NewMar Essex Diesel Pusher 2006 User manual

Welcome, Friends!
Welcome to the Newmar family… and what a family it is. Born on Christian
principles, and from the desire to build not the most, but the best, the legacy
associated with the name Newmar is one of family pride and quality. We take
humble pride in our history of innovation. We introduced the industry to the
first “slide out” rooms, and continued our tradition of innovation with the
first slide-out in a motorized RV, the “Flush Floor” slide-out, and the smooth
“seamless” fiberglass body.
Your new Essex is more than just another recreational vehicle. It is the
culmination of decades of RV design and building experience. It is at the
forefront of current technology, built by the skilled hands and quality
conscious eyes of craftsmen.
Here at Newmar, we recognize that a craftsman’s final product is only as
good as the materials they use, so we are selective about what we put into
our coaches. We start with a foundation forged in the strength of steel and
aluminum. We fill it with beautiful, durable hardwoods, and select name
brand appliances and components, then build it on chassis’s that are icons
in the fire truck and RV industry because they stood the test of time. Then
we hand finish our units with an artists gentle touch.
It is important to us that you not just to enjoy your new unit, but be proud
of it, too. Your Essex has been built to the highest standards we have ever set
and attained. That’s why we back it with the best warranty in the industry.
A heritage of quality and dependability make it easy for us to offer that kind
of coverage.
The Essex is a special RV. It stands on the shoulders of the industry
innovating giants that came before it, like the London Aire, Kountry Aire,
and New Aire. Essex proudly carries the Newmar torch into the new century,
as a new generation of RV’ing begins. We share your excitement at this
moment, and with you look forward to the years and miles of adventure the
RV lifestyle offers you in your new Essex. Whether camping at your favorite
remote fishing hole, or tailgating at the big game with your friends, have fun
in the knowledge that Newmar is with you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Thank you again for your purchase of an Essex, and welcome to the Newmar
family.
Newmar Corporation

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Chapter 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
GENERAL INFORMATION ...........................3
Taking Delivery of your new Essex............................ 3
Dealer Responsibilities ............................................... 3
Customer Responsibilities.......................................... 4
Owner’s Information Package .................................... 5
The Newmar Warranty on your new Essex ............... 5
Warranty Service Deadline.......................................... 5
Customer Relations ..................................................... 5
Reporting Safety Defects ............................................ 6
Placards and Labels .................................................... 7
Information Sheet / Appliance Data Label ................. 8
Weight Information ...................................................... 9
Weighing the Unit ........................................................ 9
GENERAL TIRE INFORMATION ................11
Tire Nomenclature ..................................................... 11
Tire Inflation Information........................................... 11
Tire Size ...................................................................... 12
IMPORTANT RV TIRE INFORMATION.......13

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GENERAL INFORMATION
Welcome to the world of Essex… a legacy of luxury, a heritage of
innovation…
Your Essex is a very special vehicle. Beyond an existence as just another RV,
your Essex is a more than a home on wheels. It is a statement. It is an image.
It is a lifestyle.
The Essex is a proud addition to the Newmar line of luxury motor coaches,
blending cutting edge technology with an old world eye for detail, and a
commitment to unrelenting craftsmanship. The Newmar heritage is one of
innovation and creativity. From its inception, the Essex was designed to raise
the bar to a new level of convenience and luxury.
Taking Delivery of your new Essex
The day you take delivery of your Essex is special time. It is when your dealer
will walk you around the unit, familiarizing you with the different components
and their operation. Because of the size and complexity of the Essex, it is a
process that can seem overwhelming, even if you are an experienced RV’er.
Throughout the manufacturing process your vehicle has been inspected by
our qualified technicians. However, our final inspection at the factory is not
to be the last one. The pre-delivery inspection and systems check your dealer
performs are the final inspections done to the unit prior to you receiving your
new coach. Your dealer is also available to assist you in understanding the
limited warranties and completing any necessary forms to activate the
warranties for the various appliances and accessories installed in your unit.
Dealer Responsibilities
1. A pre-delivery inspection and systems check. Thoroughly inspecting
the vehicle and the operation of the factory installed components.
2. A customer walk-through. This is done to familiarize the customer with
the vehicle, its systems and components, and their operation.
3. Delivery of the Owner’s Information Package. This package contains
the warranty cards and registrations for the vehicle and factory installed
components that carry a separate warranty. The detailed operating and
maintenance instructions on these components are also included in this
package.

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4. Assisting the customer in completing the component registration forms,
at the customer’s request. To avoid loss of warranty coverage, the dealer
should review the limited warranty provisions with the customer stressing
the importance of filing warranty cards and registrations to the component’s
manufacturers within the prescribed time limit.
5. Providing the customer with information regarding warranty and non-
warranty work on the vehicle and its separately warranted components
whether the customer is in or out of the area.
Customer Responsibilities
The customer is responsible for regular and proper maintenance of the vehicle.
Properly maintaining your vehicle will prevent conditions arising from neglect
that are not covered by your Newmar limited warranty. The maintenance
guidelines in this manual and any other applicable manual should be followed.
It is your responsibility and obligation to return the vehicle to an authorized
dealer for repairs and service.
To assist you in avoiding problems with your vehicle, we recommend you do
the following:
A. Read the warranty. Go over it thoroughly with your dealer.
B. Inspect the vehicle. Do not accept delivery until you have gone through the
unit with the dealer. Newmar has provided a check list to be used during
retail delivery. Check each item on the list and make sure the dealer does
the same. Do not sign this checklist until you have done this.
NOTE: The sales literature versus actual specifics to the vehicle’s
measurements, weights, or quantities may vary.
C. Ask questions about anything that you do not understand concerning your
recreational vehicle.
D. When taking delivery, set an appointment for adjustments. This
appointment should be approximately two (2) weeks after you accept
delivery.
E. Responsible Use. Your vehicle is designed to be used for recreational
or temporary living purposes. It is not designed to be used as a full-time
residence or for commercial use. Commercial use means using as a business
asset such as a mobile office or using the vehicle for lease/rental purposes.

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Owner’s Information Package
Included in this package are valuable documents about your vehicle and its
components and systems. The Newmar Owner’s Guide does not cover every
possible detail of the equipment, standard and/or optional, installed on or in
your vehicle. Consulting the booklets and instruction manuals in this package
will help you safely operate, maintain, and troubleshoot these items.
Read all of the information and understand the safety and operating
instructions included in the Owner’s Information Package. To assure full
warranty coverage, it is essential that all maintenance instructions are
followed.
The Newmar Warranty on your new Essex
The Newmar Corporation Limited Warranty was provided to you by your
selling dealer prior to purchase. Please refer to this document when inquiring
about the Newmar Warranty. To receive an additional copy, please write to:
Newmar Corporation,
Warranty Department
P.O. Box 30,
Nappanee, IN 46550-0030.
Warranty Service Deadline
Warranty service required needs to be completed during the term of the
warranty. Service work scheduled or performed after the expiration of the
Newmar two (2) year, unlimited mile warranty WILL NOT be covered.
Customer Relations
If you wish to schedule maintenance work, schedule service work, or order
parts you should notify your local authorized Newmar Service Center to set
up an appointment. If you are unsure of the location of the closest authorized
Service Center, see the listing in this manual. You may also write to:
Newmar Corporation
Warranty Department
72185 C.R. 3
P.O. Box 30
Nappanee, IN 46550-0030

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Reporting Safety Defects
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could
cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Newmar Corporation.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it
finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and
remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual
problems between you, your dealer, or Newmar.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free
at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or write to:
NHTSA
U.S. Department of Transportation,
Washington, DC 20590.
You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from
the hotline.
This guide, along with the Video Owner’s Guide, has been provided by
Newmar Corporation solely for the purpose of providing instructions about
the operation and maintenance of this vehicle and its components. Nothing
in this manual creates any warranty, either expressed or implied. The only
warranty offered by Newmar Corporation is set forth in the written limited
warranty that applies to this vehicle.
Instructions are included in this manual for operating some of the components
that are standard on this vehicle. Instructions are also given for components
that are options and may not appear on all vehicles. For more detailed
information on components refer to the individual manufacturer’s operating
instructions contained in the Owner’s Information Package.
The limited warranties issued by the chassis and component manufacturers
require periodic service and maintenance. The owner’s failure to provide
this service and/or maintenance may result in the loss of warranty coverage.
The owner should review the Newmar Corporation Limited Warranty and
other manufacturers’ limited warranties on all components applicable to this
vehicle. To activate the warranties on the components within your Newmar
recreational vehicle, be sure to file the appropriate registration card with the
component manufacturer as described with the individual instruction booklet.

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Newmar Corporation has compiled the most current information available at
the time of publication. If the components in your unit vary significantly from
what is described within this manual, then consult the instructions provided
by the component manufacturer found in the Owner’s Information Package.
Throughout this guide, reference is made to the following terms: Warning,
Caution, and Important. These terms indicate important information that must
be understood and followed. The definitions of these terms are:
WARNING
Emphasizes an area in which personal injury or even death could result from
failure to follow instructions properly. Mechanical damage may also occur.
CAUTION
Failure to observe a caution can cause damage to the equipment or unit.
Personal injury is unlikely.
IMPORTANT
Provides additional information to make a step easier or more clear.
Placards and Labels
You will find a variety of placards and labels located throughout your new
Essex. These are installed to aid in the operation of a component, or to warn
of potential dangers while operating a specific appliance, accessory, or system.
These will include warnings regarding the electrical system, LP gas system,
fueling the RV, and so on. It is important to read these placards and warnings
to insure the safety and proper operation of the item.
An example such a label is given below; this label is affixed to your unit on
or adjacent to your LP tank:
WARNING: DO NOT FILL CONTAINER(S) TO MORE THAN 80 PERCENT OF
CAPACITY. Overfilling the LP gas container can result in uncontrolled gas flow,
which can cause fire or explosion. A properly filled container will contain
approximately 80 percent of its volume as liquid LP gas.

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NOTE: Reading, understanding, and heading all such labels and placards
is critical to the safe, efficient use of your motorcoach.
If you have questions regarding a warning label or placard for a component
or appliance in your new Essex, please contact your dealer or Newmar
Corporation directly for assistance.
Information Sheet / Appliance Data Label
Newmar has enclosed an Information Sheet for your convenience. This sheet
contains important information about your coach. This label can be found in
the largest wardrobe in the unit, usually either in the bedroom or bathroom
area. Listed on this sheet is the six digit Newmar Serial Number. This number
is needed whenever making an appointment for service or ordering parts
through your Newmar Dealer or Service Center. Also listed is the Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN). The VIN is the legal identification of the
completed vehicle and is used by the state for vehicle registration. Both of
these numbers are also listed on the Customer Care card Newmar issues upon
receipt of registration.
Below is a sample of the
information Sheet.
1. The Newmar Serial Number
2. Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
3. Year/Brand/Type/Floorplan
4. Manufacturer, Model and
Serial Number of factory installed equipment.
NOTE: The manufacturer, model, and serial number of the
appliances and accessories installed at the factory in your unit are
listed on this label for convenience. It is important that the label
remain in the coach for identification purposes. Do not remove
or relocate this label.

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Weight Information
Below is a sample of a weight information label which may appear in your
unit.
Weighing the Unit
The following definitions are given to help in communications of issues
of weight and your unit.
GAWR: Gross Axle Weight Rating is the maximum permissible weight for
an axle.
GCWR: Gross Combination Weight Rating is the value specified by the
manufacturer of the vehicle as the maximum allowable loaded weight of
this motorhome and any towed trailer or towed vehicle.
GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is the maximum permissible weight
of this fully loaded motorhome. The GVWR is equal to or greater than the
sum of the Unloaded Vehicle Weight plus the Cargo Carrying Capacity.
UVW: Unloaded Vehicle Weight is the weight of this motorhome as built
at the factory with full fuel, engine oil, and coolants. The UVW does not
include cargo, fresh water, LP gas, or dealer installed accessories.
CCC: Cargo Carrying Capacity is equal to GVWR minus each of the
following: UVW, full fresh (potable) water weight (including water
heater), full LP-Gas weight and SCWR.

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GVW: Gross Vehicle Weight is the weight of the unit with all items and
supplies that are loaded into the unit at any point in time.
SCWR: Sleeping Capacity Weight Rating is the manufacturer’s designated
number of sleeping positions multiplied by 154 pounds (70 kilograms).
NOTE: The sales literature may give approximates or standards. Each
individual unit may weigh differently based on the factory and/or dealer
options added. To assure the accuracy of your weights be sure the unit is
always level during weighing. The unit has been built to comply with the
component suppliers recommended limits and give you a realistic CCC.
When loading the unit, distribute the items so that not all of the weight is
added to one area of the unit. If you have questions as to what the weight
of the unit is after it has been loaded, take the unit to a drive-on scale or
use individual wheel scales and verify that the weights are within the
limits of those specified for the unit. When weighing the unit, follow these
instructions. Failure to follow these instructions may give an erroneous
weight reading.
1. Pull the unit onto the scales shown in Fig. 1. This is the total weight of the
unit. To do this, pull the unit onto the scales so that all of the wheels are
on the scale. Record the weight. This is the GVW and should not exceed
the GVWR supplied by Newmar for the unit.
2. Move the unit so that the front wheels are off the scales as shown in Fig.
2. Record the weight. This is the total weight of the unit except for the
front axle. This weight should not exceed the total rating of the axles
remaining on the scales. The front axle weight is determined by
subtracting this weight from the GVW that was obtained in Step One (1).
This amount should not exceed the listed front axle weight rating.

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LeftRear
Right Rear Right Front
Left Front
2. Move the unit so that the front wheels are off the scales as shown in Fig. 2.
Record the weight. This is the total weight of the unit except for the front axle.
This weight should not exceed the total rating of the axles remaining on the
scales. The front axle weight is determined by subtracting this weight from the
GVW that was obtained in Step One (1). This amount should not exceed the
listed front axle weight rating. The recommended procedure to weigh a
motorhome accurately is on individual corner scales. Since these are not
always available, below is a diagram of how to weigh a motorhome on a
typical truck scale. Note: Since only one corner can be weighed at a time, the
remaining three corners need to be as close to the scale as possible without
being on the scale and the unit needs to be as level as possible. Remember,
wind and rain can cause inaccuracies of weights.
GENERAL TIRE INFORMATION
Tire Nomenclature
It is important to locate and read all the information located on the sidewall of
your tires to insure proper use and long, safe life. The two primary areas of
concern are the tire size information, and the operation / inflation information.
Tire Inflation Information
The sidewall of the tire also contains an information block that contains more
detailed construction information (number of plys, etc.), and inflation and
carrying capacity information. It is critical that you become familiar with this
information, and operate the vehicle within the capacity parameters outlined in
the detailed tire inflation information. Failure to follow and monitor tire
pressure guide lines closely can result in premature tire failure.

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Tire Size
The tire size is given in the following markings:
This tire size is 315 / 80 R 22.5. From this size, we can determine the physical
dimensions of the tire, as well as it’s basic construction. The tire size breaks
down like this:
The first number, “315”, is the section width of the tire in millimeters. Section
width is the measurement of the tire from outside sidewall to outside sidewall.
The second number is the height of the sidewall, expressed as a percentage of
the section width. In this case, the number is “80”, so the sidewall height is
80% of the section width of the tire.
The “R” in the tire size indicates that this tire is “radial” in construction.
The belts are wrapped around the tire in a radial design, from bead to bead.
The final number in the size designation is “22.5”, which is the rim size the tire
was designed to fit. This tire fits a 22.5” diameter wheel.
The sidewall of the tire also contains other information that is important to
know to insure proper use of the tire, as well as to maintain long life. Take the
time to become familiar with the size, load rating, and pressure information
noted on the sidewalls of the tires, and note that these readings can change
depending on whether they are used in single tire or “dual” tire situations.

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IMPORTANT RV TIRE INFORMATION
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
BEFORE TAKING YOUR FIRST TRIP IN YOUR RV!
WARNING
To insure your tires are operating safely, regular inspection of your tires, and
checking of tire pressures is absolutely mandatory. FAILURE TO FOLLOW
PROPER INFLATION GUIDELINES MAY RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE,
WHICH, UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCE CAN CAUSE LOSS OF
VEHICLE CONTROL OR ACCIDENTS THAT MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY
DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY, AND / OR DEATH.
For safe operation and maximum weight carrying capacity, it is imperative that
the tires be inflated to and maintained at the listed tire pressures on the Federal
ID Tag that is affixed to the interior wall just behind the driver’s seat in
motorhomes, and to the lower front corner of the road side sidewall on fifth
wheel trailers. Below is a sample of the Federal ID Tag you will find with your
RV.
IT IS PARAMOUNT TO THE SAFE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE TO
MAINTAIN PROPER TIRE PRESSURES. TIRE PRESSURES SHOULD BE
CHECKED AND ADJUSTED BEFORE AND AFTER EACH TRIP, AND
SHOULD ALWAYS BE CHECKED AND ADJUSTED WITH THE TIRES COLD.
NEVER ADD OR RELEASE PRESSURE FROM THE TIRES WHEN THEY
ARE HOT (AFTER HAVING DRIVEN A MILE OR MORE).
For additional information on your tires, contact Newmar Corporation.

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Chapter 2
GENERAL & SAFETY INFORMATION
DRIVING AND SAFETY INFORMATION........3
Before Driving Away ...................................................... 3
Driving............................................................................ 3
Dash Instrumentation and Controls ............................... 4
Left Cluster:.................................................................... 4
Center Cluster................................................................ 5
Right Cluster .................................................................. 5
Jacks Down Warning Light ............................................ 5
Antennae Up Warning Light........................................... 6
Warning Lights and Signals ........................................... 6
Spartan Smart Wheel..................................................... 7
Seat Memory.................................................................. 7
Dash Switches ............................................................... 8
Right Side Switches (above ignition switch) .................. 9
Left Side Dash Switches ................................................ 9
Drivers Side Console Switches.................................... 10
Passenger Side Console Switches .............................. 11
Headlamps and Parking Brake .................................... 11
Power Seat Operation.................................................. 12
Rear Vision System ..................................................... 12
Side View Cameras (optional) ..................................... 12
Trip Tek Monitoring System (optional) ......................... 12
Pioneer In-Dash Stereo ............................................... 13
CD Changer ................................................................. 13
Pioneer Navigation System (optional).......................... 13
Buddy Screen Pass. Side Nav. Monitor (optional)....... 14
DC Power Point Receptacles....................................... 14
Solar Panel Indicator.................................................... 14
Transmission Shift Selector ......................................... 14
Safety Precautions....................................................... 15

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LP GAS & FUEL..........................................16
LP Gas System General Information ........................... 16
LP Regulator ................................................................ 17
LP Distribution Lines .................................................... 18
Precautions & Recommendations................................ 18
Fire Safety.................................................................... 18
Fire Extinguisher .......................................................... 19
CO Detector ................................................................. 20
Smoke Detector ........................................................... 20
Emergency Exit Window .............................................. 20

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DRIVING AND SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING
Prior to driving your vehicle, be sure you have read this entire owner’s guide and
that you understand your vehicle’s equipment completely and how to use the
equipment safely.
Read and understand all of the instructions and precautions in this owner’s
guide and the chassis manufacturer owner’s manual before operating your new
motorhome. Listed below are some safety precautions that must be adhered to
while your motorhome is in motion. These precautions, as well as others that
involve possible damage to equipment, are also listed in the appropriate areas
in this manual.
Before Driving Away
The following is a brief list of procedures that will aid in your driving safety
and extend your equipment’s life.
•Windows, mirrors, and light lenses are to be clean and unobstructed.
•Tires should be checked for proper cold inflation pressure.
•Wheel lug nuts should be checked for proper tightness.
•Fluid levels, including engine oil, transmission fluid, coolant, power
steering fluid, and windshield washer solvent, should be checked and filled
if necessary.
•Disconnect the unit and store the sewer and water supply hoses as well as
shoreline power cords.
•Secure all cargo in the storage compartments in the event of a sudden stop.
•Verify that the entrance step has retracted prior to engine ignition.
Driving
There are various adjustments that need to be made prior to starting and
moving the vehicle.
•Among them are the driver’s seat, the tilt steering, and the exterior rear
view mirrors.
•The dashboard may contain several gauges and controls you have not
previously used. Become familiar with all of these devices and their
operation before starting out.

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•The cruise control is not to be operated on icy roads, extremely wet roads,
winding roads, heavy traffic, or in any other traffic situation where a
constant speed cannot be maintained.
•While driving on slippery surfaces, use care when accelerating or
decelerating. Skidding and loss of vehicle control may be the result
of abrupt changes in speed.
•Driving through water deep enough to wet the brakes may affect the
stopping distance or cause the vehicle to pull to one side. If you have
driven through deep water, check the brake operation in a safe area to
be sure they have not been affected. Never operate a vehicle if a difference
in braking efficiency is noticeable.
•Extreme terrain and adverse weather may affect the handling and/or
performance of your vehicle. Please refer to your chassis manual for
related information.
Dash Instrumentation and Controls
The dash in your new Essex is designed to be ergonomically efficient as well
as aesthetically pleasing. It features instrumentation that allows you to monitor
the engine, chassis, and power train as you drive. Warning and status lights
alert you to conditions that require your attention, and switches, buttons, and
accessories are positioned at your fingertips. All dash gauges are “back-lit” for
enhanced visibility during night driving. The gauges are arranged as follows:
Left Cluster:
Voltage: Displays DC voltage at the chassis battery terminals. Note that some
variation in the readings on this gauge is normal. With the ignition key in the
“run” position, but the engine shut off, it will read chassis battery voltage.
If the engine is running, the voltage displayed reflects the DC voltage being
supplied by the engine alternator as measured at the chassis batteries.
Fuel: Displays the approximate level of fuel left as a fraction of a tank
(“Full”, “3/4”, “1/2”, “1/4”, and “Empty”). Note that accuracy of this gauge
is greatly influenced by motion of the unit, or sloped terrain. The readings
are an approximation of the remaining fuel in the tank.
Front Air Tank: Displays the air pressure in the front air tank. The normal
operating range for this air system is 90 – 125 PSI. Air from the engine
mounted compressor fills the tank when the engine is running. The air is used
to inflate air suspension bags, and to operate the air brakes on your Essex, as
well as any other air powered accessories.