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Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-31-2024, 11:53 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,704
Posted By UMXHAULER
The mirror broke when the dealer tried to remove...

The mirror broke when the dealer tried to remove it. It is mostly held on by two sided tape and removable clips on the top and bottom. I do know how to remove the knob from the water miser valve. ...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-31-2024, 09:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,704
Posted By UMXHAULER
Slabman, your valve and wall configuration are...

Slabman, your valve and wall configuration are not the same as my 21 DS but valves are all similar. Looks like your issue was with the actual mixer valve cartridge and not the water miser valve...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-28-2024, 11:51 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,704
Posted By UMXHAULER
If you remove the shower valve handle and...

If you remove the shower valve handle and diverter valve(both removed by an Allen wrench), then cut the silicone on the wall plate, it removes easily. At that point you can reach up with your hand...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-27-2024, 09:46 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,697
Posted By UMXHAULER
After reading the last few posts, I am very...

After reading the last few posts, I am very hesitant to take the coach in for this GEN 3 update for a few reasons: 1. Don't want it sitting at FL for weeks. 2. This failed comfort drive issue...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-21-2024, 02:41 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,697
Posted By UMXHAULER
I responded on 3/14 that I had filed a Ntsb...

I responded on 3/14 that I had filed a Ntsb complaint per Red Baron's instructions. Yesterday I received a call from Spencer at Newmar (a Dutch Star specialist) to find out what my concern was-yea...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-14-2024, 12:08 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,697
Posted By UMXHAULER
I actually did follow Red Barron's advice and...

I actually did follow Red Barron's advice and filed a complaint on line with the NTSB. Have not heard anything yet but I think it's real important that people on this forum and others-this problem...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-19-2024, 10:13 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,290
Posted By UMXHAULER
Many good ideas posted thus far. These rigs do...

Many good ideas posted thus far. These rigs do rattle and creek a lot and it takes a long time to track them all down and remedy the situations. It helps to have your copilot get out of their chair...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-15-2024, 09:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 514
Posted By UMXHAULER
My theories: The bottom plastic radiator...

My theories: The bottom plastic radiator protector is in good shape and the 21's have a huge plate that shields everything as well from the underside.

1. Someone does not like them.
2. Tire...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-14-2024, 10:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 514
Posted By UMXHAULER
rocks in radiator shroud

This event happened to a friend of mine on their 2021 DS 4369. They started up the engine on their coach to get ready to leave the camp ground and there was a horrible racket around the side...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-30-2024, 02:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 599
Posted By UMXHAULER
The fidelity is a little better, but the main...

The fidelity is a little better, but the main issue is the crappy SD cameras that Newmar has provided. The rear view and turn signal cameras are a lot better video quality than the 360 cameras. The...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-29-2024, 03:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 599
Posted By UMXHAULER
21 DS Xite replacement completed

I posted a few weeks ago looking for information on options to replace the broken Xcite radio/nav system in our 21 DS. Our rig has the optional 350 omniview camera system as well. It seems that...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-13-2024, 04:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 296
Posted By UMXHAULER
I called the company you recommended Rev Roy. No...

I called the company you recommended Rev Roy. No such luck. I can’t believe someone hasn’t dealt with the specific task I have posted here.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-09-2024, 03:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 296
Posted By UMXHAULER
Need to replace failed Rand Mcnally head unit

On our 2021 DS, the Rand Mcnally decided to totally quit working. I called Riverrpark and they said I would need to replace the main box at $800 with the exact same box-no updates and the guy...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-15-2023, 01:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,037
Posted By UMXHAULER
I get through St George often and will give them...

I get through St George often and will give them a try. It really is hard to get good chassis service on these rigs. Many claim they can do it, you throw money at it and they still fail.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-14-2023, 07:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,009
Posted By UMXHAULER
I don't think your coach has two bathrooms...

I don't think your coach has two bathrooms otherwise I would suggest swapping the switches to determine if it's a controller or switch issue. My gut tells me it's the switch because those hand wave...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-14-2023, 07:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,037
Posted By UMXHAULER
When I went to Colton Truck terminal I...

When I went to Colton Truck terminal I specifically talked to them about the comfort drive issue and they said they did know how to properly do it on our coaches with CD. I do not like Transwest in...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-14-2023, 07:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,037
Posted By UMXHAULER
Yes I have had issues with finding FL shops that...

Yes I have had issues with finding FL shops that can do an alignment on our IFS tag axle Dutch Stars. Last alignment I had done was at Colton Truck Terminal in California. Price was $600. They...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-28-2023, 03:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,412
Posted By UMXHAULER
Sounds like those posts before mine have covered...

Sounds like those posts before mine have covered about everything. Regarding the black tank flush-is it necessary? I have only done it twice in 2-1/2 years and over 25,000 miles of travel and I...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-19-2023, 02:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 594
Posted By UMXHAULER
Need to compare the cost of replacement vs...

Need to compare the cost of replacement vs repairing the old one. Most likely if you replace, it will come out through the windshield which will cost you as well. Real easy to remove the fridge...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-19-2023, 02:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 356
Posted By UMXHAULER
PTL comped me a new screen just out of warranty. ...

PTL comped me a new screen just out of warranty. Two main problems I have had with the screen:

1. The snap that holds the screen down would not keep a snap on. I ended up removing it and...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-16-2023, 07:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 708
Posted By UMXHAULER
Thus far I have engaged black RTV in an attempt...

Thus far I have engaged black RTV in an attempt to keep mine together. It too is falling apart after 25,000 miles. The DS Don mod may be in my future!
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-16-2023, 07:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 337
Posted By UMXHAULER
Those two bolts at the bottom just screw out and...

Those two bolts at the bottom just screw out and keep the bottom rollers from being able to slide out. The nuts that the bolts go into are welded to a long plate that the regenerator rolls in on and...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-16-2023, 07:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 550
Posted By UMXHAULER
It could be the brake is not working on the slide...

It could be the brake is not working on the slide motor as well.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-24-2023, 11:26 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,875
Posted By UMXHAULER
No issues since the original belt failure at 4000...

No issues since the original belt failure at 4000 miles and FL replaced the tensioner pulley. Also, have not noticed any chirping lately-now have over 23,000 miles on coach. Still carry full set of...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-24-2023, 11:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,282
Posted By UMXHAULER
Almost all your issues are component supplier or...

Almost all your issues are component supplier or chassis issues-these same types of problems will occur on all brands of coaches that use the same supplied products. Unfortunately there just are so...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-06-2023, 03:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,671
Posted By UMXHAULER
I wonder if this repair is something one of their...

I wonder if this repair is something one of their mobile service guys can handle. There mobile service is quite good and they are starting to pop up in many places.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-04-2023, 12:09 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,108
Posted By UMXHAULER
You really can't compare a 2006 Lazy Days to a...

You really can't compare a 2006 Lazy Days to a new Newmar, though Lazy Days does build an excellent class C motorhome, it's not a fair comparison. I would think that if Lazy Days tried to make a...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-04-2023, 11:46 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,642
Posted By UMXHAULER
I don't have the answer to your question, but I...

I don't have the answer to your question, but I personally would not spend a bunch of money to resurrect a bad comfort drive unit. I think the system is way over rated by Newmar owners and they have...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-04-2023, 11:31 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,065
Posted By UMXHAULER
After seeing this post, I am wondering if my...

After seeing this post, I am wondering if my coach is different or I did something wrong. I did not notice a separate vent from the overflow-I thought the overflow was the vent-that's why it will...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-02-2023, 01:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 529
Posted By UMXHAULER
I think your transfer switch is probably fine. ...

I think your transfer switch is probably fine. Looks like those are the feeds coming from the shore power cord. I would unroll the power cord from the reel, and open it up-it may be all burned up...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-02-2023, 01:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 693
Posted By UMXHAULER
That's not that much oil. Make sure all levels...

That's not that much oil. Make sure all levels are ok., drive it home, degrease it and then start watching where the fluid first appears or is coming from-or at least that's what I would do if...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-01-2023, 10:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,414
Posted By UMXHAULER
Did you order this from Klauber directly?

Did you order this from Klauber directly?
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-01-2023, 10:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 489
Posted By UMXHAULER
You can call MCD and they will help you do the...

You can call MCD and they will help you do the programming on the phone with them. The videos are very confusing. What sometimes can happen is that the shade will not roll up or down properly...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-30-2023, 04:51 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,108
Posted By UMXHAULER
Absolutely spot on Larry. That being said, I...

Absolutely spot on Larry. That being said, I think that old smart guys with plenty of money and smarts but can't screw in a light bulb should never own one of these beasts or it will spend most of...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-30-2023, 09:36 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,108
Posted By UMXHAULER
In my entire life, I have never seen an RV that...

In my entire life, I have never seen an RV that comes anywhere close to automotive quality. Thus, our only choice is to either stay out of the game or put up with the frustrations that we all deal...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-30-2023, 09:26 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,157
Posted By UMXHAULER
To reiterate, I got the lowest price Progressive...

To reiterate, I got the lowest price Progressive policy by doing it myself on line-not through any agent. It makes a difference based on agency commissions.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-29-2023, 07:50 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,108
Posted By UMXHAULER
This thread reminds me of two quotes I always...

This thread reminds me of two quotes I always tell my children: 1. Make sure you have an "oh Sh...t" fund-the more you have, the larger it will have to be and you will be tapping it monthly. 2. ...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-28-2023, 02:44 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,108
Posted By UMXHAULER
Often times things (trim) starts to come loose...

Often times things (trim) starts to come loose before it falls off or total separation. Try to keep an eye on things and if you catch it early, it's easier to repair. I often add some wood glue or...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-28-2023, 08:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,901
Posted By UMXHAULER
Personally, I hate adaptive cruise control-I have...

Personally, I hate adaptive cruise control-I have in on all our cars and can't stand it. There is no substitute for being engaged when you are driving your coach or other car you may own. What I...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-28-2023, 08:38 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,548
Posted By UMXHAULER
Tom C., I'm willing to risk getting rear ended...

Tom C., I'm willing to risk getting rear ended and going up the hills slower as long as you have cocktails waiting for me at the campground-lol. Interesting discussion. I think the DS could benefit...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-21-2023, 09:09 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,543
Posted By UMXHAULER
The main reason you would want to use something...

The main reason you would want to use something like and Apple TV or Roku instead of using the apps on your smart tv's is that you will have a consistent platform among all viewing devices, you can...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-20-2023, 05:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,543
Posted By UMXHAULER
I use an Apple TV with starlink and it works...

I use an Apple TV with starlink and it works great. The wifi receiver in the Apple TV is much more robust than the one in these cheap smart tv's and provide a much better viewing experience IMO. ...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-20-2023, 09:02 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,213
Posted By UMXHAULER
Based on your recommendations Don, I have always...

Based on your recommendations Don, I have always operated all my slides with the engine running AND hooked up to shore power or greater running. You were correct that running the engine maintains a...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-19-2023, 04:17 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,254
Posted By UMXHAULER
My experience. No two owners will get the same...

My experience. No two owners will get the same quote from the same insurer even if all things being equal, so shop until you drop. We use progressive and rates are lower going direct than through a...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-19-2023, 03:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 394
Posted By UMXHAULER
These tags are Passive Steer-not Active Steer. ...

These tags are Passive Steer-not Active Steer. Thus if you try and back up before they lock straight, they will actually fight you trying to turn while backing up. They do auto dump the air in the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-19-2023, 03:50 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,213
Posted By UMXHAULER
It seems that most of the posts on broken slide...

It seems that most of the posts on broken slide out motors are from owners of 18"s and 19's. Did they change something? I have not heard from later models eating up motors unless they are just not...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-19-2023, 03:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,066
Posted By UMXHAULER
My experience echos much of the responses here. ...

My experience echos much of the responses here. Our 21 model DS has never had a mission critical issue in 21000 miles. Most of the issues have been minor and I do almost all my own repairs but I...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-11-2023, 07:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 551
Posted By UMXHAULER
Mine is slow too. It is what it is as they say. ...

Mine is slow too. It is what it is as they say. My $12K built in at home is just as slow if that makes you feel any better.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-11-2023, 06:55 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,916
Posted By UMXHAULER
When I installed my stage 8 kit, I torqued the...

When I installed my stage 8 kit, I torqued the bolts to 19ft lbs per Newmar spec using a 3/8" drive torque wrench that fit in there just fine. Everyone keeps saying the motor housings are...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-01-2023, 08:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,659
Posted By UMXHAULER
Yep, that and the skewer of a knob on the mid...

Yep, that and the skewer of a knob on the mid bath door which I changed to a round knob. It amazes me how long they can keep doing things so bad and never change. PTL/Lippert is the maker of the...
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