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Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-21-2023, 09:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 433
Posted By osuallen
A 2022 MA has air brakes -- therefore no brake...

A 2022 MA has air brakes -- therefore no brake fluid.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-09-2023, 06:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 463
Posted By osuallen
Recently they were running about 6 months.

Recently they were running about 6 months.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-11-2023, 08:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 640
Posted By osuallen
Call Newmar parts. These are different depending...

Call Newmar parts. These are different depending on the year of the coach.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-11-2023, 08:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 522
Posted By osuallen
If you had floor heat or 3 AC's you could add the...

If you had floor heat or 3 AC's you could add the heat. It appears your coach has neither. You could do it via your oasis. These really only make sense if you are on non-metered shore power. ...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-11-2023, 08:04 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,049
Posted By osuallen
We pull the plate out before travel and put under...

We pull the plate out before travel and put under the pillows at the head of the bed.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-29-2023, 07:22 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,254
Posted By osuallen
Per your post your old setup was only a surge...

Per your post your old setup was only a surge suppressor. The watchdog is also an EMS (Electrical Management System). It is looking at a lot more than surges.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-07-2023, 09:14 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,007
Posted By osuallen
x2!

x2!
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-07-2023, 09:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 442
Posted By osuallen
Off topic, but you will find it much easier to...

Off topic, but you will find it much easier to fuel at truck stops. Also check into getting a TSD card for fuel (diesel) discounts.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-07-2023, 08:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,854
Posted By osuallen
The more recent engines are at 4% DEF to diesel. ...

The more recent engines are at 4% DEF to diesel. It changed somewhere around the 2020 models.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-03-2023, 07:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 766
Posted By osuallen
@rvhurley - you are being given some very bad...

@rvhurley - you are being given some very bad information here. Your MA has a 20,000 lb front axle and you are most likely reasonably close to it. The Michelin 365s are good for up to 21,000 lbs on...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-01-2023, 06:39 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,922
Posted By osuallen
On my 22 DS with nothing running the "Phantom"...

On my 22 DS with nothing running the "Phantom" loads float between 40 to 60 watts. When boondocking I get about the same run time as USMCRET.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-25-2023, 05:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,238
Posted By osuallen
@redbaron - As the flow increases, the friction...

@redbaron - As the flow increases, the friction pressure loss increases with the square of the flow increase. The required power to pump the water increases with the cube of the increased flow. The...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-21-2023, 08:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,809
Posted By osuallen
No, they do not

No, they do not
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-17-2023, 09:38 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 10,153
Posted By osuallen
When i got my first coach I was talking to a...

When i got my first coach I was talking to a truck driver about people cutting you off when you tried to give them ample notice with the blinker, He told me the same thing - 3 blinks then move.
...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-15-2023, 08:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,281
Posted By osuallen
On my Dutch Star it only beeps if I am too damn...

On my Dutch Star it only beeps if I am too damn close in a large vehicle that does not handle like a sports car
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-11-2023, 03:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,127
Posted By osuallen
https://rvpricingandappraisals.com/

https://rvpricingandappraisals.com/
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-07-2023, 05:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 598
Posted By osuallen
Just like requesting a special to upgrade to...

Just like requesting a special to upgrade to diamond shield, you can request a special to delete. If approved, there will be a fee for the associated paperwork etc.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-26-2023, 06:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 969
Posted By osuallen
We started with a dolly because we didn't have a...

We started with a dolly because we didn't have a flat towable vehicle. It wasn't horrible but I accelerated the purchase of my next vehicle so I could flat tow.
Since I have switched, I won't go...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-24-2023, 07:49 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,589
Posted By osuallen
When we had our Canyon Star we used the stay and...

When we had our Canyon Star we used the stay and play duo. We have a Dutch Star now and still using it as we still have the same toad. when we get a new toad, will probably go with air force 1.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-22-2023, 08:37 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 8,562
Posted By osuallen
The 2023 DS has the horizontal sliding window...

The 2023 DS has the horizontal sliding window like the luxury line.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-09-2023, 08:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,084
Posted By osuallen
I would agree with Steve-W. Without using the...

I would agree with Steve-W. Without using the 35963 you could not take off a canister for filter service while in bypass as the filters would be pressurized (no flow until a canister is removed.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-16-2023, 07:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 694
Posted By osuallen
3,600 miles is absurdly low for a 10 year old...

3,600 miles is absurdly low for a 10 year old coach. Did you mean 36,000? Still very low, but doesn't mean it has been parked the whole time.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-01-2022, 08:54 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,533
Posted By osuallen
X2!

X2!
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-31-2022, 08:47 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 11,414
Posted By osuallen
Newmar was the last Manufacturer who was holding...

Newmar was the last Manufacturer who was holding price protection. In January they had to also follow suit. look on Youtube, Brett Davis has a video explaining it. It has all been documented.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-12-2022, 07:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 658
Posted By osuallen
Thanks

Thanks
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-11-2022, 08:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 658
Posted By osuallen
Dutch Star Hitch Height

Our new 2022 Dutch Star 4369 will arrive at the dealership in a few days. I assume the hitch receiver height is not the same as my Canyon Star. I would like to ask if someone who has a new DS could...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-17-2021, 04:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 875
Posted By osuallen
Your check valve is in the second photo going...

Your check valve is in the second photo going into the water filter
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-08-2020, 04:07 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 8,013
Posted By osuallen
I believe that the surge suppression module on...

I believe that the surge suppression module on the new ones is replaceable not resettable.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-07-2020, 08:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,872
Posted By osuallen
We pull the tray out and put in on the bed, under...

We pull the tray out and put in on the bed, under the pillows for travel. It never budges. On our test drive we hit a bump and the tray flew out. Luckily it did not break, but we knew we would...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-25-2020, 03:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 549
Posted By osuallen
The Oasis provides heat to an air system (and...

The Oasis provides heat to an air system (and domestic hot water). If the DS has floor heat it is electric. Floor heat on a DS is currently optional and from a quick search of previous DS brochures...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-21-2020, 08:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 724
Posted By osuallen
We tried that once. Turned on and loaded around...

We tried that once. Turned on and loaded around noon. Was the next morning before it seemed like everything was finally caught up and really cool. At our storage, we can leave it plugged in. If...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-17-2020, 08:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,647
Posted By osuallen
A 5 second search of Freightliners website shows...

A 5 second search of Freightliners website shows that it has air ride suspension on all AXLES.
Forum: COVID-19 RVing Discussions 09-23-2020, 07:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,825
Posted By osuallen
That would be my guess as well. Oklahoma...

That would be my guess as well.

Oklahoma also has a non-refundable reservation fee which is paid to the 3rd party reservation company.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-28-2020, 07:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 923
Posted By osuallen
Actually there are two dealers in Oklahoma and 1...

Actually there are two dealers in Oklahoma and 1 not too far from Tulsa. Gander RV in OKC, Wades RV in Glenpool, and Coachlight in Carthage, MO.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-27-2020, 07:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 381
Posted By osuallen
Don't know about Newmar Diesels, but my 2016...

Don't know about Newmar Diesels, but my 2016 Canyon Star does not have a slide topper under the awning.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-15-2020, 05:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 855
Posted By osuallen
a 2 db difference is not detectable by the human...

a 2 db difference is not detectable by the human ear. it takes at least 3 db for you to notice a difference in the sound level.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-13-2020, 08:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,013
Posted By osuallen
Oklahoma Pikepass goes in the lower center of...

Oklahoma Pikepass goes in the lower center of your windshield
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-12-2020, 08:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,214
Posted By osuallen
X2:thumb:

X2:thumb:
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-08-2020, 01:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,167
Posted By osuallen
Rich I think it is this one: ...

Rich

I think it is this one:
https://www.amazon.com/Multimeter-BTMETER-BT-570C-APP-Resistance-Temperature/dp/B07CFWL3SY
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-07-2020, 08:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 842
Posted By osuallen
Pressure loss through through the VB. So if you...

Pressure loss through through the VB. So if you have 39 PSI at the inlet, you will have 38 at the outlet if flowing 5 GPM, which is about the maximum would would be able to flow through the flush...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-07-2020, 05:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 842
Posted By osuallen
Vacuum breaker valves do not require anywhere...

Vacuum breaker valves do not require anywhere near that kind of pressure to open. If they did, they would be completely worthless because a huge percentage of the municipalities do not provide that...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-07-2020, 05:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,896
Posted By osuallen
I went back and forth with going to LED's for the...

I went back and forth with going to LED's for the headlights. Since we do not travel at night much, I decided try the less expensive route first and went to Sylvania H13 Silverstar Ultra's. I also...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-07-2020, 04:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 993
Posted By osuallen
Yes, assuming the BIM is working correctly and...

Yes, assuming the BIM is working correctly and that the batteries are not damaged so that they cannot accept a charge.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-07-2020, 04:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,076
Posted By osuallen
A lot of it has to do with what dealers perceive...

A lot of it has to do with what dealers perceive as the easiest to move and therefore what they order to have in stock.

I noticed that the exterior TV on the 4363 is in the storage compartment. ...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-07-2020, 04:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 273
Posted By osuallen
Can't help with drop down, but the king bed is an...

Can't help with drop down, but the king bed is an RV King. Standard king size is 76x80 long. An RV king is 72x80 long. You can find specific RV sheets, but the selection is limited and typically...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-28-2020, 08:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,519
Posted By osuallen
a vacuum breaker by definition includes a check...

a vacuum breaker by definition includes a check valve internally
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-20-2020, 09:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 768
Posted By osuallen
X2!

X2!
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-19-2020, 07:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,956
Posted By osuallen
I shop around on everything I buy. If my...

I shop around on everything I buy. If my favorite store (Newmar in this case) has the best or reasonably close to the best price, I buy from them. If not, I buy at the best price with no hard...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-19-2020, 06:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,036
Posted By osuallen
Push down on the internal latch

Push down on the internal latch
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-19-2020, 06:29 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,623
Posted By osuallen
We currently own a 2016 Canyon Star 3914. When...

We currently own a 2016 Canyon Star 3914. When we retire in a couple of years, the hope is to buy a Dutch Star 4369.

We have the desk/buffet and love it. After trying out booths on our initial...
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