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Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 03-26-2024, 05:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 438
Posted By SAS30
I read an article on this a few weeks/months...

I read an article on this a few weeks/months back.
If I remember correctly!
It’s an added tax that Ca. requires for the coach to be sold in the state of Ca. Something similar to a luxury tax or...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-15-2024, 08:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 484
Posted By SAS30
Already registered. Arriving on Thursday.

Already registered. Arriving on Thursday.
Forum: Cummins Engines 03-09-2024, 11:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 511
Posted By SAS30
Makes perfect sense. I knew there were changes...

Makes perfect sense. I knew there were changes made after my model, but haven’t looked at one. That’s one of the reasons I bought the 2014 when we replaced our coach last year. I like to do my own...
Forum: Cummins Engines 03-08-2024, 05:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,443
Posted By SAS30
Sent you a private message. Thanks

Sent you a private message.
Thanks
Forum: Cummins Engines 03-08-2024, 04:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 511
Posted By SAS30
Curious as to why you disconnected them ? And did...

Curious as to why you disconnected them ? And did you have any issues(codes or engine warning lights) since?
Thanks
Forum: Cummins Engines 03-08-2024, 04:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 511
Posted By SAS30
I did locate a valve/solenoid that is on top of...

I did locate a valve/solenoid that is on top of the DEF tank that the coolant hose attaches to. The valve may not be monitored by the ECU, but more than likely is controlled by the ECU. It also...
Forum: Cummins Engines 03-08-2024, 11:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 511
Posted By SAS30
DEF Technical Question

This is a question for ‘diesel techs’ or ‘those that have in depth knowledge’ of the DEF system. NO ‘OPINIONS’ please.
Thanks in advance for your cooperation.

I have a 2013 Cummins ISL 8.9 which...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-08-2024, 06:20 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 739
Posted By SAS30
Just for sake of knowing more about them , I will...

Just for sake of knowing more about them , I will look at them again. I already have have a plan to replace the dryer with one that has more common fittings. Making new hoses and installing the...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 03-07-2024, 06:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,168
Posted By SAS30
Just a note to let you know, I started on my ac...

Just a note to let you know, I started on my ac condenser project recently. So far I be got the new condenser assembly which is 35k btu unit. Having to source the fittings and some new hoses which...
Forum: Allison Transmission Forum 03-07-2024, 06:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,046
Posted By SAS30
I apologize for the long delay on responding to...

I apologize for the long delay on responding to your comment. I didn’t see it until now. My original problem was that the transmission disengaged in traffic. Found out it was due to the temperature...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-07-2024, 06:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 739
Posted By SAS30
Unfortunately on my unit you can’t just remove...

Unfortunately on my unit you can’t just remove them. The threads on the drier are metric and when removing the check valves you are left with 2 male ends. And no adapters to be found. So I spent most...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-07-2024, 08:12 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 739
Posted By SAS30
Flow is from opposite side of dryer through dryer...

Flow is from opposite side of dryer through dryer and to the brass fittings. The fittings have internal piston type valves inside.
Thanks for the response.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-07-2024, 07:35 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 739
Posted By SAS30
The system has 2 pressure sensors/ switches. One...

The system has 2 pressure sensors/ switches. One shown in the photos and one at the compressor on the output hose. If the one shown is the high pressure cutoff? And the quick connect fitting was...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-07-2024, 07:22 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 739
Posted By SAS30
150Man Patrick, I guess it’s possible to just...

150Man Patrick, I guess it’s possible to just remove the plungers from the valves and reinstall.
?
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-07-2024, 07:18 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 739
Posted By SAS30
What did you use to join the connection when...

What did you use to join the connection when removing the check valves?
And where did you find it?
Thanks
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-07-2024, 07:11 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 739
Posted By SAS30
[QUOTE=JNSNWT;6731688]1. Since the system is...

[QUOTE=JNSNWT;6731688]1. Since the system is already depressurized unscrew the suspect fittings and check for blockage.

John, I have removed them, but since I don’t know how they are supposed to...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-07-2024, 06:20 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 739
Posted By SAS30
Skip, my DS has IFS, but there is room to mount...

Skip, my DS has IFS, but there is room to mount the condenser unit behind the front cap. My previous coach (Anthem) had one up front just behind the headlights on passenger side. Drawback was the fan...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-06-2024, 09:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 739
Posted By SAS30
SKIP, I can’t say about the condenser working...

SKIP, I can’t say about the condenser working properly. I was thinking that it had a blockage, as it exploded on first trip after I had the system recharged.
Currently working on replacing the side...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-06-2024, 09:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 739
Posted By SAS30
Do you have any info on how much R-134-A was...

Do you have any info on how much R-134-A was installed for the recharge ?[/QUOTE]

No I don’t. But it was probably too much!.
Thanks for the comment.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-06-2024, 08:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 739
Posted By SAS30
Dash a/c issue

Trying to sort out the source of trouble with my Evans Tempcon dash ac.
Unfortunately the condenser exploded last summer due to high Freon pressure.

Unable to find any blockage in the system, I...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-29-2024, 09:35 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 11,818
Posted By SAS30
Ted, I haven’t looked at an option for the trans...

Ted, I haven’t looked at an option for the trans cooler. Mine has a cooler in line with the lower radiator hose. So any heat from the transmission is raising the coolant temp to the engine and...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 02-29-2024, 06:35 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 11,818
Posted By SAS30
Excellent thread and awesome project! I have...

Excellent thread and awesome project!

I have been researching this for my ‘14 Dutchstar which has a side mounted stacked radiator assembly. The Intercooler is on top, the radiator in the middle...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-18-2024, 06:26 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,112
Posted By SAS30
[QUOTE=MrMark52;6719666] Fugitive desiccant...

[QUOTE=MrMark52;6719666]

Fugitive desiccant beads, bad expansion valve, or stuck/contaminated check valve in the system can be causes (yes, chassis builders put check valves and “one shot” type of...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 02-15-2024, 03:58 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,168
Posted By SAS30
No, not yet. I have been remodeling our...

No, not yet. I have been remodeling our retirement home.
I have plans to visit where I keep the rv stored tomorrow for measurements and area to mount a condenser with an electric fan.
Have done a...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 11-17-2023, 04:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,049
Posted By SAS30
Had somewhat the same issue. Florida Detroit...

Had somewhat the same issue. Florida Detroit Allison is the best at diagnosing and repairing of Allison. I used the location in Ocala and would highly recommend them. They diagnosed the issue by...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 09-29-2023, 07:35 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,142
Posted By SAS30
Due to a water leak, Had to completely rebuild...

Due to a water leak, Had to completely rebuild the wet bay in my ‘14 Anthem. Cleaned it up, relocated most everything, new pump and replaced the flooring which had rotted. Was a fun job and it...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-29-2023, 06:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 412
Posted By SAS30
NEWMAR Rally Sedalia Missouri

Is there a Rally page here ? Or has everyone migrated to the Facebook group?
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-22-2023, 04:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,168
Posted By SAS30
BADDART, Yes that would work. Biggest issue would...

BADDART, Yes that would work. Biggest issue would be extending the ac hoses to hook up to the outside mounted condenser.
The hoses will also be the biggest issue for me on a front mount.
I would...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-21-2023, 07:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,168
Posted By SAS30
I made my appointment with Freightliner in...

I made my appointment with Freightliner in Gaffney today. And as expected, the condenser by itself is no longer available. Only option from them is to replace it with the radiator assembly. Of which...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-20-2023, 07:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 375
Posted By SAS30
Rotten-Red, Yes I’m sure. I don’t know what year...

Rotten-Red, Yes I’m sure. I don’t know what year they started this or if they are still using this method. I’m looking at changing to the front mounted condenser with an electrical fan.
Thanks for...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-20-2023, 05:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,114
Posted By SAS30
I don’t have any experience with the rear...

I don’t have any experience with the rear radiator diesels. So, yes I’d say it’s possibly just a side radiator issue.
But some side radiator models do have the A/C condenser mounted in the...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-20-2023, 02:49 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,168
Posted By SAS30
Ok! So here we are. Have the same issue. Mine...

Ok! So here we are. Have the same issue. Mine also exploded! Sounded like a tire blowout. See photo.
Local Freightliner dealer also says no longer available!
So wondering if either of you have...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-20-2023, 01:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,114
Posted By SAS30
For those that have commented on this post. Do...

For those that have commented on this post. Do you have the A/C condenser located with the side radiator? Or the separate condenser mounted under the coach, usually in the generator area with an...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-20-2023, 01:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 375
Posted By SAS30
‘14 Dutchstar Dash A/C Condenser Locations

I need to replace the condenser for my dash ac that is broken. The condenser on this year is located with the side radiator unit and bolts to the bottom of the radiator assembly. The problem is the...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-15-2023, 04:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,834
Posted By SAS30
Front tire blow out at a bridge with low railing....

Front tire blow out at a bridge with low railing. Could not find any additional info listed as to the cause. But you can see the driver side front tire is blown.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-15-2023, 04:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,834
Posted By SAS30
This one happened back around the first of this...

This one happened back around the first of this year on I10 in the west end of Florida pan handle.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-15-2023, 04:32 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 22,247
Posted By SAS30
With the quantity of roof air units used by one...

With the quantity of roof air units used by one manufacturer during a year. That amount of cash would definitely get the attention of any manufacturer of a mini split system to build something the rv...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 08-15-2023, 03:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 319
Posted By SAS30
New Journey Availability

Since the news of the new Journey came out, I think a couple years ago. I have seen only one. And cannot find any in the inventory of dealers. Is this unit available at all? If so, which dealer...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-13-2023, 03:45 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,295
Posted By SAS30
If your Cat is clogged, the back pressure in the...

If your Cat is clogged, the back pressure in the exhaust before it, could cause the hissing sound where it is coming through a small crack in the pipe joints or if it has springs on the bolts, it...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-26-2023, 07:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,944
Posted By SAS30
Finally offering my dream coach. 38 foot Mountain...

Finally offering my dream coach. 38 foot Mountain Aire. Unfortunately, I no longer can afford one due to the price increases the past 2 years.
Anyone else considering this model?
Forum: Allison Transmission Forum 04-13-2023, 10:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,046
Posted By SAS30
Wanted to post the results of my Allison 3000...

Wanted to post the results of my Allison 3000 service at Florida Detroit Diesel Allison in Ocala, Fl.
Problem was mostly what they diagnosed per the phone conversation I had with them 3 weeks...
Forum: Cummins Engines 04-06-2023, 10:46 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,232
Posted By SAS30
Not trying to revive this post or continue with...

Not trying to revive this post or continue with the fuel mileage issues which have been hashed out on here on numerous threads.

But just wanted to share how I consistently keep my ‘14 Newmar DS...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-02-2023, 05:27 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 12,849
Posted By SAS30
I would think you will get ‘slightly’ better...

I would think you will get ‘slightly’ better handling and riding from the 245 tires. Providing you get them set at the correct pressures!
JMO, Andy
Forum: Allison Transmission Forum 03-25-2023, 09:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,046
Posted By SAS30
Found a shop that seems to know Allison...

Found a shop that seems to know Allison transmissions. FDDA-Florida Detroit Diesel Allison. They have several locations across the state of Florida. I chose the Ocala location and have an appointment...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-25-2023, 08:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 434
Posted By SAS30
Thanks, I had already looked at FDDA and read...

Thanks, I had already looked at FDDA and read some of the reviews. I booked an appointment for 4/10.
What issue did you have and what repairs did they make on your coach?
Thanks
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-23-2023, 06:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 434
Posted By SAS30
Allison Trans Shop

Looking for best Allison transmission shop in central Florida. Preferably Orlando to Ocala area. Not just a service shop, but one that can diagnose issues.
Thanks
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-16-2023, 09:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 421
Posted By SAS30
Allison Trans Issues

Any recommendations for an Allison trans service/ repair facility ?
Currently just north of Atlanta in Gainesville Georgia area.
Thanks
Forum: Allison Transmission Forum 03-16-2023, 08:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,046
Posted By SAS30
3000 Temperature Issues

2014 Newmar D Star 38 ft with Allison 3000,
While servicing the coach this week, I noticed that the trans temperature that is shown on the dash wasn’t coming up.
Had engine on high idle and...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-12-2023, 03:49 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,542
Posted By SAS30
Went from a 42DEQ Anthem(4slide) to a 3736...

Went from a 42DEQ Anthem(4slide) to a 3736 Dutchstar which has a full wall slide. Seems to have as much ‘usable’ indoor space. Some areas are a bit tighter, especially with the slides in.
Miss the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-25-2023, 07:39 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,968
Posted By SAS30
Don’t know. We did get a call as we were on the...

Don’t know. We did get a call as we were on the waitlist a week before the show that due to several cancellations we could get a spot in the reserved area. We declined and had decided to return home....
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