Problem Round 2. ding ding

[Rustymayes]

Would be nice if Newmar provided the Stage 8 kits as a service bulletin upgrade to avoid this common problem. Funny how these big corporations think. Cheaper to pay a few warranty claims for the first year and wash thier hands of the issue and charge full freight to repair a failure after the warranty period. Instead I would think a high quality coach company would want to do what would be reasonable to ensure trouble free operation for the owner to ensure future brand loyalty! I would rather have received a stage 8 bolt kit as a thank you for buying a Dutch Star rather than two free jackets that they got the size wrong anyway!

 

[Neal]

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[lostinfla]

Would be nice if Newmar provided the Stage 8 kits as a service bulletin upgrade to avoid this common problem. Funny how these big corporations think. Cheaper to pay a few warranty claims for the first year and wash thier hands of the issue and charge full freight to repair a failure after the warranty period. Instead I would think a high quality coach company would want to do what would be reasonable to ensure trouble free operation for the owner to ensure future brand loyalty! I would rather have received a stage 8 bolt kit as a thank you for buying a Dutch Star rather than two free jackets that they got the size wrong anyway!

Yeah but, ... I'm sure a package of 3 on a coach would increase the price by at least $1000.00

 

[lostinfla]

@Richpatty the only thing you forgot is how to find that dang clip when it Flys away instead of sliding into place.

About 20% of my time was spent searching for the sprung spring clip.

When I was doing mechanical work in another life, we used to call them "damn it" clips. Every time you try to install one, they seem to fly away causing their name to escape your mouth.

 

[BGMAC]

Ever considered safety wire? Used all over on aircraft. Buy bolts with the holes.
Being the material is cast, there is a good possibility of over torquing. I also see what looks like additional mounting holes in the casting. You might want to use those as well to spread the load if you could.

 

[Roadglide117]

Looking at mine, I'm guessing it disconnects at the two bushings either side of the gear box, but it would need to have enough room to slide and have the coupling on the left in the picture clear the bracket. How does that happen when it's also in line with the other end of the shaft? Looks to me like it's captured between the two output shafts, and I don't see them moving. Also, does anyone know the torque and (I'm assuming crows foot adapter) size?View attachment 16224

Yes I have take apart. Those large 1 1/2" bolts need to be loosened up to take apart. And if like mine they were tuff to break loose. Pipe wrench to hold the bar and long open end to break loose the nut. If i can remember it torques to125lbs. loosening those are also what you do when your motor goes out to push the slide in manually. I think the motor bolts torque to 75lbs. Newmar service can tell. Good luck

 

[lostinfla]

Motor mounting bolt torque for 5/16 bolt (half inch head) is 19 fp per Newmar

 

[Webz]

Checked mine as I do every year and as with every year, the bolts were a quarter to half turn loose. I installed the nord-lock lock washers a couple years ago. Didn't make much if any difference.

 

[Gizmo]

I did a search on Amazon for "Newmar Slide Motors" and got several hits. Is the one you need. It's only 350 dollars I say only because I seem people quote a lot more from Newmar.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MBR8KFL/?tag=rvf01-20

 

[lostinfla]

I did a search on Amazon for "Newmar Slide Motors" and got several hits. Is the one you need. It's only 350 dollars I say only because I seem people quote a lot more from Newmar.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MBR8KFL/?tag=rvf01-20

That looks the same, but the part number has an "A" before the last 3 numbers and the one I need according to Newmar has an "E". I haven't had much time searching the difference yet, but I'm checking tonight. If it would work, it's about a third the price from Newmar. Thanks!

 

[Gizmo]

That looks the same, but the part number has an "A" before the last 3 numbers and the one I need according to Newmar has an "E". I haven't had much time searching the difference yet, but I'm checking tonight. If it would work, it's about a third the price from Newmar. Thanks!

Do you Amazon search for "Newmar Slide Motors" there several different styles. I needed the switch from the macerator toilet and Newmar wanted 350.00 and found it at Boat Supply Company for 135.00.

 

[TheLooks]

How does a switch cost $350? Does it generate it own electricity?

 

[Gizmo]

How does a switch cost $350? Does it generate it own electricity?

I was wrong it wasn't 350.00 dollars it was 391.00.

 

[lostinfla]

How does a switch cost $350? Does it generate it own electricity?

If you had a Newmar, you could see how it could cost 350.00 Their prices are pretty high on parts.

 

[lostinfla]

Well, after careful thought, and knowing this thing would break on a holiday weekend somewhere near the middle of nowhere, I caved and ordered a new motor/gear from Newmar. My repair is holding fine, but since we plan on doing this RV thing for the foreseeable future, I figured I'd throw a little more money at it.

 

[Neal]

I think that's the right decision. It's the cost of this "hobby" and the joy you'll have not worrying about this inspecting every 12 days will be worth it

 

[lostinfla]

I think that's the right decision. It's the cost of this "hobby" and the joy you'll have not worrying about this inspecting every 12 days will be worth it

So true. I did install the Stage 8 system and will transfer to the new unit. I think that should take it off the worry list.

 

[MRIMIKE]

If you had a Newmar, you could see how it could cost 350.00 Their prices are pretty high on parts.

I was wrong it wasn't 350.00 dollars it was 391.00.
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[MRIMIKE]

Newmar have outrageous prices. You have to go around Newmar and buy direct from the manufacturer. Hell I have found it cheaper to buy from the dealerships in some instances.

 

[SteveMA]

So my main pump relay went out in a snowstorm and I couldn’t get the coach to move. Took about two hours to figure out how to bypass it (jumper cable) once I gave up on Coach-Net who couldn’t come on a Sunday in St. Louis and on Monday they didn’t have anybody until 4 o’clock, then I went to the nearest dealer and ordered one (they were out of them - “ lots of failures ever since HWH went to the bigger pump” (that draws more than 200 Amps). it was $116. then when I got it at the house I looked up the number on the side of it on Amazon and I bought one for about $30 so now I figure the two of them cost me about $75 each so that feels like a deal . And I have a spare! we’re insane for this hobby anyway so we might as well enjoy it although I do wake up at night really questioning my sanity