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Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 09-11-2020, 10:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 464
Posted By Allentc2
So out the firewall, to the left on top of the...

So out the firewall, to the left on top of the frame rail, then where to the center?

I'm thinking of using a hole saw to simply cut a circle dead center in the plastic where the front license...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 09-10-2020, 02:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 464
Posted By Allentc2
2020 Jeep Wrangler Sport S and NSA products

Has anyone installed NSA's supplemental and breakaway brake cables on a Wrangler JL?

My LJ had ample room in the engine bay, but this new one looks jam-packed!! LOL I'd love some tips on how to...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-03-2019, 06:11 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,015
Posted By Allentc2
I read they were three miles south of the Bob...

I read they were three miles south of the Bob Hall Pier, which would put them around the Padre Island National Seashore.....not exactly Corpus Christi. Looking at it in Google Maps in satellite view,...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-03-2019, 03:16 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,015
Posted By Allentc2
"Safety" is an elusive thing. In fact, I think it...

"Safety" is an elusive thing. In fact, I think it is an impossible thing. What we do is mitigate risk. You can never be truly "safe".

As far as boondocking vs "glamping".....yeah, some of us (me...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-27-2019, 07:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,545
Posted By Allentc2
2019 Bay Star dog house removal?

My Google Fu is weak. Can someone point me to a good video/link on removing the interior engine cover for a 2019 Bay Star? I think one of my winter projects will be putting some FatMat or whatever in...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-15-2019, 05:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,768
Posted By Allentc2
For those using the SkyPro LTE....any preference...

For those using the SkyPro LTE....any preference in carriers? I spent all afternoon trying to explain to AT&T why I needed a SIM card activated. Then when it finally sank in, they informed me I would...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-14-2019, 09:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 521
Posted By Allentc2
Thanks, 007. I'd perused those, gave me most of...

Thanks, 007. I'd perused those, gave me most of the general info. Just need to dig out the specifics on the '19 BS.
Forum: Full-Timers 10-14-2019, 07:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,647
Posted By Allentc2
A fascinating alternative

I stumbled across a documentary series on Amazon Prime which led to my discovery of an interesting lifestyle in England. I thought it might be of interest to the full-timers here.

Basically,...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-14-2019, 07:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 521
Posted By Allentc2
Fairly quick winterizing question..Do I have the general gist of it?

Okay, new 2019 Bay Star owner here and regrettably, I'm going to winterize it (instead of use it) in the next few weeks. I've been reading posts/blogs and watching YouTube videos.....everything...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 10-08-2019, 10:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,092
Posted By Allentc2
Nope, haven't done anything other than the CHF...

Nope, haven't done anything other than the CHF and put on a Roadmaster Steering Stabilizer.

I'll look at the wiring this weekend.
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 10-04-2019, 05:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,092
Posted By Allentc2
Sorry, thought the only engine choice for a 2019...

Sorry, thought the only engine choice for a 2019 F-53 was the V-10 Triton.

And I agree...seems insane for one to go out. I am gonna crawl up under there tomorrow and make sure I didn't bonk...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 10-04-2019, 03:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,092
Posted By Allentc2
Check Engine light on, O2 sensor the culprit

Check engine light came on, ran down to the local Autozone to get it diagnosed. "Non-specific O2 sensor" comes up. :confused:

1) I know my Jeep TJ is finicky about what brand O2 sensor to use....
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 09-26-2019, 07:03 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,799
Posted By Allentc2
I was thinking red or blue Loctite.

I was thinking red or blue Loctite.
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 09-26-2019, 04:31 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,799
Posted By Allentc2
So to answer some questions.... Yes, that is...

So to answer some questions....

Yes, that is the U-bolt that holds the axle and leaf springs together.
Yes, I removed the nuts on those bolts and they did have a washer underneath them. The...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 09-24-2019, 06:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,799
Posted By Allentc2
The more I think about it, the less I like the...

The more I think about it, the less I like the idea of doing anything at all to it. Seems like I'd be accepting liability if anything did go wrong. Get a refund or exchange my current bracket for...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 09-24-2019, 06:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,799
Posted By Allentc2
Here's the entire kit. You can see the bracket...

Here's the entire kit. You can see the bracket has one elongated hole. What I'd be grinding is that corner with the long hole.
...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 09-24-2019, 10:54 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,799
Posted By Allentc2
So with the grinding/cutting it down to...

So with the grinding/cutting it down to fit.....that'd turn that elongated hole into a slot, with a tab. One of my more mechanically inclined friends said he thought that'd put stress on the tab and...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 09-23-2019, 06:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,799
Posted By Allentc2
Simple if you have a grinder. LOL This was...

Simple if you have a grinder. LOL This was supposed to be a plug n' play product.
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 09-23-2019, 04:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,799
Posted By Allentc2
Here's a better picture of what's going on. Not...

Here's a better picture of what's going on. Not sure of what the technical term is for this, but this "inset" in the axle is not letting the chassis bracket sit flat.
...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 09-23-2019, 07:19 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,799
Posted By Allentc2
Ooops.....where the SPRING end goes. LOL The...

Ooops.....where the SPRING end goes. LOL The chassis bracket.
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 09-23-2019, 03:09 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,799
Posted By Allentc2
LOL I can't tell much from yours either. My...

LOL I can't tell much from yours either.

My pic is looking up at the big mount plate under the leaf springs. Where the non-spring end of the stabilizer goes. Bottom of the pic is towards the...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 09-22-2019, 06:14 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,799
Posted By Allentc2
2019 Bay Star / Roadmaster RSSA question

I purchased an RSSA and RBK25 mounting kit to put a steering stabilizer on my 2019 Bay Star. I followed the directions, and it came out like this.....
...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 09-09-2019, 03:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,757
Posted By Allentc2
Safe-T-Plus vs Roadmaster RSSA.....is there a difference?

These two SEEM to be the most mentioned steering stabilizers. Is one any better than the other, and if so, why?

One of these (unless another contender pops up) is going on my Bay Star, but I can't...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 09-08-2019, 10:10 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,660
Posted By Allentc2
I have a 2019 Bay Star 3401, 26,000 GVWR, and I...

I have a 2019 Bay Star 3401, 26,000 GVWR, and I need to quit reading about the CHF as it's giving me headaches. LOL

I did the front/rear CHF yesterday. I had the Z things on my rear sway bar, and...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 09-07-2019, 05:49 PM
Replies: 6,620
Views: 1,942,663
Posted By Allentc2
I did my CHF front/rear today. Went pretty well,...

I did my CHF front/rear today. Went pretty well, but I didn't get to test drive it. I have drill next weekend so I'll have to wait a couple of weeks before taking a trip. I'm hoping I'll be happy...
Forum: Military / Veteran RVing 08-26-2019, 10:09 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,569
Posted By Allentc2
[Moderator Edit] If I were king for a day,...

[Moderator Edit]

If I were king for a day, all resources and funding would be spent towards honing warfighting skills and capabilities, not staying fashionable. I would be willing to bet less than...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-25-2019, 07:56 AM
Replies: 4,575
Views: 1,571,198
Posted By Allentc2
Cool, I will do that. So I will be "homeless"...

Cool, I will do that. So I will be "homeless" from 6am-230pm roughly? Or is it dependant on the work being done?
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-24-2019, 07:40 PM
Replies: 4,575
Views: 1,571,198
Posted By Allentc2
I'm heading to Nappanee this coming...

I'm heading to Nappanee this coming Tuesday.....what should I expect? Do I hang around the RV for the three days I'm there? Sight see? I'm definitely wanting to take the factory tour!
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-24-2019, 09:55 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 11,535
Posted By Allentc2
I removed the anti-theft caps this morning. Easy...

I removed the anti-theft caps this morning. Easy peasy lemon squeezy!! The Bostitch pump worked great. Plugged my extension cord into an outlet in the "entertainment" bay and aired up the tires in no...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-21-2019, 04:47 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 11,535
Posted By Allentc2
When one doesn't have a coach air system. :D I am...

When one doesn't have a coach air system. :D I am but a lowly Bay Star. I don't have all those fancy things.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-20-2019, 03:31 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 11,535
Posted By Allentc2
I was thinking in looser surfaces; sand, etc. and...

I was thinking in looser surfaces; sand, etc. and temp changes.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-20-2019, 12:05 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 11,535
Posted By Allentc2
OMG, don't get me started. I've been trying to...

OMG, don't get me started. I've been trying to decipher that chart next to the pilot's seat for months!!! :D I'm starting with 95psi per tire and learning how to set the low limit alarm on the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-20-2019, 09:47 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 11,535
Posted By Allentc2
Gotta admit, that one looks nice! I went with a...

Gotta admit, that one looks nice! I went with a Bostitch BTFP02012. Probably a little overkill. 150psi max, 2.6SCFM, and a 6 gallon tank. It'll come in tomorrow, so this weekend I'll go out to the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-19-2019, 06:16 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 11,535
Posted By Allentc2
Okay, I'm capable of airing my tires up/down, but...

Okay, I'm capable of airing my tires up/down, but what's the T in the bypass for?
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-19-2019, 04:45 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 11,535
Posted By Allentc2
I'm leaning towards either a Bostitch or...

I'm leaning towards either a Bostitch or Porter-Cable pancake compressor I think. Six of one, half dozen of the other.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-19-2019, 02:59 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 11,535
Posted By Allentc2
Whoa.....I suppose I should have searched for...

Whoa.....I suppose I should have searched for that! Very good info! I know one thing I'll be doing this coming weekend!
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-19-2019, 11:19 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 11,535
Posted By Allentc2
Air compressors and TPMS

So I purchased a TPMS for my coach (and like an idiot, did NOT get flow-thru caps) and now I'm thinking it might be a good idea to have an air compressor aboard to inflate/deflate the tires as the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-19-2019, 11:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 802
Posted By Allentc2
Water "station" mods....quick disconnects

As the guy installing my solar was a veteran full-timer, I spent more than a few hours asking him everything I could think of in the way of tips/tricks. One thing he mentioned that I may try to...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-12-2019, 08:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,161
Posted By Allentc2
Aaaaaand it's confirmed. They don't make locks to...

Aaaaaand it's confirmed. They don't make locks to fit the Newmar doors. Oh well, guess I'll just need to be extra careful with where I lay my keys. :D
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-12-2019, 08:49 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 21,817
Posted By Allentc2
Maybe I missed it, but is diesel a requirement?...

Maybe I missed it, but is diesel a requirement? If not, then new is not out of your budget. My 2019 Bay Star 3401 was $142K, including WV sales tax (6%). So depending on what you want in a floorplan,...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-10-2019, 12:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,161
Posted By Allentc2
I went and took pictures of my lock and sent it...

I went and took pictures of my lock and sent it off to RVLock. Judging from what I'm seeing, I won't be able to make the swap. Like Kahoona said, mine is 'taller'. The RVLock locks are about 5.5"...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-08-2019, 11:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,161
Posted By Allentc2
RVLocks on BayStar door?

I am thinking about swapping the stock door lock/handle on my 2019 BayStar with one of those fancy ones from RVLocks. Has anyone here used them before, and if so, does the Class C/A model swap out...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-08-2019, 11:38 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 18,493
Posted By Allentc2
My 2019 Bay Star had some issues. Sloppy...

My 2019 Bay Star had some issues.


Sloppy fit of the exterior panel covering the water heater bits.
Bathroom sink showing rust spots.
Several baggage compartment locks don't work.
Level meter...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-17-2019, 03:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 816
Posted By Allentc2
I ordered it last year. Took delivery in April. :)

I ordered it last year. Took delivery in April. :)
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-17-2019, 03:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 816
Posted By Allentc2
One thing I asked for was USB ports on the...

One thing I asked for was USB ports on the "nightstand" outlets on either side of the bed. In retrospect, I should have asked for them just about everywhere. LOL Especially places where you might...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-23-2019, 06:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,960
Posted By Allentc2
Pool noodles on wiper blades?

Saw a couple of Class As at the storage place I keep mine. Two had pool noodles on the wiper blades (a third had tennis balls under the wiper arms).

I assume this is to keep the rubber blades off...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-14-2019, 11:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,234
Posted By Allentc2
Plain Jane floormats for driver/passenger in Bay Star?

After poring over the Newmar logo floor mat thread, I've given up on finding ones like that for the Bay Star. Anyone have any recommendations for just some plain Jane, not so fancy ones that'll fit?...
Forum: Full-Timers 06-04-2019, 04:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,460
Posted By Allentc2
Bicycle protection for full-timers

I recently discovered the Swagman bike rack, which mounts to the ladder on the back of RVs. That answered my "How can I take my bike with me while not covering up turn signals/brake lights" question....
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-28-2019, 09:32 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 463
Posted By Allentc2
Replacing grille (not grill, as in BBQ)

I posted this in the Newmar forum but I guess no one has had an issue.

The grille of my Bay Star appears to be made of soda straws. LOL Flat black, 1/4" long soda straws. And apparently some of...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-28-2019, 09:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 660
Posted By Allentc2
Replacement basement door locks?

I have a couple of basement door locks on my 2019 Newmar Bay Star that refuse to lock (even after judicious application of silicone spray). I'm thinking about replacing them. Has anyone done this and...
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