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Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-26-2023, 09:09 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,391
Posted By randystu
I did a comparison between a Reatta Xl and an...

I did a comparison between a Reatta Xl and an Aspire. Over 70 enhancements. Then I did a comparison of an Aspire and a Anthem, only about 18 enhancements. Aspire is best bang for buck. A local dealer...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-24-2023, 09:11 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,865
Posted By randystu
The big 3 are Tiffin, Entegra, and Newmar. We...

The big 3 are Tiffin, Entegra, and Newmar. We went with a 2022 Entegra Aspire 44w. Love this floor plan. No desk, but the kitchen table works fine for that. Best bang for the buck. Don't worry...
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 11-29-2022, 11:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,187
Posted By randystu
Funny guy!

Funny guy!
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 11-25-2022, 10:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,187
Posted By randystu
Towing a 2021 jeep cherokee

Towing a 2021 jeep cherokee
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 11-25-2022, 01:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,187
Posted By randystu
Well it wasnt too bad in pricing. Bought the...

Well it wasnt too bad in pricing. Bought the Accolade for 222,000. Traded it back for 220,000. Bought the Reatta for 318,000. Traded it back for 285,000. Paid 370,000 for the Aspire. Sale tax is only...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 11-24-2022, 10:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,434
Posted By randystu
Yeah it is the wheel weight on the front axle.

Yeah it is the wheel weight on the front axle.
Forum: iRV2 Owners Registry 11-24-2022, 10:16 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 206
Posted By randystu
Big Boy :: 2022 Entegra Aspire 44W

Big Boy :: 2022 Entegra Aspire 44W (2022-11-24 17:16:34)
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 11-24-2022, 10:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,187
Posted By randystu
New RV - 3rd one in a year. What a story!

I think we finally got the motorhome that will stick around.



We started in September 2021 with a 2022 Entegra Accolade XL. That was nice but our friends, who are older, found it hard to get...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 11-19-2022, 10:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,434
Posted By randystu
My fully loaded 2022 Entegra Aspire 44w weighs...

My fully loaded 2022 Entegra Aspire 44w weighs inon the front axle at 7750 pounds.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 11-19-2022, 10:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,400
Posted By randystu
Thanks all, very helpful.

Thanks all, very helpful.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-18-2022, 10:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,813
Posted By randystu
Can someone with a 2022 Entegra Aspire 44w tell...

Can someone with a 2022 Entegra Aspire 44w tell me what the numbers are on the sticker behind the drivers seat. The previous owner removed the sticker. Thanks.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 11-18-2022, 09:53 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,400
Posted By randystu
Thanks for the precise procedure.

Thanks for the precise procedure.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 11-18-2022, 09:51 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,400
Posted By randystu
Yeah that would be nice but the previous owner...

Yeah that would be nice but the previous owner never turned in the manuals or the extra set of keys. He was a jerk.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-18-2022, 12:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,813
Posted By randystu
I think the dealer gave me wrong weight numbers. ...

I think the dealer gave me wrong weight numbers. I'll double check with them.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-18-2022, 12:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,813
Posted By randystu
I am using that as a baseline. I am not...

I am using that as a baseline. I am not confident that the dealer weight the motorhome correctly. So if dry weight is set and I load up 1500 pounds, I can get a good idea on what psi to set them to.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-18-2022, 12:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,813
Posted By randystu
Front axle weight is 15150#, doolies 17000#, and...

Front axle weight is 15150#, doolies 17000#, and tag 9500#
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-18-2022, 12:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,813
Posted By randystu
The sticker has been removed by the previous...

The sticker has been removed by the previous owner and he isn't helpful. I was hoping someone with a like minded motorhome could give me what they are setting up the pressures.


I'll check back...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 11-18-2022, 12:20 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,400
Posted By randystu
So with the engine running and raising the jacks,...

So with the engine running and raising the jacks, you get all those flashing warning lights on the jack controller. Just ignore them?
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 11-18-2022, 12:18 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,400
Posted By randystu
Yeah the newer Aspire's have the aquahot floor...

Yeah the newer Aspire's have the aquahot floor heat. Not electric mats.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-17-2022, 10:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,813
Posted By randystu
Tire pressures

I was wondering what tire pressures to set at on a 2022 Entegra Aspire for the back doolies at dry weight? Tire size is 22.5" Wheel with 295 Michelin tires. I know you should scale weigh the tires...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 11-17-2022, 10:11 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,400
Posted By randystu
Pics of the motorhome381080381081

Pics of the motorhome381080381081
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 11-17-2022, 10:04 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,400
Posted By randystu
New RV, Got some questions

Just purchased a 2022 Entegra Aspire 44w. I took it out on its first trip and noticed some things.
1. The TMPS warning lights came on at 75 PSI for the doolies tires. Dealer says that is what they...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-10-2022, 09:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,271
Posted By randystu
I think if money is of no consquence, the...

I think if money is of no consquence, the Dutchstar would be the way to go. But then if money is off no consquence, why not a Cornerstone or Essex.

Because money is a factor, and to be fair an...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-09-2022, 01:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,271
Posted By randystu
Yeah with an experience like that i to would...

Yeah with an experience like that i to would rather have a Dutchstar. But if you had gotten a good entegra would you feel the same? Time will tell with any RV. Since i am new, i had to go with the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-07-2022, 04:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,271
Posted By randystu
Newmar 2022 Dutchstar 4369 versus 2022 Entegra Aspire 44W

I tried to reply to an old thread as I am new at this but the tread is old. It wouldn't let me reply, so I thought I would start another new one using more resent model years.


Here is my...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-17-2022, 02:59 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,530
Posted By randystu
I talked with Cummins and they have to talk to...

I talked with Cummins and they have to talk to Spartan to fix the VGT engine brake. I talk to Spartan and they say it is not an exhaust brake and they say it is their responsibility, not Cummins. So...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-16-2022, 07:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 305
Posted By randystu
For Reatta or Reatta Xl owners, VGT brake

I am wondering how effective the VGT engine brake works with the newer 2020 and above Reatta or Reatta Xl?
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-15-2022, 12:57 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,530
Posted By randystu
And there is no such thing as a VGT Exhaust...

And there is no such thing as a VGT Exhaust brake. VGT stand for variable geometry turbo. This rig can't have both a VGT engine brake and an exhaust brake
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-15-2022, 12:52 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,530
Posted By randystu
Pumping slowly is what I do. In other words, I...

Pumping slowly is what I do. In other words, I hold the brake down for awhile, release and repeat. Not fast pumping, slow, steady pumping. Doing what you suggest but I call it pumping as...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-15-2022, 12:48 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,530
Posted By randystu
Some of you are making assumptions about my...

Some of you are making assumptions about my driving that you don't have a clue of how I am driving. For the record before this gets more out of hand with the assumptions, I am NOT going too fast. ...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-14-2022, 12:32 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,530
Posted By randystu
That helps to know from the 2021 Reatta owner....

That helps to know from the 2021 Reatta owner. Sounds like the VGT engine brake on these Reatta's are not that much of a help. I could go slower in lower gears using the transmission until they...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-10-2022, 09:21 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,530
Posted By randystu
Any ideas on how to get rid of the squealing?

Any ideas on how to get rid of the squealing?
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-10-2022, 09:20 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,530
Posted By randystu
Thanks for the help. On the engine brake that...

Thanks for the help. On the engine brake that helps but what will I actually notice when it is working? Does the transmission down shift? Does the rpms increase?
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-08-2022, 08:34 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,530
Posted By randystu
How do they work

Does anyone know how the Engine brake is suppose to work on the 2022 Entegra Reatta XL? What does it do?
Thanks all.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-06-2022, 01:09 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,530
Posted By randystu
Yes the Reatta XL has the VGT turbo brake. The...

Yes the Reatta XL has the VGT turbo brake. The RV is in the shop now getting this fixed.

But it has been driven from Indiana to Arizona to Las Vegas to Vancouver, Washington. I only drove it...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-05-2022, 02:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,342
Posted By randystu
I agree with all about how great NIRVC is. I...

I agree with all about how great NIRVC is. I have met Brett and he truly cares. The dealer in Las Vegas has been great with sales, service and storage. Top notch.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-05-2022, 02:49 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,530
Posted By randystu
Smelly brakes

Brand new Entegra Reatta xl. First trip coming down the mountains. Pumping brakes to keep it within speed. Engine brake doesn't work. Used manual down shifting to have engine help slow me down. ...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-05-2022, 02:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,374
Posted By randystu
I had the same problem with my Entegra Accolade...

I had the same problem with my Entegra Accolade xl, it was a bad transfer switch.
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 04-29-2022, 07:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,295
Posted By randystu
And no it has never worked. 2022 Reatta xl....

And no it has never worked. 2022 Reatta xl. Brand new.
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 04-29-2022, 07:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,295
Posted By randystu
According to the dealer service when you switch...

According to the dealer service when you switch it on, nothing happens. It is an automatic system. It is either working, allowing the vehicle to slow automatically, or not. That is all I know....
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 04-19-2022, 09:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 452
Posted By randystu
It is the grey area I am talking about. That 6...

It is the grey area I am talking about. That 6 inch wide stripe between the painted black part and the white roof.
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 04-18-2022, 12:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,295
Posted By randystu
The Reatta XL has a Allison 3000 transmission...

The Reatta XL has a Allison 3000 transmission with a Cummins 380 hp diesel engine.
Yes the switch is on that's why I know it isn't working.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 04-17-2022, 01:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 452
Posted By randystu
Pictures of the end caps

Here are the pictures of the end caps without the paint.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 04-17-2022, 01:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 452
Posted By randystu
For Reatta and Reatta XL owners

I have a new 2022 Reatta XL and on the roof on both end caps there is a section that is unpainted. See pics. It is the primer color area.

I have noticed on a couple of youtube videos, this same...
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 04-17-2022, 12:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,295
Posted By randystu
Engine Brake not working

I have a new 2022 Reatta XL with a Spartan K2 chassis. But the engine brake system is not working. Anyone know how to fix this?


I know it is under warranty but I am still wondering how to fix...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 04-16-2022, 10:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 784
Posted By randystu
Well that would be the legal question. I only...

Well that would be the legal question. I only said what the representative at nationwide told me. I would not interpret it to mean after you order one the clock starts or when the order is...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 04-16-2022, 10:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 974
Posted By randystu
Thanks. Haven't had the walk thru yet, so when...

Thanks. Haven't had the walk thru yet, so when we do that I'll post the drop down bed. What i do know is this: It is a single bed, costs $4950, has a nice foam mattress, has side rails that you...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-15-2022, 09:56 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,734
Posted By randystu
There is a reason the Tiffin costs more.

There is a reason the Tiffin costs more.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 04-15-2022, 09:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 784
Posted By randystu
Well according to nationwide, they read that...

Well according to nationwide, they read that section to me and yes there is a 30 day clock.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 04-13-2022, 11:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 784
Posted By randystu
Thanks. I checked with Nationwide themselves. ...

Thanks. I checked with Nationwide themselves. The broker didn't know what he was talking about. He said they only pay you back your purchase price plus 20% max for 5 years with Nationwide. He...
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