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Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-19-2024, 04:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,007
Posted By ccusa
2nd Motorhome replacing Michelins with Toyos

Our 1st Newmar had Michelins that were cracked when we purchased it. We replaced the Michelins with Toyos. Ran the Toyos till we sold it 10 years later. No cracks!
Our 2014 Newmar Dutch Star also...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-19-2024, 09:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,531
Posted By ccusa
Toyo M144

I just put 6 315 80r 22.5 Toyo M144 on the rear of my coach. The ride is excellent and no smell. Great price at Southern Tire Mart. Tire date 1-24
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-13-2024, 01:16 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,024
Posted By ccusa
Licensed B ride along for driving test

I had a difficult time trying to get a Licensed Class B driver to come with me to the driving test. I had to hire a truck driving instructor (Class A) to ride with me even though I had a previous...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-01-2024, 10:16 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 285
Posted By ccusa
Domestic Masterflush 8700 toilet seat hinges

The hinges on my domestic master flush 8700 toilet seat broke. I looked at replacement seats and the price was high or they would not fit.
I found on Amazon Jabco hinge replacements. The cost of...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-29-2024, 07:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,531
Posted By ccusa
Toyos 144

My last coach was a Mountain Aire I had Toyos on for 7 years when I sold it, they still look new.
I now have put Toyos on the front of my Dutch Star and plan to replace the 6 rear tires this year....
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-27-2024, 07:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 574
Posted By ccusa
Fumoto Fan

I have had Fumoto valves on my last 2 coach. One of the first thing I add to the coach.
I use a 20 Qt. Container, I purchased at Auto Zone. After draining the oil, I take it and my old Fleetguard...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-20-2024, 03:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 481
Posted By ccusa
Toyo tires

I had Toyos on my last coach a Mountain Aire. They were on the coach for 7 years, when I sold it. They perform well. No cracking or any other problems. Last year I put Toyo 305 70r 22.5 on the front...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-15-2024, 07:25 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,246
Posted By ccusa
I regularly use TSD for my diesel purchases, but...

I regularly use TSD for my diesel purchases, but just checked Mudflap here in California. On a trip up 99 to Northern Cali. With TSD the best price was $4.76, while we purchased our diesel using the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-06-2024, 09:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 466
Posted By ccusa
Foggy lens

I took the camera apart the lens were etched, not repairable. I found new Voyager turn signal cameras VCMS12R on eBay. $49.99 each. I order 2. They arrive Friday.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-03-2024, 06:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 466
Posted By ccusa
Foggy lens

:Thanx::Thanx:
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-01-2024, 11:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 466
Posted By ccusa
I have cleaned it with micro fiber towels, but...

I have cleaned it with micro fiber towels, but have not tried the vinegar, 0000 steel wool and heating. Thanks
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-01-2024, 08:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 466
Posted By ccusa
Turn Signal Camera

I have a 2014 Dutch Star with a right turn signal camera that is blurry.
Does anyone know we’re to get a new camera or any fix for a blurry lens?
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-22-2023, 02:23 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,639
Posted By ccusa
Rubber marine exhaust hose

I want to be able to run my hydronic heater during the winter to allow my son to stay in the Motorhome while visiting for the holidays. Since all I have a sewer drain, electrical and water inside of...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-21-2023, 07:22 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,771
Posted By ccusa
For us a 6’ telescope ladder works well for us....

For us a 6’ telescope ladder works well for us. Easy to carry and use.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-14-2023, 03:10 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,338
Posted By ccusa
Surge Protectors

I have both and use both! I also have a Hughes Autoformer for low voltage parks.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-25-2023, 08:25 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 8,640
Posted By ccusa
50’ length even if you have a small Motorhome....

50’ length even if you have a small Motorhome. Some day you will sell you home. Much better for resale
Full hookups inside you RV garage. Insulation, electrical sub panel, two rows of lights(LED),...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-22-2023, 01:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 455
Posted By ccusa
In need of a new washer

I just bought a replacement that fit from American Freight. They have demo and open box appliances. Got my grandson to help carry out the old one and put in the new one.403406403407

The only thing...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-14-2023, 01:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 370
Posted By ccusa
Just 400437had Bauer upholster my captains...

Just 400437had Bauer upholster my captains chairs. You can go there or they will send you the “Skins”.
After Flexsteel quit, they bought all the patterns. The owner and employees all worked for...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-25-2023, 05:33 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 829
Posted By ccusa
Bauer Upholstery

We arrived Tuesday afternoon at Bauer. We were originally scheduled to arrive Sunday, but a plugged DPF stopped us in North Platte, NE. We were met as we arrived. They checked out the seats and...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-24-2023, 08:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,103
Posted By ccusa
Flexsteel driver seat troubleshooting

Try contacting Bauer Upholstery. Everyone there use to work for Flexsteel. They may have knowledge about the electrical on the seats.
While my seats were being RE-installed after being upholstered,...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-07-2023, 09:26 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,658
Posted By ccusa
Trade In Value

Look at using one of the RV sales websites. My last Newmar, I put on the website with a sales ad. It was sold within one week. Even if you do consignment with a dealer, you’re not gonna get what the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-30-2023, 10:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 692
Posted By ccusa
Patience was what I needed. Arrived at the DMV....

Patience was what I needed. Arrived at the DMV. The truck driving school instructor was with me as I checked in. The clerk said that she needed to check some things out. She went and got a...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-28-2023, 05:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 781
Posted By ccusa
Thanks for the replies. We will arrive on Sunday...

Thanks for the replies. We will arrive on Sunday for our Monday appointment. Looking forward to getting rid of the flaky seats!
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-27-2023, 05:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 781
Posted By ccusa
Bauer Upholstery

On our new to us 2014 Dutch Star 4364, the front seats were peeling when we purchased it. We’ve contacted Bauer upholstery in Dubuque, Iowa to order new seat covers. Since we’re headed that way for...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-27-2023, 05:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 692
Posted By ccusa
I finally found a way to take my Class B Non...

I finally found a way to take my Class B Non Commercial driving/skills test. After calling 4 commercial driving schools, I found one, who for a fee would send one of their instructors with me to take...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-22-2023, 08:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 692
Posted By ccusa
Best laid plans…….. The fire man who was going...

Best laid plans…….. The fire
man who was going with me to the driving test just got recalled to work that day.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-21-2023, 07:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 692
Posted By ccusa
Non Commercial Class B

Thanks. I found a fireman with Class A to ride down with me to take the driving test next week. [emoji3]
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-18-2023, 07:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 692
Posted By ccusa
Non Commercial Class B

I am looking for someone in the Kern County, California area with a Class A, B or Non Commercial A, B. to go to my DMV driving/skill test.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-11-2023, 02:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 435
Posted By ccusa
Yes, about 3 weeks

Yes,
about 3 weeks
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-11-2023, 10:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 435
Posted By ccusa
Check Engine light

Our 2014 Dutch Star has been sitting in the garage for about three weeks. I started it to move it out and the check engine light was on. I checked the codes on the dashboard and this code came up,...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-09-2023, 01:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 487
Posted By ccusa
Unfortunately none of your suggestions addressed...

Unfortunately none of your suggestions addressed the problem, but thanks. I can’t get inside to disassemble the lock and and no access to the lock mechanism from the outside. I will contact either a...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-09-2023, 07:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 487
Posted By ccusa
Disconnected Trimark entrance door handle / Locked out

Tried to open the entrance door on my Motorhome, the handle felt like it was not connected. I tried the code and keys to unlock the door. I can hear the electronic and key unlock the mechanism...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-05-2023, 06:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,397
Posted By ccusa
In service training

I did suggest non commercial Class A & B licenses might be a good in service training topic. She just smiled politely.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-04-2023, 06:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,397
Posted By ccusa
California Non Commercial Class B

I went to the DMV yesterday with an appointment to take the written Non Commercial Class B (Housecar 40’-45’) test. After a hour and half waiting, my appointment was called up. The DMV clerk had no...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-08-2023, 04:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,411
Posted By ccusa
We had Toyo 144s on our last coach for 9 years....

We had Toyo 144s on our last coach for 9 years. No cracks. Great tires! (Stored inside)
Looking for Toyos now for our present coach. Our size seems to be on back order, everywhere!
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-30-2022, 06:34 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 17,041
Posted By ccusa
Magnum inverters have a circuit breaker (white...

Magnum inverters have a circuit breaker (white button) on the side of the inverter. If you see it sticking out, push it in. Then try A/C again.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-23-2022, 10:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 944
Posted By ccusa
Roger Berke ...

Roger Berke

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Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-28-2021, 07:07 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,168
Posted By ccusa
RV Garage

Just built a 24’ x 50” building with a 14” x 14” roll up door on the gable end with a 10’ x10” roll up on the right rear. A 36” x80” on the front right side. Too many house we looked at had short RV...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-16-2021, 04:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,933
Posted By ccusa
CDL Licensing

From the California RV handbook:

With a Basic Class C license:
A 2-axle vehicle with a GVWR of 26,000 lbs. or less.
A 3-axle vehicle weighing 6,000 lbs. gross or less.
A motorized scooter.
Any...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-13-2021, 08:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,879
Posted By ccusa
Going to California [moderator edit]

Going To California?
When Led Zepplin wrote Going to California in 1971 they apparently weren’t thinking about diesel motorhomes in 2023. If they had, they would be surprised to know that the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-31-2020, 05:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 748
Posted By ccusa
Removing the drain grate in the shower

Has anyone removed the drain grate in a 2004 Mountain aire? It is draining slow.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-03-2020, 07:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,034
Posted By ccusa
Do you have the website. I do not have a...

Do you have the website. I do not have a manufacturer’s label attached to the door.
Thanks
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-15-2019, 07:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,544
Posted By ccusa
AquaHot Front fans not working

I also have an 2004 Mountain Aire 4018 with a Hydro hot front fan motor not working.
I removed the center panel with switches and radio backup monitor to gain limited access to the Komfort Heat...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-30-2019, 11:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 880
Posted By ccusa
Tires

I have had Toyo tires (295 80R 22.5) on my coach for 5 years and 17,280 miles. No problems and they provide a good ride. No smell!
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-28-2019, 08:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,605
Posted By ccusa
The aqua hot heats the coach and your water.

The aqua hot heats the coach and your water.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-26-2018, 07:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,158
Posted By ccusa
Leaking of fresh water flush at Sewage Rinse connection

I wanted to stop the leak out of my flush connection, it bothered me. To correct the leak that was “ normal”. I purchased a in line shut off valve from Home Depot. I installed it on the flush...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-17-2018, 11:39 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,248
Posted By ccusa
I did not know if the chemicals would damage the...

I did not know if the chemicals would damage the lights, so I tape over the headlights as a precaution.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-03-2018, 09:47 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,248
Posted By ccusa
Removed Diamond Shield

Her is a picture of the removal of the Diamond Shield in progress. In the lower right you can see the adhesive still on the paint.
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Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-03-2018, 09:38 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,248
Posted By ccusa
Removed Diamond Shield

I used 3M Adhesive and Decal Remover when I removed the Diamond Shield. It is in a 12oz spray can. No damage to the paint and clear coat. It is available at most auto parts stores and on line....
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-28-2018, 07:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,547
Posted By ccusa
I also had a code 33. It could be the fan belt,...

I also had a code 33. It could be the fan belt, temperature sensor, thermostat or radiator cap.
I ordered them all. The radiator cap I found at Auto Zone. The rest I ordered on eBay.
Diesel temp....
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