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Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-23-2022, 10:43 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,848
Posted By Rvlegaleagle
Use the Garmin RV660 in my Jeep just recently...

Use the Garmin RV660 in my Jeep just recently updated it and works like a champ:) Bought it for the RV before I got it but it works in car mode as well. Frankly they all suck somewhat but it gets you...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-18-2022, 10:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,101
Posted By Rvlegaleagle
Thanks for all the comments, insights and...

Thanks for all the comments, insights and replies!

Given the present and foreseeable future we all find ourselves I rather efficiently use my money to get a cabin in the woods to fix up with some...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-08-2022, 11:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,101
Posted By Rvlegaleagle
2022 Bay Star 3401 vs 2023 Bay Star models

[Mod Edit]
Like I said before, I was planning to get the 2022 Bay Star 3401 (factory pick-up) but needed it by November. When I tried to order it in July 2021 they said how does March 2022 sound...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-08-2022, 10:20 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,485
Posted By Rvlegaleagle
Have this for my Jeep Wrangler (toad) ...

Have this for my Jeep Wrangler (toad)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07SRQH4R7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-08-2022, 10:18 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,485
Posted By Rvlegaleagle
Another though- ...

Another though-

https://www.amazon.com/VIOFO-Buffered-G-Sensor-Detection-Recording/dp/B07RXQJ148
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-08-2022, 09:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,118
Posted By Rvlegaleagle
New 2023 models talk including Bay Star and other models?

Haven't been on here in quite a while although I am curious to hear about any gossip that may be about regarding the new 2023 models now coming out next month.

I was planning to get the 2022 Bay...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 03-08-2022, 09:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,289
Posted By Rvlegaleagle
Does the new 2022 chassis address any of the...

Does the new 2022 chassis address any of the issues Ford has with the 2020-2021 models? Thanks.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-21-2021, 12:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,126
Posted By Rvlegaleagle
Yes they do. There is a setting you can select...

Yes they do. There is a setting you can select that determines how long (5 minutes 10 minutes etc) or you can just turn it off and it will automatically re-loop when the card becomes full.

A 32g...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-21-2021, 04:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,126
Posted By Rvlegaleagle
Didn't het it for the coach but its small, does...

Didn't het it for the coach but its small, does all you need and comes in a kit. Works real well and will stay on all the time when parked or driving and just sips 12v current. You can set it up so...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-21-2021, 04:30 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,454
Posted By Rvlegaleagle
In my line of business there is an old saying:...

In my line of business there is an old saying: "pigs get fed and hogs get slaughtered".

No one knows what the future holds and these days not even for a month going forward. The dealers are what...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 11-21-2021, 04:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,748
Posted By Rvlegaleagle
And I thought it was such a simple question...lol...

And I thought it was such a simple question...lol

You are right about getting a 2023 Newmar model with the new Ford 2022 chassis with a FPU in the latter part of 2022. That happened as well when...
Forum: Going Green 11-14-2021, 11:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,257
Posted By Rvlegaleagle
I'm certainly working on it...lol Really...

I'm certainly working on it...lol

Really enjoyed doing the solar on the Jeep and can only imagine how cool it is going to be on the coach!
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 11-14-2021, 11:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,748
Posted By Rvlegaleagle
THANKS! Do you know about when that would be?

THANKS!

Do you know about when that would be?
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-13-2021, 02:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,513
Posted By Rvlegaleagle
The good old days:)

The good old days:)
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 11-13-2021, 01:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,748
Posted By Rvlegaleagle
Does anyone know when the Ford 2022 chassis will...

Does anyone know when the Ford 2022 chassis will be available from Ford and where to look for the specs when it does come out?
Forum: Going Green 11-13-2021, 01:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,257
Posted By Rvlegaleagle
LOL...I have been waiting for a few years now to...

LOL...I have been waiting for a few years now to get the Newmar 3401 Bay Star and planning out the solar system after factory pick-up. 1200w in panels, two strings in series, Magnum hybrid 3200...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 11-10-2021, 05:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,748
Posted By Rvlegaleagle
Wouldn't that be nice or they could just fix the...

Wouldn't that be nice or they could just fix the issues:)
Forum: Going Green 11-10-2021, 05:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,257
Posted By Rvlegaleagle
No I haven't was just wondering what you guys...

No I haven't was just wondering what you guys think since many of you have solar panels and may have tried it.

Technically the panel is glass but perhaps there is a film that might effect the...
Forum: Going Green 11-10-2021, 12:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,257
Posted By Rvlegaleagle
What can you put on Solar panels?

Just put 320w of solar on top of my toad (2017 Jeep JKU Willy's) and was wondering if you can put Rainex or 303 graphite on the panels to prevent dirt build-up and have the water run off better or...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 11-10-2021, 11:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,748
Posted By Rvlegaleagle
FORD 2023 F-53 RV Chassis

Was wondering when the 2023 F-53 RV chassis will come out from Ford?

Also does anyone know or perhaps heard through the grapevine what if any "improvements" there will be to the 2023 model from...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-09-2021, 09:54 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,454
Posted By Rvlegaleagle
This is a terrible time to buy a RV. Wait...

This is a terrible time to buy a RV.

Wait until all those that impulsively bought one (new or used) start to realize that things have really changed out there as far as RVing goes:

1 The...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-26-2021, 12:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,052
Posted By Rvlegaleagle
Is this an issue with the F-53 chassis as well?

Is this an issue with the F-53 chassis as well?
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-26-2021, 12:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,532
Posted By Rvlegaleagle
Seems like if it is true it is just another...

Seems like if it is true it is just another Winnebago change in the Newmar Family of things. FPU is one of the major reasons I was going to order from Newmar and pay a few thousand extra bucks for...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-15-2021, 10:40 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 15,160
Posted By Rvlegaleagle
"On a pure cost basis FLA will almost always beat...

"On a pure cost basis FLA will almost always beat lithium iron phosphate. For a part-timer dry camping, the convenience of lithium may well be worth the added cost."

Actually, when you factor in...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-15-2021, 09:05 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 15,160
Posted By Rvlegaleagle
There is a lot to learn and I agree with much of...

There is a lot to learn and I agree with much of what has been said.

Will is awesome and you can learn much from his youtube channel and his reasonably priced book on Amazon titled "Mobile Solar...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-14-2021, 08:27 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 15,160
Posted By Rvlegaleagle
Battleborn now has a "heated" battery and is...

Battleborn now has a "heated" battery and is worth looking into:)
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-23-2021, 06:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 991
Posted By Rvlegaleagle
Thanks Toni for the info was just curious what...

Thanks Toni for the info was just curious what 2022 Bay Star models will be at the show.

Should have known RV 1 would be there as they were last time as well.

LOOKING FORWARD TO THE SHOW:)
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-20-2021, 02:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 991
Posted By Rvlegaleagle
OK...I guess I asked the wrong question:) ...

OK...I guess I asked the wrong question:)

Does anyone know what dealer(s) will be bringing the Newmar Bay Stars to the Hershey show on September 15th?

Thanks in advance.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-14-2021, 11:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 991
Posted By Rvlegaleagle
What is the Newmar line up at Hershey?

Already booked my hotel for the 2021 Hershey RV show (Wednesday) and short of being locked down again or some type of restricted inter-sate travel or vaccine mandate to go was wondering if anyone...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-12-2021, 01:59 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 17,903
Posted By Rvlegaleagle
I have a friend who has a friend and their...

I have a friend who has a friend and their Father-in-law knows a guy who bought a Newmar...:)
Forum: Going Green 08-08-2021, 08:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,696
Posted By Rvlegaleagle
Another smart solar setup youtuber like Will... ...

Another smart solar setup youtuber like Will...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jejro4zkl8I
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-07-2021, 09:34 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,010
Posted By Rvlegaleagle
Congratulations on getting your coach and there...

Congratulations on getting your coach and there is still some summer left to enjoy it :cool::cool:
Forum: Going Green 08-07-2021, 09:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,696
Posted By Rvlegaleagle
Will's youtube channel is quite awesome:) He...

Will's youtube channel is quite awesome:) He seems to be very knowledgeable about solar anything, panels, generators and batteries.

I have his book on RV solar and also have been a subscriber to...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-07-2021, 08:57 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,418
Posted By Rvlegaleagle
You are absolutely correct:) The years can get a...

You are absolutely correct:) The years can get a little confusing. Ford uses the current year so the new V-8 F-53 Chassis came out in January 2020 and then in again in January 2021. In January of...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-02-2021, 08:14 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,418
Posted By Rvlegaleagle
Thanks for the reply:) Yeah things right now...

Thanks for the reply:)

Yeah things right now are not a good time to do really anything involving any future planning.

I was really if I had, like I thought, a factory pick-up before...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-31-2021, 12:01 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,418
Posted By Rvlegaleagle
Newmar is the only way fly for me:) Have been to...

Newmar is the only way fly for me:) Have been to the factory twice now most recently this past May 2021 including the new service center.

I made my decision a long time ago to go with the Newmar...
Forum: Going Green 07-31-2021, 11:46 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,696
Posted By Rvlegaleagle
Your opinion on LifeBlue LiPo heated batteries...

Just watched this entire LifeBlue LiPo 200ah battery install video (its long) including the difference of heating these batteries by charging them from the charging source instead of from the battery...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-30-2021, 10:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,143
Posted By Rvlegaleagle
Times are a certainly changing:)

Times are a certainly changing:)
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 07-30-2021, 09:50 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 53,832
Posted By Rvlegaleagle
More of a reason for me to wait for the new 2022...

More of a reason for me to wait for the new 2022 F-53 model to come out in January 2022 if they get the parts to build one...maybe that is part, pun intended, of the problems who knows these days:)...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-30-2021, 09:41 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,418
Posted By Rvlegaleagle
Agree with you 100% and I understand the present...

Agree with you 100% and I understand the present situation quite well:) I used to tell my daughter "next year" that it became a thing...well she has a family now and she said "next year"...it was...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 07-29-2021, 09:03 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,865
Posted By Rvlegaleagle
That was fantastic! Thanks:)

That was fantastic! Thanks:)
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-27-2021, 08:05 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,418
Posted By Rvlegaleagle
Thanks:) Just stumbled on this recent...

Thanks:)

Just stumbled on this recent youtube video which in part (News of the week) talks about the delays in deliveries...too many podcast commercials if you ask me but some of the information...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-27-2021, 07:37 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,010
Posted By Rvlegaleagle
Get ready because here it comes...like the old...

Get ready because here it comes...like the old Indian drums:)
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-27-2021, 06:54 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,919
Posted By Rvlegaleagle
Same guy with updated cold RVing video talking...

Same guy with updated cold RVing video talking about last year's freeze:)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6kdJKaIuB8
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-27-2021, 06:51 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,919
Posted By Rvlegaleagle
Here is another youtube video and what this guy...

Here is another youtube video and what this guy did to keep in warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Had some good ideas and mostly going to Home Depot
...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 07-27-2021, 08:19 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,865
Posted By Rvlegaleagle
YIKES.... that seems like a monster overhang for...

YIKES.... that seems like a monster overhang for sure! Somehow thought it would be less but your coach has more feet to it.

Not sure what the 3401 on the 228 wheel base hangover is but is seems...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-27-2021, 08:15 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,919
Posted By Rvlegaleagle
LOVE Mexico but the same principle applies:)

LOVE Mexico but the same principle applies:)
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-27-2021, 08:14 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,919
Posted By Rvlegaleagle
Burlington is not Vermont...lol... Looking...

Burlington is not Vermont...lol...

Looking in Andover-Weston area on a mountain that is 2200ft elevation!

Went to Burlington (home of Bernie) and it certainly not my cup of tea. It is one of...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-27-2021, 07:43 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,418
Posted By Rvlegaleagle
Price is certainly an important factor but my...

Price is certainly an important factor but my approved specials and the factory pick-up delivery date is much more important to me given my circumstances. Prices can go up or down and who knows where...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-25-2021, 08:55 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,418
Posted By Rvlegaleagle
LOL...of course not, Dealers seem to now...

LOL...of course not,

Dealers seem to now only want add $$$ to the price of the coach as part of the contract/order if the costs of parts or perhaps even labor goes up expectantly since the order...
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