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Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 07-30-2021, 10:33 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 27,234
Posted By Dahai
OvernightRVParking.com

x2. When I began RVing solo in a class B I used this website almost exclusively for all my free parking needs, both locally in the same town for a few days and also quick overnight stops on long...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-07-2021, 01:09 PM
Replies: 611
Views: 92,901
Posted By Dahai
You might get a replacement sooner than you think.

All you guys who are being told to wait until August or September, don't give up hope.


When I started the engine on June 15 at Hot Springs, Arkansas I got two yellow check-engine lights and...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-17-2021, 05:05 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,460
Posted By Dahai
Installed one of these in the engine compartment....

Installed one of these in the engine compartment. Ran the shackle through a hole in the frame that was already there.

https://www.masterlock.com/products/product/5422D
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 10-22-2020, 04:44 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 19,058
Posted By Dahai
Highways 3 and 129 from Enterprise, Oregon to...

Highways 3 and 129 from Enterprise, Oregon to Clarkston, Washington. Nice drive for a while, but then you suddenly descend into a deep canyon, hairpin turn after hairpin turn, 10 mph, sometime...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 06-21-2020, 11:57 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 17,153
Posted By Dahai
For two years I've received the main LA networks...

For two years I've received the main LA networks all over the western states from as far north as the Canadian border, as far east as Kansas to as far south as central Arizona. The main networks on...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 06-19-2020, 09:09 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 17,153
Posted By Dahai
When I sold my house in Los Angeles two years ago...

When I sold my house in Los Angeles two years ago and went full-time I brought the DVR from home into the motorhome and watched the LA network channels all over the western states. Same coverage I...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-19-2020, 04:28 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 18,062
Posted By Dahai
DirecTV declined my application for a mobile account

Almost two years ago I sold my house in Los Angeles and went full-time in a motorhome. Brought my DirecTV receiver, a 10-year-old DVR (HR24-500), from home and began watching TV in the motorhome. ...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-09-2020, 11:06 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,455
Posted By Dahai
My AC I & II elements are on only when needed.

Been full-timing solo for a year and eight months. I usually need hot water only once a day for showering, shaving, etc., so that's when I turn on the heating elements. Prefer to eat out most of...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-28-2019, 08:57 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 11,441
Posted By Dahai
My ceiling lights in the living room/kitchen have...

My ceiling lights in the living room/kitchen have gone bad one by one until only 3 of 23 are still good. The lights in the bathroom ceiling have the same date code and are burning bright after 11...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-25-2019, 05:11 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 9,564
Posted By Dahai
Ten months ago I went from part-time travel in a...

Ten months ago I went from part-time travel in a 20' class B van to solo full-timing in a 43' Dutch Star. Considered all the floor plans from 37' to 43'. It all came down to storage, both inside...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-18-2019, 04:05 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 9,990
Posted By Dahai
Solo full-timer here. I have the two TVs that...

Solo full-timer here. I have the two TVs that came standard when I ordered the coach. Chose not to order a second TV in the living room or an outside TV. I watch only the living room TV. On...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-18-2019, 03:48 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,041
Posted By Dahai
Been solo full-timing since last June in a 43'...

Been solo full-timing since last June in a 43' coach and toad. Been solo living almost my whole life and mostly prefer the aloneness. Pull-throughs are easy, and although some back-in spaces are...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-17-2019, 02:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,914
Posted By Dahai
Nice try, but I'll have to think about that one.

Nice try, but I'll have to think about that one.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-16-2019, 11:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,914
Posted By Dahai
I read it this evening. You got that right!

I read it this evening. You got that right!
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-16-2019, 11:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,914
Posted By Dahai
This is really good advice, and I appreciate it. ...

This is really good advice, and I appreciate it. Yeah, I read a lot today about this (should've researched before posting), and you're right about not being able to offset the gains by buying the...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-16-2019, 11:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,914
Posted By Dahai
But you did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last...

But you did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night, right?
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-16-2019, 11:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,914
Posted By Dahai
Yeah, I consider myself quite fortunate, and I'm...

Yeah, I consider myself quite fortunate, and I'm happy to pay my taxes on it. Just not too much tax!
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-16-2019, 07:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,914
Posted By Dahai
Thanks everyone for your responses. Didn't want...

Thanks everyone for your responses. Didn't want to make my post too lengthy, but I should've mentioned I was aware of the $250,000 exemption, but even after adding on the improvements I made to the...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-16-2019, 03:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,914
Posted By Dahai
Tax implications of selling a sticks & bricks and moving into an RV?

Hello. In June 2018 I sold my sticks & bricks house and began full-timing in a motorhome which I purchased in 2017. I had owned the house for 21 years and was fortunate to sell it at a substantial...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-14-2019, 04:55 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 12,232
Posted By Dahai
Many of the folks on here have listed places of...

Many of the folks on here have listed places of natural beauty where you can enjoy nature, get away from people and see out-of-the-way sights. That's great, but don't forget cities if you enjoy...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-04-2018, 10:07 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 16,461
Posted By Dahai
May I chime in about the heated floors? I have...

May I chime in about the heated floors? I have them in a 2018 Dutch Star 4327 (modified for 2019 as the 4328). Been full-timing as a solo for 5 months. When the coach was new I ran the Oasis...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-16-2018, 10:19 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,351
Posted By Dahai
I replaced one chair with a leather desk chair on...

I replaced one chair with a leather desk chair on wheels. Put the dinette chair in the bedroom. That one has to go on the bed when the slides come in.

Been laying the other chair on its back,...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-16-2018, 07:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,863
Posted By Dahai
Kudos to Tom

Sounds like it was a great rally.

Here's another vote for Tom. I ordered my 2018 Dutch Star 4327 from him and took delivery last fall. Great guy and the buying experience was top notch.

He...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-02-2018, 12:18 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,496
Posted By Dahai
I use this Senco air compressor to top off the...

I use this Senco air compressor to top off the tires. Works well.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MG660X2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-16-2018, 05:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,781
Posted By Dahai
Good advice. Thanks. That must be the problem.

Good advice. Thanks. That must be the problem.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-16-2018, 04:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 992
Posted By Dahai
I have a 2018 DS4327. The screen is bright and...

I have a 2018 DS4327. The screen is bright and easy to read. It's located with other controls above the driver's seat. It displays a bar for each tank with an amount colored in to show the level. ...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-16-2018, 03:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,781
Posted By Dahai
Thanks for the tip. I read that thread. If the...

Thanks for the tip. I read that thread. If the shipping bolts are still installed the drum shouldn't turn at all, right? Mine washes fine and spins. It's the hard spinning that's the problem.
...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-15-2018, 10:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,781
Posted By Dahai
I have the new washer with the black panel in a...

I have the new washer with the black panel in a 2018 Dutch Star. Tried it for the first time on a recent trip. When it went into the spin mode the washer shook violently as if it were out of...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-09-2018, 03:00 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,887
Posted By Dahai
Thanks for posting the video. My washer's the...

Thanks for posting the video. My washer's the same model as yours, in a DS4327. Recently ran it for the first time. It felt like someone was drilling into the motorhome with a jackhammer. The...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-26-2017, 10:46 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,190
Posted By Dahai
That was my thinking exactly. I wanted to...

That was my thinking exactly. I wanted to purchase ONE coach that would satisfy me for years of full-timing. Initially debated between the 3769 and 4018, but a voice kept telling me I wouldn't have...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-19-2017, 11:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,190
Posted By Dahai
The fireplace and cabinets are on the passenger...

The fireplace and cabinets are on the passenger side where the TV lifts up. On the drivers side opposite the TV, I had them omit the large sofa and just give me an empty space. Planning to bring my...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-16-2017, 08:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,190
Posted By Dahai
Lundman, I recently took delivery of a 2018...

Lundman, I recently took delivery of a 2018 Dutch Star 4327 for full-timing as a solo beginning next spring. Considered the same factors that you are. It was either the 4018 or the 4327, and in...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-08-2017, 07:31 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 9,873
Posted By Dahai
Oh, now I know. Thanks for that info. On my...

Oh, now I know. Thanks for that info. On my specials I asked them to provide the wall items but leave them unmounted. When I picked up the coach yesterday a painting was on the floor of the rear...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-08-2017, 07:23 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 9,873
Posted By Dahai
Glad to hear more 4327s are being built. Didn't...

Glad to hear more 4327s are being built. Didn't see any besides mine when I was at the factory last month. Picked mine up yesterday. Really pleased with the floor plan.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-03-2017, 02:19 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 9,873
Posted By Dahai
Spartan. Based the decision on what I read on...

Spartan. Based the decision on what I read on the forums. Never have driven either one. It's my first DP. How do you like the K2?
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-03-2017, 02:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,265
Posted By Dahai
Very nice. Saw several photos like that on...

Very nice. Saw several photos like that on windshields last month when I was at the factory. The workers really like to put faces with the coaches they're building. When I walked around mine over...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-03-2017, 01:47 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 9,873
Posted By Dahai
Curious about how many of us 4327ers are out...

Curious about how many of us 4327ers are out there. Think I'll ask the dealer on Saturday if he can pull up Newmar's sales numbers. We need to start a separate club.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-03-2017, 01:11 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 9,873
Posted By Dahai
Picking up my 4327 Saturday. Was at the factory...

Picking up my 4327 Saturday. Was at the factory last month watching it being built. Great experience. Planning to go full time early next year as a solo. Debated between the angled kitchen and...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-09-2017, 11:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,242
Posted By Dahai
Thanks for the tip. I found a good dark blue...

Thanks for the tip. I found a good dark blue that I think will look good with the gray and silvers.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-08-2017, 03:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,242
Posted By Dahai
My secondary colors are matching a previously...

My secondary colors are matching a previously built 2016 Dutch Star, but the main skin color on that one is black. I wanted to pick a blue skin color. All my other colors are on the chart. It's...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-07-2017, 06:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,242
Posted By Dahai
lchubb and ghaynes754, thanks a lot for the help....

lchubb and ghaynes754, thanks a lot for the help. The Westminster Blue on the color chart should do the trick.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-06-2017, 11:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,242
Posted By Dahai
Paint code for Navy blue?

I'm in the process of ordering a 2018 Dutch Star and plan to choose exterior colors in three shades of grays and silvers with a main paint skin color of dark navy blue. Saw photos of a coach with...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-17-2016, 10:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,727
Posted By Dahai
Nice series of reports

Thanks a lot for taking the time to write the series. Very informative and helpful to me in my search for a Bay Star. Solo male traveler, 61, planning to travel 3-5 months at a time. I'm with you...
Forum: Class B Motorhome Discussions 04-17-2016, 07:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,468
Posted By Dahai
ManVan, I know this doesn't answer your question,...

ManVan, I know this doesn't answer your question, but if you're on Facebook you might consider joining the Travato group and posting your question there. Many helpful folks who are happy to answer...
Forum: Class B Motorhome Discussions 04-17-2016, 07:34 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 42,324
Posted By Dahai
Nice looking van. I have a Travato G with the...

Nice looking van. I have a Travato G with the corner wet bath. Spacious for a van, but still a wet bath. If I was looking for a Sprinter right now, the 70C would be among the top two or three. ...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 02-13-2016, 09:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,175
Posted By Dahai
Agreed. I've never owned a stand-alone GPS...

Agreed. I've never owned a stand-alone GPS device. Have had only laptop programs. My tired, old eyes prefer a bigger screen. Garmin sold one in the mid-2000s which I used on a work laptop. Was my...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 02-13-2016, 02:23 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,967
Posted By Dahai
I've stayed at numerous Wal-Marts, Cracker...

I've stayed at numerous Wal-Marts, Cracker Barrels, casinos, etc. Unless RVs are already parked there, I usually ask for permission. Once when I stopped at a Wal-Mart in Roswell, NM the young lady...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-26-2015, 07:04 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,748
Posted By Dahai
lostinfla, Boy, that coach looks great...

lostinfla,

Boy, that coach looks great sitting on your pad. Nice colors. Thanks for the info. I noticed you posted your axle weights in another thread. Glad you did that. In light of the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-26-2015, 01:21 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,748
Posted By Dahai
Beautiful coach! Congratulations. I'm a...

Beautiful coach! Congratulations.

I'm a part-time solo traveler in a class B, but for about a year and a half I've been wanting to sell my house and go full time in a diesel pusher. After all...
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