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Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-12-2024, 09:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 447
Posted By mbrooking
The original were about 3/4” long and were self...

The original were about 3/4” long and were self tapping so even less threads. I went back with 1”
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-12-2024, 01:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 240
Posted By mbrooking
Thank you. That is an excellent description of...

Thank you. That is an excellent description of how to repair.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-12-2024, 09:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 240
Posted By mbrooking
slide lock spring stretched

I was inspecting and lubricating my slide locks and found this bent spring.... I'm sure you can't just replace the spring, but I'm unsure how you would go about replacing the entire top lock...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-11-2024, 12:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 447
Posted By mbrooking
Well got her fixed... Wife pulled the slide in...

Well got her fixed...
Wife pulled the slide in about 4" while I put pressure on the plate. I could feel it catch on the cog wheel and it got back in line with the original holes. I added new #12...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-10-2024, 06:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 447
Posted By mbrooking
Slideout Cogwheel Track

Well this happened. I pulled the bus out to exercise the generator and backed back in, and put out the slides.
When I walked by yesterday, I noticed the cogwheel track was hangin down... All of the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-02-2024, 04:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,043
Posted By mbrooking
May I say when we were looking at NEWMAR, I...

May I say when we were looking at NEWMAR, I called customer service and got Natalie on the phone. (She was new as an assistant to Michelle) I asked about a dimension for I believe the height of the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-04-2023, 07:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 915
Posted By mbrooking
I elected not to put a cover on the rear bath as...

I elected not to put a cover on the rear bath as it would be taller than the side rails. I instead switched the fan out to the Maxx Fan Deluxe that has a built in cover.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-04-2023, 06:33 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,650
Posted By mbrooking
I strapped mine to the frame in the rear engine...

I strapped mine to the frame in the rear engine compartment and ran the wires to the chassis batteries.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-04-2023, 08:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 710
Posted By mbrooking
I've always cleaned mine with Wash WaxAll and so...

I've always cleaned mine with Wash WaxAll and so far the front diamond shield looks great.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-04-2023, 07:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,701
Posted By mbrooking
I've started adding this to my rig, however the...

I've started adding this to my rig, however the wire is tight with the weatherstripping and I need a set of pliers to pull. Is this normal or do I need to adjust my installation?
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-01-2023, 07:29 AM
Replies: 3,756
Views: 1,348,492
Posted By mbrooking
Ho-Hum Park

Left Hoots rally and stopped in Carrabelle, FL at Ho-Hum RV park. Cool morning at sunrise.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-23-2023, 05:16 PM
Replies: 3,756
Views: 1,348,492
Posted By mbrooking
Hoots Rally

At the NEWMAR Hoots rally in Bluffton, SC in Hilton Head National RV Park
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-03-2023, 07:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,989
Posted By mbrooking
Call the parts department at Newmar; they will...

Call the parts department at Newmar; they will have the one to fit your particular coach.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-02-2023, 05:51 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,836
Posted By mbrooking
Outside TV?

Outside TV?
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-27-2023, 11:52 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,313
Posted By mbrooking
This was this list of specials from our 2019 MA. ...

This was this list of specials from our 2019 MA.

ADD TOWEL BAR ABOVE TP HOLDER IN REAR BATH 60" FROM FLOOR ...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-19-2023, 04:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 163
Posted By mbrooking
I’m not sure about that particular time, but I...

I’m not sure about that particular time, but I came thru two weeks ago and no problems.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 08-24-2023, 04:27 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,793
Posted By mbrooking
No special tools are required to service the...

No special tools are required to service the retrobands.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-21-2023, 04:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 539
Posted By mbrooking
Ours gets out of adjustment. On the top of the...

Ours gets out of adjustment. On the top of the door there is a nut that you can turn to raise or lower the door for adjustment.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-17-2023, 08:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,279
Posted By mbrooking
So you asked to join a back order through your...

So you asked to join a back order through your installer? My installer said his supplier just showed a zero supply. If I could get on a backorder list, and get on the new run the date codes should be...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-17-2023, 08:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,279
Posted By mbrooking
365 Tires

I'm having issues finding a tire shop that can order the 365 Michelins required for my steer tires. I would like to work through the FMCA discount program, but first I need to find a shop that can at...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-05-2023, 07:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 514
Posted By mbrooking
I've been using Wash/Wax All on the front at the...

I've been using Wash/Wax All on the front at the end of a driving day to remove the bugs and I haven't seen any deterioration of the Diamond Shield. Seems to help by adding a thin wax coating that...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-17-2023, 08:58 PM
Replies: 3,756
Views: 1,348,492
Posted By mbrooking
Fabulous Sunset

Garryowen, MT, 7th Ranch RV Camp
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-21-2023, 09:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,634
Posted By mbrooking
Ours was doing that; did two things - Cleaned the...

Ours was doing that; did two things - Cleaned the tanks with a tank sensor cleaner

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0741NL8S5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

and two prepped...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-21-2023, 09:32 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,049
Posted By mbrooking
We use a pool noodle cut to fit from the tray to...

We use a pool noodle cut to fit from the tray to the roof of the microwave... Just be sure and don't install too soon after using the convection oven.:facepalm:
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-21-2023, 09:28 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,226
Posted By mbrooking
Question for the newest DEF Head failures - Do...

Question for the newest DEF Head failures - Do you primarily use DEF from the pump or the box? Trying to see if it is possible that contamination from the truck pumps might cause the issue.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-17-2023, 02:20 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 296
Posted By mbrooking
Water pump replaced

Our water pump went out on our travels and while it would have been possible for me to replace, finding one… Called Coach Net and they were great at getting back with us and found a shop in Cody, WY...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-13-2023, 08:05 PM
Replies: 3,756
Views: 1,348,492
Posted By mbrooking
Fort Collins KOA

Relaxing after a day’s drive to Fort Collins. Nice shaded pull thru.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-30-2023, 09:41 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,979
Posted By mbrooking
I asked about the Dutch Star when we bought our...

I asked about the Dutch Star when we bought our MA in 2019 and NEWMAR said “absolutely not”! It partially has to do with needing a larger generator.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-30-2023, 08:20 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,979
Posted By mbrooking
Angie, Do you know if the new 38’ plans come...

Angie,
Do you know if the new 38’ plans come with 3 AC’s?
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-11-2023, 03:34 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,332
Posted By mbrooking
I would say absolutely to #2 and 3. One of the...

I would say absolutely to #2 and 3. One of the first things I add on any coach is the Maxx air covers and a hard wired surge protector. I haven't done the snap pads, as they don't make the rear pads...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-29-2023, 10:14 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,332
Posted By mbrooking
No real advice except to never hurry and enjoy......

No real advice except to never hurry and enjoy... Congratulations!
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-27-2023, 09:39 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,557
Posted By mbrooking
We used this and it cleared up our sensors.......

We used this and it cleared up our sensors.......
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-24-2023, 01:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 368
Posted By mbrooking
Congrats! I'm sure you'll enjoy it for many years!

Congrats! I'm sure you'll enjoy it for many years!
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-23-2023, 06:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 924
Posted By mbrooking
Different model I know, but our MA has a switch...

Different model I know, but our MA has a switch above the drivers seat for step on/off. Off keeps the step retracted.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-02-2023, 07:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,196
Posted By mbrooking
Great idea!

Great idea!
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-07-2022, 04:52 PM
Replies: 3,756
Views: 1,348,492
Posted By mbrooking
Lincoln Parish park, Ruston, LA

Lincoln Parish park, Ruston, LA
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-26-2022, 06:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,176
Posted By mbrooking
Never removed ours, but I would like to hear how...

Never removed ours, but I would like to hear how someone else has... Our switch has been finicky lately. Need to get to it to troubleshoot.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-08-2022, 12:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 350
Posted By mbrooking
Best for a new door would be 14’. That is the...

Best for a new door would be 14’. That is the minimum clearance for the federal highways
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-07-2022, 05:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,915
Posted By mbrooking
Mine was on the drivers side in the pass thru bay...

Mine was on the drivers side in the pass thru bay at the ceiling... If you have the front hot water hose bibb, then there are two. I had the wrong one turned off for the longest time; added labels...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-02-2022, 06:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,173
Posted By mbrooking
Is your engine pre-heat on?

Is your engine pre-heat on?
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 11-02-2022, 03:19 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,701
Posted By mbrooking
I'm pretty sure the 2022 Honda CRVs are not flat...

I'm pretty sure the 2022 Honda CRVs are not flat towable.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 11-02-2022, 03:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,701
Posted By mbrooking
One turn back (counterclockwise ) from running......

One turn back (counterclockwise ) from running... I believe there is a single line to define the position. (hard to see, because of the black steering wheel)
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-02-2022, 06:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,546
Posted By mbrooking
The yellow, is just puddles of silicone to hold...

The yellow, is just puddles of silicone to hold the wood blocking in place. I’m thinking you should go ahead and remove the cover now while there is not an actual need and you can do it without...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-01-2022, 09:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,546
Posted By mbrooking
This is the pictures when I removed mine. Be...

This is the pictures when I removed mine. Be aware that the wood may be blocking the secondary bolts. I did have to trim out mine to get to the bolts that remove the actual engine cover.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-06-2022, 07:05 PM
Replies: 3,756
Views: 1,348,492
Posted By mbrooking
Moonlight over MA

Staying in Timberlake, in Brandon, MS. Moonlight over the Mountain Aire.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-06-2022, 06:16 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,840
Posted By mbrooking
Pretty much cleaning the bugs off is a every...

Pretty much cleaning the bugs off is a every evening (or morning depending on the sun) at the end of that days travel. Don’t want the bug splatter to set in.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-03-2022, 12:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,175
Posted By mbrooking
Yes just use the winterize settings and set the...

Yes just use the winterize settings and set the inlet valve to tank fill.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-30-2022, 01:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,175
Posted By mbrooking
I ended up making a custom connector to attach...

I ended up making a custom connector to attach from the exterior shower head to the water hose. That way you can pull from your winterizing hose and turn on the shower to fill your fresh water tank.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-24-2022, 05:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 921
Posted By mbrooking
My control panel went out on my HWH leveling...

My control panel went out on my HWH leveling jacks; Call HWH and they would call me back. After waiting, I called Newmar customer service, got part ordered, delivered and installed before HWH called...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-13-2022, 04:13 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,840
Posted By mbrooking
I've had the best luck with wash/wax all and...

I've had the best luck with wash/wax all and their bug scrubber.
https://washwax.com/collections/cleaning-tools/products/aero-scrubber-pads-1-pad-1-holder
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