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Old 04-19-2015, 06:39 PM   #15
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Same issue on my new Bay Star Sport. The door latch has two positions. In my case the dead bolt works on both. But the first position leaves the door loose which isn't a problem unless we are driving and then it rattles. The get the door to close fully with the second position of the latch, it requires slamming the door shut. Why this design with two latch positions?
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Can't believe Newmar would install such a mechanism that can't be easily adjusted. Even my 2004 Meridian (probably about 2/3 the list price of the Dutchstars) has a striker bolt that can be very easily adjusted up/down/sidewise with only one wrench, or even a crescent wrench. I've had to do this several times over the years as the door settled some and the rubber seals seated in more.
I have always read how great the Newmar coaches are but as I read more and more on the Newmar Forum I begin to wonder about all the hype. I'm starting to wonder about the wisdom of my ordering one a few months ago but hasn't been delivered yet.

DS Don, your coach isn't old enough for the clear coat to be wearing thin, at least I hope not, but wondering how you can tell it's too thin already? I know that has been a problem on my 11 yr-old Itasca even after having the front/rear cap and roof curvature re-painted several years ago, and it needs it again now. It was free the first time even though the coach was almost 4 years out of warranty but understand it now runs about $1,500 when done at the factory. But it is really bad if you can tell it on a 1-year old coach. Has anyone had any luck getting Newmar to stand behind this problem even when out of the 1-yr coach warranty?
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Old 04-22-2015, 06:35 AM   #17
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Had the same issue with our unit. First the Dead bolt would not latch. The dealer removed part of the latch plate (plastic pocket) so it would work. Later I found the rubber seal on top of the door was not correct and was interfering with closing the door. The dealer fixed the trim but now the door rattles. Finally had them replace the handle assembly because my 7 year old had a hard time opening the door. Works better now. Now I have an issue that the door will lock when you close it. NOT impressed!
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