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Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-26-2020, 11:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,721
Posted By Dan McMartin
2018 3113 here. We haven't had any major...

2018 3113 here. We haven't had any major problems. What we have had go wrong, very minor stuff, Newmar took care of. Love our rig. Still looks virtually new after 3 years full timing.

We...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-14-2020, 04:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,871
Posted By Dan McMartin
Nice idea... We took delivery of our custom...

Nice idea...

We took delivery of our custom ordered 2018 Bay Star in December of 2017 from Tom Lindstrom in CA. Coach was clean and shiny, generator running, A/C on, etc. Tom's crew had already...
Forum: Full-Timers 07-28-2020, 01:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,474
Posted By Dan McMartin
Quality - Don't fall for the shiny amenties or...

Quality - Don't fall for the shiny amenties or the polished sales pitch. All manufactures CAN produce a quality rig but some are known for consistent quality, workmanship and materials. Focus on...
Forum: Full-Timers 07-17-2020, 10:35 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 11,245
Posted By Dan McMartin
I tend to agree with this. Many places have gone...

I tend to agree with this. Many places have gone fully or partially to reservation only. Folks now fill in all the available spots and there isn't any chance to grab a spot and stay for as long as...
Forum: Full-Timers 07-07-2020, 11:12 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 11,245
Posted By Dan McMartin
It takes very little effort to learn the ropes...

It takes very little effort to learn the ropes and there's all kinds of messages about the freedom and happiness the lifestyle brings. More and more people are buying RV's, traveling and seeking...
Forum: Full-Timers 07-07-2020, 11:14 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 11,245
Posted By Dan McMartin
No regrets. We've been on the road going on...

No regrets. We've been on the road going on three years. We're truly full time, no land, no house, no storage unit. Everything we own is in the motorhome.

But knowing what we know now, driven...
Forum: Boondocking 06-28-2020, 12:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,767
Posted By Dan McMartin
It's both a stop and a destination, depending on...

It's both a stop and a destination, depending on the situation. We like to differentiate by calling an overnight in a parking lot, lotdocking, staying at a friends place, moochdocking, etc. We...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 06-24-2020, 10:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 310
Posted By Dan McMartin
154 isn't a big deal. Tight in a few spots and a...

154 isn't a big deal. Tight in a few spots and a steep grade but certainly doable for most rigs. It's a state highway, with ample shoulders, relatively gentle curves, etc.

The road from 154 to...
Forum: Full-Timers 06-23-2020, 10:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,484
Posted By Dan McMartin
We'll see about the kids in school part. There's...

We'll see about the kids in school part. There's a lot of evidence our there that many parents are thinking about home schooling after the school shutdowns last spring, not to mention some schools...
Forum: Full-Timers 06-11-2020, 10:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,484
Posted By Dan McMartin
We've been at it for 2 1/2 years. Never had real...

We've been at it for 2 1/2 years. Never had real problems getting campsites, but we plan ahead most of the time. We've been at plenty of places that are packed to the gills. But others are wide...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-06-2020, 10:45 PM
Replies: 286
Views: 66,380
Posted By Dan McMartin
I've got those connectors but also a couple of...

I've got those connectors but also a couple of wires that come out of the wall and are routed through the wiring loop behind the TV. Maybe it's a quirk to our coach or maybe they made a change for...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-05-2020, 09:44 PM
Replies: 286
Views: 66,380
Posted By Dan McMartin
That exactly where my fridge outlet is too. ...

That exactly where my fridge outlet is too.

Weird you don't have that wiring loom. I've got power coming out of the wall behind the drawers under the TV and wiring coming down from the AV cabinet...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-04-2020, 12:25 PM
Replies: 286
Views: 66,380
Posted By Dan McMartin
On the other side of the coach, I added a surge...

On the other side of the coach, I added a surge protected outlet multiplier to the inverted refrigerator outlet under the stove top. We have drawers instead of the oven but Knightstorm told me that...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-04-2020, 12:06 PM
Replies: 286
Views: 66,380
Posted By Dan McMartin
I asked about upgrading our inverters or adding a...

I asked about upgrading our inverters or adding a whole house inverter to our rig (in this thread:

https://www.irv2.com/forums/f103/upgrade-bay-star-inverter-475471-2.html

Someone suggested I...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-01-2020, 10:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,715
Posted By Dan McMartin
I see. They really need to offer a whole house...

I see. They really need to offer a whole house inverter on all Newmars. New Bay Stars have three separate 1000 w inverters. Just offer a whole house as an option.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-31-2020, 05:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,715
Posted By Dan McMartin
We don't have the oven so it was easy. What do...

We don't have the oven so it was easy. What do you mean the water heater circuit? That's not inverted is it?

I didn't for get the pictures (yes, I did:rolleyes:). I'll do it tomorrow.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-27-2020, 06:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,715
Posted By Dan McMartin
What I did isn't complicated, but it's a pain...

What I did isn't complicated, but it's a pain taking out all the drawers, stretching you arms into cabinets, laying on the floor, etc. to get the wires routed. I survived. :thumb:
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-27-2020, 03:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,715
Posted By Dan McMartin
I'll do a post over there. Not sure how the pics...

I'll do a post over there. Not sure how the pics will turn out since most of the stuff in under the cabinet and purposely out of sight but can't hurt. I'll get that done here in the next few days.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-26-2020, 10:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,715
Posted By Dan McMartin
Yeah, I did. I just used extension cords as...

Yeah, I did. I just used extension cords as we're not going to power anything that requires significant amps. Charging phones, tablets, camera batteries, shaver, etc and powering our AT&T hot spot....
Forum: Full-Timers 05-25-2020, 02:52 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,544
Posted By Dan McMartin
It does seem that maybe the OP isn't ready to...

It does seem that maybe the OP isn't ready to pull the trigger. It's a big decision.

We had it easy. We knew that no matter what we were going to downsize our house after the kids left. They...
Forum: Full-Timers 04-25-2020, 10:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,158
Posted By Dan McMartin
Advice, to the OP: Proceed with caution. ...

Advice, to the OP: Proceed with caution. Hopefully things settle down over the summer and get back to normal-ish. But who knows at this point? Some folks aren't having much trouble but other's...
Forum: Full-Timers 03-31-2020, 03:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,739
Posted By Dan McMartin
We use this for rough planning. Not everywhere...

We use this for rough planning. Not everywhere is listed but beats looking up average temps for every possible place we might visit during a given time.
...
Forum: COVID-19 RVing Discussions 03-27-2020, 09:19 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 6,933
Posted By Dan McMartin
I plan to thank my grand kids for the money when...

I plan to thank my grand kids for the money when they're born. It's borrowed money and it won't be paid back while we're all alive.

But in the meantime, we're getting some more solar panels :D
Forum: Full-Timers 03-27-2020, 09:13 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,310
Posted By Dan McMartin
We were headed back to Nevada anyway since my...

We were headed back to Nevada anyway since my dad's health is failing but we accelerated our trip due to the coronavirus stuff (everything we might have wanted to see is closed or talking about...
Forum: Boondocking 03-27-2020, 08:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,720
Posted By Dan McMartin
We're on the stretch right now. Mostly, rest...

We're on the stretch right now. Mostly, rest stops but there's a few hear and there. We looked at a really nice one near Sheffield called Fort Lancaster Scenic Overlook. It's narrow so no room to...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-26-2020, 08:34 PM
Replies: 286
Views: 66,380
Posted By Dan McMartin
iBird Pro. It's a paid app but might have a free...

iBird Pro. It's a paid app but might have a free version. We'd just set it on the floor in front of the driver's seat and let it loop for a few minutes. The chirping and barking sounds stopped...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-25-2020, 12:27 PM
Replies: 286
Views: 66,380
Posted By Dan McMartin
We're in Texas and had squirrels up in our engine...

We're in Texas and had squirrels up in our engine compartment. No damage or nests. We played red tail hawk cries on our phones a few times a day. They stopped coming but no idea if it had anything...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-24-2020, 08:13 PM
Replies: 213
Views: 32,097
Posted By Dan McMartin
Thanks! When it rains, it pours...:facepalm:

Thanks! When it rains, it pours...:facepalm:
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-24-2020, 01:07 PM
Replies: 213
Views: 32,097
Posted By Dan McMartin
We're driving the heck out of our motorhome,...

We're driving the heck out of our motorhome, trying to get from Florida to Nevada to see my dying father. This COVID-19 thing isn't making it any easier. :banghead:
Forum: Boondocking 03-24-2020, 01:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,306
Posted By Dan McMartin
Depends on where we are but for the most part, we...

Depends on where we are but for the most part, we lock up and leave. Chairs, grill, fairy lights, etc. all left out.

Then again, if we're in an area with a lot of people, near a highway or in a...
Forum: COVID-19 RVing Discussions 03-24-2020, 01:01 PM
Replies: 293
Views: 51,823
Posted By Dan McMartin
Grand Canyon National Park remains open and two...

Grand Canyon National Park remains open and two of their campgrounds are open as well.

https://www.nps.gov/grca/index.htm

I can't speak to the information you were given directly but Stewart's...
Forum: COVID-19 RVing Discussions 03-23-2020, 04:05 PM
Replies: 497
Views: 36,307
Posted By Dan McMartin
I can't believe the mods haven't shut this thread...

I can't believe the mods haven't shut this thread down yet. Miracles never cease. :laugh:
Forum: COVID-19 RVing Discussions 03-23-2020, 03:36 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,173
Posted By Dan McMartin
Be ready for the folks to drop by and shame you...

Be ready for the folks to drop by and shame you for comparing COVID-19 to influenza. The reality is that we don't know how bad COVID-19 will get, if it gets bad at all. It might taper off and we'll...
Forum: Full-Timers 03-20-2020, 08:03 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,302
Posted By Dan McMartin
Not going there. We'll agree to disagree....

Not going there. We'll agree to disagree. :flowers:
Forum: COVID-19 RVing Discussions 03-20-2020, 08:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 909
Posted By Dan McMartin
Yosemite is closed. I don't think its a sign of...

Yosemite is closed. I don't think its a sign of things to come necessarily. California has the whole state on lock down so the National Park is complying...or so states their website.
Forum: Full-Timers 03-20-2020, 01:03 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,302
Posted By Dan McMartin
There's recommendations to self quarantine and...

There's recommendations to self quarantine and then there's lock down with the implied threat of force. Free people should adhere to the former and never tolerate the later.
Forum: COVID-19 RVing Discussions 03-18-2020, 07:40 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 36,141
Posted By Dan McMartin
I'm antisocial. I was practicing social...

I'm antisocial. I was practicing social distancing before it was cool. :thumb:
Forum: Full-Timers 03-18-2020, 07:31 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,302
Posted By Dan McMartin
Good luck! If you have wheels, you should see if...

Good luck! If you have wheels, you should see if the troops will let you leave ;)
Forum: Full-Timers 03-18-2020, 08:14 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,302
Posted By Dan McMartin
"I wash myself with a rag on a stick." - Bart...

"I wash myself with a rag on a stick." - Bart Simpson
Forum: COVID-19 RVing Discussions 03-17-2020, 07:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,886
Posted By Dan McMartin
As of today, TT has done the same and they are...

As of today, TT has done the same and they are asking that business be handled by phone. If you need to take care of something in person, you'll have to make an appointment to minimize the number of...
Forum: COVID-19 RVing Discussions 03-16-2020, 01:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,988
Posted By Dan McMartin
Well, the CDC says that they don't yet know if...

Well, the CDC says that they don't yet know if warmer weather will slow the virus. Every virus is different.

And while this will run it's course, I've seen estimates from 2 months to 18 months. ...
Forum: COVID-19 RVing Discussions 03-16-2020, 12:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,886
Posted By Dan McMartin
Thousand Trails' COVID-19 update implies they...

Thousand Trails' COVID-19 update implies they plan to remain open. They're stepping up cleaning procedures and cancelling group activities but they close by saying they look forward to seeing folks...
Forum: Full-Timers 03-16-2020, 08:12 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,302
Posted By Dan McMartin
I suspect the toilet paper thing won't last too...

I suspect the toilet paper thing won't last too long. It's a control thing for many people and once the urge is satisfied, they'll move on to something else.

I think the key is, especially now,...
Forum: COVID-19 RVing Discussions 03-15-2020, 08:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 909
Posted By Dan McMartin
Yeah, why not? I wouldn't get on a bus at...

Yeah, why not? I wouldn't get on a bus at Yosemite or the Grand Canyon or take a cave tour with a few dozen tourists but hiking and walking around any number of less visited parks or parks where I...
Forum: Full-Timers 03-15-2020, 08:03 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,302
Posted By Dan McMartin
You'd be surprised how much toilet paper you can...

You'd be surprised how much toilet paper you can carry around. My wife was hoarding toilet paper before it was cool :D

We drink filtered water but we reuse the bottles and get water at the...
Forum: COVID-19 RVing Discussions 03-14-2020, 03:25 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,126
Posted By Dan McMartin
Funny, same here. My wife had a terrible...

Funny, same here. My wife had a terrible respiratory illness in January with Coronavirus like symptoms . She developed bacterial bronchitis, as she often does because of her asthma. I had a more...
Forum: COVID-19 RVing Discussions 03-13-2020, 08:28 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,126
Posted By Dan McMartin
No, it doesn't matter where suspect numbers...

No, it doesn't matter where suspect numbers originate. They are suspect, if not flat wrong.

Does it even matter? You're gonna get it or you won't. You're gonna die or you wont. Take...
Forum: COVID-19 RVing Discussions 03-12-2020, 03:20 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,126
Posted By Dan McMartin
I'm not saying this won't get bad or that people...

I'm not saying this won't get bad or that people shouldn't take precautions. I'm saying that performing math calculations on suspect numbers and then posting that bogus information is irresponsible....
Forum: COVID-19 RVing Discussions 03-12-2020, 02:05 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,126
Posted By Dan McMartin
And which ones ignore the news organizations pay...

And which ones ignore the news organizations pay attention to the health organizations. :whistling:



No, don't do the math! No one knows what the infection or mortality rates actually are or...
Forum: COVID-19 RVing Discussions 03-12-2020, 01:56 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,750
Posted By Dan McMartin
There are only two sources I'd trust for...

There are only two sources I'd trust for information on COVID-19 and neither of them has "news" in their name.

The CDC and WHO are tracking the virus and have recommendations on prevention of and...
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