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Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-08-2024, 04:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 212
Posted By Ken C
While I have a different brand (TST) system, it...

While I have a different brand (TST) system, it also cam with a booster which I mounted in the bath cabinet with all the electrical. There was a fused unused 12 supply I connected to and just used...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-05-2024, 04:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 143
Posted By Ken C
While ours is a Dometic 320 model, I replaced it...

While ours is a Dometic 320 model, I replaced it with a slow closing seat from Lowes or Home Depot. Don't recall for sure. Fit was perfect. I just figured if it didn't fit, I could return it
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-17-2024, 04:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,448
Posted By Ken C
10K was not an option. 8K was installed on the 40...

10K was not an option. 8K was installed on the 40 ft models as they had 2 AC's and 10K on the longer models that came standard with 3. The longer models had larger front wheels and tires due to the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-14-2024, 04:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 817
Posted By Ken C
My first replacement summer loop pump began...

My first replacement summer loop pump began working intermittently so I replaced it last year. Now on my 3rd.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-08-2023, 03:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,198
Posted By Ken C
If you subscribe via Dish Outdoors you pay for...

If you subscribe via Dish Outdoors you pay for service monthly and can suspend by not paying the bill without having to pay a fee to suspend or reactivate. As for locals, I only add locals when we...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-22-2023, 07:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 536
Posted By Ken C
We went across twice last month with no issues. ...

We went across twice last month with no issues. Don't recall seeing weight limit signs but you will have no issues
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-31-2023, 12:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 487
Posted By Ken C
MCD has great information online such as remote...

MCD has great information online such as remote programing.

https://mcdinnovations.com/info-for-owners/487-new-15-channel-remote-programming


I reprogrammed mine so that the door shade is no...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 08-06-2023, 08:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 630
Posted By Ken C
Not sure if he is still in business but when he...

Not sure if he is still in business but when he repaired a creeping seal on our Tradewinds several years ago he mentioned he bought a supply of the rubber seal National used to hold their windows n...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-15-2023, 07:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 258
Posted By Ken C
Although I haven't tested it, I believe it allows...

Although I haven't tested it, I believe it allows the under slide LED lights to come on when the inside switch is on. Ours has the same switch.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-07-2023, 04:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,563
Posted By Ken C
We have been registered to vote in SD since 2006...

We have been registered to vote in SD since 2006 and are full time. Our registered address is and has been since 2006 a campground address and our mailing address is Americas Mailbox. Have not had...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-30-2023, 06:45 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,682
Posted By Ken C
We now have our third motorhome and each has had...

We now have our third motorhome and each has had the rear flap. I have also made sure on each that it was attached with ample clearance from the ground. Our current 2018 DS was delivered with it too...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-05-2023, 06:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,418
Posted By Ken C
We had a DEF head failure 2 years ago. Mobile...

We had a DEF head failure 2 years ago. Mobile tech handled replacement of the entire head assy provided by Spartan. He completed in 30 - 45 minutes without removing the tank but mentioned he had...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-07-2023, 06:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,639
Posted By Ken C
If you contact Newmar thay can provide the...

If you contact Newmar thay can provide the weights as it left the factory as they weigh every coach.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-28-2023, 07:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 834
Posted By Ken C
Our prior 2 coaches had the combo washer/dryer...

Our prior 2 coaches had the combo washer/dryer and we could feel some movement when it was running, but not significant. and both mounted mid coach. Current coach has the stack-able mounted in the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-24-2023, 08:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,926
Posted By Ken C
When we took delivery in 2018 it was hot under...

When we took delivery in 2018 it was hot under the kitchen sink as the bypass switch was left in the on position when it left the factory. We have since had the summer loop pump fail twice, the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-24-2023, 07:02 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 18,379
Posted By Ken C
Approx 2 years ago ours failed and Spartan sent...

Approx 2 years ago ours failed and Spartan sent the entire unit (not just the sensor) overnight to our service tech. Was replaced in about 30 minutes the following day. Great service from Spartan.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-02-2023, 07:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,175
Posted By Ken C
I don't know what the layout is on the Bay Star. ...

I don't know what the layout is on the Bay Star. Our 2 prior coaches had the front furnace and fridge propane plumbing on the passenger side and I tapped into one of those lines to add a quick...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-25-2023, 10:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,011
Posted By Ken C
We were in that park last week for a Newmar Rally...

We were in that park last week for a Newmar Rally and left this past Tuesday. We wern't parked near the river though.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-23-2023, 07:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,785
Posted By Ken C
We have owned motorhomes since 2001 and have delt...

We have owned motorhomes since 2001 and have delt with a number of dealers/service facilities over the years. Sherry was the best of all of our service experiences. She happily took care of a...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-15-2023, 05:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 902
Posted By Ken C
Ours developed a crack about 10 to 12 inches long...

Ours developed a crack about 10 to 12 inches long near the outer edge. No evidence it had been hit and generated a water leak in the bath. Sealed it with self leveling calk and ordered a new one...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-15-2023, 05:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 652
Posted By Ken C
We had an issue while still under warrantee as...

We had an issue while still under warrantee as the head would not change from stream to spray. Newmar sent the entire faucet to the dealer when we only needed the sprayer head.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-03-2023, 07:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,460
Posted By Ken C
We only operate our jacks with the ignition in...

We only operate our jacks with the ignition in the accessory position thus no alarm noise.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-11-2023, 07:57 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,904
Posted By Ken C
We have used the Oasis to heat the coach while...

We have used the Oasis to heat the coach while driving. Works great. Although not an upscale Newmar it works great. Just had the front furnace turned on.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-10-2023, 07:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,172
Posted By Ken C
We are at Outdoor Resorts in Indio Ca and the...

We are at Outdoor Resorts in Indio Ca and the Newserve service truck has been coming into our resort for at least 2 seasons. I was able to obtain a new slide controller from them last season when...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-06-2023, 06:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,010
Posted By Ken C
Although I commented earlier, the last occurrence...

Although I commented earlier, the last occurrence I chose to remove the entire assembly and using an anvil and hammer I tightened each of the 3 rivets and reattached the assembly which has worked...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-06-2023, 06:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,277
Posted By Ken C
I used the labels that came with the sensors and...

I used the labels that came with the sensors and then sprayed them with clear coat to protect the labels. Labels have survived now for 4 1/2 years.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-06-2023, 05:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,904
Posted By Ken C
Hi Joe, While we don't have a KA, our DS...

Hi Joe,


While we don't have a KA, our DS will provide engine heat to Oasis. We have used it to provide heat via the furnace function while traveling in cold weather by activating Zone 1...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-31-2022, 05:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,129
Posted By Ken C
I did interrupt Regen once to stop for fuel. ...

I did interrupt Regen once to stop for fuel. Once off the highway and at lower speeds it shut Regen down. Back on the highway it restarted and finished.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-30-2022, 06:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 439
Posted By Ken C
I'm not surprised. I had a similar response on...

I'm not surprised. I had a similar response on an issue with our coach in 2018 and had to send CS their own document to support my issue and basis for my claim. We have owned several Class A...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-23-2022, 10:22 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,008
Posted By Ken C
Outdoor Resorts in Indio is still a Class A only...

Outdoor Resorts in Indio is still a Class A only Resort.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-20-2022, 05:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,286
Posted By Ken C
While we have a 40 Ft DS, single bath with 2 AC...

While we have a 40 Ft DS, single bath with 2 AC units, I recently had a water leak at our center bath vent. I pulled the inner trim to investigate and in the process noticed the Dometic cables and...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-03-2022, 06:07 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,715
Posted By Ken C
There is no way I would attempt using chains on...

There is no way I would attempt using chains on our DS. There is not enough clearance between the outer dual and the body for chains.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-27-2022, 08:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,174
Posted By Ken C
I have accessed the area behind to run new HDMI...

I have accessed the area behind to run new HDMI cables by removing the drawers next to the slide-out peninsula but we don't have the dish washer.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-21-2022, 02:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 528
Posted By Ken C
We had the same issue with a prior coach that had...

We had the same issue with a prior coach that had a modified sine wave inverter. Also killed a coffee maker as well
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-17-2022, 08:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,218
Posted By Ken C
We have had issues with ours but no where near...

We have had issues with ours but no where near the amount of fluid loss you are experiencing.While one of the hose fittings at the top of Oasis showed some signs of leakage and was repaired, it...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-04-2022, 02:53 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,757
Posted By Ken C
We had the start/run capacitor fail on both of...

We had the start/run capacitor fail on both of our A/Cs within a month or so of each other summer before last. I could hear the compressor start & run and see the AMP draw, but no fan. Removed the...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 10-20-2022, 06:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 646
Posted By Ken C
All I can say is go drive a Cherokee Trailhawk ...

All I can say is go drive a Cherokee Trailhawk You won't be disappointed. We love ours.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-17-2022, 05:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 749
Posted By Ken C
Although we are full time and likely our lights...

Although we are full time and likely our lights get much more use than those who are part time, I have lost count but have replaced somewhere above 40 lights. All bought from Amazon, some 3 years...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-06-2022, 07:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 652
Posted By Ken C
Typical of results when a small company is bought...

Typical of results when a small company is bought out. I am not surprised. Art has helped me several times over the past 12 or so years. Not sure there is anyone left at Silverleaf that has the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-26-2022, 06:47 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,679
Posted By Ken C
While a little late to respond, our coach was...

While a little late to respond, our coach was also delivered with the switch in the on position. i noticed the heat in the area below the sink when we took delivery and discovered the switch in the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-20-2022, 06:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,982
Posted By Ken C
I just replaced my step motor last week for the...

I just replaced my step motor last week for the 2nd time. 1st time the motor failed, This time motor was OK. Motor gear failed. Too bad I didn't save the prior motor and just swapped the motor...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-03-2022, 06:21 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,223
Posted By Ken C
We pay our own metered electric when on our lot. ...

We pay our own metered electric when on our lot. Rate averages about 13 - 14 cents per KWH. Our bill averages about $150 per month.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-03-2022, 06:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,355
Posted By Ken C
Since we are nearly fulltime. our washer/dryer...

Since we are nearly fulltime. our washer/dryer get used nearly every day when in the coach. In addition to cleaning the lint screen and cavity that is accessible from the inside of the dryer, I...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-03-2022, 06:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 532
Posted By Ken C
I have replaced at least 30 in our DS in 4+...

I have replaced at least 30 in our DS in 4+ years. Here are what I have been using as replacements. Can be ordered in less volume as well. Same brand as originals and same color specs.


...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-02-2022, 06:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 593
Posted By Ken C
Occasionally when our Gen, or even coach engine...

Occasionally when our Gen, or even coach engine has been used very little such as 2020 due to covid, I did extend the annual sevice to 18 months. First time I ever did that in over 20 years, but I...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-01-2022, 12:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,171
Posted By Ken C
Ours sprung a leak in the same area - just past...

Ours sprung a leak in the same area - just past the connection to the Sanicon. I have the sleeve and can't complain too much since it lasted 4 years.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-27-2022, 05:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,147
Posted By Ken C
I don't know what the new/reopened tour is like. ...

I don't know what the new/reopened tour is like. We did the tour several times prior to Covid and at that time there were no "Open units" to view without taking the tour.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-18-2022, 07:14 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,708
Posted By Ken C
Current temp at our present location is 100...

Current temp at our present location is 100 degrees. Basement is 93 degrees based on the sensors in the basement. Admit our Oasis is off until later this evening when we will need hot water. Have...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-16-2022, 06:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,177
Posted By Ken C
I had the same issue with the material coming...

I had the same issue with the material coming loose on our door about 2 1/2 to 3 years ago. Instead of using adhesive on the entire surface, I used contact cement only on the edges including the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-07-2022, 07:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 729
Posted By Ken C
Not sure what model and chassis you have. Just...

Not sure what model and chassis you have. Just returned from a 3K + mile trip and had 2 Regens occur during our trip and had no issues. I have Bluefire on an IPad to monitor engine and trans...
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