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Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-02-2021, 01:52 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 13,725
Posted By dmholt
I think the market for a MH with a manual...

I think the market for a MH with a manual transmission will be smaller and smaller in the future since many people no longer know how to drive one. Also, even if I were interested (which I would not...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-18-2021, 01:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 390
Posted By dmholt
Why are you limiting yourself to 2014?

Why are you limiting yourself to 2014?
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-18-2021, 12:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 781
Posted By dmholt
In my 2012 Bay Star, if I am running on batteries...

In my 2012 Bay Star, if I am running on batteries only, the refrigerator and microwave will not run. I have two AC receptacles that have power trough the inverter, and my two TVs work, but none of...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-11-2021, 06:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 664
Posted By dmholt
It's nice to hear a positive report about an RV...

It's nice to hear a positive report about an RV manufacturer's customer service. Thanks for posting your great experience with Newmar.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-09-2021, 08:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,122
Posted By dmholt
RecPro makes replacement captain's chairs. ...

RecPro makes replacement captain's chairs. https://www.recpro.com/rv-captains-chairs/.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-19-2021, 06:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 993
Posted By dmholt
Another possibility is a consignment sale with an...

Another possibility is a consignment sale with an outfit such as PPL in Texas. https://www.pplmotorhomes.com/
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-01-2021, 03:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,272
Posted By dmholt
I had the same problem with my Bay Star. ...

I had the same problem with my Bay Star. Unfortunately, my wheel is 19.5", so my lug nut is probably smaller than yours. I initially ordered one that looked correct, but the thread turned out to...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-29-2021, 04:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,068
Posted By dmholt
Even if you turn off the salesman switch there...

Even if you turn off the salesman switch there will still be parasitic drains on the house batteries from things like the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, the radio, etc. So if you are going to...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-23-2021, 04:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,480
Posted By dmholt
One more thing to try to remember. Thanks for...

One more thing to try to remember. Thanks for the heads-up.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-12-2021, 02:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 609
Posted By dmholt
Thanks for the replies. So it looks like this...

Thanks for the replies. So it looks like this was a DIY job by the previous owner. It seems to work OK, but I am a bit worried about all the Dicor around the vent pipe. I put the Dicor there...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-09-2021, 12:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 609
Posted By dmholt
Odd vent

Does anyone have a vent that looks like this? (Excuse all the pine pollen, everything is covered with it now.) There is another vent that has a regular cap on it that I presume is the black tank...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-08-2021, 01:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 612
Posted By dmholt
A couple hundred watts of solar power from a...

A couple hundred watts of solar power from a portable solar system such as the one made by Renogy would probably do the trick. Just attach the alligator clips to your battery and you're all set.
...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-06-2021, 03:28 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,482
Posted By dmholt
Funny story about the passenger side brake pedal....

Funny story about the passenger side brake pedal. Many years ago we had a Dodge Colt compact car. It was originally made for the Japanese market with right-hand drive since they drive on the left...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-22-2021, 06:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 790
Posted By dmholt
Not all electric slides are Schwinteks. My...

Not all electric slides are Schwinteks. My Newmar Bay Star has two electric slides that have the Newmar cog system, which is much more robust than the Schwintek system. No problems so far (knock on...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-22-2021, 05:13 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 16,871
Posted By dmholt
You may still get a lot of suds the next time you...

You may still get a lot of suds the next time you use the black tank. I think I'd try filling it again and dumping it to rinse out more of the soap.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-13-2021, 04:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,957
Posted By dmholt
We have a 2012 Newmar Bay Star 2901 that is 29'...

We have a 2012 Newmar Bay Star 2901 that is 29' 11" long. We find it has plenty of storage for most of the things we want to bring with us. We have spent up to 6 weeks in it along with 2 dogs, and...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-09-2021, 02:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,073
Posted By dmholt
One really nice thing is that by 2009 the...

One really nice thing is that by 2009 the Ventanas had Comfort Drive.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-09-2021, 02:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 13,973
Posted By dmholt
On my wheels those lug nut covers stay on the lug...

On my wheels those lug nut covers stay on the lug nuts. I have to unscrew them to get them off. The covers and the lug nuts come off together. I had a devil of a time removing mine because I...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 03-05-2021, 04:52 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,946
Posted By dmholt
I found the CHF, steering stabilizer, alignment...

I found the CHF, steering stabilizer, alignment and proper tire pressure really helped my F53 handling. Koni shocks may also be useful if your old ones are shot.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-04-2021, 11:50 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 19,763
Posted By dmholt
You're not going to find much in your price and...

You're not going to find much in your price and age range. I went to RV Trader and searched for Entegra, Newmar, Tiffin and Winnebago for less than $125k, at least 3 slides,amd at least 36 feet. I...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-26-2021, 03:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,611
Posted By dmholt
Check the wires coming into and out of the...

Check the wires coming into and out of the switch, one may be loose.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-25-2021, 07:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 552
Posted By dmholt
Why do you want the pump to work when you're...

Why do you want the pump to work when you're hooked up to city water? When you have city water you can just turn the pump off and let the city water pressure send water through all your water lines.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-16-2021, 06:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,658
Posted By dmholt
I run mine on LP when driving. I realize that...

I run mine on LP when driving. I realize that might not be super safe, but I think the risks are minimal.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-15-2021, 04:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,580
Posted By dmholt
The RV Geeks just did a post on this topic. If a...

The RV Geeks just did a post on this topic. If a cleaning doesn't work, they suggest having the tanks power washed by a company that specializes in doing that.
...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-13-2021, 07:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,076
Posted By dmholt
Is this a constant sloshing sound like waves...

Is this a constant sloshing sound like waves against a boat's hull, or does it just happen occasionally? If occasionally, how frequently?
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-31-2021, 07:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 733
Posted By dmholt
If you have a gas class A, it's probably on a...

If you have a gas class A, it's probably on a Ford Chassis, so look under the RV Forums tab and find Ford Chassis. If you have a diesel, look under Freightliner or Spartan Chassis, or whatever your...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-26-2021, 05:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 558
Posted By dmholt
The open vent is missing its cover. I bought...

The open vent is missing its cover. I bought this universal replacement cap on Amazon and it works great.
...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-23-2021, 07:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,294
Posted By dmholt
They are not related. Dutchmen Manufacturing was...

They are not related. Dutchmen Manufacturing was a separate company until 1991 when Thor bought them. The Dutch Star is a diesel pusher made by Newmar.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-19-2021, 05:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 621
Posted By dmholt
Very cool! I hope those stairs are sealed off...

Very cool! I hope those stairs are sealed off well at the roof.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-31-2020, 01:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,345
Posted By dmholt
My 2012 Bay Star uses 32" blades, and I got...

My 2012 Bay Star uses 32" blades, and I got Tricos. Don't remember the model number.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-30-2020, 11:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 556
Posted By dmholt
Jam Nuts

I have a 2012 Bay Star with 19.5" wheels and Dicor Versa-Liners as my wheel simulators. I need to replace one of the jam nuts that hold the simulators onto the wheel lugs. According to Newgle, the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-28-2020, 03:39 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,305
Posted By dmholt
Happy Birthday Roger, and thanks for all you do!

Happy Birthday Roger, and thanks for all you do!
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-27-2020, 04:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,150
Posted By dmholt
Could the spring in the slide topper (that rolls...

Could the spring in the slide topper (that rolls up the topper when the slide is retracted) be too tight?
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-27-2020, 03:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,790
Posted By dmholt
In addition to everything above, I would add...

In addition to everything above, I would add either a Roadmaster steering stabilizer or a Safe-T-Plus stabilizer. Either will help the coach track straight, but more importantly, it will help you...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-25-2020, 06:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,267
Posted By dmholt
Sounds like it might be a fuse. Try to find the...

Sounds like it might be a fuse. Try to find the fuse panel and then the fuse for the mirrors and cruise control. It seems odd that they would be on the same circuit, but that's where I'd start.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-25-2020, 06:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,104
Posted By dmholt
This link contains a lot of reviews of Thor...

This link contains a lot of reviews of Thor A.C.E. motorhomes, if that's what you're looking at.
...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-22-2020, 04:19 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,221
Posted By dmholt
Talking Groan!

Groan!
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-19-2020, 05:01 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,335
Posted By dmholt
All the Newmars I know about are 10 or 11 inches...

All the Newmars I know about are 10 or 11 inches longer than their model number.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-16-2020, 07:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 850
Posted By dmholt
WD40.

WD40.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-15-2020, 04:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 850
Posted By dmholt
My 2012 Bay Star has notches also. If you want...

My 2012 Bay Star has notches also. If you want to open the basement doors more than 90 degrees, you slide the bottom of the piston up a couple of notches. Take a close look at your pistons, I would...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-04-2020, 07:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,122
Posted By dmholt
I've had trouble opening the hood on my 2012 Bay...

I've had trouble opening the hood on my 2012 Bay Star too. Thanks to Don and Scott for the suggestions on how to make it easier. I'll give it a go the next nice day.
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 12-03-2020, 01:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,246
Posted By dmholt
I had this problem once and discovered a couple...

I had this problem once and discovered a couple of the basement lights were on. You just have to keep looking until you find the culprit. Flipping off breakers is a good way to start.
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 12-02-2020, 10:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,150
Posted By dmholt
We have the Blue Ox Patriot II braking system,...

We have the Blue Ox Patriot II braking system, which is like your friend's Brake Buddy. It costs $1239 on Amazon and would require the installation of a breakaway cable in your vehicle. It takes...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-30-2020, 11:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 805
Posted By dmholt
You might try The Truck Shop in Cary, NC. They...

You might try The Truck Shop in Cary, NC. They are a group of retired Cary firemen who work on trucks including motorhomes. They have done excellent work on my gas motorhome. I've seen diesel...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-29-2020, 07:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 765
Posted By dmholt
Those look fantastic! Great job.

Those look fantastic! Great job.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-28-2020, 10:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,221
Posted By dmholt
The solar panel is probably just to provide a...

The solar panel is probably just to provide a small charge to one or more batteries. The one on our Bay Star is almost useless.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-28-2020, 10:39 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 12,321
Posted By dmholt
We have a Leesa foam mattress and love it.

We have a Leesa foam mattress and love it.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-11-2020, 06:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 828
Posted By dmholt
All of the desk/dinette combos I've seen have a...

All of the desk/dinette combos I've seen have a leaf that expands the table with two extra folding chairs usually stored in the bedroom closet.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-10-2020, 04:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,265
Posted By dmholt
You'll probably wind up in the shop no matter...

You'll probably wind up in the shop no matter which way you go. Most new coaches have some issues that have to be resolved, and used coaches can also have their problems. Perhaps the best...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-04-2020, 03:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,253
Posted By dmholt
Open the low point drains, empty the fresh water...

Open the low point drains, empty the fresh water and the hot water tanks, run the water pump dry and put some antifreeze in the drains. Then open all the faucets including the outside shower. That...
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