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Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-01-2019, 08:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,211
Posted By twinknkate
I tried 3 times to upload photos with no success....

I tried 3 times to upload photos with no success. I figured a listing was better than nothing. Please email me and I will send you photos and details. mpsasb@msn.com Thanks! Cathy
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-01-2019, 05:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,211
Posted By twinknkate
It's time to say farewell

After close to 40 years of motor homing, we have decided it's time to hang up the keys. It's been a fun ride with many memories of people met and places seen. Our Newmar's have performed wonderfully...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 10-16-2018, 04:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 799
Posted By twinknkate
We are back and forth from GA to Ft Wayne IN a...

We are back and forth from GA to Ft Wayne IN a couple of times a year and have come to prefer 75 rather than the 65/24 route from IN south. The grade at the TN/KY border seems easier to us than...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 10-15-2018, 05:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,624
Posted By twinknkate
X2 on going straight through on 75/85. All the...

X2 on going straight through on 75/85. All the semi traffic must use 285 unless they are making a delivery downtown, so you avoid most of them by going through town. Leave early on a weekend day...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-30-2018, 09:36 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,502
Posted By twinknkate
Way to go Monica! I've been driving our...

Way to go Monica! I've been driving our motorhomes since we started in 1982. I didn't have to start with a 45' one like you did, but have worked my way up to 36'. I think it's imperative that if...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-14-2018, 04:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 860
Posted By twinknkate
We ordered our 2014 with the full hardwood...

We ordered our 2014 with the full hardwood cabinet option as well. The cabinets look as good as when we picked up the coach. If you are planning to keep your motorhome for a number of years, IMHO I...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-23-2018, 12:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,077
Posted By twinknkate
We do not have the same CS as you are ordering,...

We do not have the same CS as you are ordering, but some of the things we added to ours:
GE Advantium convection microwave. The standard Frigidaires were giving people fits the year ours was built....
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 06-19-2018, 04:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,196
Posted By twinknkate
BG 25—Well I might suggest taking 256 west out of...

BG 25—Well I might suggest taking 256 west out of Madison to I-65 north to Indy, then 465 around the east side of Indy to 31 north into Michigan. This is pretty direct and although 256 is 2 lane it...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 06-12-2018, 01:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 570
Posted By twinknkate
Just a heads up on I-74 from Cincinnati to Indy....

Just a heads up on I-74 from Cincinnati to Indy. We just did that leg last week, and about 20 miles of the eastbound side has been removed down to the dirt. Traffic is one lane each direction on the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-02-2018, 05:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,001
Posted By twinknkate
You might consider trying to get in to the...

You might consider trying to get in to the service department at Mt. Comfort in Greenfield IN when you are passing through Indianapolis.1-800-899-6676. They are just east of Indy on I-70 and have won...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-28-2018, 06:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 989
Posted By twinknkate
If you need a stop on the north side of Atlanta,...

If you need a stop on the north side of Atlanta, we like Cartersville KOA. Super clean and very convenient to 75 but still very quiet. https://koa.com/campgrounds/cartersville/
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-21-2018, 11:44 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,108
Posted By twinknkate
Replacing the black valve may (or probably won't)...

Replacing the black valve may (or probably won't) fix the problem. Ours did the same thing and Newmar replaced the valves under warranty. We still had the problem. DH was tired of getting an unwanted...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-14-2018, 02:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,831
Posted By twinknkate
We purchased 4 of the BigFoot 15x15 x1.5" pads in...

We purchased 4 of the BigFoot 15x15 x1.5" pads in 2014 and love them. Although we have been RV'ing since 1982, this was our first coach with leveling jacks, and we wanted to buy good jack pads and...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-25-2017, 09:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,015
Posted By twinknkate
We have the 2014 3630 CS. I believe the...

We have the 2014 3630 CS. I believe the controller is in the wet bay on one of the side walls. Ours was defective, worked intermittently, and then spontaneously shorted out, and melted (!). Call...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-14-2017, 06:17 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,419
Posted By twinknkate
It might be DOA. We had our rear a/c quit cooling...

It might be DOA. We had our rear a/c quit cooling earlier this summer. Troubleshooting determined the compressor was shot and the unit needed replaced. Out of warranty, and only 3 years old.

I've...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 09-04-2017, 01:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,058
Posted By twinknkate
We've been to the Horse Park campground several...

We've been to the Horse Park campground several times, and our favorite spot is C140. It is the only pull-through spot in the campground to my knowledge as long as you approach it from the access...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 05-19-2017, 01:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 856
Posted By twinknkate
Depending on where your husband is working and...

Depending on where your husband is working and what type of amenities you are looking for in a campground, here are some suggestions: Johnny Appleseed Park is in the northern part of the city,...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-15-2017, 05:10 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,389
Posted By twinknkate
My husband started using Rejex when we got our...

My husband started using Rejex when we got our current coach. He's found that if you can, let the application dry thoroughly, even overnight, before buffing off. It becomes much easier to buff clean....
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 05-10-2017, 12:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 776
Posted By twinknkate
We like Potato Creek, and on the way home you...

We like Potato Creek, and on the way home you might consider Brookville Lake if it's not too close to Cincinnati. Another one of our favorites.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 05-05-2017, 01:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 719
Posted By twinknkate
The only campground I can find that meets that...

The only campground I can find that meets that description is Caboose Lake Campground in Remington. It's north of Lafayette, on the east side of 65. Hope this helps www.cabooselake.com
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-15-2017, 12:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 814
Posted By twinknkate
I have stayed at the Louisville KOA North, the...

I have stayed at the Louisville KOA North, the KOA at Sheperdsville and also Grandma's at Shepherdsville. None are great--the North KOA has VERY small sites, and you must navigate the bridge traffic...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-11-2017, 03:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 800
Posted By twinknkate
We are former residents of the Hoosier state and...

We are former residents of the Hoosier state and have stayed at the Fairgrounds campground probably 50 times in the last 30 years (we showed horses). Despite not being in the best part of...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-02-2017, 06:56 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,542
Posted By twinknkate
Another long time Happy Camper user here--use it...

Another long time Happy Camper user here--use it in both tanks, and just make sure you use approx a toilet bowl's or so worth of water to flush it into the tank. Same with the grey tank. I usually...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 12-29-2016, 08:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,378
Posted By twinknkate
The end of February/March time frame in Ky and TN...

The end of February/March time frame in Ky and TN might be sketchy at best. There is a very strong possibility for snow and/or ice. As DannyA suggested, it would be a great trip, but in warmer...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-14-2016, 04:15 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 7,129
Posted By twinknkate
X2 on getting the PDI. You may also consider...

X2 on getting the PDI. You may also consider videoing your PDI--we did, and have referred to it a couple of times even though we have been at this motorhome thing since 1982. There is a bunch of...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-06-2016, 04:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 686
Posted By twinknkate
I just checked with DH and he thinks it's the...

I just checked with DH and he thinks it's the lumbar support adjustment. This would only apply if it's a powered seat.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 11-16-2016, 10:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,097
Posted By twinknkate
We stayed at Twin Lakes in Cumming when we came...

We stayed at Twin Lakes in Cumming when we came down from Indiana to check out active adult communities in north Georgia. We also have stayed at River Forks Park in Gainesville (Hall County, GA -...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-02-2016, 08:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,862
Posted By twinknkate
We had the same problem with the controller, and...

We had the same problem with the controller, and Newmar shipped us a new one at no charge as well. We had been having intermittent problems with it this summer, and when we went out to check on the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-27-2016, 07:13 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,090
Posted By twinknkate
I can't help with what the particular lines are...

I can't help with what the particular lines are but I'd suggest you treat both your grey and black water tanks with Happy Campers. The grey tank can smell as bad as the black tank, and after trying...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-08-2016, 08:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 988
Posted By twinknkate
Our 2014 laminate is holding up well with minimal...

Our 2014 laminate is holding up well with minimal issues. It's not the best grade of laminate, but we have no major scratches. We did not opt for all laminate as we still have carpet in the bedroom....
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 10-03-2016, 06:11 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,297
Posted By twinknkate
We're contemplating booking a group trip here....

We're contemplating booking a group trip here. Any advice from anyone who's been here with a group? We can be flexible as far as time of year, but I'm thinking fall would be our first choice. The...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-26-2016, 06:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,208
Posted By twinknkate
[QUOTE=Leland0311;3269980]Well thanks. First...

[QUOTE=Leland0311;3269980]Well thanks. First time to use a bat wing -- have one on my Class C I never use, worse part is checking and putting down the antenna is on my check list.

Been there,...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-12-2016, 04:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,994
Posted By twinknkate
x2 on the sheepskin seats. We just opted for...

x2 on the sheepskin seats. We just opted for one--we found a company that just did the seat portion and it's MUCH cooler and we no longer stick to the seat when wearing shorts while driving. It was...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-05-2016, 07:15 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,871
Posted By twinknkate
Congratulations!! You will love your new coach...

Congratulations!! You will love your new coach and all the memories you will make as a family! You have a great resource in IRV-2--sure wish we had a forum like this when we bought our first coach in...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-04-2016, 06:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 709
Posted By twinknkate
Yes, we had the same problem with our 2014 CS...

Yes, we had the same problem with our 2014 CS 3630 while it was under warranty. It took a couple of times for the factory to find it, but there is a gap somewhere up where the wheel wells meet with...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 05-06-2016, 07:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,377
Posted By twinknkate
There is a state park nearby--I don't know how...

There is a state park nearby--I don't know how long a stay they allow, but it looks like a nice area. Chattahoochee Bend State Park | Georgia State Parks...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-23-2016, 05:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,361
Posted By twinknkate
Congrats and welcome! We suggest to add to your...

Congrats and welcome! We suggest to add to your great list the waste treatment "Happy Campers" available from Amazon. After 30+ years of trying practically every product sold at Camping World, I saw...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 11-19-2015, 06:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 587
Posted By twinknkate
There are full hookup campsites at the Indiana...

There are full hookup campsites at the Indiana State Fairgrounds at 38th and Fall Creek quite close to downtown. The hookups are good, but I'm not sure if they are open year round. A call to the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-07-2015, 06:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,901
Posted By twinknkate
We ordered our current coach from Mt. Comfort in...

We ordered our current coach from Mt. Comfort in September of '13. They provided us good customer service, gave us a fair price for our trade, stayed in touch with us during the build, and did a...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-23-2015, 09:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,356
Posted By twinknkate
The only thing I might suggest is that the A/C...

The only thing I might suggest is that the A/C unit was installed incorrectly. We had a '97 MA that we took to the factory to have the A/C unit replaced (this coach was 34' and also only had one...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-18-2015, 05:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 811
Posted By twinknkate
I'm a little confused on where you want to...

I'm a little confused on where you want to camp--close to the factory in northern Indiana, or close to Bloomington in the south? There are many nice state parks in Indiana, but most are not close...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 09-06-2015, 07:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 704
Posted By twinknkate
If you can get by with water and electric, check...

If you can get by with water and electric, check out Spring Mill State Park. It's just north of Orleans.DNR: Spring Mill State Park (https://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2968.htm)
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-21-2015, 05:53 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,475
Posted By twinknkate
Our 2014 3630 CS has no step up to the bedroom.

Our 2014 3630 CS has no step up to the bedroom.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-04-2015, 05:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,019
Posted By twinknkate
Txaggie--I read both your posts, and if someone...

Txaggie--I read both your posts, and if someone hasn't mentioned it yet, I'd suggest switching to Happy Campers as your tank treatment. We used every conceivable tank treatment over the years until I...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-20-2015, 05:38 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,625
Posted By twinknkate
Well I guess the list would be pretty extensive....

Well I guess the list would be pretty extensive. We've had motorhomes since 1982, these last two being Newmars and Kelley has done all the out of warranty work on all of our coaches. They were even...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-13-2015, 05:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,300
Posted By twinknkate
Check out www.outriggerpads.com We invested in a...

Check out www.outriggerpads.com We invested in a set and we're super pleased.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 07-13-2015, 05:34 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,937
Posted By twinknkate
The Indianapolis Monon Trail runs directly behind...

The Indianapolis Monon Trail runs directly behind the Indiana State Fairgrounds campground.(full hookup campground). You can access the trail via the sidewalk on 38th street. You're only on the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-13-2015, 05:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,625
Posted By twinknkate
It's Kelley RV Service which is part of Kelley...

It's Kelley RV Service which is part of Kelley Automotive. They are located at 500 East State Blvd. 46805 260-496-6469. It is on the near north side and only a couple of miles south of Coliseum Blvd....
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-12-2015, 02:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,625
Posted By twinknkate
You might consider driving to Ft. Wayne for out...

You might consider driving to Ft. Wayne for out of warranty service instead of using the factory. I doubt that our local motorhome servicer would have charged that amount, and they usually can get to...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 07-09-2015, 05:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 881
Posted By twinknkate
I can't speak to your stops farther west, but if...

I can't speak to your stops farther west, but if one of your days ends near Louisville, just be aware there are not many places to camp in the area. I would recommend Grandma's in Sheperdsville,...
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