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• July 22

Dave and Terry Clayton Normally you don't run your A/C or any high current devices off battery via inverter.  A 15 amp AC load is 120 amp DC load at 12 volts.  I have a Bay Star with the four batteries installed by Newmar. I have roughly 240 total amp-hours but only 1...  moreNormally you don't run your A/C or any high current devices off battery via inverter.  A 15 amp AC load is 120 amp DC load at 12 volts.  I have a Bay Star with the four batteries installed by Newmar. I have roughly 240 total amp-hours but only 120 useable.  So I could run one A/C for one hour before depleting the battery bank.  I have 850 watt solar on the roof to be able to run refrigerator and keep battery charged.  Lights, assuming LED and water pump are small loads.  My 10 cu. ft. Residential refrigerator uses just under 1000 watt-hours per day.  So it is easily powered from solar during the day and from battery at night.  We even have enough power for a small amount of TV use at night.


As for running out of fuel, your fuel gauge will show amount of fuel and the feed for generator is installed so it can't draw fuel below 1/4 full.  As we are set up, we only run generator while cooking or if we need to run A/C to cool the coach.  When boondocking find places that don't require A/C use.  less

• July 22

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Rock Clemons Dave is spot on. The system will not allow generator fuel flow below a preset level of diesel in fuel tank.

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• · July 22

Tim & Tina Run the gen all you want. That is what it is for.

• July 22

Happy Flyer If you need to run your AC you will need to run your Gen Set.
If your just running a TV or something with a small electrical load the Inverter is terrific
Their is a list of average loads for various electrical components in the Onal/Cummin...  moreIf you need to run your AC you will need to run your Gen Set.
If your just running a TV or something with a small electrical load the Inverter is terrific
Their is a list of average loads for various electrical components in the Onal/Cummins manual....
We usually travel about 4 months out of the year, spending a month every winter Dry Camping/Boodocking near Quartzsite Arizona with a small group of Newmar owners.


During the winter when we don't need the AC's we will run our Gen Set about 45 minutes to an hour in the morning to recharge the batteries.  All depends on how much the furnace and it's fan ran during the night. During the day we don't use much electricity so the evening gen set run will depend on how long and how much TV we watched during the day.  
I try not to let our batteries discharge below 12.5 Volts as that according the the battery manufacturer's literature 12.5 volts is the 80% level...12.1 Volts is 50% and that's the absolute minimum for me. My current set of Trojan's are 6 years old and still doing great when I test them and check the specific gravity of all the cells.


Fuel wise, in our coach there is a seperate fuel pickup in the fuel tank that is located in the tank so that it quits picking up fuel at about the 25 gallon level.
So no worry about running out of fuel for the chassis.
Fuel consumption for your 8,000 watt gen set is 
No Load -   .13 GPH
50% Load   .49 GPH
Full Load   1.02 GPH


So like it's already been said, use the Gen set when you need it and enjoy your coach..  less

• July 22

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madgoan Ours was a fuse.

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• · July 6

Happy Flyer All good suggestions, and you might want to check the voltage with a volt meter so you know what your really have at the receptacle...

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• · July 6

woodywood update, it was the fuse.  even though the fuse was blown a small amount of voltage still is present.  the light on the plug was on but it was just a trickle of power.

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• · July 6

Robert & Tana W I know it sounds strange but, turn on the radio and see if you have power before you try more difficult options.

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• · July 6

Doris & Bulent I had the same problem. Even cost me money to send my TPMS for repairs thinking it was not accepting charge. Turns out, the cig. Lighter socket was supplying only 7.5V? 
Enough to turn the green LED on the plug on, but not enough to charge. Pu...  moreI had the same problem. Even cost me money to send my TPMS for repairs thinking it was not accepting charge. Turns out, the cig. Lighter socket was supplying only 7.5V? 
Enough to turn the green LED on the plug on, but not enough to charge. Pulled it out, and checked the wire volt. Same thing? Pulled out the drawer out, to get access to the space behind the dash. Found a wire with 12V and connected it to the receptacle. Now my TPMS is charging OK.  less

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• · July 6

Mark & Nancy Spaulding Hi Rich and Carol
I had a similar problem with mine I called newmar and we got on a three-way call with Trimark. What it came down to was a new Brain/transmitter. Both Newmar and trademark said that it was not an easy job to replace I am by no m...  moreHi Rich and Carol
I had a similar problem with mine I called newmar and we got on a three-way call with Trimark. What it came down to was a new Brain/transmitter. Both Newmar and trademark said that it was not an easy job to replace I am by no means a mechanic but I had them send me the brain and I had it swapped out in 45 minutes and everything‘s been working fine since good luck  less

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• · July 4

Dave and Terry Clayton The OBDII plug is located under dash just to the drivers right of the steering wheel. I have a wireless OBDII adapter plugged in and read to with an iPad and the Dash Command app. Can view and reset codes and gives me a very useful glass cockpit

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• · July 4

Coasters Thanks. Can I ask what wireless OBDll adapter you use?

• July 4

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Bill Joyce (and Diane Melde) We once had the wires fall off the back of a 12 volt socket.  Once we got the spot open it was easy to fix.  

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• · July 4

LarandSus We don't have your model but one of our USBs (on the dash) requires the radio to be turned on.

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• · July 4

RamblingRozeta Our refrig does not use propane, but we noticed it was not on while traveling. We emailed Newmar, it was because our inverter was not on (and where to find the switch). Was not sure from your comment if thats the case but Newmar should be able to tell yo...  moreOur refrig does not use propane, but we noticed it was not on while traveling. We emailed Newmar, it was because our inverter was not on (and where to find the switch). Was not sure from your comment if thats the case but Newmar should be able to tell you what you need to do.  less

• July 1

LarandSus I don't know the model but we have Norcold. It has a mode button to toggle thru LP, AC, Auto.

• July 1

Dar and Michael TX The inverter may not power everything, especially the refer if it is propane. My inverter only powers the front plugs for the TV, etc. 

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• · July 1

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Dar and Michael TX Get one of these. I found some of my plug wired incorrectly. Cheap tester. https://www.amazon.com/ELECTRICAL-RECEPTACLE-TESTER-OUTLET-PRONG/dp/B002Q3R7HI/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1530456639&sr=8-10&keywords=120+volt+tester

• July 1

Dar and Michael TX Find these anywhere. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Commercial-Electric-Tools-GFCI-Outlet-Tester-Green-MS102H/206029151

• July 1

LarandSus myrvkitchen.com/understanding-the-rv-refrigerator/
My frig is still not quite cool enough (I did buy a remote outdoor thermometer at Walmart with just one sensor before I saw your previous post $10) so I was doing more research. Thought it m...  morehttp://myrvkitchen.com/understanding-the-rv-refrigerator/
My frig is still not quite cool enough (I did buy a remote outdoor thermometer at Walmart with just one sensor before I saw your previous post $10) so I was doing more research. Thought it might help you.  less

• June 30

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LarandSus Frig is finally in the safe zone since outside temps dropped from the high 90s to the 70s last night. Freezer still hasn't made it to zero but it's down to 20.

• July 1

Happy Flyer In a normal factory installation you need 12 volts to run the Refers control circuit.
The electric heating element in the refrigerator is NOT connected to the 110 from the inverter. That is only available when you are plugged into shore power or on...  moreIn a normal factory installation you need 12 volts to run the Refers control circuit.
The electric heating element in the refrigerator is NOT connected to the 110 from the inverter. That is only available when you are plugged into shore power or on the gen set.


And as other have said, the Refer should switch from the 110 shore power to propane whenever you unplug the unit.


Your Norcold or Dometic refrigerator manual does a pretty good job of explaining how the refers are set up and how they work....  less

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• · July 1

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Dave and Terry Clayton Did you turn the refrigerator off and back on? If it doesn’t start after 3 attempts it shut off.

• July 4

Magnum Yes. Seems to be working properly at this point.

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• · July 4

Happy Flyer Sound Insulation is always a challenge. 
Though I have not worked with a front engine rv you basically have three options. 


Barriers, that block the sound
Dampers, also act to block the sound
Absorber...  moreSound Insulation is always a challenge. 
Though I have not worked with a front engine rv you basically have three options. 


Barriers, that block the sound
Dampers, also act to block the sound
Absorbers, that absorb the sound.


Do some research on line and you will find a number of sites with all sorts of information.
Likely the best results will be achieved by using a combination of all three options.
Some years ago I worked with Cessna and Rockwell on soundproofing aircraft and weight was a huge issue, but using all three options we did a good job of reducing the interior sound level to a very comfortable level.
With your Dog House, where weight is not a big issue there ought to be some materials that will do a good job.


Maybe some one else on line will have some actual hands on experience with your challenge.
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• · June 16

Garyanita Some great suggestions here  http://www.irv2.com/forums/f258/doghouse-sound-deadeners-250161.html 

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• · June 16

Happy Flyer Highway 1...
It is Windy and sometimes narrow making for slow travels.  
There are some sharp turns and narrow spots but the scenery, the coastal villages and the drive along the coast makes it a beautiful and memorable trip. ...  moreHighway 1...
It is Windy and sometimes narrow making for slow travels.  
There are some sharp turns and narrow spots but the scenery, the coastal villages and the drive along the coast makes it a beautiful and memorable trip.  
Since you have been RV'n for quite a while you ought to be able to make the run with out any real difficulties.. But it will be slow.  That 100 miles or so can easily take 3 or 4 hours.  
With so many little shore line villages to stop and explore  along the way,including Mendicino where they filmed the old Angela Lansbury TV series "Murder She Wrote" in the mid 90's, it can easily take a day or even more depending on your stops and interests.  Just take your time and enjoy..  less

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• · June 6

George and Sally I would lookup ,Caltrans ot see road report for HWY 1

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• · June 6

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Ken & Diane NJ Check in the compartment where your 50 amp power cord is. Look on the back wall there is a large fuse panel there. The panel may be covered with a thin black removable panel, they secured mine with velcro. If the fuse is not located under the driver seat ...  moreCheck in the compartment where your 50 amp power cord is. Look on the back wall there is a large fuse panel there. The panel may be covered with a thin black removable panel, they secured mine with velcro. If the fuse is not located under the driver seat area the location I mention this is another location to check.  less

• June 3

Mike & Marsha Farmer You may want to look in your basement storage bay on passenger side of coach.

• June 3

Frank and Mary Thanks for all the responses, I will check them all and let y’all know.

• June 3

Clestra2 The 4th storage bay on passenger side. On back wall is the wind guard controller it’s black and about 5 by 10 inches with many inputs on top. You will see a wind speed settings on side. Is it on look for a lit led light.

• June 4

Clestra2 Sitting here pondering the problem I realize the solution is only a phone call away. Newmar has one of the most fantastic customer support center I’ve ever worked with. They will need the vin number of the coach. It’s free

• June 4

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