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Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-30-2017, 10:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 969
Posted By mercerc44
Motion Light fix

On edit, post should read, switch not light. Two switches, one for motion light and one for step lights.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-30-2017, 10:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 969
Posted By mercerc44
Motion Light fix

My solution was to install a separate for the porch light and a separte light for the step lights. Reason, I wanted to be able to turn off the porch light. My porch light can either be on all the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-14-2017, 11:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,200
Posted By mercerc44
On the underside of the arm, at the outside end,...

On the underside of the arm, at the outside end, is a cap that when removed, will reveal a bolt that will allow the head to be removed, then unplug wires. The bolts can be a bear, but usually can be...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-11-2017, 08:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,818
Posted By mercerc44
We have been using our vip 222k or similar models...

We have been using our vip 222k or similar models for 10 years. HD in front new flat screen tv and SD in the bedroom on the original sony.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-30-2017, 05:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,281
Posted By mercerc44
I just got a regular 28 in. blade and drilled out...

I just got a regular 28 in. blade and drilled out the hole to fit my wiper arm from original blades. Found the 28 inch to give plenty of window clearance.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-02-2017, 05:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,388
Posted By mercerc44
We have been leveling first then slides out for 9...

We have been leveling first then slides out for 9 years. Don't think that changed in 08. Some of the more recent model years they have changed the procedure.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-06-2016, 05:20 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,485
Posted By mercerc44
We carried an unmounted spare in our mt. aire...

We carried an unmounted spare in our mt. aire 2003 gaser (3778) to Alaska in 06. If that's what you have, found a spot in lower compartment behind the rear wheel. Has a pass through up and over...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-03-2016, 05:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,686
Posted By mercerc44
New car, radio did not work. Ordered replacement...

New car, radio did not work. Ordered replacement when at least 30 in lot. 2 hour drive to replace radio, tech scratches dash. Dealer has young buck order new dash part. Part in, drive 2 hours to...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-01-2016, 10:13 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,861
Posted By mercerc44
To your Lexus question, some vehicles may be...

To your Lexus question, some vehicles may be towed with a lube pump added to circulate the trany flued. Towed a Toyota Camry with over 200,000 miles until this year. Now tow a Chevy Trailblazer...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-29-2016, 07:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,051
Posted By mercerc44
You can stop on the Ohio Turnpike. They have...

You can stop on the Ohio Turnpike. They have electric, tho the rv slots are short. Dump station as well. RVparkreviews is a good source.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-28-2016, 07:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,119
Posted By mercerc44
Congrats and welcome to the family. (see...

Congrats and welcome to the family. (see signature)
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-22-2016, 05:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,272
Posted By mercerc44
I've pulled my jacks alarm fuse. HWH lights are...

I've pulled my jacks alarm fuse. HWH lights are still on with a very faint sound, but not as annoying as with the fuse. I also drive with store button on. I do a visual check before leaving. ...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-22-2016, 03:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,272
Posted By mercerc44
Mine goes off when brake is applied. Will come...

Mine goes off when brake is applied. Will come back on later if lever is not snapped back. Not sure why yours doesn't turn off when applying brakes.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-19-2016, 01:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 990
Posted By mercerc44
Have the same MH. you can change it from the...

Have the same MH. you can change it from the rear yourself. Been there done that. A little twisting and turning. Make sure rubber connection is tight. Don't want dirty air getting in engine.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-11-2016, 09:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,292
Posted By mercerc44
Have never used B-20 fuel. I'm also interested...

Have never used B-20 fuel. I'm also interested in the cause for failure, so will check with shop next week.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-10-2016, 08:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,292
Posted By mercerc44
Got MH back today. Number 4 injector was bad. ...

Got MH back today. Number 4 injector was bad. Also had shop do a valve adjustment while top was off. Did have the oil analyzed last year at annual service. Then was OK. Ran good on way home...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-08-2016, 09:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,292
Posted By mercerc44
Shop reports today that it looks like a faulty...

Shop reports today that it looks like a faulty fuel injector. Just have to find the right one.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-07-2016, 06:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,292
Posted By mercerc44
MH at the shop. Will post diagnosis at a later...

MH at the shop. Will post diagnosis at a later date. Keeping fingers crossed.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-06-2016, 08:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 885
Posted By mercerc44
Once the cover is fixed, my suggestion would be...

Once the cover is fixed, my suggestion would be to leave it down. We had trouble getting ours down one time, so have gotten used to traveling with the cover down. Never use it.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-05-2016, 05:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,292
Posted By mercerc44
ISL Blowing Smoke

My ISL 370 (approx. 90K) after a short warm up, under a load does a little hitch and puffs out some black smoke. Sometimes its white or blue. A level driving, seems to run fine. Up hill or...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-24-2016, 05:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,223
Posted By mercerc44
Just wiggle it as you pull. Works for me. Same...

Just wiggle it as you pull. Works for me. Same door, same issue. Must be industrial strength velcro.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-17-2016, 07:55 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,290
Posted By mercerc44
I've installed a switch at drivers seat that...

I've installed a switch at drivers seat that allows me to turn alarm on or off. Have been camping late one night and some fella had a hard time getting in and we had to listen for at least a half...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-28-2016, 09:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,385
Posted By mercerc44
Covered mine this year by carrying the rolled up...

Covered mine this year by carrying the rolled up cover on ladder to the roof and unrolled it front to back and let it fall to the sides. Not bad at all. Lighter then I expected. First year in 9...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-20-2015, 09:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,053
Posted By mercerc44
Our first Newmar was a 3778 and we loved it. Did...

Our first Newmar was a 3778 and we loved it. Did Alaska in 06. Great coach in my opinion.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-11-2015, 07:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 993
Posted By mercerc44
Two Newmars and two Evans valves replaced. ...

Two Newmars and two Evans valves replaced. That's usually the problem. Solved my cooling issue. First one under warranty second was by Evans tech at the Newmar rally this summer. Works as...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-05-2015, 05:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,010
Posted By mercerc44
Just run with the store button on and if you have...

Just run with the store button on and if you have good springs, the jacks should stay up. I run with the store button on all the time.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-31-2015, 07:07 AM
Replies: 2,304
Views: 315,217
Posted By mercerc44
I get the picture - Instructions will come with...

I get the picture - Instructions will come with each new MH that Happy Hour will no longer be optional, but Mandatory, while traveling. I see the thinking here.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-30-2015, 11:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,356
Posted By mercerc44
It's actually under the chrome trim that is...

It's actually under the chrome trim that is probably loose. If you can get the mirror off and unplugged, you should be able to remove the chrome cover and see how the mirror is attached to the body....
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-07-2015, 07:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 728
Posted By mercerc44
Apparently Newmar puts the seats in, so Spartan...

Apparently Newmar puts the seats in, so Spartan claims it's not their fault.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-06-2015, 09:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 728
Posted By mercerc44
Seat Alignment

Here's a question for the group. Anyone have the drivers seat not line up with the steering wheel? Friend has one that is at leat 1-2 inches off center.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-04-2015, 05:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,221
Posted By mercerc44
My suggestion was because the original post was...

My suggestion was because the original post was for an 05 mine is an 04. Probably not a lot of difference between the two. Several years ago, Newmar was not replacing with glass. Mine works and...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-03-2015, 09:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,934
Posted By mercerc44
My boots rotted some years ago on my 04. Talked...

My boots rotted some years ago on my 04. Talked to Spartan at the time and they suggested packing a lot of grease in the joint. I do this on a regular basis and my service facility checks them at...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-03-2015, 08:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,221
Posted By mercerc44
All you have to do is remove the strip that the...

All you have to do is remove the strip that the glass sits on and it will come out easily. I've replaced mine with real glass from local auto/home window business. They even had a hole drilled in...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-25-2015, 11:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 915
Posted By mercerc44
FYI - Got replacement parts for my step from Del...

FYI - Got replacement parts for my step from Del City.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-10-2015, 04:36 PM
Replies: 583
Views: 110,450
Posted By mercerc44
As I mentioned earlier, if Newmar felt there...

As I mentioned earlier, if Newmar felt there would be no loss of value, they could take it back and replace it. They can't get full value and neither will you, assuming you disclose the water issue....
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-09-2015, 07:10 PM
Replies: 583
Views: 110,450
Posted By mercerc44
If I read correctly, surprised that Matt did not...

If I read correctly, surprised that Matt did not return your call. Suspect that Newmar would have taken a hit with your KA had they replaced it. Will the original owner be required to reveal the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-02-2015, 09:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,695
Posted By mercerc44
Water heater rod

Don't forget to fill water heater before turning back on.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-14-2014, 08:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,311
Posted By mercerc44
Needed to replace my pump (04) DStar. Counldn't...

Needed to replace my pump (04) DStar. Counldn't find the exact replacement. Company says they don't make the 5.7gpm. (Guy I know at Camping World called the company. Called Newmar and asked them...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-06-2014, 04:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,848
Posted By mercerc44
Several studies I have read on this and other...

Several studies I have read on this and other forums say that it is a toss up on fuel consumption.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-26-2014, 07:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,365
Posted By mercerc44
Not sure if my previous post was sent. I would...

Not sure if my previous post was sent. I would suggest not raising the cover at night. If in case of a fire, you would hate to have the cover malfunction. My cover motor has been replaced, so we...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-17-2014, 09:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,313
Posted By mercerc44
Yes, I use ATF, automatic transmission fluid. ...

Yes, I use ATF, automatic transmission fluid. That is what is in my system. Wipe on, wipe off.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-21-2014, 03:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,903
Posted By mercerc44
I too feel your pain. Just changed mine last...

I too feel your pain. Just changed mine last week. Used a mirror and replaced screws with ones with a hex head so I could you a socket next time.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-05-2014, 10:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,230
Posted By mercerc44
Search the internet, there are other suppliers...

Search the internet, there are other suppliers that sell lift motors as like those at Newmar but for much less. They are not Duff-Norton, but should do the job. Mine works fine, tho I don't use...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-04-2014, 09:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,230
Posted By mercerc44
Main reason I don't use my cover. We've learned...

Main reason I don't use my cover. We've learned to live with the cover down. Have replaced motor that had broken gears but just leave it alone. I would rather not get stuck with it in the up...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-13-2014, 09:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,054
Posted By mercerc44
Good advice above. I always travel with my store...

Good advice above. I always travel with my store button on. Even with new stronger springs, they will drop down over a bump in the road.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-08-2014, 09:20 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,433
Posted By mercerc44
Learned something the other day. If you have a...

Learned something the other day. If you have a pacemaker, you can't use an induction cook top. Any others hear this?
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-01-2014, 08:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,247
Posted By mercerc44
Had an extra long key made for my DSDP. This the...

Had an extra long key made for my DSDP. This the only thing in the ignition. Never taken out in 7 years. Old tour bus custome. Other keys on ring in pocket.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-02-2014, 06:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,044
Posted By mercerc44
Happens on our every now and then. Just hit the...

Happens on our every now and then. Just hit the button again, when the locks get all the way in, hit the button again and stop the process. Works for me. When it's time to go, the slide should go...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-01-2014, 06:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,011
Posted By mercerc44
Checked my 04 again. The wooden panel is in fact...

Checked my 04 again. The wooden panel is in fact held in place by velco. The the carpet floor portion is held down with 4 screws.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-28-2014, 08:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,011
Posted By mercerc44
I think mine had screws in two or four corners. ...

I think mine had screws in two or four corners. Dig around in the carpet and you should find if your cover was screwed in. Mine I believe had four screws. Top left and right corners and bottom...
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