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Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-27-2024, 12:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 454
Posted By cbennis
I have a '21 3407. Cat Scale weight is 11,660...

I have a '21 3407. Cat Scale weight is 11,660 Front and 20,720 Rear w/ full fuel and water, and loaded up. Factory weight shows a 52 / 48 % split between left and right. I put 115 PSI in all tires.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-15-2024, 12:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 494
Posted By cbennis
Assuming you know how to use a volt/ohm meter, I...

Assuming you know how to use a volt/ohm meter, I would approach it by first removing all power from the coach, turning all circuit breakers off, disconnecting the batteries, and checking the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-15-2024, 12:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 984
Posted By cbennis
I have a '21 VTDP. If you are plugged into a 15...

I have a '21 VTDP. If you are plugged into a 15 or 20 amp circuit, go to the Magnum remote, press the SHORE button, and reduce the SHORE MAX setting to 10A.

This setting controls the maximum...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-17-2023, 12:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 337
Posted By cbennis
Yeah, I know all that. The nuts, at least on...

Yeah, I know all that. The nuts, at least on mine, are tack welded and poorly at that. One side had broken off. The bolts don't tighten down to secure the refrigerator and they are not screwed into...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-16-2023, 05:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 337
Posted By cbennis
A 2021 Ventana with a Whirlpool French Door 20...

A 2021 Ventana with a Whirlpool French Door 20 Cu. ft. I didn't think there were any refrigerators still manufactured in the USA. I'm limited to refrigerators less than 30" wide and 68" tall. The one...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-16-2023, 12:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 337
Posted By cbennis
Whirlpool fridge alternative

My fridge has a coolant leak and needs to be replaced. I want to install another brand (not too keen on Whirlpool). The replacement would be slightly smaller.

Question is, has anybody replaced the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-05-2023, 09:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,921
Posted By cbennis
I got a roll of double reflective insulation from...

I got a roll of double reflective insulation from Home Depot and use that to cover the inside of the windshield when it gets too hot and sunny. Made a huge difference. It's about 1/8" thick and comes...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-20-2023, 08:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 575
Posted By cbennis
I read somewhere (in this forum) that FL uses a...

I read somewhere (in this forum) that FL uses a fixed MPG for the calculation. Somewhere around 4.3, or something like that. So the DTE is pretty much useless.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-16-2023, 03:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,900
Posted By cbennis
I guess it depends on what one means when the say...

I guess it depends on what one means when the say 'build quality'. Expecting zero problems is just not realistic. It's like buying a boat and expecting zero problems.

Have I had problems? You bet!...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-16-2023, 03:24 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 7,994
Posted By cbennis
The required gauge of the wire depends on the...

The required gauge of the wire depends on the distance from the breaker panel to the outlet. If you need to go 100' and want 30A, #10 won't be big enough.
In addition, you'll nee to consider any...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-13-2023, 08:35 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 7,994
Posted By cbennis
I had a 30A surge protector for my TT (this was...

I had a 30A surge protector for my TT (this was several years back). One day, I didn't have any power. The surge protector said everything was just honky dory.

Tried it in known good outlets and...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-13-2023, 08:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,073
Posted By cbennis
I thought that this was a difference between flat...

I thought that this was a difference between flat towing and trailer towing. Trailer towing adds weight to the hitch, thus the lower rating. Flat towing has a higher rating since it does not add...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-11-2023, 06:14 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 7,994
Posted By cbennis
I would agree. Residential power is very stable....

I would agree. Residential power is very stable. The exception being during a lightening or wind storm that could cause power outages. That being said however, your house does not have a surge...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-11-2023, 12:06 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 7,994
Posted By cbennis
My bad! I just read the rest of the post and it...

My bad! I just read the rest of the post and it seems that you already installed it.

Do you get power to the coach if you don't use the surge protector? Since this is only a 120V circuit, the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-11-2023, 11:55 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 7,994
Posted By cbennis
You need a 120V 30A circuit and a NEMA TT-30R...

You need a 120V 30A circuit and a NEMA TT-30R receptacle. Make sure that the electrician understands this. 120V 30A is not a normal residential circuit. A normal residential circuit would be 220V.
...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-09-2023, 06:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,446
Posted By cbennis
We just had our compressor replaced on a...

We just had our compressor replaced on a Whirlpool French door. We have a 2021 Ventana. The compressor motor was running, but it was not compressing. If you run the inverter, you'll noticed that the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-09-2023, 06:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,900
Posted By cbennis
We have a 2021 Ventana 3407. Did a factory pickup...

We have a 2021 Ventana 3407. Did a factory pickup in October of 2020. We now have 25,000 + miles on it. Last summer we did a loop of the U.S. of over 8,000 miles. Right now we are parked in BC Canada...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-09-2023, 05:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,246
Posted By cbennis
If you have an Oasis, just turn the burner on and...

If you have an Oasis, just turn the burner on and no problem. The Oasis will heat the basement and the wet bay compartment when the temp gets below 40.

If you have propane, not sure if that will...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-13-2023, 01:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,208
Posted By cbennis
I had (have) something similar on my VTDSP but...

I had (have) something similar on my VTDSP but mine was occurring after a rain, not necessarily while driving. this picture looks straight up along the inside wall (like in your 3rd pic). Couldn't...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-05-2023, 01:26 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,660
Posted By cbennis
I drive a '21 Ventana 3407 towing a Wrangler at...

I drive a '21 Ventana 3407 towing a Wrangler at 4600 lbs w/fuel. So all told, I'm probably at 38,000 lbs, give or take. I almost always have the exhaust brake engaged. I find it very helpful...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-03-2023, 05:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 593
Posted By cbennis
I have a 2021 Ventana, and I had a bad encoder...

I have a 2021 Ventana, and I had a bad encoder which can cause this. I am going to assume that the FWS on the KSDP uses the same electric motor mechanism as the Ventana (caution - may be a bad...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-02-2023, 09:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,770
Posted By cbennis
My purpose in posting this problem was to see if...

My purpose in posting this problem was to see if there was anyone else who might have a similar issue. I didn't state the coach manufacture or model because I didn't consider it relevant, since any...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-01-2023, 06:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,770
Posted By cbennis
The coach is a 2021, and yes it is full body...

The coach is a 2021, and yes it is full body paint. In fact, both sidewalls have been replaced and the entire coach has been repainted. Now the manufacture is balking at doing anything else, taking...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-01-2023, 12:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,770
Posted By cbennis
Osmotic Blistering

Wondering if anyone else has experienced this issue.

I live in the Pacific NW, where it can get a tad rainy during the winter months. Around late December, small blisters will start to appear in...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-09-2022, 06:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,215
Posted By cbennis
Here are my 'must haves' - 1.Coffee maker ...

Here are my 'must haves' -

1.Coffee maker
2.Knowledge - learn the RV and systems
3. TPMS - without it, how will you ever know if one of the rear tires is going flat? And if you plan to have a...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-13-2022, 03:14 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 9,990
Posted By cbennis
well whatever you go with, if it looks like this...

well whatever you go with, if it looks like this when hooked up, something's wrong...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-12-2022, 08:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 701
Posted By cbennis
The only way I have found is you need to cycle...

The only way I have found is you need to cycle the ignition with the gauges displayed, and then they stay. And you can only customize one set of three. I have tried customizing different sets of...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-08-2022, 03:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,866
Posted By cbennis
I leave mine set at 30A. From what I noticed, it...

I leave mine set at 30A. From what I noticed, it affects how much current the battery charger is allowed to draw when bulk charging. If I happen to plug into a 20A or 15A, I will reduce it to limit...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-13-2022, 03:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 625
Posted By cbennis
Thanks Bobby. Finally got a chance to take a look...

Thanks Bobby. Finally got a chance to take a look at this. I don't see how to remove the painted cover from the bracket without removing the entire assembly first. I did take a look through the front...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-11-2022, 06:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 625
Posted By cbennis
Ventana Side Mirror bracket

Going down the highway today, I noticed that my PS mirror was wonky and it looked like it was getting ready to fall off. Pulled over and noticed that the bracket is loose (see pic).

Anyone know...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-27-2022, 02:53 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 8,240
Posted By cbennis
make sure you check for birds nests before...

make sure you check for birds nests before closing the slides. I'm at the eastern end of a cross country and I've had 2 of them in 2 different states They build them in the corner of the recess that...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-25-2022, 05:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,879
Posted By cbennis
Thanks Winepress. Missed that set screw...

Thanks Winepress. Missed that set screw completely - and there were two of us looking. It will have to wait until I get home and can pull the motor. At least it is the rear motor, which is in the DEF...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-23-2022, 11:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,879
Posted By cbennis
Thanks for the replies everyone. I am traveling...

Thanks for the replies everyone. I am traveling crossing country and I’ve been in a place with no cell coverage this week.

In my case, both motors work in Program mode, so I have a workaround. So...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-21-2022, 01:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,879
Posted By cbennis
Thanks - it will have to wait until I get to a...

Thanks - it will have to wait until I get to a place with better cell service
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-18-2022, 08:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,879
Posted By cbennis
Slide out motor encoder

Hello,

Does anyone know if I can purchase just the encoder for a full wall slide motor instead of having to purchase the complete motor assembly? After troubleshooting with Newmar, they are...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-17-2022, 06:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 993
Posted By cbennis
Exactly how mine works. Hmmm - just had a thought...

Exactly how mine works. Hmmm - just had a thought - what if you where to do this each time? Set the gauges, cycle the key, set the next set of gauges, cycle the key, etc. I'll give it a try and see...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-15-2022, 06:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 817
Posted By cbennis
I did the same thing when I read the recommended...

I did the same thing when I read the recommended maintenance list - what the heck is a fan gearbox!? Took a minute or two for the light bulb to go on.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-15-2022, 06:48 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 10,063
Posted By cbennis
Agree - get Open Roads / TSD Logistics, although...

Agree - get Open Roads / TSD Logistics, although the pricing is not necessarily always the best. If all you have are Love's truck stops, the discount isn't so great.
I also use iExit for trucks and...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-15-2022, 06:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 993
Posted By cbennis
Did you ever figure this out? This is what I have...

Did you ever figure this out? This is what I have seen on mine after playing around a bit. Set your gauges, leave them displayed and cycle the ignition. The setting should stay. However, it only...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-20-2021, 09:40 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,490
Posted By cbennis
I'll be taking it to the dealer on Wed. and I'll...

I'll be taking it to the dealer on Wed. and I'll have them look it over and document it. Since it is the end of the year, I don't expect much to happen until Jan. I've already spoken w/Newmar.

I'm...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-15-2021, 09:21 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,490
Posted By cbennis
To answer your question, it is months, not weeks,...

To answer your question, it is months, not weeks, and only on the sidewalls. More specifically though, the blisters start to appear after we have had a prolonged rainy period. The coach is sitting in...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-13-2021, 06:52 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,490
Posted By cbennis
yes, it was. A specific cause wasn't determined....

yes, it was. A specific cause wasn't determined. Some folks here think they are solvent blisters, as do local paint shop folks that I talked too. If they were solvent blisters though, wouldn't they...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-12-2021, 04:58 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,490
Posted By cbennis
Exactly. Not just repainted, but the sidewalls...

Exactly. Not just repainted, but the sidewalls were replaced. Work was done over the summer. The pictures in my original post were taken last Feb. before 'repairs' were done.

I can't have the only...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-12-2021, 03:25 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,490
Posted By cbennis
Fun Facts: The coach is a 2021 The...

Fun Facts:

The coach is a 2021

The gel-coat sidewalls (both sides) have already been replaced and the entire coach repainted, after those pictures were taken.

Attached is a picture I took...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-10-2021, 03:59 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,490
Posted By cbennis
Ever seen paint bubbles like this?

Hello,

I'm having an issue with paint bubbling on both sidewalls (not the end caps or basement doors), last winter and again this year. They appear after there's been a lot of rain, which is...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-21-2021, 11:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,980
Posted By cbennis
Not 100% sure about this, but the BIM will...

Not 100% sure about this, but the BIM will disconnect after about an hour. This is to prevent overcharging the batteries. It will then reconnect when a certain voltage threshold is reached. This is...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-19-2021, 11:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,980
Posted By cbennis
Another quick test is after charging the...

Another quick test is after charging the batteries, turn the key on - no need to crank the engine - while monitoring the battery voltage. You should see a drop in voltage to something like 12.5 -...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-19-2021, 09:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,980
Posted By cbennis
We're practically neighbors, from looking at your...

We're practically neighbors, from looking at your profile.

celluloid - gotta love spell check.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-18-2021, 02:20 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,176
Posted By cbennis
Good question. From my reading of the Newmar...

Good question. From my reading of the Newmar literature for a 2002 MA, it comes with the 2 converters, and they charge the batteries. There appears to be an optional 400 Watt inverter for the dash...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-18-2021, 09:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,980
Posted By cbennis
The charger will kick into bulk charge on mine...

The charger will kick into bulk charge on mine even after a few hours of not having it plugged in. It doesn't stay there long, but it starts there with a high draw. Don't remember how much. The...
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