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Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-22-2016, 06:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 879
Posted By myshaggydog
Thanks for your info. I will look into.

Thanks for your info. I will look into.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-22-2016, 05:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 879
Posted By myshaggydog
Flojet RV waste pump

We just bought a flojet waste pump. We intend to get 10 Gage wire and pass it under the MH and connect it to the batteries. It's a 2005 Newmar Dutchstar. We will unhook after every use. Should this...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-16-2015, 10:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,002
Posted By myshaggydog
Garykd: thanks for your help. We have been...

Garykd: thanks for your help. We have been raising the front and the slide has worked so far. We have an appointment to have it serviced as well as replacing our norcold fridge for a residential....
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-19-2015, 11:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,002
Posted By myshaggydog
As always Gary "you da man". I will do as u...

As always Gary "you da man". I will do as u stated and appreciate your time. I'll report back after we move Sunday from Suwannee River State Park to Paynes praire state park. Thanks again.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-19-2015, 08:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,002
Posted By myshaggydog
Slideout problem with 2005 Dutchstar

The drivers side front slideout on our 2005 Dutchstar seems to have shifted towards the forward so that when I retract it hangs up when it reaches the front locking mechanism and instead of coming...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 08-05-2015, 07:15 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,257
Posted By myshaggydog
Since u indicated that your 5th wheel has heat...

Since u indicated that your 5th wheel has heat pumps, cheap heat would be using them if electricity is included in your camp ground fees. Best of luck and happy RV'ing.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-03-2015, 09:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,236
Posted By myshaggydog
Thanks. I was going to try that but thought it...

Thanks. I was going to try that but thought it would snap. I'll give it a try and thanks again.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-03-2015, 09:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,236
Posted By myshaggydog
Broken plexiglass in entrance door

On our trip up north we broke off the handle along with a piece of plexiglass on our screen door. For the life of me I can not figure out how to remove e the old piece (the sliding piece of...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-16-2015, 03:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,700
Posted By myshaggydog
My wife did find a full motion swing out tilt and...

My wife did find a full motion swing out tilt and swivel articulating mount and it is for 26" to 47" tv's. It is $85 on Amazon. The arm can move up 6.5" up or the same down. Hope that helps. We may...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-16-2015, 03:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,700
Posted By myshaggydog
Walth We have a 2005 Dutchstar and would...

Walth

We have a 2005 Dutchstar and would like to do the same thing that you would like to do. In August my 2 son's will come over and help remove the monstrosity that sits in our front. We plan...
Forum: Full-Timers 07-03-2015, 10:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,633
Posted By myshaggydog
Being Florida residents we use myrvmail.com out...

Being Florida residents we use myrvmail.com out of Crestview, Florida. We have been very pleased with the service and it is our current address. They will shred if so directed, open mail,scan and...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-01-2015, 11:11 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 30,775
Posted By myshaggydog
When I say that is a beauty, it is an...

When I say that is a beauty, it is an understatement. Enjoy and happy RV'ing.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 06-29-2015, 10:35 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,293
Posted By myshaggydog
There are a few how to videos on utube. I had to...

There are a few how to videos on utube. I had to change my seals in a sealand toilet and took me about 2 hours or so. Just follow the video. One thing, a torque screwdriver would have been helpful to...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-28-2015, 02:03 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,769
Posted By myshaggydog
Not to jump in but I have been researching when...

Not to jump in but I have been researching when Don posted. Both are made by the same Company. The Flow-rites are for marine 12v batteries and the Pro-fill are for 6v systems. I believe for my 4...
Forum: Full-Timers 06-28-2015, 09:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,226
Posted By myshaggydog
Congrats on the fulltime lifestyle. Enjoy and...

Congrats on the fulltime lifestyle. Enjoy and happy RV'ing.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-27-2015, 11:56 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,769
Posted By myshaggydog
Oh no did I use the wrong grease on the terminal....

Oh no did I use the wrong grease on the terminal. Darn I used die-electric grease instead of ketchup.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-27-2015, 10:40 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,769
Posted By myshaggydog
Update Thanks everyone for your helpful...

Update

Thanks everyone for your helpful comments. Just finished and the only things that happened so far were when I turned everything back on the auto steps retracted and the radio and DVD player...
Forum: Full-Timers 06-27-2015, 08:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,226
Posted By myshaggydog
Congrats on your adventure. We have been...

Congrats on your adventure. We have been fulltiming since Dec. 2013 and love the lifestyle so far. Best of luck and happy RV'ing.
Forum: New Member Check-In 06-27-2015, 08:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,086
Posted By myshaggydog
Welcome to the forums and the Newmar family. Best...

Welcome to the forums and the Newmar family. Best of luck and happy RV'ing.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-26-2015, 10:01 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,769
Posted By myshaggydog
Thanks skip just wanted to be sure before I...

Thanks skip just wanted to be sure before I attempt the clean up.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-26-2015, 09:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,553
Posted By myshaggydog
Mike thanks for posting. I tried to change the...

Mike thanks for posting. I tried to change the warning sensor on one of our rear levelers and could not reach up there to locate. So it would seem I will have to drop the leveler. Appreciate the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-26-2015, 09:47 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,769
Posted By myshaggydog
Clean up battery post

I check the water level on the 4 batteries on my 2005 Dutchstar on a monthly basis. Last time one terminal with a lot of connections, I assume the negative pole, was built up with gunk. So I cleaned...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-28-2015, 08:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,994
Posted By myshaggydog
Welcome to the Newmar family. Best of luck and...

Welcome to the Newmar family. Best of luck and happy RV'ing.
Forum: Full-Timers 05-28-2015, 08:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,620
Posted By myshaggydog
We also use Good Sam's/MyRVmail.com mail service...

We also use Good Sam's/MyRVmail.com mail service out of Crestview, FL. We have been very pleased with their service and like their scan a document feature which has helped us out a few times. (They...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-09-2015, 07:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,565
Posted By myshaggydog
We full time and it has been kinda strange. ...

We full time and it has been kinda strange. Sometimes we meet several people when we stop. We even have bumped into people that we have chatted with on facebook. They recognize our "Old English...
Forum: Full-Timers 05-09-2015, 07:28 AM
Replies: 348
Views: 74,272
Posted By myshaggydog
We are now at Watsadler campground COE, Hartwell,...

We are now at Watsadler campground COE, Hartwell, GA and will be here until May 12, 2015 then onto Big Hart COE in GA. Best of luck to u'all and happy RV'ing.
Forum: Full-Timers 04-21-2015, 11:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,885
Posted By myshaggydog
Congrats and welcome to the fulltimer's...

Congrats and welcome to the fulltimer's lifestyle. You will spend some extra money in the beginning (probably a lot) to outfit the rig and get your toad ready for towing. Hang in there, it will get...
Forum: Full-Timers 04-21-2015, 11:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,182
Posted By myshaggydog
Welcome to the fulltimers lifestyle. We started...

Welcome to the fulltimers lifestyle. We started fulltiming in Dec '13 and so far both of us love it - the freedom, visiting places we have never been to and the ability to still make a nuisance of...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 04-21-2015, 11:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,539
Posted By myshaggydog
I was told that the diesel's turbo charger in a...

I was told that the diesel's turbo charger in a Cat will overheat when under a heavy load such as going up a Mountain Road or long haul. I have a 2005 Newmar Dutchstar with a Cat 7 350 engine. A...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 04-19-2015, 07:28 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,821
Posted By myshaggydog
If we stay anywhere longer than a day, we cover...

If we stay anywhere longer than a day, we cover the tires. It takes about 10 minutes. Best of luck and happy RV'ing
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-17-2015, 01:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,356
Posted By myshaggydog
She's a beauty. Best of luck and Happy RV'ing

She's a beauty. Best of luck and Happy RV'ing
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-14-2015, 04:56 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,664
Posted By myshaggydog
According to our car manufacturer (we have a 2013...

According to our car manufacturer (we have a 2013 Honda Fit) the vehicle is not to be 4 wheeled towed over 65 MPH. So I try and keep the coach cruising under that speed. No way would I go 80 or 85...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-09-2015, 07:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,142
Posted By myshaggydog
We had same problem and had to replace the motor....

We had same problem and had to replace the motor. That solved the problem. Best of luck.
Forum: Full-Timers 04-08-2015, 04:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,117
Posted By myshaggydog
As previously mentioned, it sounds like the...

As previously mentioned, it sounds like the spring. If I remember, I saw a you-tube video on replacing the spring when I was researching to replace my toilet seals. Best of luck.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 04-06-2015, 04:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,486
Posted By myshaggydog
We have used Mobile Tech's twice in the past year...

We have used Mobile Tech's twice in the past year and were very reasonable and knowledgeable. I would most definitely use one again. Best of luck
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 03-20-2015, 11:31 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,687
Posted By myshaggydog
Acecop: You don't happen to be staying at Lake...

Acecop: You don't happen to be staying at Lake Kissimmee State Park? The reason I asked is that although it is a wonderful park, we had issues with the electric every morning. Our surge suppressor...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-20-2015, 11:20 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,052
Posted By myshaggydog
A big thanks to dragracer68 for this post....

A big thanks to dragracer68 for this post. :thumb: I just noticed a leak coming down on my DSDP front window, passenger side yesterday afternoon during the rain storm near Dunnellon, Fl. I went up...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 03-16-2015, 07:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,954
Posted By myshaggydog
I watched the U-Tube video's to change my seals...

I watched the U-Tube video's to change my seals in my Sealand toilet. It was pretty easy. There were a few calcium deposits that I needed to clean off with my wife's toothbrush (just kidding or am...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-15-2015, 10:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,691
Posted By myshaggydog
Glad you had a great experience with the DS test...

Glad you had a great experience with the DS test drive. Newmar makes a great product and we love our older DS. Best of luck and thanks for sharing your experiences.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-13-2015, 12:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 16,863
Posted By myshaggydog
Did you check the fuses in the front panel. I...

Did you check the fuses in the front panel. I have a similar HWH set up and had problems with my jacks as well. A fuse blew and at the time didn't know where the fuse panel was for the HWH system. ...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 03-13-2015, 12:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,279
Posted By myshaggydog
congrats on your new DP. Enjoy and you will fall...

congrats on your new DP. Enjoy and you will fall in love with driving and riding in a DP. Best of luck and happy RV'ing.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 03-10-2015, 01:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 751
Posted By myshaggydog
RV roof inspection

Another good reason to periodically inspect your RV’s roof.

About 8 months ago we had a leak in the MH. Since I was away for a few days my wife called me to inform me of the leak with quite a lot...
Forum: Full-Timers 03-03-2015, 01:47 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,733
Posted By myshaggydog
Congrats and Best of luck. We sold the house and...

Congrats and Best of luck. We sold the house and distributed all possessions back in Dec 2013 and started fulltiming. So far we love it. In the winter we stay at Florida state parks for 2 weeks at...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-01-2015, 08:11 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,829
Posted By myshaggydog
We have good sam's roadside service and had to...

We have good sam's roadside service and had to use this past year. They sent out a mobile tech and paid the service charge. the tech fixed the problem and charged us for one hour's work which...
Forum: Full-Timers 02-27-2015, 07:33 AM
Replies: 348
Views: 74,272
Posted By myshaggydog
Presently at "Little Manatee River State Park"...

Presently at "Little Manatee River State Park" near Sun City Center, FL. until 2/7/15. Next Rainbow Springs State Park near Dunellon, FL for next 2 weeks after that. Best of luck and Happy RV'ing.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-26-2015, 10:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,415
Posted By myshaggydog
Gary - I just dug out my specs for our Dutch Star...

Gary - I just dug out my specs for our Dutch Star and it seems the previous owner had upgraded from the Brite-tec to a fiberglass roof.

Mike thanks for the info. I plan on doing a 3X3 square...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-25-2015, 11:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,415
Posted By myshaggydog
Thanks all for the suggestions. I did download...

Thanks all for the suggestions. I did download the dicor pdf file and read through the suggestions and products. We will be doing a major cleaning of the coach this summer when we get back to our...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-24-2015, 06:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,415
Posted By myshaggydog
Roof cleaner recommendation

My roof hasn't been cleaned in about a year and is quite dirty from all the dirt dropped from the florida oaks and pine trees. I scrubbed a small area with just a baby wipe and amazingly it became...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-23-2015, 07:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,740
Posted By myshaggydog
Spinn: I know what you mean. After two weeks...

Spinn:
I know what you mean. After two weeks in a State Park we are ready to move on. For us the 2 week period seems to work great. We will be parked in an RV park for a month near where we use to...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-15-2015, 05:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,740
Posted By myshaggydog
Best of luck to you all. Gary thanks for the...

Best of luck to you all. Gary thanks for the info via PM. We will definitely try some of the places and they look like there will be plenty to do. The funny thing was we were planning on staying...
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