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Forum: Military / Veteran RVing 03-18-2024, 04:46 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 7,983
Posted By coachmanrvr
Its funny to me how someone could take a gesture...

Its funny to me how someone could take a gesture from someone given with good intentions and twist it to fit some personal grudge against them. Say thanks and move along with life. You'll be...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 11-30-2023, 06:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 489
Posted By coachmanrvr
We've been with this old girl since 2014...this...

We've been with this old girl since 2014...this is just another rock in the road. This repair is a 4 out 10 so easy day.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 11-30-2023, 04:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 489
Posted By coachmanrvr
The stock shaft they sent was too long so I had...

The stock shaft they sent was too long so I had to backspace the motor a bit to make it fit without binding. The stock bolts are plenty long so I feel like it's a non issue. Time will tell.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 11-30-2023, 12:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 489
Posted By coachmanrvr
So the bearings have to be removed to get the...

So the bearings have to be removed to get the gear out. We're back in business.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 11-22-2023, 04:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 489
Posted By coachmanrvr
I got the repair kit on order from the...

I got the repair kit on order from the mothership. It looks like the gear is pinned to the shaft as there is a hole in the middle of the new shaft. I'm going to look over the new parts in more...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 11-21-2023, 06:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 489
Posted By coachmanrvr
2012 Aspire Classic Bed Slide Out

Ok, so I've called tech support and they say they don't "have access" to the drawing for anything back earlier than a 2016 so I'm looking for help.

I have a bed slide out motor that has twisted...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-27-2023, 06:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 282
Posted By coachmanrvr
That's a great idea...I'll try that.

That's a great idea...I'll try that.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-27-2023, 03:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 282
Posted By coachmanrvr
2012 Aspire Classic Water Plumbing Diagram

Well, I finally struck out with Entegra support. I called hoping to get a diagram that shows the overall plumbing of water on the rig. Specifically where the onboard coach water filter is in...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-12-2023, 01:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 459
Posted By coachmanrvr
It was a custom fit for the window. It's pretty...

It was a custom fit for the window. It's pretty large and doesn't break down. It will fit in the back of the tow when traveling.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-07-2023, 05:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 459
Posted By coachmanrvr
It's made out of pvc so it's quite waterproof!

It's made out of pvc so it's quite waterproof!
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-07-2023, 05:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 459
Posted By coachmanrvr
Catio Addition to a Classic

So I have a very talented friend that made an outdoor window area for our onboard cat named Lua. He is still warming up to the space. It has removable plexiglass panels that have screen inserts...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 04-30-2023, 05:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,063
Posted By coachmanrvr
We had ours for hundreds of loads...replaced with...

We had ours for hundreds of loads...replaced with this last year.391807
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 04-30-2023, 05:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 532
Posted By coachmanrvr
We've towed a vehicle with tow dolly, enclosed...

We've towed a vehicle with tow dolly, enclosed trailer, open trailer, and four down...by far four down is the easiest of all.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 04-30-2023, 05:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 532
Posted By coachmanrvr
Rolling heavy

We're on a trip rolling on with our 2012 Aspire towing our Grand Design Imagine (mother in law suite) and this Dutch Star shows up with an aluminum car hauler as our neighbors. We kind of don't...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 01-19-2023, 09:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 251
Posted By coachmanrvr
I found my own answer....they are still available...

I found my own answer....they are still available for low cost on ebay or Amazon. Musica 602 in wall speaker.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 01-19-2023, 09:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 251
Posted By coachmanrvr
Classic in Ceiling Speakers

Anyone have any ideas for a cover to replace the original in ceiling speakers?
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 12-28-2022, 05:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 829
Posted By coachmanrvr
Classics and COLD Weather

Just wanted to share our experience of camping in 1 degree weather during this last bout of weather in northeast TN. We put a towel down in the wetbay that lined the plastic insert through the floor...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 10-14-2022, 11:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 577
Posted By coachmanrvr
The fill and drain function still worked on the...

The fill and drain function still worked on the old one so I don't think it was due to pressure. We are in the rig full time and have been since 2014. That washer didn't owe us anything. We do...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 10-14-2022, 11:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 577
Posted By coachmanrvr
The bracket is there it's just between the front...

The bracket is there it's just between the front cover and the body of the dryer. It's funny I never knew that the top cover on a washing machine was made of wood. Both the old one and the new one...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 10-14-2022, 11:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 577
Posted By coachmanrvr
We spent a couple of days just trying to recover...

We spent a couple of days just trying to recover from all the lifting.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 10-13-2022, 04:48 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 10,043
Posted By coachmanrvr
We got stopped one time in all our travels and...

We got stopped one time in all our travels and the only question was private or commercial. When we said private he said have a nice day. We're 75 feet towing the mother in law suite.378668
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 10-13-2022, 03:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 577
Posted By coachmanrvr
Successful swap... 378653

Successful swap...
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Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 10-13-2022, 01:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 577
Posted By coachmanrvr
Washing machine in Classic's

We had a failure of our original equipment washing machine. Wanted to pass on to other classic owners that the hot and cold water supply lines say change every five years. Our 2012 was twice that....
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 09-23-2022, 04:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,123
Posted By coachmanrvr
Entegra "classic" Washing Machine

Well after 10 years our whirlpool washer died. I went to look for a replacement and it is discontinued. WFC7500VW1.

The replacement model WFW3090JW has terrible reviews about failures so I'm...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 09-01-2022, 06:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,572
Posted By coachmanrvr
110000 miles

Here's our new rv spot for our ultra classic Entegra...we've been in this rig full time since 2014. She's a beauty.375171375172
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-10-2022, 10:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 240
Posted By coachmanrvr
Got it. Thanks!

Got it. Thanks!
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-10-2022, 10:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 240
Posted By coachmanrvr
Here is the ecu bay on my coach. Looks to me it...

Here is the ecu bay on my coach. Looks to me it would be the square box on the left with one large connector instead of the two shown above.370636
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-10-2022, 09:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 240
Posted By coachmanrvr
ECU Location - 2012 Aspire

I am troubleshooting the hydraulic fan fault code 2377. Cummins told me to change the solenoid which I did and it appeared to work short term. The code is back and the diagnostic procedure shows I...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 05-13-2022, 12:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 732
Posted By coachmanrvr
Yes that is the way I do it, but it runs the...

Yes that is the way I do it, but it runs the diagnostic every time the fan is commanded to low speed. So every time I decelerate the alarm goes off. I don't want to turn off the check engine light...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 05-13-2022, 08:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 732
Posted By coachmanrvr
SPARTAN Check Engine Audible Alarm

I have a fault code 2377 which triggers a dash light and audible alarm every time I let off the gas when running down the road. So far it resets when I start accelerating again. I have a plan of...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-19-2022, 01:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 538
Posted By coachmanrvr
Aquahot Maintenance

If you have a classic be on the lookout for a bit of water under your aquahot. There are a couple of hoses inside that have twist on connectors. Our coach is a 2012 and the twist on hoses were...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 12-13-2021, 10:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 575
Posted By coachmanrvr
Well...I won't post pictures but I solved the...

Well...I won't post pictures but I solved the problem. At the advice of my brother in law plumber he suggested a shop vac. I sealed off the air admittance valve and put the sink drain stoppers in...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 12-07-2021, 03:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 575
Posted By coachmanrvr
Here is a pic of the cleanout.350886

Here is a pic of the cleanout.350886
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 12-07-2021, 03:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 575
Posted By coachmanrvr
Slow Sink Drain

Ok gang, we've been in our 2012 Aspire full time since 2014. We live in it at our home base and cook three meals a day. Lately the kitchen sink has started to drain rather slowly. Does anyone know...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 11-22-2021, 02:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,321
Posted By coachmanrvr
$32.39 from JWF Technologies. They are. Bucher...

$32.39 from JWF Technologies. They are. Bucher distributors. Should be here in a week or so.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 11-22-2021, 10:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,321
Posted By coachmanrvr
Spartan had a motor with solenoid valve for 875...

Spartan had a motor with solenoid valve for 875 dollars and the solenoid alone was 850. Didn't make any sense at all so I asked them to look into that. I found some numbers on the solenoid and it...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 11-22-2021, 08:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,321
Posted By coachmanrvr
Well an hour into my Cummins service appointment...

Well an hour into my Cummins service appointment they said it is the solenoid for the hydraulic fan motor. The good news is the fan runs high speed all the time so it doesn't hurt to drive it. I'll...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 11-04-2021, 02:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,321
Posted By coachmanrvr
We have an appointment the end of the month. ...

We have an appointment the end of the month. I'll update when we find the issue.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 10-24-2021, 03:11 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,378
Posted By coachmanrvr
Can verify, you can walk / sit on all four slide...

Can verify, you can walk / sit on all four slide outs on a classic. I'm 180lbs. We're a couple years in with no issues since the topper replacement.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 10-20-2021, 03:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,321
Posted By coachmanrvr
How do you check warning codes? I have checked...

How do you check warning codes? I have checked the dash messages and fault codes and there no issues shown.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 10-20-2021, 08:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,321
Posted By coachmanrvr
It is intermittent coming on when we decelerate. ...

It is intermittent coming on when we decelerate. I have checked codes and there are none showing on the screen.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 10-20-2021, 05:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,321
Posted By coachmanrvr
Check Engine Light

2012 Aspire 8.9L Anyone have any ideas on a check engine light with no fault codes showing on the dash? Antifreeze low warning has triggered it before but is full along with all other fluids.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-18-2021, 06:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 529
Posted By coachmanrvr
No it is the hose that enters the block at the...

No it is the hose that enters the block at the top...5/8 standard hose.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-18-2021, 03:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 529
Posted By coachmanrvr
Road Debris and Cooling Hoses

So we set up camp after driving around 300 miles for the day. We've been out and about around three weeks now. Leaving the next morning in the toad... I see about a 4 foot diameter wet spot under...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 08-10-2021, 05:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 875
Posted By coachmanrvr
Milestone Day Today

Its been an adventure for sure!339112
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 04-07-2021, 06:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 615
Posted By coachmanrvr
Genset won't crank

Anyone have their genset give up even trying to start? Batteries are good and lots of fuel, it just won't turn over. I hear the fuel pump as normal, but no cranking at all. It has done this once...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-30-2021, 01:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 560
Posted By coachmanrvr
This is for the Carefree Eclipse main awning on...

This is for the Carefree Eclipse main awning on the classic coaches.

Turns out it is SUPER easy to replace the gas strut. The cartridge has a threaded stud on the coach end and the rod is...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-28-2021, 07:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 560
Posted By coachmanrvr
2012 Aspire Awning

Anyone ever change the gas struts/pistons on the main awning? Ours has one side that won't extend when we press the extend button. We had to manually push it out and hold it as we retracted it back...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-15-2020, 07:03 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,597
Posted By coachmanrvr
Exhaust Inspection

for those that own the classics...I'd suggest an exhaust inspection around your flex pipe. I found a missing nut on an exhaust clamp during an inspection prior to a trip. The flexible bellows is a...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-10-2020, 06:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,526
Posted By coachmanrvr
I had the entire roof and components resealed in...

I had the entire roof and components resealed in 2015 when we took it to the mothership. The guys stripped everything and completely resealed the roof. They did artwork with the sealant. I tried...
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