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Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-20-2022, 08:38 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 13,721
Posted By Racing4Fun
We had the same thought as you a few years back. ...

We had the same thought as you a few years back. We purchased a 2006 Country Coach - appeared to be well cared for and was beautiful looking - but it was a complete nightmare. :sad: Delamination was...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 08-12-2021, 08:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 292
Posted By Racing4Fun
So we did the trip today 160 east to 285 north to...

So we did the trip today 160 east to 285 north to 24w to CO91 to i70 east and up to Denver West Koa. All very doable except I70. Absolutely awful road. Ruts are so bad going down 12 miles of grade...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 08-11-2021, 07:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 292
Posted By Racing4Fun
Thank you for the info.

Thank you for the info.
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 08-10-2021, 04:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 292
Posted By Racing4Fun
We are coming up from SW Colorado.

We are coming up from SW Colorado.
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 08-10-2021, 10:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 292
Posted By Racing4Fun
Bayside, CO to Central City, CO

Hello,

We will be traveling from Bayside, CO to Central City, CO in a couple of days. We know we need to go back over Wolf Creek Pass on Rte 160 either way. GPS is sending us Route 285, to US24,...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-19-2019, 03:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,630
Posted By Racing4Fun
Beautiful! Enjoy. :thumb:

Beautiful! Enjoy. :thumb:
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-08-2019, 05:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,212
Posted By Racing4Fun
My 04 was a 3809. The 07 is a 4035.

My 04 was a 3809. The 07 is a 4035.
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 04-07-2019, 07:31 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,237
Posted By Racing4Fun
Sold

Well this past week we delivered the CC to its new owners with full disclosure. Yes we lost a bundle but she will now be near a facility that can fix her. Just too far for us.
On the same long trip...
Forum: iRV2 Owners Registry 04-07-2019, 07:14 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 363
Posted By Racing4Fun
2007 Newmar Dutch Star 4035

2007 Newmar Dutch Star 4035 (2019-04-07 13:14:05)
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-07-2019, 07:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,212
Posted By Racing4Fun
We bought her. She drives/ handles great

Well we did buy the 07 and she drives and handles great. Just got her home yesterday.:thumb:
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-06-2019, 03:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 671
Posted By Racing4Fun
Make sure all exterior seams are sealed well - no...

Make sure all exterior seams are sealed well - no cracks or openings. Sidewall and roof.
Tires being 5 years old check for sidewall cracking.
Check for any fogged windows. Put it in sun and...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 03-23-2019, 08:31 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,237
Posted By Racing4Fun
Just to further conclude on this thread. On...

Just to further conclude on this thread.
On this coach:
The front area around drivers window (pictures in thread) was completely rebuilt / rust removed closed up and beautifully painted. The roof...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 03-21-2019, 04:41 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,237
Posted By Racing4Fun
Forgot to add yes tag made a huge difference....

Forgot to add yes tag made a huge difference. This coach drives and handles great!
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 03-21-2019, 04:40 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,237
Posted By Racing4Fun
No I don’t think inspection would have picked up...

No I don’t think inspection would have picked up full extent. Do I think a very knowledgeable inspector would know it had delam yes possible.
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 03-19-2019, 06:02 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,237
Posted By Racing4Fun
Just wanted to let everyone know we continued to...

Just wanted to let everyone know we continued to investigate this thru folks on the west coast. What we found is CC never painted the upper frames in the wall. We have concluded thru multiple...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-18-2019, 04:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 841
Posted By Racing4Fun
Sorry

Sorry
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-17-2019, 10:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 841
Posted By Racing4Fun
We converted our 04 Dutch Star’s 2 way to a...

We converted our 04 Dutch Star’s 2 way to a residential 10 cu ft Frigidaire with minimal conversion needed. It looked and worked great. It was the same size essentially for the hole. You do have to...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-12-2019, 05:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,212
Posted By Racing4Fun
Our 2004 DS was a Freightliner with IFS and short...

Our 2004 DS was a Freightliner with IFS and short wheelbase. Sounds like this 07 should be much better. We drove an identical chassis on an 08 DS last year but it had Comfort Drive. Sounds like...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-10-2019, 10:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,212
Posted By Racing4Fun
Thank you. Good to hear. :thumb: However, this...

Thank you. Good to hear. :thumb: However, this 2007 doesn’t have comfort drive. Would love to hear from someone with a similar coach, length, chassis, and no comfort drive steering.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-09-2019, 07:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,212
Posted By Racing4Fun
Drivability and Handling of 2007 40’ DSDP

Hello,

We are in the process of purchasing a 2007 Dutch Star model 4035. Our ideal layout. This is on a Spartan Chassis with 400 Cummins. Very well maintained by Newmar and Spartan annually and...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-01-2019, 06:27 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,014
Posted By Racing4Fun
I agree with many of the comments. We live in New...

I agree with many of the comments. We live in New Hampshire. One reason we stay at no longer than a 40’ MH is it is much easier to get sites and travel in general in New England. Does that mean you...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 02-27-2019, 07:10 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,504
Posted By Racing4Fun
I would recommend have someone who knows these...

I would recommend have someone who knows these coaches inspect the exterior and interior of Coach. Ensure all seals well maintained and jo delamination or water damage. It may not be obvious.
Forum: New Member Check-In 02-24-2019, 06:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 501
Posted By Racing4Fun
Welcome

Welcome to the forum and happy hunting for that perfect RV. You’ll find lots of tips and advice here from many experienced RVers. :welcome:
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 02-21-2019, 05:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,817
Posted By Racing4Fun
Congratulations. Enjoy and have fun!:dance:

Congratulations. Enjoy and have fun!:dance:
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 02-20-2019, 04:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,279
Posted By Racing4Fun
Thank you for all the input. It’s very helpful. ...

Thank you for all the input. It’s very helpful.

The bus conversion we are considering was done originally by Custom Coach. It has never been a passenger bus ever. The shop owner that has it was...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 02-20-2019, 07:47 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,279
Posted By Racing4Fun
Thank you so much for your support. We really...

Thank you so much for your support. We really like that Affinity and have spoken to Terry a few times now. I think it has everything we are looking for. Probably going to set up a trip to Oregon...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 02-20-2019, 07:45 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,279
Posted By Racing4Fun
Thanks so much for that information. That has...

Thanks so much for that information. That has definitely been a concern of ours. I think we are going to stick with a very good traditional Motorhome.
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 02-18-2019, 01:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,279
Posted By Racing4Fun
Understood and thanks for all the feedback. Due...

Understood and thanks for all the feedback. Due to delam worries we are considering a well maintained conversion bus that I noted in original post. No slides no laminated walls. Can continue to...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 02-18-2019, 11:07 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,279
Posted By Racing4Fun
Thank you. I should have said Tiffin Allegro bus...

Thank you. I should have said Tiffin Allegro bus (similar years) is on our short list as well. Thank you for sharing! Appreciate it!
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 02-18-2019, 11:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,279
Posted By Racing4Fun
Yes we have spoken to OMC and we used a very...

Yes we have spoken to OMC and we used a very reputable shop for a lot of work done to date. I wish I could say it’s simple. Thank you.
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 02-18-2019, 06:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,279
Posted By Racing4Fun
Question Next Motorhome - Another CC or Newmar or old Conversion bus?

So my husband and I have decided to cut loose the CC we bought last year. Too much to mention here but delamination is one of the problems. We will lose $ either way so we’ve decided to start over. ...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 02-04-2019, 02:43 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,257
Posted By Racing4Fun
Winnebago consolidating Diesel ops moving back to Forest City

Thought folks would be interested in this.

https://www.rvbusiness.com/blog/winnebago-consolidating-diesel-operations-in-iowa.html
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 02-04-2019, 01:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,220
Posted By Racing4Fun
I did not see this post sooner. Very interesting....

I did not see this post sooner. Very interesting. I had the front drivers area done on my new to me coach last year and frame was not painted in my cc in the wall. Rust all around drivers window...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 02-04-2019, 10:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,854
Posted By Racing4Fun
Please read my posts from last year

I recommend you read my posts from last year on the coach we bought. Absolute nightmare I am still dealing with. Have an independent CC expert check out that coach! The delamination issue our coach...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 01-25-2019, 02:46 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,293
Posted By Racing4Fun
Hubby always packs gloves, various wrenches,...

Hubby always packs gloves, various wrenches, screw drivers, hammer, clamps, zip ties, can’t forget duct tape, multi meter tester, saw, tire pressure gage, funnel. Then we have oil, antifreeze, fuel...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 01-21-2019, 07:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 698
Posted By Racing4Fun
We have this problem on our 2006 Allure. We...

We have this problem on our 2006 Allure. We haven’t fully solved yet. It is intermittent in our case. My understanding of the charging circuit is the inverter/charger charges the house batteries...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 01-11-2019, 08:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,150
Posted By Racing4Fun
Ugly Juice Shield Removal

We have this film to remove on our coach now and we did it last year on our Dutchstar we sold. We used the Ugly Juice product and recommended tools. It does take a lot if time the more damaged the...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 01-11-2019, 08:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,215
Posted By Racing4Fun
When this happened to us, I unplugged the fuse...

When this happened to us, I unplugged the fuse connection to the toilet (in line) and plugged it back in. It then would flush. But good to know this solution.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-06-2019, 06:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 522
Posted By Racing4Fun
Do you have an inverter or no? That’s how ours...

Do you have an inverter or no? That’s how ours runs over the road. Otherwise you would have to run generator for extended drives.
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 01-06-2019, 06:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,807
Posted By Racing4Fun
Love the driveway boondocking idea. Will do that...

Love the driveway boondocking idea. Will do that for sure after some initial diagnostics to try and pinpoint the issue better. Need to wait for warmer weather up here in New Hampshire though. Just...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 01-06-2019, 09:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,807
Posted By Racing4Fun
We currently have 4 6v wet cell deep cycle...

We currently have 4 6v wet cell deep cycle batteries. We have room to add 2 more or go to 4 AGM.
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 01-06-2019, 06:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,807
Posted By Racing4Fun
Will Check

Thank you for the replies.

We were chatting last night and doing some more research. I agree it’s probably in the battery bank. Also looking into possibly switching to AGM type.
Forum: Boondocking 01-05-2019, 07:20 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 11,002
Posted By Racing4Fun
Love the RR Fridge

Our previous coach had a Dometic absorption 10 cft fridge. Was not great but worked. Ice cream however was never frozen. I always worried it would catch fire as it was within the recall (which we...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-05-2019, 06:48 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 10,430
Posted By Racing4Fun
Diamond Shield

We had a 2004 DS with Diamond Shield. We bought coach in 2008 and overtime it got worse and worse. We removed it last Year with a product called Ugly Juice. Worked great with no real paint damage....
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 01-05-2019, 04:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,807
Posted By Racing4Fun
Samsung RF18 fridge- do you need to upgrade inverter

We have a 2006 430 Allure Hood River. It was converted to a Samsung RF18 residential fridge before we bought it. Original inverter (2000w) charging circuit remains. Does anyone know if you should...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 12-29-2018, 02:30 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 14,508
Posted By Racing4Fun
Be sure to get maintenance records

A few comments

Agree with others - be sure you get maintenance records. Mileage is low for the year which may not be a good thing for a diesel.

Be sure you don’t have water damage or...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-18-2018, 03:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,246
Posted By Racing4Fun
We used the ugly shield products and did it...

We used the ugly shield products and did it ourselves on our 2004. Took a lot of time but it’s mostly done for under 250 bucks. No issues with lift. Last year we tried to remove with heat. That...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-18-2018, 03:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,555
Posted By Racing4Fun
We have a 2004 DSDP with independent front...

We have a 2004 DSDP with independent front suspension on a freightliner chassis.
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 06-02-2018, 05:13 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,237
Posted By Racing4Fun
All, There is rust on all of the steel there...

All,

There is rust on all of the steel there in that photo - not easy to see - some areas definitely worse than others. The reason the shop stopped is they suspect it goes through the whole...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 06-02-2018, 09:55 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,237
Posted By Racing4Fun
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The repair shop thinks this goes all the way down. Sad.
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