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Posted By marknpeg

Camping in Mom's back yard in Thomasville GA, for...

Camping in Mom's back yard in Thomasville GA, for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

10-21-2017, 09:52 AM

Replies: 3,756

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Posted By marknpeg

Still at McKinney, moved to a new site....

Still at McKinney, moved to a new site. Definitely one of our favorite campgrounds. 180555

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

10-20-2017, 05:45 PM

Replies: 35

Frustrated with our Ventana 4311

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Posted By marknpeg

Just a couple things from a fellow 2016 owner....

Just a couple things from a fellow 2016 owner. Newmar is a stand up company and if you can talk to the right person I’m sure they will make sure your journey is what you hoped for.

We bought ours...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

10-20-2017, 05:34 PM

Replies: 3,756

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Posted By marknpeg

Back home in the Atlanta area, McKinney State...

Back home in the Atlanta area, McKinney State Park for two weeks. Love this place. Ok the Ventana isn’t in the pic but that’s Samson’s silhouette. What a beautiful evening. 180489

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

10-01-2017, 05:32 PM

Replies: 3,756

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Posted By marknpeg

El Dorado State Park, just outside Wichita. ...

El Dorado State Park, just outside Wichita. Samson approves. We are headed back east!

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

09-15-2017, 06:29 PM

Replies: 4,575

Sticky: Who's At Camp Newmar?

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Posted By marknpeg

You're in the same spot we were in back in July. ...

You're in the same spot we were in back in July. We were there for the demolition of the old building, that was pretty noisy too!

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

09-13-2017, 04:47 PM

Replies: 10

FanTastic vent tip

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Posted By marknpeg

FWIW we have the Maxxair covers on all three fans...

FWIW we have the Maxxair covers on all three fans and sometimes on very wet days the rain sensor still stops the fan. Then we just use the override.

When I posted this, our kitchen fan seemed...

09-13-2017, 04:08 PM

Replies: 43

Insurance costs shock

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Posted By marknpeg

We have National Interstate and received a...

We have National Interstate and received a notification they are getting out of the market. Yay. We're fulltimers and the quote from Progressive was $4100 and did not include a windshield rider. ...

09-13-2017, 04:00 PM

Replies: 36

Close Call backing into spot

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Posted By marknpeg

My wife and I have backing down to a science, she...

My wife and I have backing down to a science, she knows the turn radius really well and gives consistent hand signals that I understand. Typically we place it in one try, only rarely have to adjust....

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

09-12-2017, 08:01 PM

Replies: 10

FanTastic vent tip

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Posted By marknpeg

FanTastic vent tip

If one of your Fantastic Fans decides to stop working, it might just need a reset. Take a small flathead screwdriver and pop the control panel off - look for the slot on the bottom of the...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

09-07-2017, 07:57 AM

Replies: 77

How clean is your Newmar?

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Posted By marknpeg

You are kidding right? Of course it is dirty at...

You are kidding right? Of course it is dirty at all times! :cool: We wash the bugs off the front every time we pull into a campground, and if we can we'll hose off the sides and rear cap. We have...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

09-07-2017, 07:46 AM

Replies: 104

Newmar New Aire - Really Nice Coach

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Posted By marknpeg

FWIW we have been driving our Ventana 3709 in the...

FWIW we have been driving our Ventana 3709 in the western mountains for the last couple months, same engine and close to the same specs (34k loaded out). It gets up and down the grades just fine,...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

09-05-2017, 04:10 PM

Replies: 104

Newmar New Aire - Really Nice Coach

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Posted By marknpeg

My only hitch with the New Aire is we really need...

My only hitch with the New Aire is we really need 4 "living spaces" - bedroom, office (dinette), kitchen and movie room (tv across from the couch). Our 3709 fits the bill perfectly, but the New Aire...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

09-03-2017, 09:35 AM

Replies: 79

Comfort Drive Stories?

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Posted By marknpeg

I'm probably on the extreme end then! I leave it...

I'm probably on the extreme end then! I leave it at 6 almost all the time, just prefer that firm feel, turning it down to 3 only when maneuvering in towns or campgrounds.

And yes I'm exactly...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

09-02-2017, 02:02 PM

Replies: 14

My turn in the barrel, slide wont extend.

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Posted By marknpeg

We had that problem once. The Newmar rep had us...

We had that problem once. The Newmar rep had us power everything down, hit the battery disconnect and wait a full minute. Batteries back on, and then the slide started working again. Hasn't...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

09-02-2017, 01:59 PM

Replies: 79

Comfort Drive Stories?

Views: 10,490

Posted By marknpeg

We just crossed Wyoming from Grand Teton all the...

We just crossed Wyoming from Grand Teton all the way to Loveland CO, via 26/287 and had a really easy time of it. From nearly 10k feet at Togwatee Pass, down to about 5k here in Loveland, and I keep...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

09-02-2017, 01:42 PM

Replies: 3,756

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Posted By marknpeg

Togwotee Pass, Wyoming. Let me tell you the...

Togwotee Pass, Wyoming. Let me tell you the drive on 26 and 287 from Grand Teton to Rawlins is just EPIC. Wallydocking in Rawlins tonight, headed to Colorado tomorrow morning.

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

08-25-2017, 04:26 PM

Replies: 3,756

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Posted By marknpeg

Heise Hot Springs just outside of Ririe Idaho....

Heise Hot Springs just outside of Ririe Idaho. That's our rig lower left. Great view from the hilltop. 174383174385

08-22-2017, 08:54 PM

Replies: 27

Front Overhead TV Discussion

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Posted By marknpeg

Two people and a dog, and four tvs in the rig....

Two people and a dog, and four tvs in the rig. And yeah we use all four! Front tv is great when we are working, or prepping dinner. Big tv on the televator is for movie watching. Bedroom tv for...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

08-20-2017, 08:34 AM

Replies: 3,756

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Posted By marknpeg

Early morning in Stanley ID. It's 36 degrees and...

Early morning in Stanley ID. It's 36 degrees and spectacular, will get to 80 this afternoon. Ground zero for the eclipse and we are not alone. [emoji3]173637173638

08-10-2017, 09:26 PM

Replies: 163

Views: 19,222

Posted By marknpeg

My wife climbed the "M" in Missoula today. This...

My wife climbed the "M" in Missoula today. This was in the morning and the smoke wasn't bad. By this afternoon you couldn't see the mountains in any direction. 172453

08-09-2017, 10:07 PM

Replies: 163

Views: 19,222

Posted By marknpeg

Here in Missoula the smoke has been pretty bad...

Here in Missoula the smoke has been pretty bad the last couple days. It was relatively clear when we got here in Sunday but the wind has changed. You can barely see the mountains. Still a beautiful...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

08-08-2017, 06:06 PM

Replies: 3,756

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Posted By marknpeg

Jellystone RV Park in Missoula Montana. Not our...

Jellystone RV Park in Missoula Montana. Not our first choice, but everything around here is booked solid!

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

08-07-2017, 12:31 PM

Replies: 13

Head Knocker

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Posted By marknpeg

I hit it once, so far (knock on wood!) haven't...

I hit it once, so far (knock on wood!) haven't done it again. I'm very careful getting into the seat now! I really like the 2018 design change on these. The AV cabinet was moved to the side, the...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

08-07-2017, 12:23 PM

Replies: 23

What a pleasure to drive

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Posted By marknpeg

We just drove ours from Rapid City to Missoula in...

We just drove ours from Rapid City to Missoula in two days, with a stopover in the Billings Cabela's. Easy drive and the scenery was just amazing. I'll admit I was tired when we got to Billings but...

08-06-2017, 09:22 PM

Replies: 10

single jack stability

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Posted By marknpeg

My point wasn't really about the tires off the...

My point wasn't really about the tires off the ground, but the stability with just a single jack. Maybe it's mostly fine but there's a reason the don't make them like that any more. I've been working...

08-06-2017, 06:35 PM

Replies: 19

Retire in September

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Posted By marknpeg

Be aware of what is going on during your planned...

Be aware of what is going on during your planned route. We are full time and like to stay flexible, but we were in Rapid City during bike week, Missoula while there are fires in the area, Idaho Falls...

08-06-2017, 06:29 PM

Replies: 163

Views: 19,222

Posted By marknpeg

Fwiw we were in Billings last night, nice town....

Fwiw we were in Billings last night, nice town. We had dinner in the city center at the Montana Brewery and it was very good, great place to sit outside and enjoy the evening. We just got to...

08-04-2017, 10:57 AM

Replies: 10

single jack stability

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Posted By marknpeg

single jack stability

Just suppose you own a coach with a single center front jack. And suppose you pull into a site where the front is considerably lower than the back. So you level automatically...with the front...

08-04-2017, 07:06 AM

Replies: 163

Views: 19,222

Posted By marknpeg

So true. This is our first western experience...

So true. This is our first western experience and the drive through Wisconsin, Minnesota and South Dakota was eye-opening. From the Great Lakes, eastern-style hills and roads, to gradually...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

07-31-2017, 05:12 PM

Replies: 3,756

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Posted By marknpeg

Badlands. Peggy says Hi!

Badlands. Peggy says Hi!

07-31-2017, 09:53 AM

Replies: 8

Into the West

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Posted By marknpeg

Great info, thank you! We will check it out.

Great info, thank you! We will check it out.

07-31-2017, 09:51 AM

Replies: 8

Into the West

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Posted By marknpeg

Incidentally the new avatar was taken in the...

Incidentally the new avatar was taken in the Badlands. What an incredible, surreal experience. I'm really at a total loss for words to describe it, but I'll try in the next post. Here are a couple...

07-31-2017, 09:40 AM

Replies: 8

Into the West

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Posted By marknpeg

We have finally started the western loop of our...

We have finally started the western loop of our trip, from Mackinaw City to Rapid City. Currently in Rapid City and we'll be here for a week, then headed towards Missoula. This is what we have been...

Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing

07-28-2017, 07:43 AM

Replies: 22

Subaru AWD Impreza as Toad?

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Posted By marknpeg

Almost 5000 miles towing our Crosstrek, works...

Almost 5000 miles towing our Crosstrek, works great. It is a manual, and that is a requirement for flat-towing a Subaru.

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

07-28-2017, 07:37 AM

Replies: 3,756

Views: 1,348,545

Posted By marknpeg

If you're using an iPhone, rotate the picture...

If you're using an iPhone, rotate the picture once and then rotate it back, and then post. Weird but it works.

Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing

07-27-2017, 11:57 AM

Replies: 34

Subaru no longer flat towable

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Posted By marknpeg

FWIW we have almost 5k miles towing our 2016...

FWIW we have almost 5k miles towing our 2016 Crosstrek with a manual transmission, works great. You can't tow their automatics without significant modification, but our Crosstrek works just fine.

07-27-2017, 07:17 AM

Replies: 163

Views: 19,222

Posted By marknpeg

The URL is lifeinthecloud.travel.blog and we call...

The URL is lifeinthecloud.travel.blog and we call it Real Life in the Cloud (https://lifeinthecloud.travel.blog/). See my sig below.

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

07-26-2017, 06:51 PM

Replies: 3,756

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Posted By marknpeg

Hickory Hills about 10 miles outside of Albert...

Hickory Hills about 10 miles outside of Albert Lea MN.

07-26-2017, 06:36 PM

Replies: 163

Views: 19,222

Posted By marknpeg

We're on this trip right now! Been looking...

We're on this trip right now! Been looking forward to this for a long time. Currently in Albert Lea MN, headed to the Badlands on Saturday. Keep an eye on our blog for updates.

07-26-2017, 05:23 PM

Replies: 8

Into the West

Views: 1,138

Posted By marknpeg

Next two legs are up, Table for Two...

Next two legs are up, Table for Two (https://lifeinthecloud.travel.blog/2017/07/26/table-for-two/) and Tunnel of Trees (https://lifeinthecloud.travel.blog/2017/07/26/tunnel-of-trees/).

One more...

07-25-2017, 05:14 PM

Replies: 8

Into the West

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Posted By marknpeg

Yes the rig will be parked in Glenwood Springs...

Yes the rig will be parked in Glenwood Springs while we tour Aspen, Independence, and the Bells. The Crosstrek is great for this stuff, love that car. I hope to take the rig to Leadville via 70/24...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

07-25-2017, 06:39 AM

Replies: 60

Dutch Star vs. Ventana

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Posted By marknpeg

LOL we are so alike it's scary. My wife and I...

LOL we are so alike it's scary. My wife and I shopped hard for a year looking at everything from fifth wheels and big trucks, to super C's to class A's. We narrowed it to class A and then looked at...

07-24-2017, 07:34 PM

Replies: 8

Into the West

Views: 1,138

Posted By marknpeg

Into the West

I posted a thread a while ago looking for suggestions on routing from the Grand Tetons to Loveland CO, and now the first leg of that trip has begun. We'll be documenting the trip on our blog, and...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

07-23-2017, 10:00 PM

Replies: 95

New Aire

Views: 19,166

Posted By marknpeg

Fwiw we have 1.5 baths in 37 feet and it works...

Fwiw we have 1.5 baths in 37 feet and it works well, although I'd trade the half bath for a king bed. We have gotten used to the queen but still. I've looked at the new MA 4047 and it's almost...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

07-23-2017, 06:26 AM

Replies: 95

New Aire

Views: 19,166

Posted By marknpeg

I love the idea of the New Aire and if it had...

I love the idea of the New Aire and if it had been available when we purchased, we would have been very seriously considering it. But after living in our Ventana for almost nine months, we know we...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

07-22-2017, 09:41 PM

Replies: 9

Run the AC on battery?

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Posted By marknpeg

Thanks everyone, I figured as much but it was...

Thanks everyone, I figured as much but it was worth asking. Cabela-docking tonight and it's warm out, so we're running the generator and AC. No one else here so we'll make as much noise as we like!

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

07-22-2017, 05:25 PM

Replies: 9

Run the AC on battery?

Views: 1,248

Posted By marknpeg

Run the AC on battery?

Stupid question, is it possible to run the AC without starting the generator? Everything we tried doesn't work unless the generator is running.

07-19-2017, 06:14 PM

Replies: 13

Bandlands boondocking near Wall

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Posted By marknpeg

Great advice, thanks! Our timing is firming up...

Great advice, thanks! Our timing is firming up now so we know the dates we need. I can't wait to see that star show.