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08-02-2017, 06:55 PM
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Registered User
Newmar Owners Club Appalachian Campers Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Midlothian, VA
Posts: 4,774
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What a pleasure to drive
I am amazed at how comfortable my VTDP is to drive. Been heading from VA to CO Springs. Driving across Kansas today was just a pleasure across I-70. It's well aligned, straight as an arrow, just a joy to drive. Smooth, cruise control is locked on, so happy. Of course comfort drive is amazing. I'm getting used to the seat and finally find it comfortable. Really enjoying this!
P.S. Steaks taste 10X better when camping! Yummmmm
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08-02-2017, 06:57 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Richmond, VA
Posts: 166
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Where in Virginia are you from?
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Adrienne Fegans
2015 Newmar London Aire
Richmond, VA
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08-02-2017, 07:03 PM
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Registered User
Newmar Owners Club Appalachian Campers Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Midlothian, VA
Posts: 4,774
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fegans02
Where in Virginia are you from?
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Near Richmond. (Midlothian)
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08-02-2017, 07:24 PM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 128
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I agree
Just finished a 2000 mile drive to check ours out. It was a pleasure, drove over two mountain ranges with MULTIPLE 6% grades. No problem at all! These coaches handle great, although you can tell which states put money in their roads! When the road is smooth it is like driving an electric car, smooth and quiet. I'm very happy with the Newmar tag. It seems to keep you straight and the Diesels don't suck you in when they pass. Of course I passed them going up hill!
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Tony
SoCal, 2022 Newmar Dutch Star 4081,2023 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Eco Diesel ,Blue Ox Avail, RVI Brake
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08-03-2017, 04:49 AM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 3,474
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If I could spend the rest of my life in the driver's seat, I'd die a happy man. I seriously enjoy getting where I'm going as much as being there.
Enjoy your freedom, Neal.
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2021 DSDP 4326 Freightliner
2023 Winnebago ERA 70A
2005 KSDP 3910 Spartan
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08-03-2017, 06:38 AM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Saline, MI
Posts: 513
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Same experience here. Wrapping up a 6000 mile drive out West and back. Driving this RV is downright fun.
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2017 Ventana 3412
Honda Fit, Blue Ox Avail, Air Force One
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08-03-2017, 06:50 AM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Rigby, Idaho
Posts: 3,943
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Same here, I love the feel of the wheel. It drives different from anything else I drive, like going from the F-4 to the C-130. But when I'm behind the wheel, cruise set, traffic light, I just love the feel of this big monster, with the Cat purring 40 feet behind me.
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Cheers,
TonyMac
2006 Monaco Safari Cheetah 40PMT
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08-03-2017, 06:56 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Richmond, VA
Posts: 166
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NealC
Near Richmond. (Midlothian)
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Great. We are in Chester
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Adrienne Fegans
2015 Newmar London Aire
Richmond, VA
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08-03-2017, 08:49 AM
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Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Smith Mountain Lake, VA
Posts: 31
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I am also from VA. Live on Smith Mountain Lake now. We should have a VA rally. We are also going to Hoots V. There may be a couple openings still available if anyone is interested.
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2012 Newmar Ventana LE 3862
2011 Ford Edge Sport, Air Force-1, Blue Ox
Smith Mountain Lake, VA
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08-03-2017, 09:23 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Chester, VA/Zephyrhills, FL
Posts: 1,330
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fegans02
Great. We are in Chester
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Hi neighbor, we are in Chester also!
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Tom and Gloria 2022 Newmar Dutch Star 4081, TOAD: 2017 Buick Enclave/2023 GMC Sierra Denali, Blue Ox Towbar, Baseplate and M&G Braking System
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08-03-2017, 09:50 AM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club Mid Atlantic Campers Ford Super Duty Owner Coastal Campers
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Sterling, VA
Posts: 1,120
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I'm up north more. I live primarily in Sterling near Dulles for work.
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Bill and Dustee and the Kids
2018 Newmar Bay Star 3406
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland
FMCA: F482061 | NKK: 22422
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08-03-2017, 10:09 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Richmond, VA
Posts: 166
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TomandGloria
Hi neighbor, we are in Chester also!
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Hi neighbor[emoji113]
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Adrienne Fegans
2015 Newmar London Aire
Richmond, VA
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08-04-2017, 06:55 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Sarasota Fl.
Posts: 29
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I just came back from Lake Toxaway N.C. I am so impressed with my Dutch Star. The transmission was flawless and it did drop to 2nd gear twice for a short time but held 2,100 RPMs and pulled me and my Grand Cherokee right up the mountain. The 3 speed Compression brake also was terrific with very little foot brake needed. i traded from a Tiffin Phaeton and what a difference.
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08-05-2017, 05:03 AM
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 52
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As a newbie to the RV world, it is great to hear how nicely the Newmar's drive. My wife and I both simply love driving and can't wait to hit the road in the not too distant future. It's also terrific to find some other Virginias on the forum. We're from Leesburg. I don't even know of a good dealer in VA. We are starting from scratch but appreciate the contributions from folks on this forum.
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Chip & Mary Battle
Coach: TBD
Virginia
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