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Forum: New Horizons Owners Forum and NHOG 11-26-2023, 01:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,688
Posted By ghaynes754
Really is going to depend on the actual 3500. A...

Really is going to depend on the actual 3500. A fully loaded Limited model might not have enough cargo capacity left.

Our 2021 Majestic 42, Rear kitchen, has a pin weight of 4850#. That's with...
Forum: New Horizons Owners Forum and NHOG 03-09-2023, 08:55 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,861
Posted By ghaynes754
I took a quick look searching F550 and RAM 5500...

I took a quick look searching F550 and RAM 5500 specs. Specs on the F550 shows 4x2 towing at 34,000#. Ram 5500 35,200# Both with the diesel engine.


I have the 5500 with 60". Sometimes would...
Forum: New Horizons Owners Forum and NHOG 02-02-2023, 03:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,688
Posted By ghaynes754
2021 Majestic, rear kitchen, 4 slides. 4800# pin...

2021 Majestic, rear kitchen, 4 slides. 4800# pin weight, Total trailer weight (75 gal of water) 27,200# Pulling with a Ram 5500.
Forum: New Horizons Owners Forum and NHOG 10-20-2022, 09:53 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,261
Posted By ghaynes754
At the Ambassadors meeting they mentioned that...

At the Ambassadors meeting they mentioned that generators are running something like 70 weeks. But with long lead times for builds that probably wouldn't be an issue. I was bad back in early 2021...
Forum: New Horizons Owners Forum and NHOG 10-19-2022, 06:02 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,261
Posted By ghaynes754
I checked my Onan 6500. This model Cummins Onan...

I checked my Onan 6500. This model Cummins Onan Commercial QG 6.5 Propane 120/240V | 6.5HGJAE-2145 (https://www.norwall.com/products/Cummins-Onan-Commercial-QG-6-5-Propane-120-240V-6.5HGJAE-2145/) by...
Forum: New Horizons Owners Forum and NHOG 10-19-2022, 08:53 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,261
Posted By ghaynes754
There are two models of the 5500 Propane. One is...

There are two models of the 5500 Propane. One is 120v and the other is 240v (split phase). Maybe Onan has stopped producing the 240V model? With all of the supply chain issues that wouldn't...
Forum: New Horizons Owners Forum and NHOG 10-17-2022, 07:13 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,261
Posted By ghaynes754
I did think of one possible reason on why you...

I did think of one possible reason on why you wouldn't want to run the LG mini splits while in motion.


Condensation collection is done at the bottom of the ceiling cassette. There is a U shaped...
Forum: New Horizons Owners Forum and NHOG 10-15-2022, 08:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,302
Posted By ghaynes754
I checked, Manchester no longer making the tank...

I checked, Manchester no longer making the tank that was used by NH. Probably another victim of supply chain issues. So diesel or gas generator, use stabilizer in the fuel and run them enough to...
Forum: New Horizons Owners Forum and NHOG 10-15-2022, 08:36 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,261
Posted By ghaynes754
Do you run the mini splits while in motion? I...

Do you run the mini splits while in motion? I don't run while in motion. Not recommended by NH. No real data but it cools pretty rapidly and can start the the LG's remotely after I park the rig...
Forum: New Horizons Owners Forum and NHOG 10-13-2022, 12:22 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,261
Posted By ghaynes754
I just had a cassette change from the 9K btu to a...

I just had a cassette change from the 9K btu to a 12K btu model. Process took about 3 1/2 hours. Drain the refrigerant out of the system, take the shroud off on the roof, disconnect the refrigerant...
Forum: New Horizons Owners Forum and NHOG 10-13-2022, 12:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,491
Posted By ghaynes754
Palmeris clearly there are things that can be...

Palmeris clearly there are things that can be done on a semi trailer type chassis that might be possible on a 5th wheel chassis. Better that a vendor tell you they can't do something than live with...
Forum: New Horizons Owners Forum and NHOG 10-13-2022, 08:26 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,261
Posted By ghaynes754
The 12V side in a New Horizons coach is a well...

The 12V side in a New Horizons coach is a well done setup. So I simply left that in place. From the factory they supply 2 12v lead acid batteries in a battery compartment that is below the floor of...
Forum: New Horizons Owners Forum and NHOG 10-12-2022, 03:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,491
Posted By ghaynes754
Greg is a funny guy :) Not sure what custom is...

Greg is a funny guy :) Not sure what custom is if you get a complete set of engineering drawings, cut your own steel (unless of course you have your own steel foundry), build everything from the...
Forum: New Horizons Owners Forum and NHOG 10-12-2022, 03:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,302
Posted By ghaynes754
For SOK try this https://www.sokbattery.com/. ...

For SOK try this https://www.sokbattery.com/. Batteries and who is best value are constantly changing. Good source of information and reviews is the Will Prowse YouTube channel. He has lots of...
Forum: New Horizons Owners Forum and NHOG 10-12-2022, 09:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,302
Posted By ghaynes754
Consider the Onan 5500 Propane if you are putting...

Consider the Onan 5500 Propane if you are putting in a larger solar/lithium battery system. Pro for propane is that it doesn't go bad like gas/diesel if they sit for long periods of time. NH can...
Forum: New Horizons Owners Forum and NHOG 10-12-2022, 09:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,491
Posted By ghaynes754
Palmeris NH offers two lines of coaches. The...

Palmeris NH offers two lines of coaches. The Summit is semi-custom. Many floor plans to chose from at a lower price point than the Majestic. Buyer can select all of the interior fitments.


...
Forum: New Horizons Owners Forum and NHOG 10-12-2022, 09:14 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,261
Posted By ghaynes754
I am using Signature Solar 48v 100ah EG4-WP. ...

I am using Signature Solar 48v 100ah EG4-WP. This is the non server battery from Signature Solar.
Forum: New Horizons Owners Forum and NHOG 08-08-2022, 01:50 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,261
Posted By ghaynes754
I have the LG Mini Split system in my 2021...

I have the LG Mini Split system in my 2021 Majestic. Works flawlessly. Very quite. Both cooling and heating work well. I have a 42 foot unit, 4 slides. I opted for 3 9,000 btu casettes. Even at...
Forum: New Horizons Owners Forum and NHOG 08-08-2022, 07:11 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,261
Posted By ghaynes754
Lenny, I have Kelderman Air Ride front and rear...

Lenny, I have Kelderman Air Ride front and rear on mine. It is my daily driver and rides nice when not towing and excellent while towing my Majestic. I drove a stock 5500 that was on a dealer lot,...
Forum: New Horizons Owners Forum and NHOG 08-05-2022, 09:27 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,261
Posted By ghaynes754
Ken what is the actual payload that you have...

Ken what is the actual payload that you have available in the F350? Depending on coach version and length pin weights can be in the 3500 to the mid 5000# range. Not many 350's will have that kind...
Forum: New Horizons Owners Forum and NHOG 08-02-2022, 09:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,250
Posted By ghaynes754
They are a great lift. I had one on my Newmar...

They are a great lift. I had one on my Newmar Dutchstar with a Gold Wing. But I would ask New Horizons for thoughts on the effect of that much weight on the coach pin weight. Lot of weight on the...
Forum: New Horizons Owners Forum and NHOG 08-02-2022, 09:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,982
Posted By ghaynes754
It works great on the shower. Should have gotten...

It works great on the shower. Should have gotten one on the kitchen sink. But will get that fixed/improved on my service call in 2 months. Since my Truman water heater is at the back of the coach...
Forum: New Horizons Owners Forum and NHOG 08-01-2022, 08:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,982
Posted By ghaynes754
Aqua View Shower miser

I had this installed in my 2021 Majestic build. Really saves on water if you boondock. I have it in my shower. The way it works is to turn on the water pump and water heater. Turn the diverter...
Forum: New Horizons Owners Forum and NHOG 07-11-2022, 07:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,453
Posted By ghaynes754
Roof is PVC not TPO. Material is from Lasalle...

Roof is PVC not TPO. Material is from Lasalle Bristol.


The difference between a Luxe and a NH Majestic $$$ has been shrinking. With Luxe you get to customize within the floorplans that they...
Forum: New Horizons Owners Forum and NHOG 07-11-2022, 08:09 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,453
Posted By ghaynes754
Lenny I have a Ram 5500 and the Gen-y ...

Lenny


I have a Ram 5500 and the Gen-y Gooseneck. 42' Majestic at about 26,000#. It is a great combination. Tows smoothly, brakes very well. No sway, really doesn't feel like it is there. ...
Forum: New Horizons Owners Forum and NHOG 04-04-2022, 10:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,325
Posted By ghaynes754
New Horizons Friends & Family...

New Horizons Friends & Family (https://www.facebook.com/groups/NewHorizonsRV/)



Private group


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713 members (https://www.facebook.com/groups/NewHorizonsRV/members/)
Forum: New Horizons Owners Forum and NHOG 03-04-2022, 07:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 907
Posted By ghaynes754
I have the new style in my Majestic. Very easy...

I have the new style in my Majestic. Very easy to use. Basically two pieces, brine tank and the softener tank. Setup from the factory is that incoming water either to the tank or direct to water...
Forum: New Horizons Owners Forum and NHOG 02-28-2022, 08:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 934
Posted By ghaynes754
Factory uses CDI in Forest City, IA. Premier...

Factory uses CDI in Forest City, IA. Premier Paint in Elkhart, IN and Mike's Custom Painting in Bremen, IN are a couple of others that have good reputations.
Forum: New Horizons Owners Forum and NHOG 02-02-2022, 09:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 628
Posted By ghaynes754
Gene, a bit more information. Do you have your...

Gene, a bit more information. Do you have your water panel control valves in the correct position to pull from the tank and not city water? There is also a check valve on the in the pump itself...
Forum: New Horizons Owners Forum and NHOG 12-27-2021, 07:48 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 734
Posted By ghaynes754
Bruce, I don't know if the Summit is the same...

Bruce, I don't know if the Summit is the same setup as a Majestic but I went back and looked at some photos I took early in my build. On my Majestic the fresh water tank is over the rear axle. The...
Forum: New Horizons Owners Forum and NHOG 12-19-2021, 02:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,274
Posted By ghaynes754
Mark the 2022 Rally in Florida was cancelled. ...

Mark the 2022 Rally in Florida was cancelled. More info in this FB group. Sounds like some folks will still keep their reservations.


https://www.facebook.com/groups/NewHorizonsRV
Forum: New Horizons Owners Forum and NHOG 12-05-2021, 04:47 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,453
Posted By ghaynes754
This is the converter I previously mentioned. ...

This is the converter I previously mentioned. https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0170H5078?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details
Forum: New Horizons Owners Forum and NHOG 11-26-2021, 09:05 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,453
Posted By ghaynes754
I bought a gooseneck to 5th wheel pin adapter so...

I bought a gooseneck to 5th wheel pin adapter so that I never have an issue with a repair shop/etc saying they can't move a gooseneck. Already used it several times moving around at the NH factory. ...
Forum: New Horizons Owners Forum and NHOG 11-25-2021, 09:46 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,453
Posted By ghaynes754
I have the Gen-y gooseneck on my 2021 Majestic. ...

I have the Gen-y gooseneck on my 2021 Majestic. Ram 5500 so I don't have the tailgate issue. Have experienced no chucking.



I too was concerned about the weight rating on the Gen-Y. Mine...
Forum: New Horizons Owners Forum and NHOG 11-21-2021, 05:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,261
Posted By ghaynes754
Just a followup note. While I was at the NH...

Just a followup note. While I was at the NH factory there was an owner's coach where the owner had requested to see if they could retrofit the LG Mini Split to their 2 year old Majestic. Might be...
Forum: New Horizons Owners Forum and NHOG 09-08-2021, 06:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 984
Posted By ghaynes754
I've had 3 Airstreams and a Newmar Dutchstar...

I've had 3 Airstreams and a Newmar Dutchstar (2017 build to order). While we liked the Dutchstar I was traveling solo a lot, my job is 100% remote, long before covid but my wife had horses and...
Forum: New Horizons Owners Forum and NHOG 08-24-2021, 10:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,865
Posted By ghaynes754
The roof on a New Horizons

The Roof

The robustness of the New Horizons structure compared to other construction methods used in the industry becomes clear during a factory tour.

The roof structure is very...
Forum: New Horizons Owners Forum and NHOG 08-11-2021, 08:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,865
Posted By ghaynes754
It is a Majestic, 42, 4 slides. Major changes...

It is a Majestic, 42, 4 slides. Major changes was doing a drop floor in the bedroom (extra 5" in ceiling height), LG Min Split A/C system with three distribution cassettes (standard is 2), larger...
Forum: New Horizons Owners Forum and NHOG 08-10-2021, 08:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,865
Posted By ghaynes754
Yes I get photos every week. The ones I have...

Yes I get photos every week. The ones I have been putting in this thread are ones I've taken on my 3 trips to the factory during the build. Anything specific you would like to see?
Forum: New Horizons Owners Forum and NHOG 07-29-2021, 09:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,865
Posted By ghaynes754
I think the slide roof is about 2", the 1 1/2"...

I think the slide roof is about 2", the 1 1/2" insulation and then the interior and exterior materials. I've heard one Majestic owner on YouTube say that he was told that he can walk on the top of...
Forum: New Horizons Owners Forum and NHOG 07-27-2021, 08:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,865
Posted By ghaynes754
Same build and insulation for the slides as the...

Same build and insulation for the slides as the rest of the rig. 1 1/2inch blue insulation between the interior and exterior skins.

Roof is thicker. Total of ~5 1/2 inches. Photo below is from...
Forum: New Horizons Owners Forum and NHOG 07-25-2021, 12:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,865
Posted By ghaynes754
There are two Furnaces, each a 2 stage, capable...

There are two Furnaces, each a 2 stage, capable of 42,000 BTU (Suburban SF-42Q). Each of them has ducts going to the basement area, both the area with the water tanks and front storage area. In most...
Forum: New Horizons Owners Forum and NHOG 07-24-2021, 06:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,865
Posted By ghaynes754
What's behind the outside walls

Have you ever tried thumping the walls of a 5th wheel or other type of trailer? How does it sound? Did the exterior wall flex? Any difference if you do a thump test above and below the skirt line...
Forum: New Horizons Owners Forum and NHOG 07-19-2021, 08:02 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,261
Posted By ghaynes754
Ken, I don't pick my Majestic up until next month...

Ken, I don't pick my Majestic up until next month but went with the LG mini split systems. I've been in multiple NH coaches with the mini split. They are as close to a silent system as you can get....
Forum: New Horizons Owners Forum and NHOG 07-10-2021, 06:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,028
Posted By ghaynes754
Gene also post your question over on the New...

Gene also post your question over on the New Horizons Friends and Family FaceBook group page.
Forum: New Horizons Owners Forum and NHOG 07-08-2021, 02:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,379
Posted By ghaynes754
The frames are nearly identical in build and...

The frames are nearly identical in build and structure. Main beam is 12 inches and what I would call the sub-beam is a bit different on size. I would assume this is due to the typically heavy...
Forum: New Horizons Owners Forum and NHOG 06-28-2021, 06:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,865
Posted By ghaynes754
So what's so special about a New Horizons

I've always gotten a lot of information from reading the various forums on IRV2. Through my journey with Airstreams to building/buying a Newmar Dutch Star I've learned a lot. Along with factory...
Forum: New Horizons Owners Forum and NHOG 05-14-2021, 07:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 970
Posted By ghaynes754
Likely that the 2008 Majestic was not full body...

Likely that the 2008 Majestic was not full body paint like current models. Many, most, lower end trailers are white fibreglass with decals for the accent swirls. Some manufacturers offer full body...
Forum: New Horizons Owners Forum and NHOG 05-02-2021, 03:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,968
Posted By ghaynes754
AK there have been no issues like those reported...

AK there have been no issues like those reported in the NHOG forum or YouTube searches. My research talking with owners during my buying process uncovered no structural defects ever. Closest thing...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-22-2021, 04:49 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 7,928
Posted By ghaynes754
RVF is listed on the Indiana Dealer web page but...

RVF is listed on the Indiana Dealer web page but as a manufacturer. One car dealer I checked is listed as Dealer New.


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