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Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-09-2024, 11:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 923
Posted By M109guy
With Solar and 920ah lifepo4 batteries I haven’t...

With Solar and 920ah lifepo4 batteries I haven’t needed it either but….
there might be a time so was curious if it was worth the trouble.
Thanks for the links. :)
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-08-2024, 10:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 923
Posted By M109guy
Can anyone confirm the AGS still works? What...

Can anyone confirm the AGS still works?
What parameter would work as the max voltage setting I see is 12.4v.
At 12.4 volts lithium batteries are 90% depleted.
I believe with a Magnum battery...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-08-2024, 09:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 923
Posted By M109guy
Advantage of BIM vs DC To DC charger

What are the pros & cons of using a lithium BIM vs a DC to DC charger like a Victron 12v 30 amp?

Thanks
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-07-2024, 11:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 923
Posted By M109guy
Ignition Wire Question

Does the lithium BIM work without the ignition wire?
What does adding the ignition wire do?
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-06-2024, 11:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 923
Posted By M109guy
I think that’s my spaghetti 😁

413604

So you didn’t have a precision dynamics lead acid battery BIM to pull wires from?
How did you figure out what wires to use? Entegra wasn’t any help on this. I figured a dc to dc charger...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-06-2024, 02:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 923
Posted By M109guy
The problem with the 2020’s and maybe one other...

The problem with the 2020’s and maybe one other year they don’t use the standard BIM you are referring to, at least that’s what Entegra has told me. I also have looked and it appears they are right,...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-06-2024, 11:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 923
Posted By M109guy
BIM on 2020 Cornerstone - Lifepo4 Lithium Upgrade

From what I’ve seen the 2020 Cornerstone does not have a direct replacement BIM. It looks more like integrated circuitry and not easily changed out. Could someone confirm this?

I was thinking a...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-04-2024, 04:16 PM
Replies: 303
Views: 16,981
Posted By M109guy
BIM on 2020 Cornerstone

From what I’ve seen the 2020 does not have a replacement BIM. It looks more integrated and not easily changed out. Could someone confirm this?
I was thinking a Victron 30 amp DC to DC charger would...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 10-02-2023, 12:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 645
Posted By M109guy
That looks like the cable. Starting as a 2...

That looks like the cable. Starting as a 2 conductor made me doubt that was it.
Thank you!
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 10-01-2023, 09:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 645
Posted By M109guy
White tag is mine. The positive & negative solar...

White tag is mine. The positive & negative solar are also there. It goes up into a bunch of split loom so hard to trace. There is a 2 wire lead coming off the factory solar controller that says temp...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 10-01-2023, 06:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 645
Posted By M109guy
Anyone know what this cable is for in the battery compartment?

This is in a 2020 Cornerstone but would imagine it’s in other models also. I’m trying to figure out what this is for. It looks like a sensor but not sure what it goes to. The magnum temp sensors are...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-17-2023, 12:32 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,541
Posted By M109guy
What does everyone think of the new Xite NavNgo...

What does everyone think of the new Xite NavNgo maps after having some time with them?
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 11-09-2022, 01:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 915
Posted By M109guy
The system blew warm air the entire time

System was vacuumed down and maintained constant negative pressure for an hour.

“How soon after system was recharged did problem show up?”………
The system never blew cold air. When the system...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 11-09-2022, 01:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 915
Posted By M109guy
High / Low pressure manifold was used

High & low side were vacuumed down. Vacuum without pump was present when r134a was added.

But…I have not found exactly how many lbs of r134a is supposed to be used. I have seen anywhere from 4 to...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 11-08-2022, 04:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 915
Posted By M109guy
Dash Air Warm on 2020 Cornerstone

So…as mentioned in title dash air is warm. Found a leak at the crimp on the high pressure side of the compressor. The leak was fixed and system recharged. The problem is we still have warm air. Now...
Forum: Cummins Engines 08-24-2022, 01:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,397
Posted By M109guy
All very good tips, appreciate the feed back....

All very good tips, appreciate the feed back. Coach is new to me so will have to find all the grease fittings. Anyone know how many fittings I’m looking for in each of those ares?

Also Tom, how do...
Forum: Cummins Engines 08-18-2022, 08:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,397
Posted By M109guy
X15 Cummins oil change

1st I know this has been posted before but I must be doing searches incorrectly. I must get sometimes a thousand results when I use multiple word type searches. Quotation marks don’t help so could...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 06-30-2022, 09:50 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 16,367
Posted By M109guy
Mike, What does this mean? “placed at the FR...

Mike,
What does this mean?
“placed at the FR end - 8, Side - 1, Back end - 5.”

If one puts the service in standby for 2.5 months then turn it back on you pay for 1 month of service from that...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 06-29-2022, 11:53 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 16,367
Posted By M109guy
Hey Mike, that’s the speeds I figured I’d get but...

Hey Mike, that’s the speeds I figured I’d get but I’ve also seen people complaining about only getting 5. I’m trying to justify the the initial expense and $135 monthly for the few times I don’t have...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 06-29-2022, 01:34 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 16,367
Posted By M109guy
Just saw this, it’s concerning but I can’t...

Just saw this, it’s concerning but I can’t imagine the FCC would go along with Dish on this.

STARLINK
Today we ask for your support in ending a lobbying campaign that threatens to make Starlink...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 06-29-2022, 11:04 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 16,367
Posted By M109guy
There is not one perfect solution. I was ready to...

There is not one perfect solution. I was ready to pull the trigger on Starlink but have now put that on hold. Starlink RV is $135 month and $650 equipment cost with delivery. There is the setup and...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 06-22-2022, 10:22 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 16,367
Posted By M109guy
The T-mobile overall worked better at our...

The T-mobile overall worked better at our locations than Verizon unlimited due to Verizon cutting us back to nothing in times of congestion (which was virtually always). We still have some priority...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 06-21-2022, 09:52 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 16,367
Posted By M109guy
My 2 cents…. I had a grandfathered prepaid...

My 2 cents….
I had a grandfathered prepaid Verizon unlimited plan. It was $65mo with auto pay. When it worked it was great but in times of congestion it would drop to .2mbps which happened nearly...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 06-07-2022, 04:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 831
Posted By M109guy
Thanks for the pics Don, no problem on the upside...

Thanks for the pics Don, no problem on the upside down.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 06-07-2022, 04:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,501
Posted By M109guy
Voltdoc, Yes, the joys of change in design. I...

Voltdoc, Yes, the joys of change in design. I decided to see if I could drill at an angle and go further to the left than you drilled (at the top). I had doubts I could get over far enough and I...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 06-05-2022, 12:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 831
Posted By M109guy
Don’t plan on tilting except for maintenance...

Don’t plan on tilting except for maintenance reasons.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 06-05-2022, 11:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 831
Posted By M109guy
Thanks Gary, I read thru that entire post....

Thanks Gary, I read thru that entire post. Definitely good info, I had seen it before and talked to Phil. He has an incredible system. I was hoping someone had detailed pics of how they attached to...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 06-04-2022, 11:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 831
Posted By M109guy
Raised solar panel design to prevent shading

Hi all, I’ve been scouring the forum looking for ideas to raise the solar panels up to or above AC height to prevent shading. I didn’t really have to worry as much about shading on my prior coach as...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 05-30-2022, 06:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,501
Posted By M109guy
Voltdoc, thanks for the pics. On the other side...

Voltdoc, thanks for the pics. On the other side is a spice cabinet. When I measured it is behind where you drilled. Maybe I can go to the right of the electrical fuse box in the other cabinet. My...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 05-30-2022, 05:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,501
Posted By M109guy
Bobby, that’s the problem, there isn’t a junction...

Bobby, that’s the problem, there isn’t a junction box on the roof. There are 2 100 watt panels. they each have #10 wires coming out of them. One pair of #10 goes down a vent and the other pair goes...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 05-30-2022, 12:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,501
Posted By M109guy
https://www.irv2.com/forums/attachment.php?attachm...

https://www.irv2.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=366932&stc=1&d=1653891341

Does anyone know where the large wires go? They connect to the smaller wires from the 2 100 watt solar panels at...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 05-28-2022, 01:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,501
Posted By M109guy
Philnail, I’m pretty sure I know what you are...

Philnail, I’m pretty sure I know what you are talking about.
The blank is at the top of the medicine cabinet in the half bath. I had removed the panel to explore as I was trying to find a route for...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 05-26-2022, 12:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,501
Posted By M109guy
Right, what comes out of the panels is #10 but...

Right, what comes out of the panels is #10 but they are not combined on the roof. Each 100 watt panel has #10 wiring goes down a different vent on the roof, but the wire that goes into the charge...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 05-24-2022, 12:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,501
Posted By M109guy
Found it. I was expecting a larger device. It...

Found it. I was expecting a larger device. It looks like #6 wire but the wiring was covered up. On the roof it looks like the wiring is routed out of each solar panel separately and each goes into a...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 05-24-2022, 11:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,501
Posted By M109guy
Solar questions - 2020 Entegra Cornerstone

1. Where is the morning star solar controller located? (there is a meter above the entry door)

2. Anyone know the wire gauge used on the 200 watt option? (and it’s path)

3. Easiest path to get...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 05-07-2022, 11:47 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,594
Posted By M109guy
Trashing may be a bit harsh. It’s just not what...

Trashing may be a bit harsh. It’s just not what you’d hope for in an inverter brand. Most of us consider the Entegra pushers an upper tier coach. The track record of gopower is not very well known...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 05-03-2022, 11:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 626
Posted By M109guy
It appears the front of the bay is covered with...

It appears the front of the bay is covered with plywood and carpet but the sides seem to be just carpet over metal. So…short screws & the brackets shown above and straps to secure the 2 tanks. Thanks...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 05-03-2022, 10:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,594
Posted By M109guy
I was curious the route Newmar would go during...

I was curious the route Newmar would go during the Magnum shortage. I want to say I’m surprised Thor went with GoPower but…
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 05-03-2022, 01:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,097
Posted By M109guy
I was thinking of a driver also but since these...

I was thinking of a driver also but since these behave differently (press to dim) I think they are totally different bulbs and some leds just aren’t compatible with dimming. Most early generation...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 05-03-2022, 11:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 626
Posted By M109guy
Thanks for the great ideas. Everyone here in this...

Thanks for the great ideas. Everyone here in this forum has been so helpful. I really appreciate it!
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 05-03-2022, 11:43 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,594
Posted By M109guy
Spuds, I agree completely. Entegra already...

Spuds, I agree completely. Entegra already eliminated the cost of 1 inverter and raised the msrp on some coaches by over $100,000 so a quality name brand inverter would have been justified. A much...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 05-02-2022, 10:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,594
Posted By M109guy
I didn’t know they dropped to one inverter. Can...

I didn’t know they dropped to one inverter. Can anyone explain why (figure cost & Thor) and how having 3000 watts vs 6000 affects things? Are all plugs hot? On a prior smaller Coach a 2800 watt...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 05-02-2022, 09:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 626
Posted By M109guy
The compartment wall I’m talking about borders...

The compartment wall I’m talking about borders the rear side of the front drivers side wheel well. I’m not sure if the compartment is just a plastic shell or is there plywood or something thicker...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 05-02-2022, 06:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,097
Posted By M109guy
Dr Mike, I tried pressing & holding. They just go...

Dr Mike, I tried pressing & holding. They just go on and off on the 2020 model. I tried multiple things as workaround but nothing worked. If I leave them off in the Vegatouch scene you can’t turn...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 05-02-2022, 06:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 626
Posted By M109guy
Ideas to Secure tanks upright in a bay

Hi, I’m trying to secure 2 tanks upright in the front bay drivers side.
Does anyone know what the compartment construction is or how thick it is. I don’t want to cause a leak in the bay by screwing...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 05-02-2022, 02:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,594
Posted By M109guy
That’s too bad there are supply issues but...

That’s too bad there are supply issues but doesn’t surprise me. The 3 inverter brands that I believe should go into an upper level coach are Magnum, Xantrex & Victron. I understand these are...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 05-02-2022, 10:39 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,594
Posted By M109guy
2023 Cornerstone Inverter Brand Change

What’s everyone’s thoughts on the change to Go Power inverters from Magnum?
This seems like a step backwards to me. Magnum is an industry leader in RV inverters. What kind of track record does Go...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 05-02-2022, 10:09 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,097
Posted By M109guy
Who would have thought that with led lighting...

Who would have thought that with led lighting technology today that you can’t have a light that works with what seems like fairly basic features: Dimmable & touch on/off. My thanks to everyone! :)
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 05-01-2022, 01:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,097
Posted By M109guy
Voltdoc, that sure looks like them, thank you. ...

Voltdoc, that sure looks like them, thank you. It’s to bad they can’t be dimmed as they are pretty bright. I was hoping to set them at about 30% as part of the lighting scene then when sitting be...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 04-25-2022, 12:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,097
Posted By M109guy
It’s to far to take it in for this. Anyone know...

It’s to far to take it in for this. Anyone know of a replacement lamp for these smaller led puck lights. They also have a touch on/off feature.
PS: the trim ring does pop off with some effort then...
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