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Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 04-02-2022, 08:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,287
Posted By Jon Barnes
Hey Steve, Our 2019 Bus issued a stop...

Hey Steve,

Our 2019 Bus issued a stop engine warning just last weekend. Fortunately, A Walmart was located next to the exit when the warning light illuminated. We stayed there until Monday AM....
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 05-23-2021, 08:03 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,525
Posted By Jon Barnes
Triplevision Safe

How do you reset the Triplevision safe? Also - I'm not certain I have the original code either.

Thanks!
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-28-2020, 08:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 579
Posted By Jon Barnes
Mainline and Nick are awesome. In addition to the...

Mainline and Nick are awesome. In addition to the maintenance stuff - he expertly repaired the dash air - and replaced a failed sensor on SCR.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-02-2020, 07:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,661
Posted By Jon Barnes
Mainline in Bedford Hts. near Cleveland has done...

Mainline in Bedford Hts. near Cleveland has done good work for me - good work and good people.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-26-2020, 07:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,935
Posted By Jon Barnes
Hey Ed - usually when it begins making a noise...

Hey Ed - usually when it begins making a noise it's time to replace the motor before it fails. Then you can replace the motor while the water is clean. It really is an easy repair. There are 2 lag...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-24-2020, 08:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,935
Posted By Jon Barnes
It may be the motor - is it possible something...

It may be the motor - is it possible something has been flushed that could have stopped the motor - or perhaps a defective motor.?

New motors are about $300 - not too difficult to change out...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 07-03-2020, 07:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 666
Posted By Jon Barnes
Tire/rim Temperature

Thank you to everyone who responded - appreciate it. I took the Jeep in yesterday - and it seems an inside pad was dragging. Everything was cleaned up - and the rotors and pads were replaced. All...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 07-01-2020, 06:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 666
Posted By Jon Barnes
Tire/rim temperature on 2018 Jeep Cherokee

I've upgraded to a new TPMS featuring temperature as well as the tire pressure. When towing the Jeep - the front tires run about 10+ degrees hotter compared to the rear tires. The temperatures are...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-31-2020, 07:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,112
Posted By Jon Barnes
Hey Paul - yep - I received the same information...

Hey Paul - yep - I received the same information from Gail - same pricing too. They were great people - and very helpful. They agreed that the arm should be replaced anytime it is removed, which I...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-29-2020, 06:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,112
Posted By Jon Barnes
Thanks Bruce - I spoke with Gail - and after me...

Thanks Bruce - I spoke with Gail - and after me providing the Kit number - she provided the correct parts numbers so I could order the arms at a significantly lower price than through Newmar parts.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-26-2020, 07:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,112
Posted By Jon Barnes
Replacement windshield wiper arm

Does anyone know who the vendor is for the wiper arm on a 2014 Dutch Star - or where to purchase a similar arm?
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-04-2019, 07:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,221
Posted By Jon Barnes
Hey Ken - that's what is stamped on the end of...

Hey Ken - that's what is stamped on the end of the pump - TRW B. Perhaps I'm looking at the wrong part. Thanks for your input - I appreciate it.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-03-2019, 07:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,221
Posted By Jon Barnes
I've had the coach aligned twice over the past...

I've had the coach aligned twice over the past year and 10k miles. The Michelin site seems to say this is not a big deal - but I don't like issues related to the steer tires. Years ago I remember...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-03-2019, 06:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,221
Posted By Jon Barnes
Yeah - I've had the same thought about this issue...

Yeah - I've had the same thought about this issue related to the Freightliner recall(s). It's possible the leak is simply a lose fitting too. I have an appointment with Freightliner - and then go...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-02-2019, 06:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,221
Posted By Jon Barnes
Power Steering Pump and Tire Rivering

The TRW Power Steering Pump is leaking power steering fluid. It does not seem to be a large leak - and the reservoir tank level is not going down noticeably. The pump is not leaking engine oil - the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-23-2019, 09:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 729
Posted By Jon Barnes
Hey Don - you may not remember - the lens was...

Hey Don - you may not remember - the lens was from a Jeep Commander. We found them on Ebay. It was the entire light lens with an LED assembly in the lens. My units continue to work well.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-20-2019, 08:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,663
Posted By Jon Barnes
Hello - my half bath unit started making a noise...

Hello - my half bath unit started making a noise - and over 4 months it got progressively worse. I assumed the bearings were wearing out. I decided I would rather replace the motor while there was...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-16-2019, 07:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,774
Posted By Jon Barnes
Hey Larry - I discovered my noise was actually...

Hey Larry - I discovered my noise was actually the DVD player. The assembly inside the player was making a racket. I pulled out the DVD player and the noise was gone. YMMV
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-16-2019, 06:55 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 18,618
Posted By Jon Barnes
Hey Larry - perhaps I missed something in this...

Hey Larry - perhaps I missed something in this tread - but it's best to turn on the by-pass switch only when you need hot water - then turn if off. If not the pumps run non-stop and do not cycle...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-16-2018, 06:24 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,076
Posted By Jon Barnes
A New Aire arrive at our place in Pelican Lake...

A New Aire arrive at our place in Pelican Lake Motor Coach Resort late yesterday. I spoke to the owner - and he indicated few problems with the coach - and he really liked it.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-12-2018, 06:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,403
Posted By Jon Barnes
My water pump quit working a couple of years ago...

My water pump quit working a couple of years ago - and I determined it was the latching controller. It was located near the water pump - seems like it about 2 inches square in size.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-09-2018, 09:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 969
Posted By Jon Barnes
Added to the list Don - thanks! :)

Added to the list Don - thanks! :)
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-09-2018, 08:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 969
Posted By Jon Barnes
One local told me the Rapid City area is like the...

One local told me the Rapid City area is like the Florida of SD because the winter weather is so much better there compared to the rest of the state! :) I agree - it's a great part of the country...….
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-09-2018, 08:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 969
Posted By Jon Barnes
Hi Don - appreciate the suggestions. We've been...

Hi Don - appreciate the suggestions. We've been to the Tetons several times over the years - but I'm not certain we've been on the roads you suggested. We'll check these sites out. We'll be there for...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-08-2018, 07:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 969
Posted By Jon Barnes
He could have competed the rear axles as well -...

He could have competed the rear axles as well - but we didn't see any apparent problems with the tire wear on the rear axles. We needed to get going - so I'll have the rear axles checked back at...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-08-2018, 07:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 969
Posted By Jon Barnes
Hello - Rapid Tire is unable to mount MH tires -...

Hello - Rapid Tire is unable to mount MH tires - Dales Tires does not do alignments - but sells and mounts tires for all kinds of big rigs.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-07-2018, 08:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 969
Posted By Jon Barnes
Awesome tire/alignment service in Rapid City, SD

I noticed the edges on the steer tires were wearing so I decided to have the alignment checked as we passed through Rapid City on the way to the Grand Tetons.

Rapid Tire & Alignment got me in...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-30-2018, 11:22 AM
Replies: 4,573
Views: 1,567,384
Posted By Jon Barnes
space available?

Arriving about 3:45 today - any spaces available?
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 07-07-2018, 07:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 654
Posted By Jon Barnes
Hello, I installed the Roadmaster baseplate...

Hello,

I installed the Roadmaster baseplate and Sterling tow bar on our 2018 TH. I use the RVI brake system with the TPMS. I installed the RVI towed battery charger. The Jeep dealer installed the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-03-2018, 07:00 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,250
Posted By Jon Barnes
I take a picture of the pump readout and pump...

I take a picture of the pump readout and pump number on my iPhone. I keep the pictures until I confirm the monthly bill is correct.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 04-15-2018, 07:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,994
Posted By Jon Barnes
Hello, I had a welder cut the tow hooks and...

Hello,

I had a welder cut the tow hooks and then weld them to an extra set of Roadmaster "arms". Based on the length required - the new tow hooks will protrude further out when compared to the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-20-2018, 07:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,749
Posted By Jon Barnes
Sounds like it to me - the water valve is most...

Sounds like it to me - the water valve is most likely your problem.......
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-07-2018, 06:26 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,749
Posted By Jon Barnes
Sorry for your situation - sounds like the 12v...

Sorry for your situation - sounds like the 12v solenoid valve - perhaps it's stuck open. I had to replace mine a while back - not a difficult job. Remove the 2 nuts at the base and you can pull out...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-19-2018, 06:11 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,496
Posted By Jon Barnes
I've had two (2) pumps fail - and both were...

I've had two (2) pumps fail - and both were intermittent before total failure.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-14-2018, 09:06 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,589
Posted By Jon Barnes
Neal - please consider contacting me directly...

Neal - please consider contacting me directly about staying here at Pelican Lake. PL is an awesome resort - and I'm confident you would enjoy your stay here. I can check to see if space is available...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-14-2018, 07:03 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,589
Posted By Jon Barnes
Where are you going in Naples?

Where are you going in Naples?
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-16-2017, 08:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,724
Posted By Jon Barnes
Hello - what part(s) is needed to address the...

Hello - what part(s) is needed to address the speed issue? Thanks! :)
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-16-2017, 06:18 AM
Replies: 3,907
Views: 718,088
Posted By Jon Barnes
Hello - at the time I purchased the LED bulbs...

Hello - at the time I purchased the LED bulbs from Monaco parts - but now - LED bulbs are readily available at many places - and at lower prices too. A google search should send you in the right...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-08-2017, 05:43 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,492
Posted By Jon Barnes
Thanks - this is the unit that failed with a F06...

Thanks - this is the unit that failed with a F06 code in our unit. I ordered the Whirlpool unit Newmar is currently installing in the DS - thanks for the feedback - appreciate it! :)
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-08-2017, 05:20 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,492
Posted By Jon Barnes
What is the model number of this Whirlpool unit?...

What is the model number of this Whirlpool unit? We are ordering a replacement unit for our 2014 DS - so we want to avoid the washer you folks are talking about - - thanks! :)
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-05-2017, 06:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 624
Posted By Jon Barnes
Current Washing Machine in DS 4369

Looks like the washing machine is not doing well. The machine is displaying an F06 error code. What make/model is Newmar installing in current DS 4369 coaches in case we need to replace it?

Thanks!
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-04-2017, 09:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,449
Posted By Jon Barnes
Hello, We stopped in Nappanee last week for...

Hello,

We stopped in Nappanee last week for Newmar to check out my kitchen slide issue. The tech's agreed that the slide needed to be lifted a 1/4" or more to prevent possible dragging on the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-04-2017, 08:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,029
Posted By Jon Barnes
Hello, We were at the mother ship just last...

Hello,

We were at the mother ship just last week. One of our items was a slow drain shower. I had previously removed a big gob of stuff from the drain after I pulled the shower drain screen up -...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 08-03-2017, 07:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,497
Posted By Jon Barnes
I saw a setup like you describe just a couple of...

I saw a setup like you describe just a couple of weeks ago. I stopped and spoke with a guy on the West side of Albuquerque at the Route 66 Casino.

The front wheels were completely off the ground....
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-02-2017, 07:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,111
Posted By Jon Barnes
Hello, My unit did exactly the same thing. I...

Hello,

My unit did exactly the same thing. I replaced the water valve solenoid - solved the problem. I ordered 2 valves figuring I would need one for the other unit in the future. It's very easy...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-01-2017, 10:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,449
Posted By Jon Barnes
Kitchen slide out adjustment - 2014 DS 4369

The reveal is not equally spaced on the bottom of the kitchen slide. It almost touches at the bottom by the entry door - while the gap of the reveal is about half an inch on the bottom end towards ...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-23-2017, 07:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,005
Posted By Jon Barnes
Yes....

Yes....
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-19-2017, 04:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,732
Posted By Jon Barnes
We have this unit and are very pleased with it....

We have this unit and are very pleased with it. The small size is great - but does everything a larger printer does - a little pricy though.....
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-18-2017, 06:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,005
Posted By Jon Barnes
I recently had my DEF filter changed at Speedco...

I recently had my DEF filter changed at Speedco after 3 years and 30k miles. The filter was a dark brown - while the new one was white. It took the tech no more than 5 minutes. Seems like they...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-09-2017, 06:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,862
Posted By Jon Barnes
Hi Don - I showed the photographs from you and...

Hi Don - I showed the photographs from you and Jim L to the folks at the local Freightliner dealer yesterday - they're just down the street from me - so they can better understand how to update the...
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