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Class A Motorhome Discussions
03-22-2024, 07:31 AM
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Motorcycle on a Hydralift experience
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9,138
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skychs
Hydralift
We had a 2015 Newmar Ventana LE 3636, just under 37' long, single axle. The PO had installed the hitch (welded) and hauled a 3 wheel Can-Am-Spyder on the lift. I don't know all the details of his...
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iRV2.com General Discussion
07-17-2021, 07:08 AM
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Ordered to leave a truck stop
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16,002
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skychs
I’m the OP for this thread. What would you like...
I’m the OP for this thread. What would you like to hear? I stated the facts. I reported it and I have not heard back from anyone. I did not argue with the two guys who knocked on my door. I...
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iRV2.com General Discussion
07-07-2021, 03:09 PM
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Ordered to leave a truck stop
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skychs
Ordered to leave a truck stop
July 1st at a TA truck stop in Laurel Montana.
2015 Newmar Ventana LE motorhome.
After fueling and eating at the restaurant in the truck stop I was approached by two males who ordered me to...
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Class A Motorhome Discussions
05-19-2021, 05:06 AM
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Toyo Tires
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7,151
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skychs
Thanks. I will give them a call to see if they...
Thanks. I will give them a call to see if they have the 275/70R/22.5. I cant find them on their web site.
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Class A Motorhome Discussions
05-18-2021, 07:36 PM
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Toyo Tires
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skychs
Toyo Tires
2015 Newmar Ventana LE
Im trying to find and buy two Toyo Tires for my Ventana. Where is the best place to buy them? I live in. Richmond VA.
Thanks
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Entegra Owner's Forum
12-27-2020, 06:09 AM
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Hydralift Motorcycle Lift
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11,825
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skychs
Our Hydralift is on a diesel pusher. 36' Newmar...
Our Hydralift is on a diesel pusher. 36' Newmar Ventana LE.
The previous owner carried a CanAm Spyder on the back and didn't have any issues.
I could be wrong but it has nothing to do with...
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Newmar Owner's Forum
10-28-2020, 05:51 AM
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2015 Ventana LE 3636 Certified Weights
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677
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skychs
My understanding is there are limits to each axle...
My understanding is there are limits to each axle but the total still has a GVWR of 31,000 lbs.
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Entegra Owner's Forum
10-26-2020, 02:43 PM
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Hydralift Motorcycle Lift
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11,825
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skychs
I have a Hydralift on my 2015 Newmar Ventana LE...
I have a Hydralift on my 2015 Newmar Ventana LE 3636. I carry a 2020 BMW R1250GSA which is rated around 600 lbs. I had an issue with the bike moving around before I added the front extension...
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Newmar Owner's Forum
10-26-2020, 02:12 PM
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2015 Ventana LE 3636 Certified Weights
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677
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skychs
Corner weights. You are the second person to...
Corner weights. You are the second person to recommend getting them. Where can you get that done? Someone suggested Freight Liner down in Gaffney SC. Anywhere Else?
In regards to max weight. ...
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Newmar Owner's Forum
10-26-2020, 08:05 AM
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2015 Ventana LE 3636 Certified Weights
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677
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skychs
2015 Ventana LE 3636 Certified Weights
On our last adventure we finally had our coach weighed on a certified truck scale. (The best $12 spent so far). The coach was fully loaded for a trip. Full fuel, water, food, clothes. Wife was in the...
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Monaco Owner's Forum
10-26-2020, 07:17 AM
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Hydralift Install Dilemma
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9,003
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skychs
2015 Newmar Ventana LE 3636. 2020 BMW R1250GSA ...
2015 Newmar Ventana LE 3636. 2020 BMW R1250GSA
I have a couple thousand miles on this set up and have not had any issues. Had the coach weighed fully loaded and topped off with fuel. I still...
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Newmar Owner's Forum
08-14-2020, 06:25 AM
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Replacing tires on Ventana LE 3709
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1,303
Posted By
skychs
2015 Ventana LE 3636 I'm thinking about...
2015 Ventana LE 3636
I'm thinking about doing the same thing. I understand Michelin tires are a better product but if they time out before they wear out why not go with a lower cost tire?
In...
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Newmar Owner's Forum
07-24-2020, 08:36 AM
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Harvest Host
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skychs
We joined Harvest Hosts last week. It was highly...
We joined Harvest Hosts last week. It was highly recommended by some friends. I look forward to trying it out soon.
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Newmar Owner's Forum
07-24-2020, 08:29 AM
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Lock Arms do You Use?
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2,034
Posted By
skychs
Based on what I saw ....... The slide locks are...
Based on what I saw ....... The slide locks are for securing the "top" of the slides to the coach. It basically levels the slide (top to bottom) to create a better seal all around. Here is the...
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Newmar Owner's Forum
07-10-2020, 09:18 AM
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Looking at a Newmar Ventana LE 3636
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2,578
Posted By
skychs
New coach
The new 2015 Newmar Ventana LE 3636 finally made it home to Virginia. 2700 miles in 4 days. What an adventure.....
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Newmar Owner's Forum
07-09-2020, 03:51 AM
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Hydralift motorcycle lift on 2015 Ventana LE
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1,704
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skychs
I actually have a couple different bikes I can...
I actually have a couple different bikes I can take. I just wanted to make sure I could haul the biggest bike (1250GSA) if I wanted to. I also have a 650 and 900cc bike.
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Newmar Owner's Forum
07-07-2020, 08:51 AM
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Hydralift motorcycle lift on 2015 Ventana LE
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1,704
Posted By
skychs
Update ........ I called Newmar yesterday to...
Update ........
I called Newmar yesterday to verify the Hydralift on my 2015 Ventana LE. Long story short ........ he said "no problem". Depending on how I load the coach it may be close to max...
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Newmar Owner's Forum
07-05-2020, 10:41 AM
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Hydralift motorcycle lift on 2015 Ventana LE
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1,704
Posted By
skychs
PM was sent. Thanks
PM was sent. Thanks
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New Rig Show-Off!
07-05-2020, 06:48 AM
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2015 Newmar Ventana LE 3636
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1,364
Posted By
skychs
2015 Newmar Ventana LE 3636
This week I brought home a (new to us) 2015 Newmar Ventana LE 3636. In fact I purchased the coach near Spokane WA and drove it all the way back to Virginia (2700 miles in 4 days) by myself. The...
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Newmar Owner's Forum
07-05-2020, 06:06 AM
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16
Hydralift motorcycle lift on 2015 Ventana LE
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1,704
Posted By
skychs
Since Im new to motorhomes where weight...
Since Im new to motorhomes where weight distribution is a little more critical ..... what's the best way to weigh the coach? I see the scales on the highway and at truck stops. Are they free? ...
Forum:
Newmar Owner's Forum
07-04-2020, 09:44 AM
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16
Hydralift motorcycle lift on 2015 Ventana LE
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1,704
Posted By
skychs
The previous owner hauled a Can-Am Spyder three...
The previous owner hauled a Can-Am Spyder three wheel on the same coach. Of course that doesn't mean it was safe or within limits but he did say they never had any issue.
I listed some of the...
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Newmar Owner's Forum
07-04-2020, 08:57 AM
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16
Hydralift motorcycle lift on 2015 Ventana LE
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1,704
Posted By
skychs
The 2015 Ventana LE 3636 Front GAWR is 12,000 ...
The 2015 Ventana LE 3636
Front GAWR is 12,000
Rear GAWR is 20,000
GVWR is 31,000
GCWR is 33,000
NCC is 5,700
Using the calculation you mentioned ..........
AXB-C 1000 X 228 + 132 divided...
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Newmar Owner's Forum
07-03-2020, 06:46 PM
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16
Hydralift motorcycle lift on 2015 Ventana LE
Views:
1,704
Posted By
skychs
Hydralift motorcycle lift on 2015 Ventana LE
2015 Newmar Ventana LE 3636
The previous owner installed a Hydralift on my 2015 Ventana. The mount is still on the coach but he sold the lift itself.
Im looking for input (positive or...
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iRV2.com General Discussion
06-18-2020, 07:30 AM
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10
New RV. Insurance and Extended warranty.
Views:
1,145
Posted By
skychs
After a couple of weeks searching/evaluating RV...
After a couple of weeks searching/evaluating RV extended warranties it looks like Im going to go with Wholesale Warranties. The local RV dealers recommended Easycare but I didn't like their...
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iRV2.com General Discussion
06-09-2020, 09:01 AM
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10
New RV. Insurance and Extended warranty.
Views:
1,145
Posted By
skychs
Thanks everyone. I appreciate all the input. Im...
Thanks everyone. I appreciate all the input. Im still making a ton of phone calls trying to sort it all out. I will certainly keep you posted.
In regards to the extended warranties ...... I...
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iRV2.com General Discussion
06-09-2020, 06:19 AM
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10
New RV. Insurance and Extended warranty.
Views:
1,145
Posted By
skychs
New RV. Insurance and Extended warranty.
2015 Newmar Ventana LE
I have a deposit on a "new to me" 2015 Newmar Ventana LE with only 7000 miles on it. its been stored inside a climate controlled garage for the last couple of years.
I...
Forum:
Newmar Owner's Forum
05-31-2020, 05:56 PM
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19
Looking at a Newmar Ventana LE 3636
Views:
2,578
Posted By
skychs
Wow ...... Thanks everyone. I took off the...
Wow ......
Thanks everyone. I took off the weekend and came back to all this good advice. The good news is we put a deposit on the 3636 so if everything goes as planned we should be in the coach...
Forum:
Newmar Owner's Forum
05-29-2020, 09:27 AM
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19
Looking at a Newmar Ventana LE 3636
Views:
2,578
Posted By
skychs
All good advise. Thanks. You are correct about...
All good advise. Thanks. You are correct about the milage. They said 1800 miles were from the factory.
I asked about records and they said they have it all but its not much due to the milage....
Forum:
Newmar Owner's Forum
05-28-2020, 07:47 PM
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19
Looking at a Newmar Ventana LE 3636
Views:
2,578
Posted By
skychs
Thanks. All good to know. Im still a little...
Thanks. All good to know. Im still a little concerned about where I can take the coach. Thats why I went with the 36' to start.
It does have the ComfortDrive. If I tow anything it will be a...
Forum:
Class A Motorhome Discussions
05-28-2020, 06:18 PM
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5
New Motorhome consideration
Views:
531
Posted By
skychs
Thanks Al. The coach only has 7K miles on her...
Thanks Al. The coach only has 7K miles on her and has been stored in a climate controlled garage. Generator only has 3 hours on it. The owner says it still smells new. It has a fresh oil change. ...
Forum:
Newmar Owner's Forum
05-28-2020, 06:06 PM
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19
Looking at a Newmar Ventana LE 3636
Views:
2,578
Posted By
skychs
Thanks for your input. I will look into all...
Thanks for your input. I will look into all those things. It only has 7K miles on her. Its been stored inside a climate controlled garage. Very little time on the generator. Tow receiver rated...
Forum:
Newmar Owner's Forum
05-28-2020, 03:21 PM
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19
Looking at a Newmar Ventana LE 3636
Views:
2,578
Posted By
skychs
Looking at a Newmar Ventana LE 3636
Im getting ready to jump on a 2015 Newmar Ventana LE 3636. It will be my first motorhome.
Any pro's and/or con's for this brand or unit? Its a big chunk of change so Im looking for advise. ...
Forum:
Class A Motorhome Discussions
05-28-2020, 03:13 PM
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5
New Motorhome consideration
Views:
531
Posted By
skychs
New Motorhome consideration
Hello from Virginia.....
Long time camper .... tent, pop-ups, Toy Haulers, trailers but never a motorhome.
Anyway, Im looking at a 2015 NEWMAR VENTANA LE 3636. Its low milage, (less than 10K) ...
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