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Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-05-2021, 03:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,772
Posted By riverbender
Unhappy Don't Do It Man!

Hire somebody!!!
It took us weeks to remove it trying every imaginable method. Once we were finished, we had to have the front end repainted. Apparently, at some point there was a small area on...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-23-2019, 08:11 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 14,693
Posted By riverbender
I agree 100%, they owe me over $350.00 which I am...

I agree 100%, they owe me over $350.00 which I am sure I will never see. We switched to Fubotv, I just did it last night, seems to work pretty well, so far. We will see as time goes by. We have 8...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-22-2019, 09:56 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 14,693
Posted By riverbender
Never Again

I used to have Direct TV, when I moved I went to DirectTVNow and told them I was moving. I asked them to mail the box to my new address so I could send the equipment back. They sent it to the old...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-02-2019, 05:21 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 24,994
Posted By riverbender
But why?

Our park has a 10 year rule that applies to seasonal campers only. Even then we allow exceptions if the camper is well maintained. I would like to explain why we do it. I am only speaking for...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-12-2012, 09:30 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,202
Posted By riverbender
We purchased our 2008 ventanta last fall after...

We purchased our 2008 ventanta last fall after trading in our Winnebago adventurer and love it. So far no major issues and NO rust on it anywhere. While the winni had a few more comfort options we...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-17-2012, 07:09 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 9,238
Posted By riverbender
We own a campground and have seen much worse that...

We own a campground and have seen much worse that that, you'd be amazed how many power boxes have been hit, mostly when they are pulling out. We had a guy rip off his bumper while taking out our...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-16-2012, 07:37 PM
Replies: 5,870
Views: 608,314
Posted By riverbender
Isn't that a mobile home, not a camper?

Isn't that a mobile home, not a camper?
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-10-2012, 08:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,054
Posted By riverbender
No light, no remotes in use. I was in bed and...

No light, no remotes in use. I was in bed and heard loud static, investigation led me to the radio. Oddly, we do a haunted house here for Halloween, I wrote a story about the ghost of River...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-09-2012, 10:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,054
Posted By riverbender
Ghost operating radio

Not too long ago, our generator started started itself. Last night the radio on the dash turned on by itself. I am starting to worry. Anyone else experience these phantom operators? I ain't...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-10-2012, 05:16 PM
Replies: 5,870
Views: 608,314
Posted By riverbender
We no longer have the Winnebago, we are now...

We no longer have the Winnebago, we are now mortgaged to the hilt in a used Newmar. It will hopefully be our retirement home someday. We can only travel in the winter because the campground keeps...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-09-2012, 10:02 PM
Replies: 5,870
Views: 608,314
Posted By riverbender
Rambling, great minds think alike. You just need...

Rambling, great minds think alike. You just need to add a dump station! Maybe a couple of gas pumps and a diesel pump or two and we have truly one stop shopping!
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-09-2012, 05:28 PM
Replies: 5,870
Views: 608,314
Posted By riverbender
My park is not located near any highway or...

My park is not located near any highway or walmarts, so we are not affected so much by campers using Walmart parking lots, if you are in our park, it was more than likely your destination. You...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-08-2012, 09:09 PM
Replies: 5,870
Views: 608,314
Posted By riverbender
As a campground owner and an rv owner, I have...

As a campground owner and an rv owner, I have never stayed in a Walmart lot, but i can see where staying overnight at a Walmart may save you some money, however, as a campground owner, struggling to...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-22-2012, 06:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,436
Posted By riverbender
We, too, have the kvh in motion dish, and there...

We, too, have the kvh in motion dish, and there are two coax cables but one goes to the tv and one goes to a. Digital stream dtv box.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-21-2012, 10:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,436
Posted By riverbender
I tried to check the input, I have no idea why,...

I tried to check the input, I have no idea why, but I got it to the point where it was downloading the information, but when it was done, I got a multi dish error message that I couldn't get out of,...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-21-2012, 08:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,436
Posted By riverbender
Help with TV connections

We have two dish receivers, one for the front and one for the back. Yet, we can only watch what is on the front tv on all 3 (the one outside doesn't have it's own receiver) sets. If you look at the...
Forum: Forum 101 | Announcements | Forum Concerns 01-14-2012, 06:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 615
Posted By riverbender
Hi Janet I wanted to forward the link to my...

Hi Janet
I wanted to forward the link to my messages but don't know how to make it a link. How did you do that and where did you go to find out how to do it? I guess things are limited on the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-12-2012, 08:22 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,871
Posted By riverbender
So sad, tried to find you guys today, walked til...

So sad, tried to find you guys today, walked til my feet fell off, ok, maybe they didn't actually fall off but they felt like they should. More likely because we were standing on them for about six...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-11-2012, 07:46 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,871
Posted By riverbender
Can someone tell me where you are located at the...

Can someone tell me where you are located at the show? We are in with the vendors, but I would like to stop by and meet you all!
Forum: Forum 101 | Announcements | Forum Concerns 01-10-2012, 09:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 615
Posted By riverbender
Thank you so much, I will try not to lose it...

Thank you so much, I will try not to lose it again!
Forum: Forum 101 | Announcements | Forum Concerns 01-09-2012, 07:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 615
Posted By riverbender
Blogging

Any one know how to find the blogs on an iPad? I used to find it from my welcome letter, but it got deleted and now I am lost.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-03-2012, 07:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,247
Posted By riverbender
I told my hubby I would have an answer before we...

I told my hubby I would have an answer before we went to bed, and I was right. You guys are the best! Heading to the super show in Tampa, hope to meet at least some of you there! Safe travels!
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-03-2012, 07:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,247
Posted By riverbender
It' s a cummins turbo either a 330 or 350. Would...

It' s a cummins turbo either a 330 or 350. Would it hurt anything if it is on longer?
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-03-2012, 06:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,247
Posted By riverbender
Well, we are in Ct. Tonight it is going to be in...

Well, we are in Ct. Tonight it is going to be in the single digits. Not sure what it is, will have to ask the hubby.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-03-2012, 06:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,247
Posted By riverbender
New to diesel need cold weather advice!

His will be our first winter with a diesel. We are supposed to leave on Friday, how far in advance do we need to plug in the block heater?
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 12-30-2011, 09:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,084
Posted By riverbender
We used beads in our adventurer, they even gave...

We used beads in our adventurer, they even gave us a better ride. We will do it again next time we buy tires with out hestitation.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 12-24-2011, 03:31 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,694
Posted By riverbender
We couldn't find salt terminator locally, but we...

We couldn't find salt terminator locally, but we found salt away, which seems like the same thing, so we treated the rv and have our fingers crossed. We leave jan. 6 and are hoping it won't snow! ...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-19-2011, 08:03 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,450
Posted By riverbender
We traded in our 2004 Winnebago Adventurer for a...

We traded in our 2004 Winnebago Adventurer for a 2008 Newmar Ventana. We have only had it two months, but already like it better. Much better. The roof is much quieter. The rain used to be so...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-14-2011, 08:10 PM
Replies: 16
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Posted By riverbender
Anyone ever use co pilot live?

Anyone ever use co pilot live?
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-14-2011, 08:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 20,700
Posted By riverbender
Gary Where do you find 303?

Gary
Where do you find 303?
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-14-2011, 09:22 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 20,700
Posted By riverbender
Brite tek roof

What exactly is a brite tek roof and what do you clean it with?
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 12-08-2011, 08:02 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,694
Posted By riverbender
MntDriver, I found the website for salt...

MntDriver,
I found the website for salt terminator, but need to know how far a gallon will go. Is there a dilution ratio? Will I need a gallon or a case?
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-06-2011, 08:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,690
Posted By riverbender
We leave for Florida jan. 6, too bad we have to...

We leave for Florida jan. 6, too bad we have to winterized now, reverse and then in feb when we return do it all over again! Thank you much, I will print it up and hand it off to hubby.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-06-2011, 05:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,690
Posted By riverbender
Ut oh, now that we finally have the washer down...

Ut oh, now that we finally have the washer down pat, it is time to winterized it. Anyone have knowledge on how that is done. It is a washer with separate dryer.
Forum: RV'ing On A Budget 12-05-2011, 08:23 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 24,782
Posted By riverbender
Owning a campground, I would like to add that...

Owning a campground, I would like to add that many parks have entertainment that you would not find in a cheap hotel and you would pay for elsewhere. We have a dance every Saturday night. Many of...
Forum: RV'ing On A Budget 12-05-2011, 04:19 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 36,337
Posted By riverbender
We fought towing for a long time, until we were...

We fought towing for a long time, until we were in Fla. once and couldn't find a car rental except at the airport. We only had the 35' mh to pick it up, a harrowing experience to say the least....
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-05-2011, 03:55 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 7,898
Posted By riverbender
We are over 50, no wait, over 60 now (just...

We are over 50, no wait, over 60 now (just turned60 Nov. 8) memory IS the first thing to go, no wait, vision is first. Anyway we weren't this old when we bought our first, on our 3rd. as of just 3...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-05-2011, 09:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,650
Posted By riverbender
Banks Exhaust Systems

None know anything about the banks exhaust system? What it does, what it costs, if it is worth it? We have a Ventana, 2008.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 12-04-2011, 07:09 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,132
Posted By riverbender
Ah ha. That makes sense. New to this, but I am...

Ah ha. That makes sense. New to this, but I am learning, thanks for the help!
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 12-04-2011, 06:48 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,694
Posted By riverbender
What is P.O.R.?

What is P.O.R.?
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 12-04-2011, 06:29 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,132
Posted By riverbender
Dixieray, in fear of sounding dumb, what is an OP?

Dixieray, in fear of sounding dumb, what is an OP?
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 12-02-2011, 09:05 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,279
Posted By riverbender
We own a campground and have nine rental units...

We own a campground and have nine rental units with bathrooms and we have a motor home. We do not use chemicals in our personal unit and use a deodorizer in the rental units, but that is only for...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 12-02-2011, 08:33 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,132
Posted By riverbender
We had a guy do that to us once, we turned the tv...

We had a guy do that to us once, we turned the tv on and waited him out. He sent his kids out now and then to see if we were trying to get out. We were there for breakfast but would have stayed for...
Forum: Cummins Engines 12-01-2011, 06:51 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 23,260
Posted By riverbender
Do they make KN air filters for the Cummins...

Do they make KN air filters for the Cummins engine? We had on on our gas mh.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 12-01-2011, 06:36 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,694
Posted By riverbender
We were told a product called chassis Saver Is a...

We were told a product called chassis Saver Is a product that lives up to its name. As we haven't seen any signs of rust on our current motor home, we haven't looked into it yet. But it is a 2008...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-29-2011, 10:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,508
Posted By riverbender
Wow, I , personally have never done any...

Wow, I , personally have never done any electrical work, but we own a campground and my husband and son have done a lot of it. We re-wired the entire campground, did an electrical upgrade and four...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-29-2011, 03:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,508
Posted By riverbender
I will try to post the photos, not sure how but I...

I will try to post the photos, not sure how but I have one from the top looking down at the plug, there are about 2 inches between the bed box and the plug. One shows where the lights above the bed...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-29-2011, 03:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,508
Posted By riverbender
Thank you Sue, I will take a look at how far we...

Thank you Sue, I will take a look at how far we are and hopefully get out there for a visit.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-29-2011, 09:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,508
Posted By riverbender
Thank you, I will see what the dealer thinks . ...

Thank you, I will see what the dealer thinks . Unfortunately, they do not sell Newmar products, but we have been doing business with them for years, I trust them to tell us when they don't think...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 11-29-2011, 09:08 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,694
Posted By riverbender
I loved my adventurer, but we traded it in...

I loved my adventurer, but we traded it in because we just couldn't keep up with the rust. It was a 2004 and it started showing signs of rust shortly after we bought it. We had to replaced the...
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