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Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-11-2007, 03:43 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,899
Posted By KTYSTR
If I drive down long, gradual grades with a tail...

If I drive down long, gradual grades with a tail wind, I too get over 9 MPG. Seven and a half to 8 is the norm. Six and a half in hilly terrain driving into the wind. No add on, at any cost, is...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-11-2007, 03:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,190
Posted By KTYSTR
Trim the cat(s) nails. Standard human variety...

Trim the cat(s) nails. Standard human variety nail clipper works great. We do this for our two cats. Before we did this, they both unintentionally left puncture marks just from climbing around....
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-11-2007, 03:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,574
Posted By KTYSTR
I recently got a flyer from Good Sam about...

I recently got a flyer from Good Sam about insurance. Their policy was more than twice as much as I currently pay for all my vehicles through AARP the Hartford. I believe the Good Sam is through...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-11-2007, 03:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,322
Posted By KTYSTR
If the noise is a loose grill, have the dealer...

If the noise is a loose grill, have the dealer fix it and then drive again. If he will not do this without your purchase agreement, walk away. If it is a problem for you, it would be a problem for...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-10-2007, 10:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,380
Posted By KTYSTR
I went out to retrieve shomething from the...

I went out to retrieve shomething from the motorhome parked in my yard. When I opened the door, the steps would not come down. In short the batteries were nearly flat and at first I did not...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-10-2007, 10:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,380
Posted By KTYSTR
I went out to retrieve shomething from the...

I went out to retrieve shomething from the motorhome parked in my yard. When I opened the door, the steps would not come down. In short the batteries were nearly flat and at first I did not...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-08-2007, 05:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,247
Posted By KTYSTR
While I have not done business with Indy RV, a...

While I have not done business with Indy RV, a friend has bought 3 Newmar MH's from them. Says he has always gotten a good deal and excellent service when needed.
Indy RV has a very large, nearby...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 08-06-2007, 07:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,064
Posted By KTYSTR
Lots of us have had the same problem and it all...

Lots of us have had the same problem and it all relates to water getting into the connectors and shorting out the normal electrical routing.
I took the following steps of which one or more have...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 08-05-2007, 08:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,891
Posted By KTYSTR
Addendum to my Roadmaster anti-sway bar...

Addendum to my Roadmaster anti-sway bar installation:
I'm not sure about the stock anti-sway on my Kountry Star, but it was inadequate to stop wild side to side sway when encountering typical...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 08-04-2007, 07:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,093
Posted By KTYSTR
George: Thanks for the reply. Had not thought...

George:
Thanks for the reply. Had not thought about using one of the "pre-drilled holes. I think that might work and I could notch the base plate of the light for the antenna wire. No new hole...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 08-04-2007, 06:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,093
Posted By KTYSTR
We have XM radio in our car plus a second tuner...

We have XM radio in our car plus a second tuner we move from home, to boombox to the motor home. In the motorhome reception it through the standard FM radio, but can be problematical depending upon...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 08-04-2007, 06:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,093
Posted By KTYSTR
We have XM radio in our car plus a second tuner...

We have XM radio in our car plus a second tuner we move from home, to boombox to the motor home. In the motorhome reception it through the standard FM radio, but can be problematical depending upon...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 08-04-2007, 06:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,891
Posted By KTYSTR
Had a Roadmaster rear anti-sway bar installed on...

Had a Roadmaster rear anti-sway bar installed on my W22 chassis 37' "gasser", 2005 Kountry Star. It has always been prone to wild side to side gyrations when maneuvering around and through potholes...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 08-04-2007, 06:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,891
Posted By KTYSTR
Had a Roadmaster rear anti-sway bar installed on...

Had a Roadmaster rear anti-sway bar installed on my W22 chassis 37' "gasser", 2005 Kountry Star. It has always been prone to wild side to side gyrations when maneuvering around and through potholes...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 08-04-2007, 05:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,924
Posted By KTYSTR
I was recently at a MH service center and was...

I was recently at a MH service center and was told I only had 3/32" of brake pad left...that is less than 1/8" and what I would consider wafer-thin. 3/32 is about the thickness of a ballpoint pen...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 08-04-2007, 05:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,924
Posted By KTYSTR
I was recently at a MH service center and was...

I was recently at a MH service center and was told I only had 3/32" of brake pad left...that is less than 1/8" and what I would consider wafer-thin. 3/32 is about the thickness of a ballpoint pen...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-13-2007, 07:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,458
Posted By KTYSTR
If you are over 55 and no children to include in...

If you are over 55 and no children to include in an insurance policy, check out AARP Hartford. Have insured with them for about 5 years now. I periodically check on the competition such as...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-19-2007, 08:21 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,861
Posted By KTYSTR
I have had AARP/Hartford insurance on my three...

I have had AARP/Hartford insurance on my three cars, motor home, and residence for a number of years. While the rates have gone up a little each year, every time I check competitive rates I am...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 05-16-2007, 05:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,579
Posted By KTYSTR
Thanks Tom, but I have a Blue Ox tow bar and...

Thanks Tom, but I have a Blue Ox tow bar and will stay with that and just install a new base on the '07 CRV.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 05-11-2007, 09:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,579
Posted By KTYSTR
Thanks for the two responses. The Norm Payne web...

Thanks for the two responses. The Norm Payne web site and his story were GREAT! One thing for sure, I know I want someone else to install the Blue Ox base plate! Not something I'm willing to take...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 05-10-2007, 10:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,579
Posted By KTYSTR
Many posts about "supposed to be" or "Not...

Many posts about "supposed to be" or "Not supposed to be" towable all 4 wheels down. Is anybody out there actually towing a 2007 CRV? Don't care about any other year...already know about...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 05-10-2007, 10:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,579
Posted By KTYSTR
Many posts about "supposed to be" or "Not...

Many posts about "supposed to be" or "Not supposed to be" towable all 4 wheels down. Is anybody out there actually towing a 2007 CRV? Don't care about any other year...already know about...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-16-2007, 12:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,704
Posted By KTYSTR
I agree with reply from Adventurous...get a low...

I agree with reply from Adventurous...get a low cost membership park (there are plenty to choose from) and then an annual or 3-year membership. I can think of a lot of things to do with $2K that do...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-16-2007, 11:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,275
Posted By KTYSTR
I would not recommend staying in New...

I would not recommend staying in New Orleans...the RV park right off the French Quarter is walled (for a reason) and expensive. Try the Poche Plantation, about 45 minutes NW of New Orleans on the...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-03-2007, 09:15 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,872
Posted By KTYSTR
Just a couple of thoughts on oil and gas prices. ...

Just a couple of thoughts on oil and gas prices.
The "Benchmark" price for light,sweet crude is based upon West Texas Light, Sweet Crude. Not to say that middle-east crude is bad, but most of it is...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-31-2007, 01:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,877
Posted By KTYSTR
My KS also has a vibrating/buzz sound when...

My KS also has a vibrating/buzz sound when connected to city water. I suspect it is due to the numerous elbows directing water throughout the coach. That plus the lack of firm mounting on sound...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-28-2007, 01:03 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,872
Posted By KTYSTR
Greed works, and there is no other answer. ...

Greed works, and there is no other answer.
Remember following huricane Katrina and oil prices above $70/brl? Gas prices were about 10 to 15 cents higher than what we have today...but there was a...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 03-11-2007, 03:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,190
Posted By KTYSTR
Get a roll of that rubber webbing material used...

Get a roll of that rubber webbing material used in kitchen cabinets to keep dishes from sliding. It helps, but not a total cure.
A piece of duct tape from the bottom of each cushion to the back side...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 03-11-2007, 02:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,757
Posted By KTYSTR
Yes there are the two air conditioner fans that...

Yes there are the two air conditioner fans that cycle on, make a fair amount of noise, and then fade away.
However, there is also, in addition to that noise, a very loud roar that sounds like things...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-07-2007, 05:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,388
Posted By KTYSTR
Thanks for the feedback. Nothing is ever simple...

Thanks for the feedback. Nothing is ever simple with one of these motor homes. Think I will try the velcro strap too.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 03-02-2007, 07:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,723
Posted By KTYSTR
Beware of continued use of batteries with some...

Beware of continued use of batteries with some dry cells. There could be damage which is causing a dead short in a cell and boiling away the water. This will eventually resort in all cells going...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 03-02-2007, 07:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,069
Posted By KTYSTR
I know why so many RV's employ HWH leveling...

I know why so many RV's employ HWH leveling jacks. They are backed by great customer service!
I recently had a failure requiring replacement of the main relay, pump motor and control board. ...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 03-02-2007, 07:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,069
Posted By KTYSTR
I know why so many RV's employ HWH leveling...

I know why so many RV's employ HWH leveling jacks. They are backed by great customer service!
I recently had a failure requiring replacement of the main relay, pump motor and control board. ...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 03-02-2007, 07:18 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,924
Posted By KTYSTR
Having also had problems getting parts, but now...

Having also had problems getting parts, but now willing to wait patiently for resolution, I can only suggest one thing...call Alan Stegich. He is the director of customer relations and can make...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-02-2007, 07:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,388
Posted By KTYSTR
My '05 Kountry Star has the TV mounted overhead...

My '05 Kountry Star has the TV mounted overhead above the dash. The TV seems to be getting looser and some of the bad interstate road in LA and TX really caused it to move around.
There are four...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-02-2007, 07:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,388
Posted By KTYSTR
My '05 Kountry Star has the TV mounted overhead...

My '05 Kountry Star has the TV mounted overhead above the dash. The TV seems to be getting looser and some of the bad interstate road in LA and TX really caused it to move around.
There are four...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-02-2007, 07:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,656
Posted By KTYSTR
Sorry I do not have a copy to share, but the...

Sorry I do not have a copy to share, but the manual that came with my MH (different model than yours) is not all that useful. If you have had the MH for a year, you could probably write your own...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-14-2007, 10:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,474
Posted By KTYSTR
UPDATE: Just got a call from Boerman Chevrolet...

UPDATE:
Just got a call from Boerman Chevrolet telling me the part had come in this morning, and coach is ready. When I talked to them about 9AM they did not yet have the part, so I figured it...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 02-14-2007, 10:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,441
Posted By KTYSTR
UPDATE: Just got a call from Boerman Chevrolet...

UPDATE:
Just got a call from Boerman Chevrolet telling me the part had come in this morning, and coach is ready. When I talked to them about 9AM they did not yet have the part, so I figured it...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 02-13-2007, 11:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,441
Posted By KTYSTR
Confirmation of the sending unit being the fault....

Confirmation of the sending unit being the fault. Coach at workhorse repair center (Boerman Chevrolet in Poseyville, IN) awaiting part. FedEx overnight did not make it in due to weather...O'Hare...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-13-2007, 11:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,474
Posted By KTYSTR
Workhorse repair center (Boerman Chevrolet in...

Workhorse repair center (Boerman Chevrolet in Poseyville, IN) has confirmed the problem is the sensor, not oil pump. Plenty of oil flow and pressure. That is the good news
Bad news...with O'Hare...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-13-2007, 10:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,541
Posted By KTYSTR
Every 90 degree elbow will restrict some water...

Every 90 degree elbow will restrict some water flow. If like most, you have several elbows behind the water connection panel. Plus, your connection coming off campground systems often has weak...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-11-2007, 02:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,474
Posted By KTYSTR
Yes, if I was in Oswego CO. NY, would only have...

Yes, if I was in Oswego CO. NY, would only have to worry about finding the motorhome in the spring.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-11-2007, 09:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,474
Posted By KTYSTR
Coach is a 2005 Newmar Kountry Star on Workhorse...

Coach is a 2005 Newmar Kountry Star on Workhorse W22 chassis with 8.1L GM engine.
After finally getting air intake repairs to prevent water absorption clogging the air filter, my attempt to leave...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-11-2007, 09:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,474
Posted By KTYSTR
Coach is a 2005 Newmar Kountry Star on Workhorse...

Coach is a 2005 Newmar Kountry Star on Workhorse W22 chassis with 8.1L GM engine.
After finally getting air intake repairs to prevent water absorption clogging the air filter, my attempt to leave...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 02-11-2007, 09:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,441
Posted By KTYSTR
Coach is a 2005 Newmar Kountry Star on Workhorse...

Coach is a 2005 Newmar Kountry Star on Workhorse W22 chassis with 8.1L GM engine.
After finally getting air intake repairs to prevent water absorption clogging the air filter, my attempt to leave...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 02-11-2007, 09:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,441
Posted By KTYSTR
Coach is a 2005 Newmar Kountry Star on Workhorse...

Coach is a 2005 Newmar Kountry Star on Workhorse W22 chassis with 8.1L GM engine.
After finally getting air intake repairs to prevent water absorption clogging the air filter, my attempt to leave...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 02-07-2007, 03:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,069
Posted By KTYSTR
While I have been using a brake buddy for over 3...

While I have been using a brake buddy for over 3 years and it works great, one or more manufacturers now advertise a similar brake system that offers graduated braking depending upon how hard you are...
Forum: Gear and Product Discussions 01-27-2007, 06:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,903
Posted By KTYSTR
I have used the Dicar pads for about 2 year. ...

I have used the Dicar pads for about 2 year. Wanting a little less "throw length" on my front jacks, I screwed one of those stackable yellow plastic leveling blocks to the center of the two pads I...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-24-2007, 01:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,217
Posted By KTYSTR
Warm air holds more moisture than cold...

Warm air holds more moisture than cold air...hence the water vapor from your warm, moist coach was being condensed into a fog on your windshield.
You do need to have the air conditioning compressor...
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