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Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum Yesterday, 11:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 491
Posted By Rev. Roy
This reminds me of a guy I met a few years ago....

This reminds me of a guy I met a few years ago. He was from France but had bought a new Entegra to travel around the US for 6 months a year while going back and forth to France. He did nothing but...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 04-17-2024, 11:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 216
Posted By Rev. Roy
I thought about a salvage but decided that they...

I thought about a salvage but decided that they probably would sell just a door when they can sell the whole refrigerator. But it still wouldn't hurt to try. They may have one where they can't sell...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-15-2024, 11:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 297
Posted By Rev. Roy
Judging from your inquiry, I will assume you...

Judging from your inquiry, I will assume you didn't have the RV inspected by a certified NRVIA inspector so I'll operate from that perspective. In my opinion, there are generally three reasons for...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-13-2024, 11:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 232
Posted By Rev. Roy
I've bought several springs like that from my...

I've bought several springs like that from my local Ace Hardware store. I just take the old one with me and they match it. I can't tell you how many times my local Ace came to the rescue.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-11-2024, 11:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 426
Posted By Rev. Roy
You hit on something I have done since day one...

You hit on something I have done since day one which is check the screws on the slide tracks regularly. When I found some had backed out in year one, I went with a larger screw in all of them and...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 04-11-2024, 10:56 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 10,070
Posted By Rev. Roy
You can note that, when I mentioned the ethical...

You can note that, when I mentioned the ethical or moral side, I added that it answered the issue FOR ME not anyone else. I wasn't judging others, only adding a different prospective. As a retired...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-09-2024, 11:46 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,568
Posted By Rev. Roy
I remember reading somewhere in the manual that...

I remember reading somewhere in the manual that they recommend 60 lbs or less. I have an adjustable regulator and keep it at 55 lb so you are safe. On the flip side, I keep my setting on Auto Fill...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 04-09-2024, 06:06 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 10,070
Posted By Rev. Roy
Growing up in the 50s-60s we had an expression...

Growing up in the 50s-60s we had an expression that went, "It's only illegal if you get caught" and that is the attitude that I see many using the Montana LLC to avoid sales tax operating on. The one...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-08-2024, 07:59 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,043
Posted By Rev. Roy
We built a RV spot on our property with full...

We built a RV spot on our property with full hook-ups. We are considering adding more for others to stay. So I have free dump. Something that many don't know is that some municipal waist treatment...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-08-2024, 09:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 371
Posted By Rev. Roy
I have found that my local glass shop is really...

I have found that my local glass shop is really good at finding these things for me. If the manufacturer doesn't stock it, they usually find someone who can replicate it.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 04-07-2024, 06:43 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 10,070
Posted By Rev. Roy
This is good advice because it would have to be...

This is good advice because it would have to be insured under the LLC name. Also, there is another possible problem and that is warranty work. Most RV manufacturers have a disclaimer in the warranty...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-07-2024, 11:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 414
Posted By Rev. Roy
The King Aire can run two of the ACs off the...

The King Aire can run two of the ACs off the batteries. I believe the New Aire only runs one.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 04-06-2024, 08:54 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,049
Posted By Rev. Roy
What you're driving

I think the answer would be based what you are driving, weather conditions, and type of roads traveling on. I have owned every type of RV there is over the last 50+ years. I have found out that...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-06-2024, 12:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 855
Posted By Rev. Roy
Here I go again but it is a shot. I call around...

Here I go again but it is a shot. I call around to the various RV salvage yards to see if they happen to have any of these kind of stuff available. I am sure that, if they had a RV come in with the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-06-2024, 12:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 511
Posted By Rev. Roy
I have been RVing for 50+ years and have only...

I have been RVing for 50+ years and have only heard of one person who had a plugged grey tank, and that actually was where the person cutting the hole let the piece fall into the tank and hadn't...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-04-2024, 12:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,654
Posted By Rev. Roy
First off, most of the other manufacturers have...

First off, most of the other manufacturers have already laid off so ya knew it was coming. Newmar's business Moto has been, "when you know the difference" but over the past few, that motto has not...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-03-2024, 11:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 261
Posted By Rev. Roy
To be honest, I don't even look at the elevation...

To be honest, I don't even look at the elevation unless I am climbing up a mountain and can't say I noticed and discrepancy in its readings. In all likelihood the accuracy of any GPS elevation...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-02-2024, 12:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 758
Posted By Rev. Roy
I bought my steel valves at Auto Zone, two doors...

I bought my steel valves at Auto Zone, two doors down from the tire shop. The sales guy said, "Ya, we sell a lot of them for people at their shop."
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-31-2024, 12:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 599
Posted By Rev. Roy
I know someone who put electrical tape over the...

I know someone who put electrical tape over the IR receiver to the overhead one to block the signal. I'm left handed so, if I'm sitting in my theater seating next to the driver's seat, it blocks the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-31-2024, 11:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,114
Posted By Rev. Roy
Are you planning on watching the same thing on...

Are you planning on watching the same thing on all the TVs? One fire stick means one choice right? I have a fire stick I am not using anymore because all my TVs are smart TVs.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-30-2024, 11:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 225
Posted By Rev. Roy
I thought of that also. When I was told that by a...

I thought of that also. When I was told that by a salesman I remember saying, " That has to be one of the most asinine design idea I have ever heard. I would think you wouldn't want it to work with...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-29-2024, 08:40 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,929
Posted By Rev. Roy
Over the years, I've met more than a few people...

Over the years, I've met more than a few people who had the mirror ripped off. These were mostly self-inflicted but others were taken off by a semi at truck stops. Almost all of them bought...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-28-2024, 10:24 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 9,677
Posted By Rev. Roy
Florida just passed a new anti-squatter law that...

Florida just passed a new anti-squatter law that allows police to remove them and, if the come back, they are arrested and can get 6 months in jail. Several other states are looking at Florida's law...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 03-28-2024, 06:36 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,126
Posted By Rev. Roy
Ok, do you have your RV's 30 amo plug connected...

Ok, do you have your RV's 30 amo plug connected into the 30 amp outlet or are you plugged into the 50 amp with a dogbone? I have seen campgrounds where the 15/20 amp outlet was wired from the 30 amp...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-28-2024, 12:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,923
Posted By Rev. Roy
In all honesty, I think it was someone's hearing...

In all honesty, I think it was someone's hearing aid. That was my first thought anyway.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-28-2024, 11:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 524
Posted By Rev. Roy
First off, it's not a warranty because a warranty...

First off, it's not a warranty because a warranty can only be issued by the manufacturer. So what you're buying is an insurance policy complete with a deductible, exclusions, and pre-approval...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-28-2024, 11:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 630
Posted By Rev. Roy
Since you said it was a plastic wheel I am...

Since you said it was a plastic wheel I am wondering if you could take it to a machine shop and have it replicated in a metal one. I realize most of the plastic gears and stuff is part of the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-27-2024, 11:30 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,635
Posted By Rev. Roy
Are they mice or rats? I have dealt with both. I...

Are they mice or rats? I have dealt with both. I found tom CatŪ traps work good for me with peanut butter or Raisinets. I am living in a century old house as well. I did the light trick with a...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-26-2024, 11:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,004
Posted By Rev. Roy
First off, it's "customer service" not...

First off, it's "customer service" not "prospective" customer service because that's what you are, a prospective customer Some information could be proprietary in nature and thus only given to...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-26-2024, 06:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 267
Posted By Rev. Roy
You won't need to ask Newmar. Many of us will run...

You won't need to ask Newmar. Many of us will run the generator and AC while driving down the highway. Actually, the AC cools best with the slides in, less area to cool.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-26-2024, 05:54 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 9,677
Posted By Rev. Roy
If the police are called immediately when you get...

If the police are called immediately when you get an alert, they won't have time to establish themselves. You also have video of them breaking in and they're not just evicted but arrested for...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-25-2024, 11:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 415
Posted By Rev. Roy
It sounds like something needs adjusted. Is your...

It sounds like something needs adjusted. Is your bubble level a mounted one or are you using a regular shop level. We have a levelmate pro and it agrees with the air leveling.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-25-2024, 11:17 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,210
Posted By Rev. Roy
Since you said the driver's side window I am...

Since you said the driver's side window I am assuming you mean the driver's window. I am not familiar with your unit but on mine, the driver's window is a powered window but the one that was on my...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-24-2024, 09:00 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 9,677
Posted By Rev. Roy
I have an extensive security system and a son...

I have an extensive security system and a son close by. If someone enters my property my alarm goes off. I have it posted with No Trespassing and security Video surveillance cameras in use signs...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-24-2024, 12:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 267
Posted By Rev. Roy
Ya made me smile because we have a King Aire so...

Ya made me smile because we have a King Aire so momma sleeps on the fully bath side and I sleep on the half bath side. I rarely get up throughout the night but the DW will get up 2-3 times. This...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-24-2024, 11:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 395
Posted By Rev. Roy
Most commercial long haul trucks are semis, a...

Most commercial long haul trucks are semis, a whole different ballgame. Most long haulers I have talked with don't care for any off the "new safety" stuff like adaptive cruise control or crash...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-23-2024, 11:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,299
Posted By Rev. Roy
That is when you buy a Foretravel Realm...

That is when you buy a Foretravel Realm Presidential on the K4 chassis for less. That's an option we're looking at.
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 03-22-2024, 09:20 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,657
Posted By Rev. Roy
Unfortunately, few dealerships take the time to...

Unfortunately, few dealerships take the time to make sure inexperienced RVers have the proper weight distribution hitch and sway control and the knowledge of how to properly hitch up. The purpose of...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-22-2024, 12:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,238
Posted By Rev. Roy
That probably is partly true but I never had any...

That probably is partly true but I never had any problem finding a service location for Spartan chassis. Why I chose Spartan was based upon research, Spartan had fewer recalls, like less than half...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-22-2024, 11:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,188
Posted By Rev. Roy
If you're looking at saving some $$$, the last...

If you're looking at saving some $$$, the last time I was at Colaw RV salvage in Carthage Mo. they had a boatload of sofas. That was a few years ago. They may even have one with your interior colors....
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-22-2024, 05:35 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,163
Posted By Rev. Roy
I have used my I-pass in Il, In, Oh, & PA. The...

I have used my I-pass in Il, In, Oh, & PA. The other three all use E-Pass and they are compatible. I live in Ohio but bought the I-Pass from Illinois because Ohio charges a fee when no used 30 times...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-21-2024, 07:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,238
Posted By Rev. Roy
They're going to a cheaper chassis hoping no one...

They're going to a cheaper chassis hoping no one will notice. They just figured out a way to make more money without raising the price.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-20-2024, 10:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,163
Posted By Rev. Roy
Get an Ipass from Illinois all though you may not...

Get an Ipass from Illinois all though you may not have enough time to have it mailed to you. I got one years ago. Tolls are one of the reasons I suggested staying on I-94 and coming through...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-20-2024, 11:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 333
Posted By Rev. Roy
This kind of question gets asked a lot

This kind of question gets asked a lot and the answer is always to disconnect the shore power and test each outlet. I know my refrigerator is on the inverter but I have two of them. I am curious why...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-19-2024, 11:41 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,318
Posted By Rev. Roy
I don't know where you're shopping where the AGM...

I don't know where you're shopping where the AGM batteries are 4-5x the cost but I suggest you find somewhere else. Generally it's 2 maybe 3 times the cost. So you only got 3 years out of your...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-19-2024, 10:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 205
Posted By Rev. Roy
I can appreciate you wanting something under 40...

I can appreciate you wanting something under 40 ft. Dutch Star has been that best seller in the Newmar line for a reason, they're great RVs if properly maintained. The one thing I would be certain of...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-18-2024, 11:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 277
Posted By Rev. Roy
I immediately knew it was the one in the mid-bath...

I immediately knew it was the one in the mid-bath even though I have never had that issue. How I knew was from reading all the posts here for the past few years. I can't tell you how valuable the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-16-2024, 11:50 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,647
Posted By Rev. Roy
As someone who has dealt with the rapidly rising...

As someone who has dealt with the rapidly rising cost of liability insurance, I am certain it is a contributing factor. We've seen liability insurance rates double in one year. This has led to...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-15-2024, 11:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 374
Posted By Rev. Roy
I have recommended them numerous times because...

I have recommended them numerous times because they do great work. I know several people who used the and all were very pleased with the work. I agree that the 3-100w panels that is a Newmar option...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-15-2024, 11:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 952
Posted By Rev. Roy
First, is this being plugged into a "designated"...

First, is this being plugged into a "designated" line? That means that there are no other connecting points on it. If not, then figure out what else is on that line. It really should be on its own...
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