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Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 04-06-2024, 04:50 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,575
Posted By calendarboy
Diesel or gas

John, tow bar and lighting are simple enough. The more complicated is the braking system. How old is the Safari? And I would guess that it is a diesel.

Newer diesels (since something like 2008)...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 04-06-2024, 04:39 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,575
Posted By calendarboy
Diesel or gas

John, tow bar and lighting are simple enough. The more complicated is the braking system. How old is the Safari? And I would guess that it is a diesel.

Newer diesels (since something like 2008)...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-16-2024, 07:40 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,983
Posted By calendarboy
Ray,IN

Ray, so you're saying that "all electric" coaches are running 240 volts?

I don't think that is correct. I think our Dutch Star has two legs of 120 volts. Our dishwasher, stove top, and microwave...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-16-2024, 07:28 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,983
Posted By calendarboy
What's dangerous about ammonia?

WHAT?

How is a propane refrigerator dangerous because of the ammonia, not the propane?
That makes no sense to me.
I have a mountain, lake cabin built in the 30s. It has a Serval propane...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 11-20-2023, 03:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,225
Posted By calendarboy
A couple of weeks ago we went to the Lambright...

A couple of weeks ago we went to the Lambright factory to pick up our Lambright Venture Zero-wall theater seats---ditching the Sofa Bed.

We purchased it at a shop in Junction City, Oregon...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-12-2023, 01:42 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,336
Posted By calendarboy
Progressive Industries Warranty

Keep in mind that Progressive Industries will only honor the warranty if you can prove you are the original purchaser.
We had one go bad, but it had come with our first coach. The Progressive...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-01-2023, 07:25 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,588
Posted By calendarboy
I have had several extended "warranties". The...

I have had several extended "warranties". The only ones that were actually worth having was for Apple computers.
However, I do know of one situation where it really might be worth having one on your...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-28-2023, 02:08 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,083
Posted By calendarboy
Hello, it helps if you include your location in...

Hello, it helps if you include your location in your "signature". I looked you up and see that you're in Minn. So, the Newmar factory would be a lot closer to you than the Tiffin.

I was also...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 09-10-2023, 03:33 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 12,486
Posted By calendarboy
YouTube TV

Someone posted that YouTube TV is $64.95. That's not very accurate. It used to be that much. Now it costs $72.95 with in intro of $64.95 for the first two months.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 09-10-2023, 03:31 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 12,486
Posted By calendarboy
Hey, did you not see my post? I use Visible,...

Hey, did you not see my post? I use Visible, which is owned by and created by Verizon. Cell plan includes unlimited hot spot data. I'm paying $25/month and it never gets throttled.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 09-08-2023, 12:24 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 12,486
Posted By calendarboy
My cell service is Visible which is owned by and...

My cell service is Visible which is owned by and started by Verizon. I'm paying $25 per month. I can set the phone as a hot spot. Unlimited data. No throttling. When I am in an area that has "wide"...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 09-08-2023, 11:33 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 12,486
Posted By calendarboy
OleSalty, I think you misspoke.

I don't think that is true. You have to upgrade to YouTube TV to get local TV channels. YouTube Premium is really just regular YouTube, but with no commercials.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-24-2023, 01:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,659
Posted By calendarboy
The correct link is: ...

The correct link is:
https://ptlengineering.com/
:dance:
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-28-2023, 11:05 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 10,596
Posted By calendarboy
A couple of winters ago I decided I just wanted...

A couple of winters ago I decided I just wanted to replace our whole toilet. We were in the middle of Florida. One of the Camping World stores showed our toilet in stock and a good price. So, we...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 06-27-2023, 07:11 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,576
Posted By calendarboy
First, haven't heard a Henny Youngman quote in a...

First, haven't heard a Henny Youngman quote in a long time.

"70/30 alcohol/water" what kind of alcohol?

System X Max Ceramic: you got that from where?

Can hardly believe how good your coach...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-27-2023, 07:04 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,225
Posted By calendarboy
About a year ago I came across interesting info...

About a year ago I came across interesting info about the DEF head problems.

The gov't asked diesel manufacturers to program the engines with DEF in such a way that should they throw a code,...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-21-2023, 12:39 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 39,383
Posted By calendarboy
Originally Posted by Vickie 4369 View Post This...

Originally Posted by Vickie 4369 View Post
This is the exact muffler I bought.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/j...514s/overview/

That link takes you to a Resonator, not a muffler. Resonators...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-21-2023, 11:52 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 39,383
Posted By calendarboy
OMG. What a response! Your response is just RUDE....

OMG. What a response! Your response is just RUDE.

Surprised my comment would tick you off. Even more surprised that you would respond like that.

So, if someone was talking about putting a...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-20-2023, 10:49 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 39,383
Posted By calendarboy
That is a resonator, not a muffler. A resonator...

That is a resonator, not a muffler. A resonator is an open chamber. An actual muffler will have either fiberglas to absorb sound or baffles.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-02-2023, 04:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,364
Posted By calendarboy
On the Dutch Star 4369, at least for the...

On the Dutch Star 4369, at least for the Freightliner chassis, there isn't enough clearance for Snap Pads on the rear. You can only add them on the front. And we did.

Add a secondary latch system...
Forum: Just Conversation 04-14-2023, 12:36 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,080
Posted By calendarboy
water heaters

The main difference between a water heater with a six-year rating and one with an 8-year, or 12-year, is the addition of a second anode.

Whenever I install a new water heater, I first check the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-14-2023, 12:10 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,061
Posted By calendarboy
Better. Will it fit through the emergency door in...

Better. Will it fit through the emergency door in the back?
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-14-2023, 02:59 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,553
Posted By calendarboy
We moved from a 35.5 ft Winnebago diesel pusher...

We moved from a 35.5 ft Winnebago diesel pusher to the Dutch Star 4369. It really seemed like we had less room for storage in the larger coach. It was very, very difficult to get everything in to the...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 03-09-2023, 03:58 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 15,287
Posted By calendarboy
What is "JK"? What is "JKU"?

What is "JK"?
What is "JKU"?
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 02-28-2023, 01:09 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 8,184
Posted By calendarboy
Exactly

YES! an RV with a long overhang on the back can whip the toad back and forth as.

A diesel pusher is on a frame that does not have a long overhang on the back. The DP is going to give a smoother...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-03-2023, 01:42 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,641
Posted By calendarboy
I would second the idea of a mobile mechanic. I...

I would second the idea of a mobile mechanic. I have used them twice and the service was excellent.

As for $400 labor to replace the two front shocks, yikes! I've done it and for comparison, it...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-20-2022, 08:15 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,428
Posted By calendarboy
The rest of the world is metric. In the 70s...

The rest of the world is metric.

In the 70s Congress passed a law outlining the U.S. switching to metric. I remember publishing a book in 1979 where I had to give temperatures in both Fahrenheit...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-19-2022, 09:14 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,641
Posted By calendarboy
It really is pretty easy.

I'm 73. Two years ago I bought Koni shocks for the front of our Winnebago Forza, Freightliner chassis.
The front shocks have just two bolts each. One at the top. One at the bottom. I drove the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-10-2022, 05:23 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,285
Posted By calendarboy
I have Centramatic balancers on all wheels. No...

I have Centramatic balancers on all wheels. No mess when you might change the wheels. Reusable.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-21-2022, 10:48 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,498
Posted By calendarboy
There are other things about the Newmar you...

There are other things about the Newmar you should also consider.

For Newmars starting with the 2016s you have an escape door at the back of the coach. We moved to a Newmar from a Winnebago diesel...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 10-15-2022, 11:41 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,930
Posted By calendarboy
Whenever they do ask about what you're bringing...

Whenever they do ask about what you're bringing into Calif., they will be asking for specific kinds. Even if you have the kinds they are looking for, if they are brand name versions, they won't care.
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 10-14-2022, 04:36 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,930
Posted By calendarboy
It is an AGRICULTURE Inspection. That's all. ...

It is an AGRICULTURE Inspection. That's all.
About 80 to 90 percent of the time they will just motion you to drive on through.

Once, in 1988 the inspection station over on the coast wanted to...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-14-2022, 04:19 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 30,592
Posted By calendarboy
Talking I've known a family who did too much shopping at...

I've known a family who did too much shopping at Buc-keys. When they got back to their RV there was a notice on the door telling them they weren't allowed eat, etc. on the premises and that they must...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-26-2022, 09:42 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,498
Posted By calendarboy
Saris SuperClamp EX worked fine for ebikes on toad

We bought two ebikes, 60# each, while wintering in Florida.

We have a 44-foot diesel pusher towing a Honda CR-V. The CR-V has a 1-¼ inch receiver.

We decided on the Saris SuperClamp EX. It...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-18-2022, 02:50 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,070
Posted By calendarboy
I love Jerrys Building Center. You almost never...

I love Jerrys Building Center. You almost never have to even look for someone to help. Even better, the employees seem to know what they are doing.
In the 2000s we had grandkids living in Eugene...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-12-2022, 04:23 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,498
Posted By calendarboy
Wish I knew how to edit my post like Facebook. I...

Wish I knew how to edit my post like Facebook. I was thinking of the M153 Toyo tires which the local dealer tried to sell us, not the M144s
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-10-2022, 12:36 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,498
Posted By calendarboy
Be CAREFUL. The Toyo M144 tires are not rated for...

Be CAREFUL. The Toyo M144 tires are not rated for Interstate speeds. Our local Les Schwab tried to sell them to us for our 43,000 pound Newmar Dutch Star. That was so dishonest of them.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-07-2021, 08:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,743
Posted By calendarboy
Thumbs up The Trico 67-361 is available from a trustworthy...

The Trico 67-361 is available from a trustworthy dealer on eBay for $35. I've ordered from them a couple of times and they have been very helpful for a special project....
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-20-2021, 05:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,743
Posted By calendarboy
32 inch wipers

I tried the Trico 67-321 wiper blades. You said "blades and arms", I can tell you that the 32" wipers did not fit the stock arms. The 32" wipers had a ½ inch saddle which is quite a bit less than the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-19-2021, 04:57 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 15,163
Posted By calendarboy
Option from Newmar

I thought Newmar was now offering LiFePo coach batteries now. That would be the way to go on a new coach.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 09-10-2021, 06:23 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 10,907
Posted By calendarboy
Dave, your original post definitely made it sound...

Dave, your original post definitely made it sound like you were using a tow dolly that had NO brakes. Maybe you should read your post to someone there with you to get immediate feedback. You take too...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-01-2021, 01:17 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 17,851
Posted By calendarboy
We got our Dutch Star in January and we have been...

We got our Dutch Star in January and we have been hit four times already.

The third time was over $14,000 damage to our toad, tow bar, bicycle rack, and two new eBikes. (actually, not a bit of...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-24-2021, 06:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,457
Posted By calendarboy
Talking We use RVT.com

Last year we listed our Winnebago Forza, after several suggestions, on RVT.com. When I sat down to do the ad, up popped a coupon to get an ad that runs until the RV sales and tons of pictures for...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-12-2021, 04:03 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,317
Posted By calendarboy
Rams a goat

Mike, the picture looks like a goat to me. A ram is a sheep!

Regardless, thank you so much for your post. Loved the clarity and detail.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 07-30-2021, 01:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,762
Posted By calendarboy
I read on another group that the Stay-in-Play Duo...

I read on another group that the Stay-in-Play Duo was by RVI, but then purchased by Demco.

Our Stay-in-Play Duo quit working after having our toad rear-ended. I researched the fix and came across...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-20-2021, 01:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,379
Posted By calendarboy
We had a 2015 Winnebago Forza with FlexSteel...

We had a 2015 Winnebago Forza with FlexSteel captain's chairs for the driver and passenger. I purchased one Covercraft SVR1001TN Seat Cover and then immediately ordered a second. They looked great...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-10-2021, 02:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,197
Posted By calendarboy
Extra 11.5" SnapPads

I'm wondering where you are. I have four of the 11.5". Two for the front of our 4369 and two that are extra.
Forum: Going Green 07-07-2021, 03:45 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 12,521
Posted By calendarboy
Talking It was painful!

These were sold out almost immediately. After whinning, I wasn't sure what to do.

One reviewer had pointed out that the BattleBorn warranty made them a best buy despite the huge cost.

The...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-03-2021, 03:30 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 39,383
Posted By calendarboy
Red face Resonator v. muffler

A resonator looks like a muffler, but has nothing inside. No baffles, no fiberglas, etc. The "nothing the wear out..." seems a bit ridiculous. A glasspac is straight through with fiberglass...
Forum: Going Green 06-11-2021, 02:11 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 12,521
Posted By calendarboy
Not to be found

Sure wish I had seen your post nine days ago.
Today, the link does not work.
Searching the site for Renogy finds "nothing".
I did see a note about how they will start shipping the Renogy batteries...
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