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Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-14-2024, 05:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 261
Posted By Bmaintz8
[QUOTE=ScotS;6759623]If you removed the battery...

[QUOTE=ScotS;6759623]If you removed the battery and still have 17 VDC on the charger output to the battery (cables), the charger is most likely in Constant Current mode and trying to get the preset...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-12-2024, 03:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 261
Posted By Bmaintz8
****************** Yes, same meter used...

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Yes, same meter used (Amprob)...
Removed chassis battery & still have 17 volts on the battery cables????
Bob
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-12-2024, 01:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 261
Posted By Bmaintz8
Chassis battery Boiled (2000 DS gas)

I need HELP...
I have a 2000 Dutch Star 3666 gas...
I was up front of the RV & smelled sulfur & a hissing sound...
I thought my chicken in the convection oven was putting out the smell.. :)...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-24-2023, 03:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,303
Posted By Bmaintz8
Had the same problem on my 2001 DS, turned out to...

Had the same problem on my 2001 DS, turned out to be weak springs...
Bought a set from H&H... Bob
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-09-2023, 04:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 620
Posted By Bmaintz8
Most likely on the sides at an angle...

Most likely on the sides at an angle...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-09-2023, 04:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 620
Posted By Bmaintz8
Yes, same as Sharp I am pulling out so will be...

Yes, same as Sharp I am pulling out so will be able to use the old mount...
Going to scrape the old Sharp out & sell the parts on Ebay :)
Bob
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-09-2023, 03:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 620
Posted By Bmaintz8
Putting in a new Sharp model R1874TY... Bob

Putting in a new Sharp model R1874TY...
Bob
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-09-2023, 02:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 620
Posted By Bmaintz8
OK, mystery solved... :) :) With a screw...

OK, mystery solved... :) :)
With a screw driver & hammer I wedged the MW cabinet gap so I could find any front top screws...
Found 2 but unable to get a screwdriver on them...
Using a hacksaw...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-09-2023, 11:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 620
Posted By Bmaintz8
Looked, no side screws... Pulled outside vent...

Looked, no side screws...
Pulled outside vent cover, no screws....

I did contact Newmar with the VIN#, hope they can come back & tell me how to get the MW out...
Bob
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-09-2023, 09:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 620
Posted By Bmaintz8
Afraid of that, hate to bugger up the oak wood,...

Afraid of that, hate to bugger up the oak wood, kind of stupid of Newmar to build it that way....
Going to pull off outside vent to see if I can get to the screws from there...
Bob
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-08-2023, 06:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 620
Posted By Bmaintz8
Yup, removed both of them with no results... ...

Yup, removed both of them with no results...
Maybe they glued it in there... :)
Bob
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-08-2023, 03:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 620
Posted By Bmaintz8
Did last 21 years so can't complain... :) The...

Did last 21 years so can't complain... :)
The door jammed up, tried to unjam & plastic flew everywhere....
Will scrape out for parts on Ebay...:)

Looking to buy a Sharp R1874TY to replace the...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-08-2023, 02:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 620
Posted By Bmaintz8
Removing Convection from 2001 DS (gas)???

I have a 2001 DS (model 3666)...(gas)
Been trying to remove the Sharp convection oven (original) in vain...
Unscrewed the two long angle bolts, didn't help...
I assume there are screw on top so...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-25-2022, 10:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,936
Posted By Bmaintz8
********* Wonder if I could get my grandson to...

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Wonder if I could get my grandson to scrub the roof if I take him fishin... :)
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-22-2022, 08:20 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,936
Posted By Bmaintz8
Leak is fixed & stain is gone.... I ended up...

Leak is fixed & stain is gone....
I ended up using Dicor on the existing gasket...
If the compressor gives up I will replace it...
Bob
Thanks for all the help :)
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-22-2021, 01:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,936
Posted By Bmaintz8
Seems like a cotton fabric with 1/2" foam board...

Seems like a cotton fabric with 1/2" foam board as a backing....
The Folex works great, just need to stop the leak...
Bob
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-22-2021, 12:52 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,936
Posted By Bmaintz8
Just for the 14" by 14" gasket...

Just for the 14" by 14" gasket...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-22-2021, 12:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,936
Posted By Bmaintz8
WOW, Newmar wants $102.85 for their gasket... :( ...

WOW, Newmar wants $102.85 for their gasket... :(
Also glued in the corners...
Free shipping.. :)
Bob

They probably buy it from China... :)
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-22-2021, 08:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,936
Posted By Bmaintz8
I have the 14" by 14" seal coming... Can always...

I have the 14" by 14" seal coming...
Can always return to Amazon...
Calling Newmar...
Bob
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-21-2021, 06:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,936
Posted By Bmaintz8
Gasket is a 14" by 14" inside, but will give...

Gasket is a 14" by 14" inside, but will give Newmar a call...
Thanks,
Bob
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-21-2021, 05:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,936
Posted By Bmaintz8
Ordered a Seal Kit... Leak comes from a hard...

Ordered a Seal Kit...
Leak comes from a hard rain & not running the AC...
I don't have the cowling on the ceiling so need to pull AC to be able to install the new seal...
Any hints would be...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-15-2021, 07:05 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,936
Posted By Bmaintz8
Thanks, Lowes has a quart of Folex for $5.98 ...

Thanks,
Lowes has a quart of Folex for $5.98 :)
Bob
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-14-2021, 07:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,936
Posted By Bmaintz8
I am using the hydrogen peroxide & the stain is...

I am using the hydrogen peroxide & the stain is better...
Mixed a little Dawn with the hydrogen peroxide sprayer...
Thanks for all your help....

Need to get up on the roof & stop the leak......
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-14-2021, 03:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,936
Posted By Bmaintz8
Note, haven't been running the AC or heat pump at...

Note, haven't been running the AC or heat pump at all for over a month...
Bob
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-14-2021, 03:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,936
Posted By Bmaintz8
Right under my front A/C... Bob Having...

Right under my front A/C...
Bob

Having trouble with picture... :(
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-14-2021, 03:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,936
Posted By Bmaintz8
Stain on ceiling of Dutch Star.

I was having a restful evening in my 2001 Newmar Dutch Star...
My better half said "What is that stain around the vent"???
It is dry & may have come from the AC, will check that later...

My...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-10-2021, 06:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,635
Posted By Bmaintz8
I have a 2001 Newmar DS gas with flaking captain...

I have a 2001 Newmar DS gas with flaking captain chairs... :(
I may do cloth on them but will wait until we get to the San Antonia area...
I can remove the existing covers for a pattern for the new...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-03-2021, 06:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,352
Posted By Bmaintz8
Blown Leaking Cap

My front air went bad also...
13.5 with Heat pump...
Thought my thermostat wire had gotten pinched at first...
Discovered bad caps in tin enclosure (good for Heat)...
Replaced Fan Cap & the...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 07-24-2021, 12:12 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,118
Posted By Bmaintz8
*********** Come on, a few hours of relaxing...

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Come on, a few hours of relaxing won't piss off Buc-ees...
I'll talk to the manager & tell him I want to take a power nap & if it is OK...

I won't be putting out the awning or...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 07-23-2021, 04:54 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,118
Posted By Bmaintz8
*********** Right, after 60 plus gallons of...

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Right, after 60 plus gallons of gas, roast beef sandwich & maybe even some jerky...
Go back to RV to eat & relax for 3 or 4 hours...
Guess I could tape the receipts on the door for...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 07-23-2021, 08:05 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,118
Posted By Bmaintz8
******** WOW, thought Buc-ees was RV...

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WOW, thought Buc-ees was RV friendly... :sad:
I'll give them a call to make sure...

Guess we can pull into Cracker Barrell for a nap...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 07-22-2021, 06:53 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,118
Posted By Bmaintz8
SC to TX

Taking our Newmar DS to Sequin, TX in January...
Looked at I-20 & I-10 routes...
Atlanta & Houston worried me also...
There is a Buc-ee's just East of Houston, we plan to do an overnight there on...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-14-2021, 10:08 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,916
Posted By Bmaintz8
************* The spring set I bought from HWH...

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The spring set I bought from HWH were the tapered springs which have more pull power...
Wish HWH could have a safety cable of some sort to hold onto the Foot...
The Foot was around...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-14-2021, 07:47 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,916
Posted By Bmaintz8
alarm

When we bought our 2001 DS near Dallas & heading to Wichita Falls....
The ALARM started going off, I had no idea what it was as I was a newbie..
This screaming alarm made me a basket case for over...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-19-2021, 07:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,760
Posted By Bmaintz8
************************** The old saying...

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The old saying "Haste makes waste"...
We bought our DS in Houston from PPL, a big consignment dealer...
Doubt that we would consign it back at PPL as I like a personal...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-18-2021, 06:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,760
Posted By Bmaintz8
I have a 2001 Newmar Dutch Star 3666 with the...

I have a 2001 Newmar Dutch Star 3666 with the updated GMC 8.1L Vortec...
The 8.1 was sequential injection in 2001...
On the Workhorse with the 19.5 tires...
New Whirlpool frig & electric water...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 01-01-2021, 12:11 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,703
Posted By Bmaintz8
We stay close to our Grand kids, they are moving...

We stay close to our Grand kids, they are moving to Cibola, TX & we will be camping on the Guadeloupe River below Sequin, TX
Never could grow tomatoes in SC so won't miss it... :)
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 01-01-2021, 07:14 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,703
Posted By Bmaintz8
I'll look at Hwy 31, is 31 a good road, 2-lane or...

I'll look at Hwy 31, is 31 a good road, 2-lane or 4-lane??
Bob
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 12-29-2020, 05:05 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,703
Posted By Bmaintz8
I went through Atlanta on our last trip from...

I went through Atlanta on our last trip from Texas to SC on I-20...
Middle of the night & ROUGH as all dickens...
Lost one foot pad on a jack & then a spring, lucky no one was hugging my bumper......
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 12-29-2020, 11:06 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,703
Posted By Bmaintz8
Looked at I-20 all the way but looked like a...

Looked at I-20 all the way but looked like a puzzle getting to Sequin (east of SA) from I-20...
Will stay a couple months at River Shade camp on the Guadalupe River, need to do some fishin...
Bob
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 12-29-2020, 10:59 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,703
Posted By Bmaintz8
We are having new front tires installed in...

We are having new front tires installed in Columbia at Piedmont Tires & then on our long trip...
We plan on many overnights at Cracker Barrel on the way & getting fat...
I looked at I-85 but never...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 12-29-2020, 06:37 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,703
Posted By Bmaintz8
We looked at I-85 down to I-10. Looks like a...

We looked at I-85 down to I-10.
Looks like a better drive down I-95 although a few miles added..
Bob
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 12-28-2020, 07:25 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,703
Posted By Bmaintz8
Looks like you live up to being a HAM... :) Bob...

Looks like you live up to being a HAM... :)
Bob
KE5FTF
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Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 12-28-2020, 06:10 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,703
Posted By Bmaintz8
Been on I-10 as we used to live near Biloxi... ...

Been on I-10 as we used to live near Biloxi...
We are going to Sequin, TX so San Antonia is not a problem....
Going to do Cracker Barrel for any overnights..
I was just concerned about I-95 from...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 12-28-2020, 05:24 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,703
Posted By Bmaintz8
Ooops.... I get my cities mixed up (old age).. ...

Ooops.... I get my cities mixed up (old age)..
Bob

PS... I-95 condition??
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 12-28-2020, 04:42 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,703
Posted By Bmaintz8
Moving from South Carolina to TX

Hi,
Thought I would try to get some help on our move from Columbia, SC to San Antonia, TX.
We were going out on I-20 but a lot of bigger cities to go through...
Then I looked at I-95 south to...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-20-2020, 05:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 517
Posted By Bmaintz8
I was wondering the same thing, no damage inside...

I was wondering the same thing, no damage inside on the ceiling...
From what I have read Newmar has a water proof membrane just under the Lauan decking...
Bob
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-20-2020, 04:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 517
Posted By Bmaintz8
New roof or Not???

I have a 2001 Newmar DS...
37 foot...
Roof Lauan is bad on half or more of roof...
The Brite-Tec roof in fair condition & cleans up nice...
No water damage inside as far as I know...

Just had...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-06-2020, 03:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 496
Posted By Bmaintz8
********************************** It's a...

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It's a Rubber Roof....
The BFK is great on the spots left by our shade trees...
I am using the 303 on the sides with great results, just have to buff hard after...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-06-2020, 10:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 496
Posted By Bmaintz8
Spring cleaning

OK, been bittin by the Spring birdie.. :)
Been cleaning my Dutch Star outside walls with Bar Keepers Friend...
Seems to work great taking of South Carolina scum...
Will follow up with a compound...
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