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Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-02-2022, 03:52 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 6,941
Posted By hewebb
I thought on a house dryer outlet the two 120...

I thought on a house dryer outlet the two 120 circuits were opposite phase giving you the 240V supply. Is there any chance that using the two 120 volt supply lines you could fry something in the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-23-2022, 04:42 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,056
Posted By hewebb
I take ours to a CAT dealer in Fort Worth. They...

I take ours to a CAT dealer in Fort Worth. They do complete service on it at a fair price. They also do Cummings engines. They are a Spartan service facility but also do our Freightliner chassis....
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-06-2022, 05:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,095
Posted By hewebb
We have a 40' with bike rack and towed car behind...

We have a 40' with bike rack and towed car behind and have traveled the entire US and a lot of Canada. The only place I found that I could not find a site to fit in was a State Park In Kentucky. I...
Forum: RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories 04-24-2022, 04:30 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,422
Posted By hewebb
How did all those old doctors get so young?

How did all those old doctors get so young?
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 04-20-2022, 06:15 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,504
Posted By hewebb
We bought ours with no records. I had it...

We bought ours with no records. I had it inspected and fixed things that needed attention. As soon as I got home with it I took it to a service facility and had all the fluids changed. Then to the...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 04-20-2022, 05:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,381
Posted By hewebb
I would suggest you replace the microwave with...

I would suggest you replace the microwave with one that has convection cooking capability. Works much better than the gas ovens. Use old oven for storage.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 04-16-2022, 05:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 422
Posted By hewebb
We started out with a 36' TT and diesel truck. ...

We started out with a 36' TT and diesel truck. Truck got uncomfortable on the highway and was difficult to park when site seeing. Switched to 40' MH with towed vehicle. We wish we had started with...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-16-2022, 05:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,091
Posted By hewebb
I had Progressive for years. In 2007 I had a...

I had Progressive for years. In 2007 I had a claim on the RV. (Awning destroyed) In 2011 I had a claim on a sailboat. (storm rearranged the marina) They were great to work with on the claims. This...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 04-11-2022, 06:17 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,405
Posted By hewebb
We tow a 2014 Cadillac SRX. We wanted a nice...

We tow a 2014 Cadillac SRX. We wanted a nice comfortable vehicle to drive. It is easy to hook up. The down side is it is limited to 65 MPH, which is probably a good thing. I have exceeded that...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-27-2022, 04:02 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 12,792
Posted By hewebb
Four years ago we bought a 2001 Dutch Star. I...

Four years ago we bought a 2001 Dutch Star. I had it inspected and everything that needed attention fixed, some I did myself. I would do it again. Once we got everything working properly, the coach...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-27-2022, 03:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 705
Posted By hewebb
This is what I always do. Seems to work well and...

This is what I always do. Seems to work well and keeps the coach from any hard shifts when jacks are stored. I started this after a friends windshield cracked when he retracted the jacks without...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 03-27-2022, 03:39 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,361
Posted By hewebb
I would stay away from any ultra light trailers. ...

I would stay away from any ultra light trailers. We purchased a top of the line one new and the floor failed in three years. Almost everything in it was junk. However, the appliances and A/C worked...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-17-2022, 06:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 319
Posted By hewebb
Our 2001 DSDP is on a FL chassis. There is a...

Our 2001 DSDP is on a FL chassis. There is a fuse block above the instrument panel that has the relays and fuses for the lights. I lost a relay a couple of years ago. The local auto parts store...
Forum: RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories 02-25-2022, 04:48 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,422
Posted By hewebb
https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/1...

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Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-22-2022, 06:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,399
Posted By hewebb
I carry one of the plastic sliding door catches...

I carry one of the plastic sliding door catches and an HWH solenoid valve, light bulbs, epoxy and tape. The catch and valve are the only two small items I have had fail while traveling.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-22-2022, 06:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,081
Posted By hewebb
Congratulations I hope you enjoy yours as...

Congratulations


I hope you enjoy yours as well as we enjoy our 2001 Dutch Star. The first year we experienced some issues with overheating in the western mountains. After that we had two years...
Forum: Vintage RV's 02-11-2022, 05:25 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,663
Posted By hewebb
Our 2001 model has been a good coach after all...

Our 2001 model has been a good coach after all the nonworking items were fixed. She had some issues when we first got it and I planned/budgeted for them before we bought it. I would do it again. I...
Forum: Vintage RV's 02-11-2022, 05:19 AM
Replies: 349
Views: 36,193
Posted By hewebb
https://www.irv2.com/photopost/uploads/252108/Dads...

https://www.irv2.com/photopost/uploads/252108/Dads_Camper_1.jpg


Dad built this camper when I was a youngster. Probably in the early fifties.
Forum: RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories 02-11-2022, 04:55 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,422
Posted By hewebb
Years ago my Mon told me you had to be tough to...

Years ago my Mon told me you had to be tough to be old. I did not appreciate that at the time-Now, I understand what she meant.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-10-2022, 05:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,205
Posted By hewebb
If I had it to do over again I would buy the same...

If I had it to do over again I would buy the same coach that we have. Not the newest, but it works great for us.
Early Newmar or Tiffin seem to be better coaches. They are not configured with all...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 02-10-2022, 05:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,911
Posted By hewebb
I would highly recommend these places; ...

I would highly recommend these places;


Kennett Square, PA; Longwood Gardens, Pipe Organ & Gallery...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-05-2022, 07:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,566
Posted By hewebb
I don't know about your coach but ours has a...

I don't know about your coach but ours has a switch in the wet bay that turns on a fan that pulls warm air from the bathroom into the wet bay. I normally run the furnace to keep the entire coach...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-05-2022, 07:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,474
Posted By hewebb
Ours did that out west in the high mountains. ...

Ours did that out west in the high mountains. Even after cleaning it still got hotter than I was comfortable with. Because we have an older coach I decided to have a new radiator installed along...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-20-2022, 05:25 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,317
Posted By hewebb
I was surprised to read that it was not...

I was surprised to read that it was not sufficient to air up the coach tires. My older coach doesn't know that and has been successful airing up coach tires.



Beware of some 12V pumps. Many...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-16-2022, 05:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 976
Posted By hewebb
Before I would consider any delivery of the unit...

Before I would consider any delivery of the unit I would have the cashiers check for the entire amount due. All the paperwork would be completed with a Bil-of-sale that contained all the contract...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-15-2021, 06:40 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 20,820
Posted By hewebb
When we first got our coach driving it home was...

When we first got our coach driving it home was not what I expected. It wondered around the road quite a bit. I put new tires on it and left for our first long trip and was disappointed in the...
Forum: Just Conversation 12-15-2021, 06:16 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,618
Posted By hewebb
Race sailboats. Crew on a Catalina 387 and a...

Race sailboats. Crew on a Catalina 387 and a Catalina 22. Help building a Vought Corsair O3U.
Forum: RV'ing with Pets 12-10-2021, 06:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,302
Posted By hewebb
They work well. We have used then on occasion...

They work well. We have used then on occasion when a pet groomer was not available when needed.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-07-2021, 05:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,207
Posted By hewebb
We also have a 2001 DS. It is on a Freightliner...

We also have a 2001 DS. It is on a Freightliner chassis. my title indicates Newmar Motor Home.



We are the third owners and it was titled in Texas when we purchased it.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 12-01-2021, 05:10 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 12,420
Posted By hewebb
Sounds like they do not want to reserve a...

Sounds like they do not want to reserve a specific site. I have paid a few dollars in the past, but never an outrageous amount like they want. Time to find a another CG.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 11-27-2021, 05:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,428
Posted By hewebb
When we had a truck and trailer I used a...

When we had a truck and trailer I used a macerator pump to pump into a 32 gallon tank. Kept the tank in the bed of the truck. It worked great and I did not have to drag a tank to the dump station....
Forum: Gear and Product Discussions 11-25-2021, 05:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,088
Posted By hewebb
I keep the front waxed and the bugs come off...

I keep the front waxed and the bugs come off easily. I clean them off when the days driving is finished. I would never use any abrasive item to remove bugs.



In the past I used a grapefruit...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-25-2021, 05:04 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,369
Posted By hewebb
We have a 40' 2001 Newmar Dutch Star with two A/C...

We have a 40' 2001 Newmar Dutch Star with two A/C units. If we keep the windshield covered when the sun is in that direction it does stay cool in high temperatures. Our windows are double glass,...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-25-2021, 04:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,149
Posted By hewebb
We have a 2001 DS. The driving/fog lights went...

We have a 2001 DS. The driving/fog lights went out. I found that the relay switch failed. It was located behind the instrument panel. Replacement part found at local auto parts store. There should...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-22-2021, 06:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,286
Posted By hewebb
Ours is in the fuel door on the passenger side. ...

Ours is in the fuel door on the passenger side. Works well unless the sun is on that side. I like the placing in the propane tank area. I will move ours.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-22-2021, 06:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 811
Posted By hewebb
If it were me, I would set the gas furnace to the...

If it were me, I would set the gas furnace to the lowest setting. I suspect you would not have a problem if the temperature only got below freezing for a short time during the night. Especially if...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-22-2021, 06:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 436
Posted By hewebb
I installed one in our 2001 DS for one trip...

I installed one in our 2001 DS for one trip before we switched to flat tow. It worked quite well.
I had it mounted on the shelf forward of the transmission control panel.



I have it...
Forum: RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories 11-20-2021, 06:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 977
Posted By hewebb
Safety First

https://www.irv2.com/photopost/data/500/thumbs/Safety_Belt.jpg
Forum: RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories 11-20-2021, 06:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,132
Posted By hewebb
Don't do it

https://www.irv2.com/photopost/data/500/thumbs/Monkey.jpeg
Forum: RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories 11-20-2021, 06:02 AM
Replies: 3
Dog
Views: 1,212
Posted By hewebb
Dog

https://www.irv2.com/photopost/uploads/252108/Dog_Cartoon.jpeg
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-14-2021, 06:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,071
Posted By hewebb
We had the Splendid stacked units installed three...

We had the Splendid stacked units installed three years ago. Dryer is vented. They have work well for us. We spend for to six months on the road each summer so they get used often.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-26-2021, 05:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,020
Posted By hewebb
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:thumb:
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 10-26-2021, 05:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,565
Posted By hewebb
I put Toyo's on three years ago. After 16K miles...

I put Toyo's on three years ago. After 16K miles they are doing great. I have never had a set of tires that hold the air pressure as good as these do.
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 10-23-2021, 05:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 838
Posted By hewebb
Yes. Ours did that and I sent it for warranty...

Yes. Ours did that and I sent it for warranty repair and they sent a new one back. Sometimes the new one did the same thing, I took off the cover and watched it. The dish was trying to go below...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-22-2021, 06:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 935
Posted By hewebb
We took ours to a flooring facility that did...

We took ours to a flooring facility that did motor homes and they told us they could not replace the carpet on the slides with flooring other than carpet. We ended up just replacing the carpet. We...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 09-24-2021, 05:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,692
Posted By hewebb
I towed a 34' TT with an Escalade EXT for a few...

I towed a 34' TT with an Escalade EXT for a few years with a Equal-i-zer sway control hitch and never had a sway issue. Pulled the TT in 47 states and just over 50K miles. I watched a guy spend over...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-24-2021, 05:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,340
Posted By hewebb
We just had our refrigerator replaced this past...

We just had our refrigerator replaced this past summer. I went with one that fit the opening. It is 120V/Propane by Dometic. The quality of the unit leaves a lot to be desired. Broke three handles...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-22-2021, 05:41 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,994
Posted By hewebb
If you have a tag, you probably have leveling...

If you have a tag, you probably have leveling jacks. I only use blocks under the jacks. At home I have to block the front wheels as the rear come off the concrete. (Sloped driveway)
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-22-2021, 05:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,324
Posted By hewebb
Our 2001 DSDP is probably the same. I replaced...

Our 2001 DSDP is probably the same. I replaced all the batteries. It takes two 12V starting batteries for the chassis and 4 6V golf cart batteries for the house.



I see you are in Texas. If...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-15-2021, 05:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 919
Posted By hewebb
You might try to find an artist that can re-paint...

You might try to find an artist that can re-paint that area to match. I am surprised that the finish came off. I thought Newmar used solid wood.
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