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Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-10-2023, 07:42 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,044
Posted By BPoland
Thanks guys! I’m done till next year. It now...

Thanks guys! I’m done till next year. It now resides in the storage warehouse, plugged into 20 amp service.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-06-2023, 06:52 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,044
Posted By BPoland
I’ve decided to downsize the cord. I have my 50...

I’ve decided to downsize the cord. I have my 50 amp cable from the coach adapted down to a regular extension cord. At least that will keep the batteries topped off.

Thanks for the input guys.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-05-2023, 08:55 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,044
Posted By BPoland
So, if I accept your opinion as the correct one,...

So, if I accept your opinion as the correct one, what are my options?
1) Bury a 50 amp extension cord under the sidewalk and have it come up next to the coach? That would mean putting the cord in...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-01-2023, 07:55 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,044
Posted By BPoland
Thank You! Now to find one with the proper...

Thank You! Now to find one with the proper Chanel size.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-01-2023, 07:54 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,044
Posted By BPoland
I would love to tell them where they could put an...

I would love to tell them where they could put an orange cone! Someone must have reported it to the HOA, because I know of at least a dozen violations, that they ignore. I just need something to...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-01-2023, 04:43 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,044
Posted By BPoland
50 Amp cable cover for sidewalk

When I park our coach in front of our house for our pre-trip loading, I always have it hooked to the 50 amp service I installed on the corner of our house. The problem is, the power cord runs across...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-05-2023, 04:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,403
Posted By BPoland
I weighed the coach as it would be loaded for a...

I weighed the coach as it would be loaded for a trip. Full water, propane. Black and grey tanks empty. The only this missing was my copilot.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-03-2023, 07:07 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,403
Posted By BPoland
I just want to exhaust all simple (cheap) fixes...

I just want to exhaust all simple (cheap) fixes first. If it comes to it, I have no problem spending the $275. And, if that doesn’t work, I will have the tires rotated and see if that solves the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-01-2023, 08:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,403
Posted By BPoland
I plan on dropping the psi 80 and take our next...

I plan on dropping the psi 80 and take our next trip of about 250 miles. I’ll see how the tires react to the lower pressure. I don’t think it an alignment issue, as nothing has changed, other than...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-29-2023, 05:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,403
Posted By BPoland
Just a double check on tire pressure

Our 2014 Bay Star had the original Goodyear G670s on it. I ran 85 psi on all tire positions. After 9 years and 14K miles, it was time to replace them. I went with the Michelin XZE LRH. Since I...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 04-30-2023, 04:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 506
Posted By BPoland
I just put 6 245/70R19.5 Michelin XZE’s on our...

I just put 6 245/70R19.5 Michelin XZE’s on our coach. It was $3,400 out the door. Truth be told, I’m not crazy about how they ride. They seem to want to wander a little bit the Goodyear G670s that I...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-28-2023, 04:52 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,262
Posted By BPoland
I definitely have a BIRD and not the BIM the part...

I definitely have a BIRD and not the BIM the part number 00-00362-100 is visible in the picture below. That is a very tough angle to work in. Sorry I couldn’t take the time to take the cover off. ...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-27-2023, 06:23 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,262
Posted By BPoland
The reason I think I have an issue is the 14.1...

The reason I think I have an issue is the 14.1 volts going to both chassis and house batteries immediately upon start up. I did not check it after 1/2 hour to see if the charge rate dropped any....
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-27-2023, 03:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,262
Posted By BPoland
Well, I’m sure there is no delay involved. When...

Well, I’m sure there is no delay involved. When I start the engine, both chassis and house batteries immediately start getting 14.1 volts
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-27-2023, 01:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,262
Posted By BPoland
But should the house battery also be receiving...

But should the house battery also be receiving 14.1 volts as well? At the same time.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-27-2023, 11:19 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,262
Posted By BPoland
I was wrong. When running the generator, power...

I was wrong. When running the generator, power goes to the house battery. No charge was going to the chassis battery. This is how it’s supposed to work. Turning off the generator and starting the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-27-2023, 04:25 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,262
Posted By BPoland
Some more information

I haven’t been able to spend any time on this, since our Dometic toilet decided to take a dump (excuse the pun). The coach is stored in a warehouse, plugged in to a 20 amp feed. They had pulled it...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-26-2023, 08:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 787
Posted By BPoland
I guess the biggest question I have is where did...

I guess the biggest question I have is where did the “dirty” water come from? The black tank was less than 1/3 full when I hooked up the black tank flush line. I usually let that run until the tank...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-26-2023, 07:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 787
Posted By BPoland
Dometic 310 Toilet - Questions

Lately I have had a couple problem in the bathroom of our Bay Star 3103. What appeared to be clean water was showing up on the floor around the toilet. I traced this back to the seal between the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-16-2023, 05:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,918
Posted By BPoland
Dometic 310 toilet leaking

The Dometic toilet in our 2014 Bay Star is leaking water where the porcelain bowl joins the plastic base. I have turned off city water and using the onboard water pump. Then turning off the pump and...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-14-2023, 07:55 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,262
Posted By BPoland
I looked in the power distribution center under...

I looked in the power distribution center under the hood. It’s positioned where it’s hard to get to, but I did see a couple relays and what my be a BIM or a BIRD. I also saw what looked like a...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-14-2023, 06:45 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,262
Posted By BPoland
Skip426, Is the change over to the BIM also...

Skip426,
Is the change over to the BIM also apply to gas coaches? We have a 2014 Bay Star.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-12-2023, 06:33 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,262
Posted By BPoland
Thanks Twinboat! I’ve just never seen both house...

Thanks Twinboat! I’ve just never seen both house and chassis showing 13.5 on the panel for extended periods of time. I was worried about cooking the batteries.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-12-2023, 04:26 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,262
Posted By BPoland
May have a problem with the BIRD

Getting ready for a trip, I added a charge line for the towed. I disconnected the + on chassis battery. After finishing, I went to hook everything and I heard a soft pop. Now both chassis and house...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-17-2023, 06:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,609
Posted By BPoland
I decided to go with the Michelin XZE...

I decided to go with the Michelin XZE 245/70R19.5. I feel like tires are pretty much a crap shoot. Some put top of the line tires on and have problems. Some take the more affordable route and...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-09-2023, 07:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,609
Posted By BPoland
Thanks so much for the feedback and opinions. The...

Thanks so much for the feedback and opinions. The easiest and most expensive way would be to stick with the Goodyear G670, but, at over $600 a tire, it’s more than I want to spend. Thanks again I...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-06-2023, 06:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,609
Posted By BPoland
Time for new tires

It’s time to put new tires on our Bay Star. She currently has the original Goodyear G670 245/70 R19.5 . They want over $600 per tire plus mount and balance or a little over $4K out the door. Have...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-17-2022, 07:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,164
Posted By BPoland
It’s time for new tires 😔

I can’t complain. We bought our Bay Star new in 2014. The date code on the tires are all 2813. Now before the tire police start weighing in, the coach is store indoors, in a climate controlled...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 04-01-2022, 07:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,007
Posted By BPoland
If during your test, you find that your 2022...

If during your test, you find that your 2022 Cherokee Trail Hawk needs the harness installed, it is not the end of the world. We have been towing Cherokees and Grand Cherokees since 2015. Since...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-24-2022, 04:00 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 18,154
Posted By BPoland
And, if you wanted to drive the point home, get...

And, if you wanted to drive the point home, get one of those permanent full page stickers. Write your note on that, and stick it to the windshield. The sticker will come off, with a little elbow...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 02-22-2022, 04:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 664
Posted By BPoland
It’s amazing what you can learn, if you read a little.

After spending all day going over the instructions from Blue Ox, to make sure the install was correct, I never thought to look at the parts list. :banghead: Sure enough, there in black and white was...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 02-21-2022, 07:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 664
Posted By BPoland
What size screw do I need?

I installed a Blue Ox baseplate BX1126 on our 2017 Wrangler. I also bought a 6-way receptacle for the lights and a 12v charge line. When I tried to mount the 6-way to the two mount points on the...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 02-11-2022, 02:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,953
Posted By BPoland
Is the 65 a 6 volt or 12? I had a 63 Bug that...

Is the 65 a 6 volt or 12? I had a 63 Bug that was 6 volt. I had to jump it once using 12 volts. It didn’t like it at all. If it’s a 6V system, get the harness that has its own bulbs. It will...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 02-11-2022, 07:26 AM
Replies: 599
Views: 125,492
Posted By BPoland
I decided to retire our Grand Cherokee from towed...

I decided to retire our Grand Cherokee from towed duty. Although it will remain available to tow, I went looking for something lighter that didn’t have the problems of the current towed. I started...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 01-03-2022, 12:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 370
Posted By BPoland
Which is better?

I need to set up my 2017 JKU Sahara as our new towed. Should I go ahead and put a base plate on it or an aftermarket bumper with D rings? How will I know if the bumper is stout enough to handle the...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-30-2021, 08:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 430
Posted By BPoland
Ok, so let’s get specific. This is my 3rd jeep....

Ok, so let’s get specific. This is my 3rd jeep. I had a 2015 Cherokee, I set up to tow. Experienced the death wobble 1 time, due to the change over to Electric Assist Power Steering (EAPS) . It...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-29-2021, 07:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 430
Posted By BPoland
Just picked up a new to me 2017 JKU Sahara

This will be the 3rd towed that I have set up. The 2016 Grand Cherokee Limited was at (or a little above) the max tow of our Bay Star. I know what needs to be done to set it up to tow, but is there...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-24-2021, 06:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,846
Posted By BPoland
I haven’t figured out how to get all of the top...

I haven’t figured out how to get all of the top seal on the big slide. I taped a clean rag that had been soaked in 303 to the longest pole I had, and after reaching as far as I could in from both...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-24-2021, 06:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,846
Posted By BPoland
That’s what I remember people saying, but I...

That’s what I remember people saying, but I wanted to make sure. Thanks!
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-24-2021, 06:28 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,846
Posted By BPoland
303 on slide seals?

Putting our Bay Star in hibernation for the Winter. Is it ok to plug 303 on the slide seals? If not, what is good?

TIA
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-17-2021, 01:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 550
Posted By BPoland
Get it checked first

After you determine that the AC is bad, then talk replacement. The Heat Pump will run about $1,800 - $2,000 installed.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 10-01-2021, 06:37 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 11,635
Posted By BPoland
Using your analogy, you shouldn’t brake in a...

Using your analogy, you shouldn’t brake in a corner, because that can generate side loading as well.

In the 8 years I’ve been flat towing, there are Bunche of threads about can you back up while...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 09-29-2021, 04:39 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 11,635
Posted By BPoland
Ok, so let’s look at a couple things. Without...

Ok, so let’s look at a couple things. Without doing anything, if you attempt to back your toad up, after a few feet then tires will turn due to the geometry of the front suspension (lack of tow in...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-27-2021, 06:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,680
Posted By BPoland
I have run the wire to the back (heavier to...

I have run the wire to the back (heavier to handle up to 25 amps) but have not tooled at the 7-way plug. Do you really need to drill out rivets to be able to connect the wire into the plug? That...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-24-2021, 07:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,680
Posted By BPoland
Newmar has put the wiring in the same place for...

Newmar has put the wiring in the same place for years. Our 2014 had them ver close to the steering column in the front of the coach and the other end will be back by the 7-way plug. I wasn’t crazy...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-18-2021, 12:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 359
Posted By BPoland
Change the default fan speed?

I have two Dometic Heat pumps. I know that when they come on, the fans are running on the medium setting. Is there a way to change the default fan speed to high? Seems if I manually change the fan...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-16-2021, 03:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 870
Posted By BPoland
I just finished doing this in our Bay Star. The...

I just finished doing this in our Bay Star. The jackknife sofa was pretty much useless. Purchased the powered loveseat/recliners from RecPro. I did have to extend the base of the slide by about 8...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 08-22-2021, 02:51 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,156
Posted By BPoland
I have a 2016 GC (the first year with electric...

I have a 2016 GC (the first year with electric assist power steering). We have put over 10,000 towed miles on the GC. I have experienced the wobble 3 times. All at very low speed after an uneven...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-05-2021, 04:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,531
Posted By BPoland
Does it seem odd, that you are having issues on a...

Does it seem odd, that you are having issues on a shade less than 2 years old?

My manual shade for the drivers window crapped out. They want $334 for a replacement. Really? I just paid $472 for...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-05-2021, 07:19 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,531
Posted By BPoland
I thought just replacing the whole shade as a...

I thought just replacing the whole shade as a unit, would make it easier. Of course I then found the above referenced Newmar TSB. Well, I bought it on the 7/27 and Newmar shipped it on 7/28. The...
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