Picking up my first Newmar Tomorrow

[Floridakamper]

After owning two Winnebago''s that we loved, we just purchased our first Newmar coach, a 2006 Kountry Star 3778, gasser. We are at Lazy Days waiting while they work off a small punch list. They should be done tomorrow. Here is a link to the coach. 2006 Kountry Star
It has a recliner behind the co-pilot seat that does not seem functional because there is no clearance. I've seen on this forum that some have replaced it with a Euro type lounger and others has fitted a "hoop" type base on the chair so it is movable. We have been happy with the quality of Winnebago and my forun lurking over the years have always found positive comments about the quality of Newmar coaches. We're excited to take it on its maiden voyage. Bob

[Floridakamper]

After owning two Winnebago''s that we loved, we just purchased our first Newmar coach, a 2006 Kountry Star 3778, gasser. We are at Lazy Days waiting while they work off a small punch list. They should be done tomorrow. Here is a link to the coach. 2006 Kountry Star
It has a recliner behind the co-pilot seat that does not seem functional because there is no clearance. I've seen on this forum that some have replaced it with a Euro type lounger and others has fitted a "hoop" type base on the chair so it is movable. We have been happy with the quality of Winnebago and my forun lurking over the years have always found positive comments about the quality of Newmar coaches. We're excited to take it on its maiden voyage. Bob

[Route 66]

Bob, WELCOME TO iRV2.

Good luck with your new rig.

[Floridakamper]

Thank you, I'm sure I'll have lots of questions. Please bear with me.

[MonacoMama]

Floridaguy...Welcome to iRV2 and the Newmar Forum!...but more important than that is... CONGRATS on your new rig!!

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Floridaguy:
Thank you, I'm sure I'll have lots of questions. Please bear with me. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>That is the beauty of this forum...almost everyone here is very patient and willing to help when they can!

Again..Congrats & Welcome to the Forums...please visit & post often!

MM

[BigSkyBob]

You have a beautiful coach. Go enjoy the many things there are to see in this great country and good luck.

[ET]

Congratulations on your Newmar. I hope that you checked out everything and included it in your punch list. My friend got his used from Lazydays and noticed months later that they cleaned the microwave/convection oven with oven cleaner. They found this out when they used the convection oven feature and little white specks flew into their food. Since the oven cleaner was imbedded in the inner workings of the microwave they had to replace it. Maybe you could give it a try before you leave.

Once again enjoy your new coach!

[tom wilson]

if the recliner is flexsteel you will probably want to throw it out and get a lazyboy.
that is what i did when i got my new kountrystar.

[GaryKD]

From one Florida guy to another, welcome to iRV2. Congrats on your KS purchase. Post often and enjoy the coach.

[Max Hubrich]

Hi Floridaguy,
Your new coach is very similiar to my rig.

Move the copilot seat full forward-- It should give you acceptable room. You can also rotate the co- pilot seat 180 degrees.

Your rig looks great, best wishes and many, many happy miles. Stayed tuned to this forum for questions or help.

[Floridakamper]

Thanks all. One thing I noticed was there didn't seem to be any inverter, not even a small one. I briefly went through the brief case of manuals. With my previous Winny's, in addition to the various component manuals, there was a Winnebago manual that dealt with the coach. There was no Newmar manual in the case. Should there be a coach manual?

[quikduk]

Being that new, one would think so...or have LD contact Newmar and get one for you.

Also, if LD is providing any kind of warranty, have them put a 2000 Watt Pure Sine Wave inverter in for you and give you a warranty on it.

Also, have them check the date codes on the tires and batteries and replace if too old.

Good luck and great looking rig.

["007"]

Congrats Floridaguy and welcome to irv2.
They put a small inverter in compartment below just behind passenger tire that will only power up your front TV & VCR. Your Newmar manual maybe on a CD with information you will need.
One thing on your chassis is the transmission filter change that should have been done at 5000 miles on your Allison.
You should find it in black case if you have one, CD that is.
Enjoy the forums and do post often, and many safe miles ahead for you.

[-Gramps-]

Only if the previous owner left one...like I did with my 04 Bounder. You might be able to order one from Newmar and if it doesn't have all the appliance and equipment manuals with it you can download them from the manufacturer's websites.