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Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-31-2024, 11:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 453
Posted By tqqest
Another 2024 owner here! We picked up our...

Another 2024 owner here!

We picked up our 2024 Anthem 44D from NIRVC Las Vegas on Nov. 2nd. Previously had a 2003 Winnebago Journey DL 34HD, a 2014 Tiffin Allegro Bus 45LP, a 2020 Newmar DS4369 on...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-06-2024, 10:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,268
Posted By tqqest
mg, all I can I can tell you about is my actual...

mg, all I can I can tell you about is my actual experience. I built 4 280AH lifePo4 batteries myself years ago. I put them in my 2014 Tiffin Allegro Bus 45LP, my 2020 Newmar DS4369, my 2022 Newmar...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 12-24-2023, 08:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,653
Posted By tqqest
Pwdr Extreme That is great that they put a...

Pwdr Extreme

That is great that they put a heat exchanger under your sink! My ½ bath layout is the same as yours, so I don’t know why they didn’t put one in mine. I also don’t have the vent on...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 12-24-2023, 02:26 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,653
Posted By tqqest
Here is the entire ½ bath on my 2024 Anthem 44D,...

Here is the entire ½ bath on my 2024 Anthem 44D, there is no other place for an Aquahot heater in the ½ bath. The screened opening you see under the sink area, is empty as you can see from my...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 12-23-2023, 06:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,653
Posted By tqqest
Here are a few photos of the ½ bath area from my...

Here are a few photos of the ½ bath area from my 2024 Anthem 44D where I would normally see the Aquahot radiator. You can see the red and blue water lines and the white pipe is the sink drain line. ...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 12-23-2023, 02:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,653
Posted By tqqest
Yep, I was shocked, I haven’t called the factory...

Yep, I was shocked, I haven’t called the factory yet, but I wonder if it was a cost saving move? Here in Utah right now, that bathroom is too cold to use, and I worry about the cold water line in the...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 12-23-2023, 11:33 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,653
Posted By tqqest
I picked up my 2024 Anthem 44D in November. My ½...

I picked up my 2024 Anthem 44D in November. My ½ bath is also always very cold whenever I use the Aquahot heat and it’s in the 30s or colder outside. There is a cutout beneath the sink cabinet that...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 11-23-2023, 03:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,087
Posted By tqqest
That must be frustrating. I have put about 2,000...

That must be frustrating. I have put about 2,000 miles on my 2024 Anthem 44D and haven’t had any similar camera issues yet. So far the 360 camera system has worked well, although it has reset a...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 11-03-2023, 09:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 625
Posted By tqqest
Las Vegas just sold our 2022 DS4369 in 2 weeks. ...

Las Vegas just sold our 2022 DS4369 in 2 weeks. Just in time for us to pick up our new 2024 Anthem 44D!
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 11-01-2023, 08:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 674
Posted By tqqest
Excited to pick up our 2024 Anthem 44D tomorrow!

Our big day has finally arrived and we are very excited to be picking up our new coach from NIRVC Las Vegas tomorrow afternoon!

After a couple of class Cs, a Winnebago Journey DL, a 2014 Tiffin...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-07-2023, 08:06 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,321
Posted By tqqest
One issue that I have begun to see come up...

One issue that I have begun to see come up occasionally, is random failures of the alternator diodes and or the regulator. My research points to it happening when the alternator is sending a high...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-07-2023, 03:39 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,321
Posted By tqqest
Hi Jon! It has been 2 years now since I did...

Hi Jon!

It has been 2 years now since I did the testing on the 2022 DS4369 with a Freightliner chassis. If I remember correctly, the tested temps ranged from 150f to 225f while idling on a really...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-07-2023, 01:21 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,321
Posted By tqqest
Glad you aren’t arguing with me! I am also...

Glad you aren’t arguing with me!

I am also a heavy user of lithium’s, and while I appreciate the advice, I won’t be carrying an extra alternator. Nor do I feel the need to spend $750 to $1,000 to...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-06-2023, 03:55 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,321
Posted By tqqest
lithium batteries

You also don’t have to use DC to DC chargers. From my personal experience, they are not required except for peace of mind, and they significantly increase the cost and slow the charge time for the...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 08-29-2023, 10:31 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,695
Posted By tqqest
Too true! I texted him a question a couple of...

Too true! I texted him a question a couple of days ago and he answered back the next day that he was sorry for the delay, but he was currently in Düsseldorf Germany attending a Caravan show there. It...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-20-2023, 01:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,268
Posted By tqqest
I agree with Solar Supply on the DC to DC...

I agree with Solar Supply on the DC to DC charger. I built 4 280 ah lifepo4 lithium batteries myself years ago. I have used them in my 2014 Tiffin Allegro Bus 45LP, my 2020 DS4369, and now on my 2022...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-10-2023, 11:45 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,476
Posted By tqqest
Holy cow bro box, what a nightmare wait! 🤯 I...

Holy cow bro box, what a nightmare wait! 🤯
I guess I was very lucky with my last coach. I ordered my 22 DS4369 in late May, and got it in early Sept. I won’t complain about wait times anymore!

I...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-09-2023, 09:23 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,476
Posted By tqqest
Congrats, it should serve you well, they are...

Congrats, it should serve you well, they are awesome coaches!
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-09-2023, 09:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,476
Posted By tqqest
Ouch, that is a long time to wait! I hope to have...

Ouch, that is a long time to wait! I hope to have mine about the 10th of October.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-08-2023, 11:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,476
Posted By tqqest
Time to build?

No, I definitely did not mean that I prefer Spartan. I am buying a new Entegra in spite of the Spartan chassis! I remember a lot of Entegra owners saying that they would never buy another Entegra...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-03-2023, 06:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,630
Posted By tqqest
2024 Cornerstone delivery today

Congrats on the new Cornerstone JD! Looks great and I hope it continues to be problem free.

Unfortunately we have 10 more weeks before we get our new Anthem. 🤬
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-01-2023, 08:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,476
Posted By tqqest
I agree on the air leveling. We had it on our...

I agree on the air leveling. We had it on our Tiffin AB 45LP and really missed it when we went to the DS4369. I loved using it on manual to tip the coach down on the drivers side to speed up dumping...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-01-2023, 12:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,476
Posted By tqqest
Time to build?

Thanks Angie, I had several excellent conversations with Brett that convinced me that NIRVC was the way to go, and that Entegra has made big strides in the quality of their delivered coaches using...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-31-2023, 09:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,476
Posted By tqqest
Time to build?

We also went with the 44D. The DEF fill isn’t a big deal since I usually just buy my DEF at Costco.

I too am looking forward to the comparison between the Newmar and Entegra. We will miss the...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-31-2023, 04:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,476
Posted By tqqest
Time to build?

Oldenavy,

I had a 2004 Winnebago Journey DL36, then my Tiffin Allegro Bus 45 LP. Next up I bought a 2020 Newmar DS4369, then traded that in on my current 2022 DS4369. I have liked my DS4369s and...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-31-2023, 09:44 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,476
Posted By tqqest
Time to build?

Just got word that my Anthem is entering the production line today. Anyone know how long on average it will take from that point to the dealer?
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-04-2023, 08:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,425
Posted By tqqest
Thanks JD Congrats on the new 2024 coach,...

Thanks JD

Congrats on the new 2024 coach, glad to hear you loved your 22 Anthem enough to step up to the Cornerstone! I have high hopes for the new Anthem 44D so I don’t miss my DS4369. It will be...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-02-2023, 07:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,425
Posted By tqqest
Thanks Dr Mike! We are working with Justin...

Thanks Dr Mike!

We are working with Justin at the NIRVC Las Vegas store, and I have had several excellent conversations with Brett about his take on the different coaches along with the good and...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-27-2023, 08:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 236
Posted By tqqest
2022 DS4369 Xite reverse signal?

So I have a 2022 DS4369 on the Freightliner chassis. Unfortunately, unlike my 2020 model and the new 2023s, when I select reverse gear, I lose my 360 camera to the rear camera only. I am assuming...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 06-26-2023, 09:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,425
Posted By tqqest
Can’t argue with you there. I personally enjoy...

Can’t argue with you there. I personally enjoy all the new tech, but I do want it reliable!

You made me remember my Dad’s comment when we got our first car with electric windows and door locks,...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 06-26-2023, 07:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,425
Posted By tqqest
Yeah, during winter in Palm Springs, we have a...

Yeah, during winter in Palm Springs, we have a lot of warm days that need a little A/C in the afternoon, and then the nights are cool enough that we turn the floor heat on at 9 pm and off the next...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 06-26-2023, 05:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,425
Posted By tqqest
Last life cycle change/update to the Anthem and Cornerstone?

The changes I would like to see Entegra make, in order of importance to me, are carpet free slides, stability control, mobile eye and the other safety features that are on the Dutch Star Spartan...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 06-26-2023, 02:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,425
Posted By tqqest
Hi pasdad, I am not “dumping” my Newmar for...

Hi pasdad,

I am not “dumping” my Newmar for the Entegra. I was very lucky that I bought my DS4369 in May of 2021 before any of the price increases hit, so I can still sell it for what I paid for...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 06-26-2023, 01:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,425
Posted By tqqest
Several reasons, one is we really liked the...

Several reasons, one is we really liked the separate walk-in closet and bathroom on our prior Tiffin Allegro Bus 45LP. The combined bathroom/closet on our DS4369 is much tighter, and we live in it...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 06-25-2023, 04:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,425
Posted By tqqest
Do you know how long it been since the front and...

Do you know how long it been since the front and rear caps have changed? My wife thinks they look a little too much like transformers, and would like to see less chrome.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 06-25-2023, 03:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,425
Posted By tqqest
Last life cycle change/update to the Anthem and Cornerstone?

I am thinking about selling my 2022 Newmar DS4369 and buying a new Entegra. Then Dutch Star just had a major upgrade in 2023 that I missed, and I was wondering when the Anthem and Cornerstone had...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 06-13-2023, 05:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,415
Posted By tqqest
No steerable tag on a 2024 Anthem and photo vinyl plywood?

Thanks for the feedback everyone.

I don’t see the carpeted slide as a really big issue, and it does make for a lighter and far less complex slide mechanism. My DS4369 is definitely heavy on the...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 06-10-2023, 12:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,415
Posted By tqqest
No steerable tag on a 2024 Anthem and photo vinyl plywood?

I have been thinking about selling my 2022 DS4369 and buying a 2024 Anthem 44D. I really like that floor plan with the walk-in closet. It is very similar to our old Tiffin we had before our Newmars....
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-22-2023, 10:13 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,563
Posted By tqqest
After several similar experiences, I have learned...

After several similar experiences, I have learned to NEVER move my coach without a full walk around first. Never, ever, ever do I move my rig without me doing a complete walk around first, no matter...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-22-2023, 10:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,007
Posted By tqqest
Congrats! Newmar still makes a great coach and I...

Congrats! Newmar still makes a great coach and I hope you make many awesome memories while using it.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-05-2023, 08:53 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,231
Posted By tqqest
My experience is the same as Stuart. My...

My experience is the same as Stuart.

My 2020 DS4369 was on a Spartan chassis, and my 2022 DS4369 is on a Freightliner chassis. Both pulling our Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited. Both traveled...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-03-2023, 05:00 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,231
Posted By tqqest
Well shoot guys, I guess my memory isn't what is...

Well shoot guys, I guess my memory isn't what is used to be! :facepalm:

It wasn't the Cummins ECM that was changed to alter the a/c and engine fan after all. It was a body control module of some...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-02-2023, 11:13 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,231
Posted By tqqest
Unfortunately Tom, I don’t have any data from my...

Unfortunately Tom, I don’t have any data from my 2020 and 2022 Newmar DS4369s. Since going with Newmar, I never run the dash a/c anymore.

I live in Utah, and drive all over the mountain west with...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-02-2023, 08:16 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,231
Posted By tqqest
On the Freightliner, the fan engagement with the...

On the Freightliner, the fan engagement with the a/c on is a setting that can be turned of in the engine control module. It comes enabled by default, but I have set it to “not enabled” on both of my...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-21-2022, 12:32 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,425
Posted By tqqest
I’ll have to try this on my 2022. It worked fine...

I’ll have to try this on my 2022. It worked fine on my 2020, then Newmar screwed it up on the 2021 and 2022 when they changed the monitors to the 10” size.

Now, I see that on the 2023 model...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-27-2022, 11:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 521
Posted By tqqest
My friend thought that as long as the Aqua Miser...

My friend thought that as long as the Aqua Miser light was off, the recirculating valve was also off. That is incorrect, anytime the valve in the shower stall is set to the recirculating position,...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-27-2022, 11:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 521
Posted By tqqest
Auto fill shut off problem

Make sure the Aqua Miser valve in the shower is turned to the correct position. If it is left in the recirculating position while you are connected to city water, it will cause the fresh water tank...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-26-2022, 07:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 722
Posted By tqqest
Agree with you there! That’s why I disabled that...

Agree with you there! That’s why I disabled that setting on mine. Freightliner was charging me $100 a pop for each parameter change I made, plus I had to go to them. Makes it really tough to tryout...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-25-2022, 08:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 722
Posted By tqqest
With the Cummins PowerSpec software and an...

With the Cummins PowerSpec software and an interface device, you can adjust whether the engine fan comes on when the A/C is turned on, or how many seconds it stays on if it is enabled. You can also...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-03-2022, 09:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,805
Posted By tqqest
Nice, almost as good looking as my rig! Fun trip?...

Nice, almost as good looking as my rig! Fun trip?

How did it go, any issues? Mine has been pretty good except for a random transmission communication error. Doesn’t do anything except for giving...
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