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Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-04-2022, 07:36 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,281
Posted By Lab00Rat
My only gripe is that it's NIRVC exclusive. ...

My only gripe is that it's NIRVC exclusive.

Don't get me wrong, I like NIRVC and what they have been doing for the RV industry, but this is a major safety product. They have claimed exclusive...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-28-2022, 09:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 861
Posted By Lab00Rat
I found this, which looks very similar to the...

I found this, which looks very similar to the 2022 Newmar Bay Star model.
Not sure if it's yours, but it's a start.

https://www.vanderhaags.com/detailview.php?part=25050279
...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-24-2022, 08:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,298
Posted By Lab00Rat
Yes, it was pre-wired for solar, but the solar...

Yes, it was pre-wired for solar, but the solar controller-type wires go to the control panel with all the other gadgets. This cat-5 terminates in a cabinet with no other function than storage - over...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-23-2022, 01:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,298
Posted By Lab00Rat
I have a few questions myself. I have a Cat-5...

I have a few questions myself.
I have a Cat-5 ethernet cable terminating in a cabinet that has no purpose. I have no idea where it starts. It has no line tag where all my other cables are tagged....
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-20-2022, 03:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 531
Posted By Lab00Rat
Link says Newmar Dutch Star, not Bay Star... ...

Link says Newmar Dutch Star, not Bay Star...

Need the Bay Star one, not that threadjacker form the Dutch Star. :P
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-16-2022, 12:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,738
Posted By Lab00Rat
We have the same RV and transfer switch. Would...

We have the same RV and transfer switch. Would really like to see some photos if possible.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-12-2022, 07:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 494
Posted By Lab00Rat
We have a new Bay Star 3014, and the gap is...

We have a new Bay Star 3014, and the gap is opposite to your description, but still a similar issue.

All walls are tight (fully deployed and square) when deployed, but there is a 1/2" gap in the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-06-2022, 02:11 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,822
Posted By Lab00Rat
Someone may be looking for your toad. Hard to...

Someone may be looking for your toad. Hard to find used cars these days, especially already modified for towing.

IMHO, you should post it for a while to see if anyone who may need "your" toad...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-06-2022, 07:41 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,555
Posted By Lab00Rat
This was in the PDF file... Is that you? Sneaky. ...

This was in the PDF file... Is that you? Sneaky.

Also, this is not the same as what was installed on my Bay Star, although I do like this one better. The one I got was...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-05-2022, 11:14 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,139
Posted By Lab00Rat
Ordered. Thanks.

Ordered. Thanks.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-04-2022, 02:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,139
Posted By Lab00Rat
Does the passenger side have an extendable...

Does the passenger side have an extendable footrest?
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-04-2022, 08:47 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,838
Posted By Lab00Rat
That looks exactly what mine did the first week...

That looks exactly what mine did the first week of camping.
Make sure you use something to hold it down because it will flap in the wind and possibly cause more damage.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-03-2022, 06:04 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,838
Posted By Lab00Rat
Our lift arm completely fell off from the dome...

Our lift arm completely fell off from the dome housing because the dome connection point shattered off. Brand new, first trip type failure. Not making them like they use to, for sure.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-03-2022, 06:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 476
Posted By Lab00Rat
There are two skylights in a motorhome skylight. ...

There are two skylights in a motorhome skylight.

Inner and outer.

The outer is larger to cover the inner skylight. Which are you trying to find, inner or outer?
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-01-2022, 07:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,480
Posted By Lab00Rat
Best pranks are the closest to home, and...

Best pranks are the closest to home, and quasi-truth these days.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-29-2022, 12:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,870
Posted By Lab00Rat
Well, that looks so much more clean under the...

Well, that looks so much more clean under the table.

I'm going to start the process of looking into switching out the hardware for a different type. Don't need to make a bed and I don't need the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-28-2022, 05:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 878
Posted By Lab00Rat
Look at the battery. The wet cell check is for 2V...

Look at the battery. The wet cell check is for 2V each. 6V batteries have 3 wells, 12V batteries have 6 wells.

If you use a multimeter to check the battery voltage, disconnect one battery so it's...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-28-2022, 05:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,870
Posted By Lab00Rat
Newmar Dinette Table - Normal vs Euro Booth

We picked up or new Bay Star and have the normal dinette table, but could have options for the Euro booth. I have no idea the mechanical difference for attaching the table to the wall for the euro...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-27-2022, 08:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 577
Posted By Lab00Rat
Mine is new (2022) and it buzzes too. Not as...

Mine is new (2022) and it buzzes too. Not as loud, but noticeable. Will have the service peeps look at it when I take it in for first shakedown repairs.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-23-2022, 10:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 644
Posted By Lab00Rat
Mine is called Patio light.

Mine is called Patio light.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-22-2022, 08:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,503
Posted By Lab00Rat
Maybe? ...

Maybe?

https://www.amazon.com/Thermostat-Switch-Circuit-Large-Flange/dp/B0026RSBUQ

Switches on at 85F and off at 65F... not sure if it's the same as your part, but looks close.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-20-2022, 07:54 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 12,275
Posted By Lab00Rat
Apparently Dutch Star and Bay Star are made...

Apparently Dutch Star and Bay Star are made completely different. I only have thin sheet metal in my bay floor and walls covered by the same carpet. I'm in the process of re-enforcing the structure...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-19-2022, 05:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,139
Posted By Lab00Rat
I cannot even find the level to allow swivel on...

I cannot even find the level to allow swivel on either driver or passenger seat.
Wondering if it got eliminated in the shortage. pitty if it did.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-18-2022, 05:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 686
Posted By Lab00Rat
https://www.carparts.com/details/Dodge/Durango/Rep...

https://www.carparts.com/details/Dodge/Durango/Replacement/2011-2013/SET-REPD100151.html

2011-2013 Dodge Durango it what it looks like.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-18-2022, 05:36 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,969
Posted By Lab00Rat
Brakebuddy 3 is what we went with. It has...

Brakebuddy 3 is what we went with.

It has supplemental braking independent of inertia if needed, so we can apply the brake from the cab while on steep downhills to add additional braking separate...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-17-2022, 08:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,064
Posted By Lab00Rat
We bought a small class C to learn to camp, and...

We bought a small class C to learn to camp, and see if we liked camping.

It was not overly expensive and gave us a good idea what ownership would look like for storage, trip preparation and...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-17-2022, 07:24 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,357
Posted By Lab00Rat
Aside from the soap, do you use DI with the foam...

Aside from the soap, do you use DI with the foam soap and the rinse, or just the rinse?

As for the soap, I'm going to try Turtle Wax T-472R ICE Car Wash this time and see how it goes. Anyone try...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-14-2022, 09:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,040
Posted By Lab00Rat
We have a pretty deep sounding creek in our new...

We have a pretty deep sounding creek in our new coach too. It started right after arriving at our campsite. It's next to the bathroom wall opposite the kitchen and it is very specific to one spot....
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-13-2022, 12:59 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 30,423
Posted By Lab00Rat
I did a lot of searching for headlight direct...

I did a lot of searching for headlight direct replacements for a 2018-2022 Bay Star. I did find some interesting options that are drop-in.

The headlights used look like they match a 2011-2014...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-12-2022, 08:35 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 30,423
Posted By Lab00Rat
Just got home from our week-long shakedown trip...

Just got home from our week-long shakedown trip and man, I'm going to buy headlight upgrades.

The amber glow looks 15 years old compared to the newer lights available.

I held off buying the new...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-02-2022, 02:57 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,785
Posted By Lab00Rat
Fewer floor plan options. Now that we picked...

Fewer floor plan options.

Now that we picked up the '22 Bay Star, a total refresh and new everything.

Everything else that's not already scheduled for updates to hold fast and not change.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-02-2022, 09:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 832
Posted By Lab00Rat
We specifically had Newmar place a chassis 12V...

We specifically had Newmar place a chassis 12V outlet front and center of the dash next to the windshield. It is great for the dashcam right next to it. Also, we can put those lighted led signs in...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-02-2022, 09:53 AM
Replies: 374
Views: 52,852
Posted By Lab00Rat
Looks really great, enjoy. ~35' Ventana should...

Looks really great, enjoy.
~35' Ventana should be our next planned upgrade in about 10 years. I'm going to start saving now for all my special options. Hopefully we'll have flying cars by then...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-28-2022, 07:36 PM
Replies: 374
Views: 52,852
Posted By Lab00Rat
We are officially Newmar owners! :dance: ...

We are officially Newmar owners! :dance:

Took delivery of the new coach today - long day too. Will be on a shakedown trip next week to make sure it's solid as it was today.

The 3014 rides...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-28-2022, 07:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,081
Posted By Lab00Rat
We took delivery of our new coach today. No...

We took delivery of our new coach today.

No more beating a dead horse. 227 Days from order to delivery.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-26-2022, 05:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 378
Posted By Lab00Rat
They confirmed the mechanism, but not the method?...

They confirmed the mechanism, but not the method? Might need to call them back.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-25-2022, 01:45 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 13,755
Posted By Lab00Rat
If you have cool feet now, you'll have cold feet...

If you have cool feet now, you'll have cold feet by next week.
You are obviously not on a rush, so don't change that based on unknown factors. It took us a really long time (12 years) to find our...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-23-2022, 06:37 PM
Replies: 374
Views: 52,852
Posted By Lab00Rat
This sounds serious. Please update with details...

This sounds serious. Please update with details and things to look for - if possible.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-23-2022, 03:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,833
Posted By Lab00Rat
Find someone (salesperson) who is really - really...

Find someone (salesperson) who is really - really patient with you.
We poured over all the different Newmar model options for selecting fabric replacements. It took us weeks of back and forth,...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-22-2022, 09:16 AM
Replies: 374
Views: 52,852
Posted By Lab00Rat
Thank you. We live in the deep south and...

Thank you.

We live in the deep south and lighter colors really do make a difference in cooling for the summer ("march through november") months. Most people also go for the light color interior,...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-22-2022, 09:11 AM
Replies: 374
Views: 52,852
Posted By Lab00Rat
:thumb: Did you try the window-open...

:thumb:

Did you try the window-open suggestion?
Curious how that would work moving forward.

I'll drive what I have before making suspension upgrades because the newer chasses are supposed to...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-21-2022, 10:53 PM
Replies: 374
Views: 52,852
Posted By Lab00Rat
Hang in there. It took us 227 days from order to...

Hang in there. It took us 227 days from order to delivery. I'm sure that was during the worst of the supply crunch too.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-21-2022, 05:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 761
Posted By Lab00Rat
I've been offered a Progressive policy on our new...

I've been offered a Progressive policy on our new coach, but I dropped Progressive years ago for everything and went agency bundling. Not too sure I like my choices and prices with only 3 major...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-21-2022, 10:06 AM
Replies: 374
Views: 52,852
Posted By Lab00Rat
It's Here... Checking up on our coach...

It's Here...

Checking up on our coach (again) reveled that it was delivered Saturday to the dealer.
We will be doing our PDI this Monday, one week from now. It's been a long time coming, but I...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-21-2022, 07:22 AM
Replies: 374
Views: 52,852
Posted By Lab00Rat
I've been promised pictures several times since...

I've been promised pictures several times since November last year. Nothing.
Don't hold your breath. You might talk with someone else to get results on the photos because I never got what was...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-11-2022, 07:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,081
Posted By Lab00Rat
Yeah, I know. Hard to keep positive since I've...

Yeah, I know. Hard to keep positive since I've been told from November last year that pics were "top on my list" that I should feel confident on the outcome.

I'm not buying a $500k motorhome,...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-10-2022, 08:44 PM
Replies: 374
Views: 52,852
Posted By Lab00Rat
Looks great! I'm glad you got some photos. I...

Looks great!

I'm glad you got some photos. I keep asking and am told "sure," but nothing...
Starting to worry our coach is a disaster, and Newmar doesn't want to share pictures.

I'm sure our...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-10-2022, 08:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,081
Posted By Lab00Rat
At this point, I just don't know. Awning...

At this point, I just don't know.

Awning was installed last month and was the last missing item.

Delayed, rescheduled, and backup shipping was to be yesterday, thereabouts.

Communication...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-07-2022, 04:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,240
Posted By Lab00Rat
Wonder if they are talking new or used; dealer...

Wonder if they are talking new or used; dealer stock, or pre-order.

New, pre-order - sure the price discount is fine, except you'll be paying all inflation costs at delivery. There is no price...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-31-2022, 02:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,139
Posted By Lab00Rat
Is there any steering wheel adjustment to allow...

Is there any steering wheel adjustment to allow better clearance?
We are expecting a new 3014 in a couple of weeks, and I do want to know about these issues.
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