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Posted By wildcat30

If you glance at their plan chart, you might...

If you glance at their plan chart, you might think the $150/month service is for the "Standard" $599 dishy but it says "recommended". You can get the "High Performance" $2500 Dishy and still pay the...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

04-17-2024, 08:05 PM

Replies: 55

Our new 2024 DS (the first 60 days of lessons learned)

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Posted By wildcat30

I contacted "Uncommon Flag Poles...

I contacted "Uncommon Flag Poles (https://www.uncommonflagpoles.com/)" to ask about a mount/adapter for Starlink antenna and got:

"We do not make a part designed for that purpose, unfortunately."

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

04-17-2024, 08:00 PM

Replies: 8

Views: 571

Posted By wildcat30

Congratulations! I appreciate your inital...

Congratulations! I appreciate your inital thoughts on your Newmar, we will get ours hopefully in early July and I have keeping an eye for posts regarding newer Newmars.

I too would be interested...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

04-16-2024, 03:21 PM

Replies: 55

Views: 3,537

Posted By wildcat30

iRV2 comes through once again, thanks for the...

iRV2 comes through once again, thanks for the info and clarification on the Starlink options!

Just thought of the usefulness of having Starlink if you happen to be broken down on the road with no...

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

04-14-2024, 08:57 PM

Replies: 9

Ex Class A DP Owner looking into 5th Wheel Ownership

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Posted By wildcat30

Ha! I'm heading the other way after having a 5th...

Ha! I'm heading the other way after having a 5th Wheel for 15 years, now moving to a DP. I asked a question about maneuvering a DP vs. 5th Wheel here...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

04-14-2024, 08:41 PM

Replies: 47

Water Pressure Regulator

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Posted By wildcat30

When we had our Montana 3160 and ran the on board...

When we had our Montana 3160 and ran the on board water pump, the Pex plumbing in the walls rattled so loud, sounded like a jackhammer breaking up luan plywood. I replaced the pump with a...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

04-14-2024, 11:28 AM

Replies: 55

Views: 3,537

Posted By wildcat30

I would unplug it our put it on switch/outlet...

I would unplug it our put it on switch/outlet switch. If you don't, your devices will try and join StarLink WiFi router while driving, but there won't be any internet service since your Dishy is in...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

04-12-2024, 08:19 PM

Replies: 55

Views: 3,537

Posted By wildcat30

Sounds like that is the ticket if cost is not a...

Sounds like that is the ticket if cost is not a factor or your working on the road. I can’t justify the $2500 antenna plus $250/month. Maybe if I was full time but for my needs I’m looking at the...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

04-12-2024, 02:52 PM

Replies: 55

Views: 3,537

Posted By wildcat30

If you have Starlink, I would be curious to know...

If you have Starlink, I would be curious to know if you mount it on the roof or use set it out on a portable mount/tripod each time you set up camp?

Also, if you have it mounted on your roof, any...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

04-10-2024, 04:56 PM

Replies: 20

Xite Navigation on newer Newmar Class-A's

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Posted By wildcat30

I did some digging and found this...

I did some digging and found this (https://nng.com/partners) as to where they get their mapping data from, which explains the differences compared to some of the other more popular GPS routing...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

04-10-2024, 08:17 AM

Replies: 20

Xite Navigation on newer Newmar Class-A's

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Posted By wildcat30

Does Xite use their own proprietary mapping...

Does Xite use their own proprietary mapping software or are they using Rand McNally, Garmin, or Google, etc?

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

04-08-2024, 10:27 PM

Replies: 20

Xite Navigation on newer Newmar Class-A's

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Posted By wildcat30

Following….

Following….

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

04-04-2024, 10:57 AM

Replies: 35

Newmar Layoffs

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Posted By wildcat30

In February all 4 dealers I got price quotes from...

In February all 4 dealers I got price quotes from off my order sheet were all in the high 20% range. That may just be because I was shopping MA. I expect this to change based on supply and demand...

Forum: iRV2 Owners Registry

04-04-2024, 10:13 AM

Replies: 2

Hazel :: 2024 Newmar Mountain Aire 4118

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Posted By wildcat30

Thanks Bill, it's been a long time coming....

Thanks Bill, it's been a long time coming....

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

04-04-2024, 09:37 AM

Replies: 35

Newmar Layoffs

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Posted By wildcat30

This is unfortunate, when I was working we faced...

This is unfortunate, when I was working we faced layoffs at one point, not good for the company, not good for the customers, and certainly not good for the employees affected. But this cycle of boom...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

04-03-2024, 02:07 PM

Replies: 27

Neighbor broke off mirror arm

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Posted By wildcat30

That's great Mark, glad you'll be ready for your...

That's great Mark, glad you'll be ready for your trip!

Keith

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

04-01-2024, 06:04 PM

Replies: 52

CA Class B Non Commercial : My story

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Posted By wildcat30

I'm guessing mine might come with the wrong...

I'm guessing mine might come with the wrong number. I could easily see how a mix-up could happen between a 4118 and a 4018. :whistling: Now a mix-up between 4369 and 4018, now that's just good luck!...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

03-31-2024, 11:47 AM

Replies: 52

CA Class B Non Commercial : My story

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Posted By wildcat30

I wonder how many drivers/owners of 40+ foot...

I wonder how many drivers/owners of 40+ foot motorhomes in California get their non-commercial B license? I realize this is kind of an overhead question but my guess is very few. Not saying that it...

03-31-2024, 11:03 AM

Replies: 12

Views: 397

Posted By wildcat30

Thanks Oldenavy! Wonder if your last comment is...

Thanks Oldenavy! Wonder if your last comment is dependent on which MH your driving? I’m assuming (ya, I know what happens when you assume) with a rear engine and air ride, a MH would be more...

03-31-2024, 10:21 AM

Replies: 12

Views: 397

Posted By wildcat30

IRV2 never disappoints, thank you ALL! This is...

IRV2 never disappoints, thank you ALL! This is great information and exactly what I was looking for.

03-30-2024, 02:09 PM

Replies: 12

Views: 397

Posted By wildcat30

Great info/reminders! I have been towing a 5th...

Great info/reminders! I have been towing a 5th wheel for 15 years now and switching to a DP. I have not done any body damage to the 5th wheel except for a light tree scratch or two. One thing I will...

03-30-2024, 01:33 PM

Replies: 12

Views: 397

Posted By wildcat30

Parking MH vs 5th Wheel?

I've read through the numerous threads on general MH vs 5th Wheel/TT's but have not heard much on differences in slow speed maneuverability.

Specifically the differences in maneuvering in a...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

03-29-2024, 12:52 PM

Replies: 7

2025 Newmar Review

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Posted By wildcat30

NIRVC/Angie set the benchmark with the detailed...

NIRVC/Angie set the benchmark with the detailed and well-organized information she presents in her videos.

We've been waiting to see what changes were coming for the MA 25's knowing it was due...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

03-29-2024, 12:10 PM

Replies: 27

Neighbor broke off mirror arm

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Posted By wildcat30

Too bad there is not a temporary mirror you could...

Too bad there is not a temporary mirror you could use to get you to Newmar since you're going there anyway, and let them fix it. Your rig is so new and either have the guy pay the bill or his...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

03-29-2024, 08:24 AM

Replies: 27

Neighbor broke off mirror arm

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Posted By wildcat30

We’re taking delivery in June and will have same...

We’re taking delivery in June and will have same issue with our storage facility. One thing I did not ask while shopping was do the mirrors tuck/fold in at all? They do look like they would be...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

03-29-2024, 08:07 AM

Replies: 4

Newmar Service

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Posted By wildcat30

That is great to hear! Congratulations on your...

That is great to hear! Congratulations on your new coach!!! We take delivery of our 24’ MA 4118 in June. Your positive post is reassuring!

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

03-24-2024, 09:42 AM

Replies: 25

Water Leak from under Full Wall Slide

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Posted By wildcat30

Been following this and appreciate the report...

Been following this and appreciate the report back on the the problem/solution. Glad you are back on the road, water leaks are about the worst issues to deal with.

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

03-11-2024, 07:55 PM

Replies: 17

Starlink vs Cell Booster

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Posted By wildcat30

Having tried portable hot spots like the Verizon...

Having tried portable hot spots like the Verizon MiFi, WiFi Ranger (when in a campground with WiFi, and hot spotting our cell phones, we've settled on getting a Starlink account (non-mobile $150/mo)....

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

02-26-2024, 06:46 PM

Replies: 12

Views: 894

Posted By wildcat30

Great discussion! Obviously this technology is...

Great discussion! Obviously this technology is still evolving. I’m about to pull the pin on the factory installed Lithium option on a Newmar. I will have aftermarket solar panels installed since...

Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion

02-19-2024, 06:34 PM

Replies: 20

Tow question

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Posted By wildcat30

Unfortunately their cacluator is off line UFN,...

Unfortunately their cacluator is off line UFN, looks like some good information still there though.

Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion

02-19-2024, 06:26 PM

Replies: 20

Tow question

Views: 1,736

Posted By wildcat30

Great call! Besides the obvious safety issues,...

Great call! Besides the obvious safety issues, you will feel so much more comfortable towing with the 2500HD which makes the whole RV journey that much more enjoyable! Safe travels....

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

02-19-2024, 04:12 PM

Replies: 3

Televator stuck in down position

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Posted By wildcat30

See if this might help, if you have not done this...

See if this might help, if you have not done this already:

Originally Posted by Soniccruzer
Well the televator is back up and running with the help of Mike Bianchini at Newmar support.

1....

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

02-17-2024, 10:39 AM

Replies: 12

Views: 894

Posted By wildcat30

Thanks, yes I’ve seen OJIM’s videos and even met...

Thanks, yes I’ve seen OJIM’s videos and even met with Mark and Sue at the Florida Super Show, great people and great informative videos. Since theirs is a 2014 DS they had no choice but to do...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

02-17-2024, 08:24 AM

Replies: 12

Views: 894

Posted By wildcat30

Great to hear!!!! Thank you!

Great to hear!!!! Thank you!

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

02-16-2024, 08:40 PM

Replies: 12

Views: 894

Posted By wildcat30

Factory installed Lithionics?

I’m in the process of ordering a 2024 MA 4118 and am wondering if the factory installed Lithionics package (3 batteries and 2 inverters) is ready for prime time or if anyone in the last year that...

Forum: iRV2 Owners Registry

02-02-2024, 10:01 AM

Replies: 2

Hazel :: 2024 Newmar Mountain Aire 4118

Views: 194

Posted By wildcat30

Hazel :: 2024 Newmar Mountain Aire 4118

Hazel :: 2024 Newmar Mountain Aire 4118 (2024-02-02 17:01:31)

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

01-27-2024, 07:52 AM

Replies: 33

Annual Cost

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Posted By wildcat30

Oops! Thanks for the correction, thought they...

Oops! Thanks for the correction, thought they were already set up for storage.

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

01-26-2024, 07:40 PM

Replies: 33

Annual Cost

Views: 4,962

Posted By wildcat30

Congratulations on the King Aire, we're getting...

Congratulations on the King Aire, we're getting close to ordering a Mountain Aire.

If I were near an NIRVC (https://www.nirvc.com/Locations?id=WashingtonDC) I would look into storing there....

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

01-25-2024, 04:51 PM

Replies: 7

Air Drier Part Number

Views: 638

Posted By wildcat30

Were you a detective in a previous life? Well...

Were you a detective in a previous life? Well done!!!:bow:

Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum

01-22-2024, 12:24 PM

Replies: 70

Tampa RV Show

Views: 4,536

Posted By wildcat30

MOD's this is a great thread on the BIM issues,...

MOD's this is a great thread on the BIM issues, but should be in it's own thread, could you move these to their own thread? Also would be easier for others with this issue/interest to find it.
...

Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum

01-19-2024, 05:59 AM

Replies: 28

Bob Tiffin Limited Edition Bus!

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Posted By wildcat30

Factory Deliver is now available for Zepher’s and...

Factory Deliver is now available for Zepher’s and BTP models.

01-18-2024, 08:48 PM

Replies: 27

Tampa RV Show

Views: 1,502

Posted By wildcat30

Hey Chindog, They have an interactive map and...

Hey Chindog, They have an interactive map and list of vendors/manufacturers here: https://frvta.expocad.com/Events/2024fls/index.html
I printed out the PDF version and used the interactive version...

Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum

01-18-2024, 03:09 PM

Replies: 28

Bob Tiffin Limited Edition Bus!

Views: 3,599

Posted By wildcat30

Here is the sticker with pricing info (apologies...

Here is the sticker with pricing info (apologies for the orientation). Toured it today at the Tampa Show, really nice coach for my taste! $610,393 Base + Options $673,375

Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum

01-18-2024, 06:34 AM

Replies: 28

Bob Tiffin Limited Edition Bus!

Views: 3,599

Posted By wildcat30

:rofl: Or just another way to say RV Industry,...

:rofl: Or just another way to say RV Industry, yet we still buy them and plan our first year of RV travel in our new rig around getting service and returning to the Factory before the warranty is up....

01-18-2024, 06:19 AM

Replies: 27

Tampa RV Show

Views: 1,502

Posted By wildcat30

Well there is definitely more than one here. I...

Well there is definitely more than one here. I count 61 manufacturers (I did not go through all the listings to verify that they were all trailer/motorhome dealers but, yes, pretty much ALL of them...

Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum

01-17-2024, 07:23 PM

Replies: 70

Tampa RV Show

Views: 4,536

Posted By wildcat30

There’s a video overview of the new chassis from...

There’s a video overview of the new chassis from NIRVC & Freightliner, they kinda just brushed over this long overdue change:
https://www.irv2.com/forums/f26/air-dryer-finally-moved-634911.html

01-17-2024, 07:10 PM

Replies: 27

Tampa RV Show

Views: 1,502

Posted By wildcat30

Just got to Tampa and can let you know tomorrow...

Just got to Tampa and can let you know tomorrow if someone else doesn’t beat me to it. :thumb:

Forum: Electric RVs and EV Charging

01-16-2024, 09:34 AM

Replies: 4

EV vehicles and Winter

Views: 413

Posted By wildcat30

Not really any different than an RV with lithium...

Not really any different than an RV with lithium batteries as far as what to watch out for regarding cold weather.

This is EV specific as some EV's don't have cold weather battery heaters built...