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Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-19-2024, 10:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 157
Posted By redbaron73
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Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-17-2024, 09:42 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,548
Posted By redbaron73
I agree that a positive / good result from these...

I agree that a positive / good result from these testers won’t indicate a truly good battery. In my case the tester showed a failed battery under load immediately so I was fortunate.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-15-2024, 07:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 451
Posted By redbaron73
Tonight I installed the JBL 4086AM 8-Channel...

Tonight I installed the JBL 4086AM 8-Channel Class D Amplifier with Digital Signal Processing in place of the OEM JBL amplifier.

Instead of using HIGH-Input (speaker level), I used the low input...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-15-2024, 10:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 451
Posted By redbaron73
Update: Yesterday I removed a single speaker and...

Update: Yesterday I removed a single speaker and tested the OHM using my Chinese multi-meter. It was reading 7.5oms while the speaker was showing it should be 3ohm. Before digging into the wiring...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-14-2024, 05:48 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,548
Posted By redbaron73
These are original from 2022

These are original from 2022
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-13-2024, 03:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,204
Posted By redbaron73
I also see there is an aux output, that could be...

I also see there is an aux output, that could be hardwired to the head units aux. that might be even higher fidelity?
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-13-2024, 01:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,204
Posted By redbaron73
Excellent, thank you. This is exactly what I have...

Excellent, thank you. This is exactly what I have been looking for.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-13-2024, 07:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 704
Posted By redbaron73
Silver leaf swaps the rvc pinout from the specs....

Silver leaf swaps the rvc pinout from the specs. Make sure you identify the 12v +/- and the can Low/High pins and map them to the Ve.Can. I had this issue with my project and it caused several days...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-12-2024, 03:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 704
Posted By redbaron73
Are you updating your silverleaf components to...

Are you updating your silverleaf components to read SOC from the Victron?
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-12-2024, 02:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 451
Posted By redbaron73
2022 LADP - Dash Radio Sound Quality Fix

Since taking possession of my 2022 LADP I have not been satisfied with the quality of the dash radio. The JBL radio setup is the same that I had in my 2019 DSDP, but has always sounded muffled and...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-12-2024, 09:16 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,548
Posted By redbaron73
Last weekend I was camping at a site that had...

Last weekend I was camping at a site that had reversed polarity (hot/neutral swapped). I decided to boon dock and use the batteries. Running only the fridge, a few cell phone chargers, and the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-12-2024, 09:13 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,548
Posted By redbaron73
This is under the DC charger settings, the page...

This is under the DC charger settings, the page that shows the Battery type also has an AH rating.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-11-2024, 05:26 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,548
Posted By redbaron73
Today I dug into this project. After separating...

Today I dug into this project. After separating the batteries into 4 banks, I started testing. I found the bad bank using the simple HF battery tester mentioned above. Re wired the coach to use 6...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-11-2024, 05:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 510
Posted By redbaron73
That appears to be a kingdome satellite dish.

That appears to be a kingdome satellite dish.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-11-2024, 05:20 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,189
Posted By redbaron73
Newmar, like many other manufacturers, utilizes...

Newmar, like many other manufacturers, utilizes an inventory purchase system that coordinates the delivery of the components when they are needed. This is called "Just in Time delivery".

The JITD...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-11-2024, 02:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,204
Posted By redbaron73
The touch is why I have been hesistant to move...

The touch is why I have been hesistant to move forward with the HDMI solutions as well. Do you have a picture of what this looks like in your coach?
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-09-2024, 09:08 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,548
Posted By redbaron73
Thanks for the comments. My goal is to decide if...

Thanks for the comments. My goal is to decide if a few dollars spent will keep the AGM's lasting 12hrs. If I find more than 2 banks' bad, then I will be doing a LiPO conversion now.

No science...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-08-2024, 07:08 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,548
Posted By redbaron73
I have that tool. How long should it last for a...

I have that tool. How long should it last for a good battery?

I fear that the battery will take a charge but not have much capacity.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-08-2024, 02:35 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,548
Posted By redbaron73
Perfect--and you pointed out something I had not...

Perfect--and you pointed out something I had not considered---I can just do this test 4 times, keeping everything in the coach. That will save the back bone :)
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-08-2024, 01:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,548
Posted By redbaron73
Proper way to test individual batteries

I have 8 AGM batteries that are not working properly. My dealer left the coach unplugged for an extended time while it was at service and since then I am only able to run the refrigerator for about 3...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-04-2024, 07:13 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,189
Posted By redbaron73
What happened towards end of 2020 run and during...

What happened towards end of 2020 run and during the 2021-2022 years is that Newmar continued to build without having all parts available. Some had minor parts missing (dishwasher, furniture,...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-04-2024, 05:31 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,189
Posted By redbaron73
Because NIRVC needs customers that are raving...

Because NIRVC needs customers that are raving fans. You can't buy a defective unit and be a raving fan, so they want to educate the consumer as to what the expectations are, and how long after...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-04-2024, 05:23 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,189
Posted By redbaron73
Definitely not trolling. If you know Stuart W -...

Definitely not trolling. If you know Stuart W - you would understand that he is trying to help set expectations for current purchases.

He is among many of us long time owners that have purchased...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-04-2024, 02:37 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,189
Posted By redbaron73
I believe that early 2020 coaches where...

I believe that early 2020 coaches where unaffected, and the later 2020's had minor issues.

2021-2022 are definitely "COVID" coaches, but the larger issues with Newmar is the 2021-2025 quality...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-04-2024, 10:57 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,823
Posted By redbaron73
I don't read hate in his posts. What I read is a...

I don't read hate in his posts. What I read is a frustrated long-term owner that is highly respected in the newmar family has finally moved on.

I am one of the many long-term owners that will most...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-04-2024, 06:14 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,823
Posted By redbaron73
The reality is that Newmar has been plagued with...

The reality is that Newmar has been plagued with arrogance at the helm since Mahon gave up the daily control.

The right to that arrogance was inherited from Mahlon, yet Mahlon never displayed or...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-31-2024, 08:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 809
Posted By redbaron73
Sounds like the chassis breaker tripped. This is...

Sounds like the chassis breaker tripped. This is at rear of coach. There are 2 breakers, and one flipped which supplies power to the HWH pump
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-28-2024, 01:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,966
Posted By redbaron73
In its current state, it would not hold up to...

In its current state, it would not hold up to normal weather conditions found on the road. I assume this was once contained inside of another shell that was destroyed.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-28-2024, 08:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 449
Posted By redbaron73
Loose Ground or bad starting batteries.

Loose Ground or bad starting batteries.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-26-2024, 03:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,039
Posted By redbaron73
The chassis is custom built by FL/Spartan to the...

The chassis is custom built by FL/Spartan to the spec newmar provides.

The K3 Chassis on a LADP is not the same as the K3 on Entegra Cornerstone.

The bare chassis is upgraded after delivery...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-26-2024, 07:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,039
Posted By redbaron73
What you asked for is a "schematic" which is...

What you asked for is a "schematic" which is interpreted as "CAD Drawings" or "engineering". This information is going to be highly proprietary.

If you are asking for "usable space" dimensions,...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-26-2024, 07:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 220
Posted By redbaron73
There is also another fuse in the dash to each...

There is also another fuse in the dash to each radio/display device.

The wiring is a mess, so while in there look for a loose cable.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-25-2024, 11:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 423
Posted By redbaron73
I agree with Rev. Roy -- level should be level,...

I agree with Rev. Roy -- level should be level, no matter what system.

On the LADP, there are 2 different level systems, and they are both calibrated independently. I use my levelmate pro when...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-24-2024, 03:07 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,711
Posted By redbaron73
My coach took much longer than 3 months to get it...

My coach took much longer than 3 months to get it right---and much of that time was Newmar pushing back on NIRVC trying to not pay the fees to correct. My paint was terrible, along with many other...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-24-2024, 02:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 423
Posted By redbaron73
9/10 times I will use air level. Air level has a...

9/10 times I will use air level. Air level has a much greater range than jacks, and will never tweak the frame.

I only use jacks when I am going to be parked for more than 3 days and the ground...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-24-2024, 11:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 423
Posted By redbaron73
I am sure you know this, but you cannot combine...

I am sure you know this, but you cannot combine jacks & air leveling--it is one or the other.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-24-2024, 11:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 423
Posted By redbaron73
The answer is "maybe". If you can get the display...

The answer is "maybe". If you can get the display to show "sleeping" then yes, it will awake and try to relevel.

What I have found is that I am manual releveling because it won't auto, meaning I...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-24-2024, 10:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,360
Posted By redbaron73
They do differ based on the original wholesale...

They do differ based on the original wholesale difference
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-23-2024, 02:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,360
Posted By redbaron73
I have been looking closely at the realm. They...

I have been looking closely at the realm. They have a lot of innovation and features that are found in prevost such as the air seals on the slides and the flat HWH floor with slide in and out.

I...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-23-2024, 08:17 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,300
Posted By redbaron73
Newmar doesn’t offer the K4 on any product. ...

Newmar doesn’t offer the K4 on any product.

Most of the options listed above are aftermarket options for all chassis.

Tubular frame rails are a design choice, each mfg specifies the engineering...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-22-2024, 01:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,300
Posted By redbaron73
We agree on this. I feel like the push can go...

We agree on this. I feel like the push can go both ways, and by newmar offering a choice this "SHOULD" push both sides to compete by improving service.

There was a time with FL was clearly the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-21-2024, 09:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,300
Posted By redbaron73
I have now owned both, and can easily say that...

I have now owned both, and can easily say that Freightliner is a far superior chassis. From design, comfort, servicing, parts availability, and support. It’s not even close.

I wish Spartan...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-21-2024, 02:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,300
Posted By redbaron73
I am really liking what I am seeing with the 2025...

I am really liking what I am seeing with the 2025 Cornerstone--and the FL has all but sealed the deal for me.

For those that know me, the fact that I am even considering an Entegra product is a...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-21-2024, 02:44 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,697
Posted By redbaron73
As bad as Freightliner is -- at least they do...

As bad as Freightliner is -- at least they do have a solution with the Gen3 swap. Spartan does not offer that and has not done anything to help with this problem. Not enough spartan owners have made...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-20-2024, 10:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,300
Posted By redbaron73
2025 London Aire Changes

2025 LONDON AIRE
NEW FEATURES AND PRODUCT CHANGES

FLOOR PLANS
The following 2024 London Aire models are still in the line-up for the 2025 model year: 4535, 4551, and 4569. The London Aire 4521...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-19-2024, 03:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,253
Posted By redbaron73
When this thread came up, I decided to play with...

When this thread came up, I decided to play with the fraudster. I am posting the details here for others to learn how this scam works. To be clear, the link posted by OP is definetly a scam, and this...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-15-2024, 10:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,933
Posted By redbaron73
You are correct, it is the KiB screen in my LaDP...

You are correct, it is the KiB screen in my LaDP as well.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-26-2024, 10:11 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,484
Posted By redbaron73
Excellent clarification. Glad to know that...

Excellent clarification. Glad to know that pressing the paddle is the proper way--learned something from this thread. Thanks Don!
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-25-2024, 09:48 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,484
Posted By redbaron73
When I bought my 2013 DS I had factory delivery....

When I bought my 2013 DS I had factory delivery. During the delivery I was told that pushing in the paddle while slides where extended could cause the entire mechanism to fall to the ground. Was this...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-13-2024, 05:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 458
Posted By redbaron73
My 2022 LA does not have heat under the table on...

My 2022 LA does not have heat under the table on the FWS. This is the only exposed flooring, and the place I sit barefoot early morning drinking coffee and reading news.

Really wish it had heat...
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