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Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-07-2023, 06:57 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,168
Posted By zcaptain
Search for GL.iNet MT2500 (Brume 2) Mini VPN...

Search for GL.iNet MT2500 (Brume 2) Mini VPN Security Gateway from Amazon. I think its around $90. Follow tailscale instructions to configure it on your network. Once you can access it on your...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-06-2023, 02:59 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,168
Posted By zcaptain
Lots of good info here, but there's an easier way...

Lots of good info here, but there's an easier way to do this. If you have an app on your phone that connects to the rv system with wifi (in my case the crestron app) , you can install Tailscale on...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-06-2023, 02:47 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,168
Posted By zcaptain
17 and 18 Anthem use the Crestron app. It...

17 and 18 Anthem use the Crestron app.
It interfaces directly to the Firefly system, and works without the main screen plugged in.
I use it on my iphone and it provides almost all of the...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 06-30-2023, 01:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 383
Posted By zcaptain
Air leak question

While getting the RV ready for our summer trip I heard a constant hiss of leaking air from under the RV. I found the source, which was a valve underneath the air tank on the passenger side which...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 05-11-2023, 09:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,194
Posted By zcaptain
Thanks for these tips. We'll be planning to go...

Thanks for these tips. We'll be planning to go up the East side of the range. We'll make stops in Lone Pine and Lee Vining.

After that, the Lake Tahoe area looks like it could be on the way as...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 05-10-2023, 11:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,194
Posted By zcaptain
East side or West side of Sierra Nevada range

What side of the California Sierra Mountain range will be better to see the National Parks and see the surrounding areas as we travel North from I-40 to the wine areas of Napa/Sonoma.

We'll be...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 10-23-2021, 06:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 832
Posted By zcaptain
The fill hose on my Anthem was too long behind...

The fill hose on my Anthem was too long behind the carpeted panel, and actually curved upward. Water would not flow uphill. Remove the 3 screws holding the fitting onto the carpet and check that...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 10-17-2021, 09:23 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,912
Posted By zcaptain
That was my initial setup -- both inverters off,...

That was my initial setup -- both inverters off, charger 2 off, and charger 1 on.

But I'd return to the coach and find that the Vegatouch had either turned off charger 1, or turned on charger 2,...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 10-17-2021, 08:30 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,912
Posted By zcaptain
It turns out the 2 inverters don’t play nice with...

It turns out the 2 inverters don’t play nice with the batteries when on 15a over the winter in storage, so the batteries were discharged more than once. One of the 4 was bad, but the advice I had...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 10-17-2021, 06:52 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,912
Posted By zcaptain
I replaced mine in June with Discover batteries...

I replaced mine in June with Discover batteries EVL16A-A. These were the same as the original OEM. They may not be the "best" but the cost was $499 each plus some fees to the state. Republic...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 10-13-2021, 09:24 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,768
Posted By zcaptain
you can listen to the Spartan advice or to advice...

you can listen to the Spartan advice or to advice you get on the internet. I'll go with the Spartan guys. At their university, they suggest to use the Engine brake downhill and to use the service...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 10-13-2021, 06:27 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,768
Posted By zcaptain
I was told at the Spartan Academy to use the...

I was told at the Spartan Academy to use the Engine Brake only when needed going downhill, and to use the Service Brake all other times. We were also told to "drive it like you stole it". There is...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 10-13-2021, 06:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,633
Posted By zcaptain
FWIW, my 2018 Anthem was doing the exact same...

FWIW, my 2018 Anthem was doing the exact same thing. I chased the problem for quite a while and it turned out one of the house batteries was bad. The problem went away after I changed the house...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-30-2021, 06:50 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 42,826
Posted By zcaptain
Part number

Here is the part number (from Spartan) for the Entegra DEF sensor DM701-1800F765
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-23-2021, 02:07 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 9,257
Posted By zcaptain
Add one more coach to the failure list

Add one more coach to the failure list
Codes 1761 3031 3364

we're 850 miles from home and shutdown until parts available
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 06-26-2021, 03:10 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 24,149
Posted By zcaptain
DEF filter

When we were at Spartan and Entegra universities, it was recommended to change the DEF filter every 2 years.

I'm curious if those that have had the DEF head failure were changing the filter as...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 09-10-2020, 08:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 798
Posted By zcaptain
It sounds like you are leveling the coach, then...

It sounds like you are leveling the coach, then putting the slides out. If so, you should be putting the slides out, then leveling the coach. If I misread your sequence, sorry.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 09-02-2020, 10:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 661
Posted By zcaptain
I struggled with this same issue, following the...

I struggled with this same issue, following the instructions to cross two wires at the unit at the dash. Thought I'd mention if that doesn't work, you'll have to cross the two wires at the keypad,...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-27-2020, 05:27 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,081
Posted By zcaptain
We always store with the surge protector in...

We always store with the surge protector in place. It can’t hurt. Turn the breaker for inverter off in the main panel above the driver seat. There’s two breakers one for power to the inverter. And...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-21-2020, 07:50 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,081
Posted By zcaptain
The battery link is for the correct batteries. ...

The battery link is for the correct batteries. Thanks! The size/capacity are the same as the OEM.

I originally stored the coach with both inverters off, and charger 2 off using the Vegatouch. ...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-20-2020, 02:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,081
Posted By zcaptain
Wow. These batteries are expensive. - and heavy....

Wow. These batteries are expensive. - and heavy. I probably killed one (or more) during storage
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-20-2020, 10:21 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,081
Posted By zcaptain
To wrap this up in case somebody has a similar...

To wrap this up in case somebody has a similar problem in the future, it looks like its a battery problem not the inverters.

The batteries aren't easy to access but one of the front facing...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-13-2020, 07:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,081
Posted By zcaptain
Starting to narrow this down. The coach has been...

Starting to narrow this down. The coach has been stored since last Nov, with little problems. Thinking back over the winter, the chargers would occasionally be turned off when I’d periodically...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-13-2020, 06:26 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,081
Posted By zcaptain
Thanks for the links. The troubleshooting in the...

Thanks for the links. The troubleshooting in the manual points to an internal fault because the inverters are “off” with the led not blinking at all, and no 110v pass through. A soft reset is...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-12-2020, 04:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,081
Posted By zcaptain
The initial thought I had was there was an...

The initial thought I had was there was an inverter failure internally. But both inverters failing at the same time doesn’t seem to support that idea. There’s a surge protector on the incoming...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-11-2020, 10:25 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,081
Posted By zcaptain
Inverters turning off

Any ideas would be welcome about my inverter problem. Both of the Magnum inverters are turning off overnight.

Each morning since they are in the "off" mode there's no 110v pass-thru in the RV,...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 10-25-2019, 10:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,921
Posted By zcaptain
I suppose if it was going to be emptied into the...

I suppose if it was going to be emptied into the atmosphere (illegal but who's watching), you might as well take the extra step to vacuum it down. The auto parts store will lend a vacuum pump, so...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 10-19-2019, 02:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,921
Posted By zcaptain
Reviewing the forums, it seems a lot of owners...

Reviewing the forums, it seems a lot of owners estimate the charge, and add 12 oz cans until it "feels right". Not wanting to blow my compressor and w/ engineering background, I'd like to charge the...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 10-18-2019, 02:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,921
Posted By zcaptain
Dash A/C charge pressures

My 2018 Anthem dash a/c is low on freon, so I need to add. I don't want to evacuate the system, which would be ideal. I'd just like to fill in my driveway, but I'm getting conflicting info on-line as...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-17-2019, 03:52 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,208
Posted By zcaptain
While parked when checking in at upstate NY...

While parked when checking in at upstate NY campground, another RV tried to squeeze past the checkin line rather than wait behind. He clipped and damaged my rig, then denied, denied, denied. ...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 10-17-2019, 03:28 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 14,973
Posted By zcaptain
If you overnight at rest stops, walmart, or truck...

If you overnight at rest stops, walmart, or truck stops for free instead of a nice campground, you might want to put a lock on the pins (and everything else). If you are like many others that travel...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 09-30-2019, 09:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 35,677
Posted By zcaptain
There are 2 different types of DEF filters,...

There are 2 different types of DEF filters, depending on the model year. See pics
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 09-25-2019, 03:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,199
Posted By zcaptain
There are a lot of holes in that compartment...

There are a lot of holes in that compartment including a very big hole near the bottom of the DEF tank and large holes for the air dryer and fuel lines near the top. I’m pretty sure any gases would...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 09-23-2019, 05:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,199
Posted By zcaptain
Should I seal the rear service compartment

I've been thinking about running a rubber seal around the rear service compartment door that houses the chassis batteries and fuses, fuel filters, and air dryer. This door isn't sealed on my 2018...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 09-19-2019, 08:53 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 16,204
Posted By zcaptain
Just to circle back and complete the story for...

Just to circle back and complete the story for anyone still having problems, earlier this Summer we went to Spartan in Michigan to resolve the banging and porpoising issue. They performed a complete...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-29-2019, 04:31 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 25,948
Posted By zcaptain
I had the jeep dealer install the Mopar tow light...

I had the jeep dealer install the Mopar tow light kit 82215382AB on my 2019 JL Rubicon. It isolates the jeep's lights with relays when the jeep is plugged into the coach and works with the can buss....
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-28-2019, 10:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,466
Posted By zcaptain
Its probably water in the sensors. We've had two...

Its probably water in the sensors. We've had two failures in 2 years, and both times it was water in a sensor. There's a recall to reseal the sensors so hopefully that will keep them working
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-24-2019, 05:02 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,402
Posted By zcaptain
The clutch engages and the evaporator fan starts...

The clutch engages and the evaporator fan starts when the dash A/C button is turned on.

Are there any troubleshooting areas I can look at without gauges?
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-24-2019, 09:44 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,402
Posted By zcaptain
Dash A/C not cold

We just left Entegra a few weeks ago for our 2 year AIR as the warranty expires. We had several items repaired but nothing too major.

Wouldn't you know it, now that we are about a month out of...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-18-2019, 05:00 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 11,259
Posted By zcaptain
So much misinformation out there and "I've been...

So much misinformation out there and "I've been doing it this way for xxx years and it works .... " .
For those that are interested, this was discussed during a week of training at the Spartan...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-14-2019, 08:47 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 14,604
Posted By zcaptain
I have a 2018 Anthem, and the water has been...

I have a 2018 Anthem, and the water has been foaming in the lavatory sinks for the first 10 seconds or so since it was new. It only happens first thing in the morning.

After reading this post, ...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 06-16-2019, 03:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,411
Posted By zcaptain
I haven't looked into the towing benefit with...

I haven't looked into the towing benefit with Hartford because I also have Coach Net. But, because its a part of the policy makes me feel they have tailored the policy to RV. The auto agents can't...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 06-16-2019, 02:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,411
Posted By zcaptain
You might want to take a look at the Hartford,...

You might want to take a look at the Hartford, thru AARP. My 2018 Anthem is around $1500/year with full coverage and increased high limits. Deductible is $1000 and the policy includes towing. We...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 11-17-2018, 02:32 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 26,465
Posted By zcaptain
That's really nice to know!

That's really nice to know!
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 11-17-2018, 06:56 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 26,465
Posted By zcaptain
It was a first year service, inspection, plus...

It was a first year service, inspection, plus chassis lube and filters.

Here's Cummins Coach Care breakdown:
Engine
AH8501 Air Filter $177.97
FS1098 Fuel Filter...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 11-16-2018, 03:14 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 26,465
Posted By zcaptain
Angry Expensive oil change

I had some warranty work done at Cummins Coach Care in Houston, and while I had the coach there, I thought it would be a good idea to get some annual maintenance done. I had them change the oil and...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 11-16-2018, 02:38 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 16,204
Posted By zcaptain
Cummins Coach Care Houston is proud of their...

Cummins Coach Care Houston is proud of their parts and labor. They advertise with Spartan and Entegra as a full service, but its a suckers game. I’ll create a separate post with that story.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 11-16-2018, 02:20 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 16,204
Posted By zcaptain
Cummins Coach Care raised the governor and it now...

Cummins Coach Care raised the governor and it now reads 132 front / 121 rear
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 11-12-2018, 02:22 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 16,204
Posted By zcaptain
Hopefully it'll all be good, but if not I'll give...

Hopefully it'll all be good, but if not I'll give these guys a call. Thanks for the lead.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 11-11-2018, 08:17 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 16,204
Posted By zcaptain
While diagnosing my banging noise, I spent a...

While diagnosing my banging noise, I spent a considerable time on the phone with Spartan. And Spartan has discussed with Reyco and Entegra. My takeaway from these discussions is that shocks may fix...
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