Newmar Ventana – AC Capacitor & Fan Motor Service

Newmar Ventana – AC Capacitor & Fan Motor Service

I’ve got a Dometic capacitor sitting on my bench right now—pulled from a Ventana last week—and the aluminum casing tells the whole story. It’s swollen on one end like it took a punch, the solder joints around the terminals are black and crusty, and if you listen close you can hear the dried electrolyte sloshing … Read more

Newmar Ventana – Furnace Igniter & Control Board Replacement

Newmar Ventana – Furnace Igniter & Control Board Replacement

“Drew, my Ventana’s furnace clicks but won’t catch. I replaced the igniter last year—does that go bad again that fast?” That question landed in my inbox twice in one week, and both times the real culprit wasn’t a dead igniter—it was the control board running weak voltage and burning out a perfectly good new igniter. … Read more

NEWMAR VENTANA – Air Brake System Maintenance

NEWMAR VENTANA – Air Brake System Maintenance

Air Brake System Maintenance for NEWMAR VENTANA You’ll get two completely different answers if you call a Newmar dealer service department versus post on an RV forum about air brake maintenance intervals. The dealer will quote you a $400 service call and suggest you check things annually. The forum will tell you moisture is “no … Read more

NEWMAR VENTANA – Diesel Engine Oil Service

NEWMAR VENTANA – Diesel Engine Oil Service

Diesel Engine Oil Service for NEWMAR VENTANA A Cummins or Duramax diesel under the Ventana’s hood expects specific oil viscosity and additive chemistry — use the wrong weight or grab whatever’s on clearance, and you’re watching turbo bearing wear accelerate on every uphill pull. This service sits squarely in the DIY zone if you follow … Read more