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Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-28-2023, 03:10 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 10,721
Posted By CBQ
After 127,000 miles in my Class A I have a pretty...

After 127,000 miles in my Class A I have a pretty good feel for where center is, but I still have a mark I use for situations where there is limited room for error and no time for adjustments - for...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-08-2019, 06:53 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,126
Posted By CBQ
We have 103k on our 2012 Newmar with the original...

We have 103k on our 2012 Newmar with the original brakes. Ever time it’s in for service I ask the mechanic if we need need new brakes and he says not yet.

Since I had multiple brake failures on...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 03-19-2019, 06:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,149
Posted By CBQ
I'm using a Wineguard RoadTrip Mission (RTS-40B)...

I'm using a Wineguard RoadTrip Mission (RTS-40B) that doesn't work with HD on DirectTV.

The manual for that says:

"The antenna will locate and toggle between satellites 101° and 119°. The...
Forum: Alaska, Canada, Mexico and Beyond 12-09-2018, 08:08 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 12,355
Posted By CBQ
Depends where the KOA is, I guess. Most of them...

Depends where the KOA is, I guess. Most of them are around $50, sometimes $80 in crowded areas at popular times. I've never had one over $100, and I stay in about 10-15 KOAs a year, mostly on the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-20-2018, 11:24 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,528
Posted By CBQ
Not a problem on my 2012 Class A toy hauler with...

Not a problem on my 2012 Class A toy hauler with a vinyl floor...but my next RV will probably be a Renegade on an HDT chassis. No cargo worries with that set up.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-19-2018, 05:53 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,528
Posted By CBQ
Design Issues

Some of these issues are just poor designs to start with. My dealer stopped selling new Thor units because of repeated problems with interior rot in the same place across multiple units. It wasn't...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-17-2018, 07:04 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,528
Posted By CBQ
My 2012 Newmar had almost no defects the first...

My 2012 Newmar had almost no defects the first year. The dealer found a few things I would have missed in the PDI (an O ring missing from the pump on the leveling system).

One exception: the...
Forum: Truck Conversions 08-02-2018, 12:31 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,765
Posted By CBQ
I think given Tesla's inability to ramp up...

I think given Tesla's inability to ramp up production on cars, you are going to have a very, very long wait before that show up on truck conversions. Still an interesting idea though.
Forum: Truck Conversions 08-02-2018, 10:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,526
Posted By CBQ
I put these on my Newmar Class A. I am...

I put these on my Newmar Class A. I am frequently leveling on grass fields, not in campgrounds. I've had my metal pads punch nice little 8" holes in wet ground and not move the RV, plus they...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-31-2018, 08:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,121
Posted By CBQ
I have the wireless auto start kit for the Onan,...

I have the wireless auto start kit for the Onan, and it tracks the total hours and the hours remaining until the next service. I think they discontinued it..but you may still find some around.
...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-31-2018, 05:55 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 12,540
Posted By CBQ
A week? My Ford Triton V10 blew at 4k miles....

A week?

My Ford Triton V10 blew at 4k miles. One of the number 10 cylinder values snapped off and dropped into the cylinder. The cylinder, the piston, and the head were trashed - new engine...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-31-2018, 05:40 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 38,356
Posted By CBQ
My 8 cu ft. Norcold liked to shut itself off...

My 8 cu ft. Norcold liked to shut itself off randomly. Sometimes once every 3 weeks, sometimes 4 times a day. Replaced it with a Dometic Coolmatic - 12v low power compressor. No LP. Huge...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-05-2015, 07:44 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 16,233
Posted By CBQ
My Canyon Star (26,000 lb chassis, 22.5" wheels)...

My Canyon Star (26,000 lb chassis, 22.5" wheels) has a smooth ride, no handling issues with semi trucks passing. My neighbor with a smaller F53 chassis (a Thor RV) says it's really white knuckle...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-28-2014, 09:17 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,045
Posted By CBQ
If you really want to get crazy: ...

If you really want to get crazy:

https://www.hornblasters.com/products/category.php?c=train-horn-kits-and-air-horn-kits

The horns at the bottom of the page are actual train horns. Of course...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-28-2014, 08:58 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 16,233
Posted By CBQ
Good choice. We have the Canyon Star with 22.5'...

Good choice. We have the Canyon Star with 22.5' wheels and the 26k chassis. One of our neighbors has a different brand of RV on a Ford Chassis with 19" tires. She says it's a white knuckle...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 09-22-2014, 11:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,405
Posted By CBQ
I don't think a brass plug would keep the water...

I don't think a brass plug would keep the water heater from working, there is probably something else wrong.

That said, it's a bad idea.

The reason Atwood uses that nylon plug is that different...
Forum: Toy Haulers Discussion 08-29-2014, 10:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,904
Posted By CBQ
My wife vetoed the Thor loft after about 10...

My wife vetoed the Thor loft after about 10 seconds, so Thor wasn't an option for me. I think that's the biggest difference that will impact you - do you want a master bedroom in a loft or not? ...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-23-2014, 07:33 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,891
Posted By CBQ
If you want a garage, it's an easy, easy decision...

If you want a garage, it's an easy, easy decision - because you have no options.

To the best of my knowledge, there are only 2 companies building Class A toy haulers right now. Newmar with 2...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-23-2014, 07:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 743
Posted By CBQ
I just replaced it with the Costar since the...

I just replaced it with the Costar since the mount was already there, but maybe the next time I won't. The online reviews are right. The first Costar lasted 2 years. The second one lasted six...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-23-2014, 07:12 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,630
Posted By CBQ
We got the upgrade to the pillow top mattress on...

We got the upgrade to the pillow top mattress on the Canyon Star, and it's quite comfortable. For me, I have never found Sleep Numbers that comfortable. I think it's apparent that mattresses are...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-23-2014, 07:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,160
Posted By CBQ
Getaway Mountain Campground in Ascutney has very...

Getaway Mountain Campground in Ascutney has very long pull through spots that are fairly wide with full hookups and rows of trees between sites. It's not a fancy campground (no playground/pool) but...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-23-2014, 06:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,660
Posted By CBQ
In 2014, they introduced a second floorplan...

In 2014, they introduced a second floorplan (3921) for the Canyon Star toy hauler, with a full wall slide that made the bedroom much larger. When they first came out with the 2015s, the floorplan...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-09-2014, 08:19 PM
Replies: 907
Views: 1,036,441
Posted By CBQ
It all depends what you are looking for in a...

It all depends what you are looking for in a floor plan I think. The Outlaw bedroom on the first level is more like an ancillary bedroom and still has a master in the loft. If you need an...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-16-2014, 09:43 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 10,008
Posted By CBQ
:DWe use our 3920 at BBQ contests, cooking at...

:DWe use our 3920 at BBQ contests, cooking at 15-20 events a year. Contest power is shaky at best, and we generally don't even get 15 amps to play with. (One circuit shared with 2-3 competitors is...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 04-28-2014, 11:32 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,551
Posted By CBQ
I head a competition BBQ team, and that's the...

I head a competition BBQ team, and that's the primary use of our Class A Toy Hauler. Despite the presence of some major league BBQ equipment in the RV garage, sometimes we want something small and...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-15-2014, 08:31 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 13,236
Posted By CBQ
That was true until a few months ago, but there...

That was true until a few months ago, but there is now a second dealer in NE - Diamond RV in West Hatfield, MA. I don't have any experience with them (beyond seeing them at the recent RV show in RI)...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-15-2014, 08:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,836
Posted By CBQ
I will be happy to give you 40k for your Canyon...

I will be happy to give you 40k for your Canyon Star :angel:

You can expect a 30% drop in the first year, but 10k a year after that sounds about right. I think you need to get a few more quotes.
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 03-15-2014, 08:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,397
Posted By CBQ
Lightly used isn't always a good thing - most...

Lightly used isn't always a good thing - most stuff on RVs break from sitting around untouched, vs. being used. (For example wasps could move in!)

Max AC vs. regular moves a damper to recirculate...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-11-2014, 03:39 PM
Replies: 907
Views: 1,036,441
Posted By CBQ
I would consider switching if Newmar came out...

I would consider switching if Newmar came out with a toy hauler on a Spartan chassis. Hoping to see one.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-11-2014, 03:35 PM
Replies: 907
Views: 1,036,441
Posted By CBQ
I can't speak for Thor, but I can assure you that...

I can't speak for Thor, but I can assure you that Newmar does not do this. The main coach has A/C and heat that are not routed to the garage on either toy hauler floor plan.

It's a bit of an...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-26-2014, 08:38 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 20,329
Posted By CBQ
Most of your cost is going to be for things the...

Most of your cost is going to be for things the coach builder doesn't control - the appliances.

I did move from a Daybreak (now owned by Thor) gasser to Newmar. The build quality was quite...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-26-2014, 08:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,293
Posted By CBQ
We ordered our Canyon Star 3920 having seen only...

We ordered our Canyon Star 3920 having seen only Baystar models. If you are near massive dealers with lots of RVs, that's one thing, but in the northeast there aren't a lot of Newmar models to be...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-06-2014, 08:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,442
Posted By CBQ
After several power outages spanning multiple...

After several power outages spanning multiple days over the last 3 years, I broke down and put in a whole house generator. Since I had a electrician out to put in a transfer switch and sub panel,...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-14-2013, 06:26 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,015
Posted By CBQ
We all know salespeople work on commission, but...

We all know salespeople work on commission, but good ones care about their customers being happy with their purchases. They know that if people are happy with their experiences, they will come back...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-14-2013, 05:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,748
Posted By CBQ
My question always is: are there things you can't...

My question always is: are there things you can't easily fix due to the age of the vehicle that will cause issues later? (delamination of the side walls, extensive under carriage corrosion, etc.) ...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-23-2013, 04:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,884
Posted By CBQ
The techs did check the values first, and...

The techs did check the values first, and determined it was the jacks themselves.



Probably true. :thumb:
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-18-2013, 11:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,884
Posted By CBQ
It has springs. On my older Damon, I replaced...

It has springs. On my older Damon, I replaced the springs with new ones, but it didn't help. On the 2012 Newmar (delivered in April 2012), it also uses the same spring system. The rear jacks were...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-17-2013, 08:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,884
Posted By CBQ
HWH Jacks

I had to replace both HWH rear jacks on my 1997 Damon Daybreak three years ago, because they stopped retracting and had to be pushed up with a hydraulic car jack.

I just replaced both rear jacks...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-20-2013, 04:29 PM
Replies: 907
Views: 1,036,441
Posted By CBQ
The loft was a deal killer for the DW, so we went...

The loft was a deal killer for the DW, so we went with the Newmar for exactly the same reason. Your mileage may vary, but my 3920 had only 2 initial defects. (Missing O ring in the hydraulic setup...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-26-2013, 11:53 AM
Replies: 907
Views: 1,036,441
Posted By CBQ
On the Newmar there is a step in front of the...

On the Newmar there is a step in front of the door, and I think there is a step down on many of the Outlaw floorplans as well, so that could be an issue - it's not flat. (The new 37MD floorplan...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-26-2013, 11:08 AM
Replies: 907
Views: 1,036,441
Posted By CBQ
Some popcorn fodder: I suspect it's better...

Some popcorn fodder:

I suspect it's better since Thor took over, but I moved from Damon to Newmar after I just had too many "What where they thinking?" moments with my older Damon (A Daybreak,...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-20-2013, 08:12 AM
Replies: 907
Views: 1,036,441
Posted By CBQ
For what it's worth, I saw my Newmar 3920 before...

For what it's worth, I saw my Newmar 3920 before the dealer prepped it, and it looked exactly like you would think it should look. Everything looked flawless. One might think the prep involved the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-09-2013, 07:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 824
Posted By CBQ
On my Newmar, leaving the fill value open will...

On my Newmar, leaving the fill value open will cause the pump to run forever, pumping water in a circle. Also, there are two valves near the pump you can set to draw water into the tank via the pump...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-07-2013, 03:51 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 9,912
Posted By CBQ
I think she can make a good case here, it really...

I think she can make a good case here, it really sounds like a manufacturing defect and I would be surprised if Newmar didn't make it right.

The article writer, by citing the number of lawsuits,...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-26-2013, 07:49 AM
Replies: 907
Views: 1,036,441
Posted By CBQ
As I understand it, it wasn't Newmar's sales that...

As I understand it, it wasn't Newmar's sales that were an issue for Spartan. The problem was that Newmar was virtually the only client for that chassis, and that volume (a single RV producer) wasn't...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-23-2013, 08:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,607
Posted By CBQ
Airflow is important. There is no circulation...

Airflow is important. There is no circulation fan in most RV fridges. Placing a large, warm item on a top shelf will throw the whole thing off and push temps over 40 for an extended period of...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-17-2013, 06:47 AM
Replies: 907
Views: 1,036,441
Posted By CBQ
We looked at the Funmover before finally deciding...

We looked at the Funmover before finally deciding on the Newmar 3920. We loved the garage on the Funmover, and it was a FRED which was a point in it's favor, but the living quarters were basically...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-07-2013, 05:11 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 21,164
Posted By CBQ
Thanks "007". My 3920 came with a ton of...

Thanks "007". My 3920 came with a ton of documentation, but nothing on how the power management system worked. Good to know, especially how the system determines load. It explains why some...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-16-2013, 10:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 864
Posted By CBQ
My CS 3920 has it streetside under the slide, in...

My CS 3920 has it streetside under the slide, in the second bay. (First is propane tank) The exhaust is on a long pipe that extends to the rear so it comes out behind the slide, closer to the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-16-2013, 10:17 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,024
Posted By CBQ
The Rand McNally is a nice GPS for an RV, with...

The Rand McNally is a nice GPS for an RV, with height, weight, length, and hazmat route calculations. One thing I like is that it will send you around the block to turn around vs. a car GPS that...
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