secured a res in Buena Vista but that is still an hour or more out.

Our daughter is getting married in...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-15-2024, 08:12 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,626
Posted By jeff.herren
While I don't have the 37k I do have the Reatta...

While I don't have the 37k I do have the Reatta XL (40Q2) If I were going between the Reatta or the Reatta XL I would stick with the XL.
All of these observations are based on our year and what...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-07-2024, 09:51 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,679
Posted By jeff.herren
Just no brushes at the truck wash and they do a...

Just no brushes at the truck wash and they do a fine job with sprayer only.

Check in the offices most will have detailers info and will allow them to come in and do the wash.

Palm Springs...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-01-2024, 08:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 321
Posted By jeff.herren
The TV on the W floorplan is on a televator? If...

The TV on the W floorplan is on a televator? If so the plug for that TV is in the cavity of the televator on the exterior side wall.

Mine initially unplugged quite regularly and I had to access...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 02-29-2024, 11:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 850
Posted By jeff.herren
Alignment at the place Brobox has suggested also...

Alignment at the place Brobox has suggested also maybe?
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 02-29-2024, 10:24 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,408
Posted By jeff.herren
I get that. But maps work on enabling 'layers'...

I get that. But maps work on enabling 'layers' one of which could be is vehicle size (traffic is the most common example of a layer in the maps apps). If that layer were enabled by an individual...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 02-29-2024, 10:02 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,408
Posted By jeff.herren
Everyone should provide that feedback on product...

Everyone should provide that feedback on product improvements to Waze. You can do that here: ...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 02-28-2024, 12:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,456
Posted By jeff.herren
The gasser F53 chassis is a 'floaty' chassis and...

The gasser F53 chassis is a 'floaty' chassis and some of the upgrades to the chassis mentioned in the video above would be a good path to walk down until you see the improvement you are looking for.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 02-27-2024, 03:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 509
Posted By jeff.herren
May be a battery temp sensor wire??

May be a battery temp sensor wire??
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 02-27-2024, 11:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 968
Posted By jeff.herren
The choice of carpets at Wade's RV is (or was)...

The choice of carpets at Wade's RV is (or was) very limited and were very commercial quality. Very durable but not attractive or soft on foot.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 02-26-2024, 08:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 662
Posted By jeff.herren
I had the wiring harness right behind the...

I had the wiring harness right behind the controls shake loose. Removed the screws on the side and pulled the control out and reseated the harness.

In the event that the other's suggestion bear...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 02-22-2024, 10:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 512
Posted By jeff.herren
I am contrary to this. My selling dealer was...

I am contrary to this. My selling dealer was also LD in Tampa and they did a phenomenal job on the post purchase punchdown. Had 22 items done in three days the longest being waiting on a part...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 02-22-2024, 10:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 512
Posted By jeff.herren
Correct, NIRVC does warranty work. Also a...

Correct, NIRVC does warranty work. Also a rather huge fanbase in here for NIRVC.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 02-22-2024, 08:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 512
Posted By jeff.herren
My Reatta XL rear slide is the same Schwintek. I...

My Reatta XL rear slide is the same Schwintek. I do not have the visible light intrusion you are seeing, my seals seem to go all the way to the top and bottom of the schwintek rear slide.

I am...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 02-20-2024, 10:50 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,905
Posted By jeff.herren
I'm not sure the surgery for an installed unit...

I'm not sure the surgery for an installed unit like the ones installed (here...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 02-20-2024, 08:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,905
Posted By jeff.herren
To Voltdoc's point. It does not have to be...

To Voltdoc's point. It does not have to be closed but probably a good idea. I have plumbed my Reatta XL to match the picture of the downhill setup (through the wetbay floorin the back right corner)...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 02-19-2024, 01:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,905
Posted By jeff.herren
Two valves for macerator operation OR 3 inch. ...

Two valves for macerator operation OR 3 inch.

If you plan on using the macerator the valve in the front is closed and the valve in the back is in the open position. Then you can open the 'black...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 02-18-2024, 08:30 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,171
Posted By jeff.herren
I agree it is the center pin of the 7-way. That...

I agree it is the center pin of the 7-way. That etrailer kit is super easy with a jeep to run the wire.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 02-14-2024, 10:47 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,408
Posted By jeff.herren
I use Sygic Truck. While it doesn't quite have...

I use Sygic Truck. While it doesn't quite have Waze functionality you can program in vehicle size and routing happens with that in mind.

It uses the Here maps...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 02-14-2024, 07:36 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,919
Posted By jeff.herren
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412186
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 02-13-2024, 02:07 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,919
Posted By jeff.herren
Ahh, A cleanout on the S&B side. I was on the...

Ahh, A cleanout on the S&B side. I was on the Coach side of that equation.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 02-13-2024, 11:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 435
Posted By jeff.herren
I will defer to others with 2 chargers/inverter...

I will defer to others with 2 chargers/inverter coaches but what I have seen is both inverter chargers are capable of providing amps into the house batteries but rarely are both engaged or needed...
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