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12-16-2013, 09:13 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Savannah, GA
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New guy from SE Georgia
Hi everyone. I'm picking up my new to me 1996 Newmar Dutch Star (M-3455) tomorrow from a private seller. This is my second RV, I had a 1984 22' Georgie Boy a few years back, but I am still a novice RV'er. My wife and I decided to get another, but larger RV because we have a 13 year old son with autism and traveling has become more difficult. Once we get him used to this RV traveling will become a pleasure again. He loved the other one. He particularly enjoyed sitting in it in the driveway during thunderstorms.
The Newmar is in very good shape for its age. I spent 2 hours in it, on it, and under it over the weekend and only found 4 issues; steering feels stiff and 'lumpy', 2'x2' area of rot on roof where old ladder mounted, water heater tank has surface rust, exterior slide seal needs to be replaced. I believe the steering problem will be resolved when I get some grease into the u-joints. The seal will be an easy fix. The roof will be a major task but do-able. The water heater tank is an unknown. I won't know exactly what I'm dealing with until I get the insulation blanket off of it. He is a picture of it as it sits in the previous owners driveway.
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12-16-2013, 09:17 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Savannah, GA
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Here is another pic.
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12-16-2013, 12:56 PM
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Community Administrator
Fleetwood Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Marquette, Michigan "Da UP" & Lehigh Acres Florida
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Looks like it should work out great for you.
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12-16-2013, 01:04 PM
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National RV Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Nov 2013
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Welcome Savannah Dan! The RV looks nice, good luck on the repairs. We plan on visiting the Savannah area in February for the 1st time. Looking forward to visiting such a historical town.
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12-16-2013, 01:08 PM
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Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 1,126
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Welcome from N.C glad you could join us here.Newmar is a great rig you will have a lot of fun with her.
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12-16-2013, 08:35 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Savannah, GA
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Thanks for the welcomes!
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12-16-2013, 09:14 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 25
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That's an awesome looking RV!!
I'm heading down to Savannah this week as the first real stop on my RV adventure. Any sightseeing tips?
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12-17-2013, 06:27 AM
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Country Coach Owners Club Retired Fire Service RVer's
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Ocala, Florida
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 Welcome and glad to meet you!
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12-17-2013, 06:30 AM
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Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Buffalo, IA
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Welcome to the forum....I'm sure there will be some Q&A on here when your repairs start...Good luck...
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12-17-2013, 06:33 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 454
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Welcome! I have a 2002 Dutchstar and live in Augusta, Ga . You will love the Newmar.
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12-17-2013, 10:20 AM
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Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Columbus, MS
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Hi Dan! Welcome to IRV2! It's great to have you join the bunch!
Congrats on the new rig! Enjoy the forum!
Good luck, happy trails, and God bless! 
MERRY CHRISTMAS!  
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2002 Monaco Windsor 40PBT, 2013 Honda CRV AWD
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12-17-2013, 10:26 AM
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Senior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Willow Lakes RV & Golf Resort, FL
Posts: 3,163
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Good luck on your new RV! Get that roof fixed immediately.
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2012 Providence 42 M. Spartan Chassis, 450 ISL
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12-17-2013, 11:28 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Spokane, Washington
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Looks great!
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12-17-2013, 11:42 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Johnstown, PA USA
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Welcome and congrats on the new rig.....
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