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Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-20-2023, 07:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 661
Posted By deaton
Diesel Price

This morning at Buc’ees in New Braunfels, TX.
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Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-20-2023, 07:28 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,422
Posted By deaton
One of the reasons I drove a Dutch Star.

One of the reasons I drove a Dutch Star.
Forum: iRV2 Owners Registry 05-14-2023, 06:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 263
Posted By deaton
Congratulations on the new coach. We have a 2020...

Congratulations on the new coach. We have a 2020 DS 4081 and love it.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-01-2023, 09:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,944
Posted By deaton
Dealer meeting in Colorado Springs ended last...

Dealer meeting in Colorado Springs ended last Friday. News should start to emerge this week.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-16-2023, 01:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,401
Posted By deaton
605 HP X15 in a new Reatta XL 39BH

Anybody got one of these yet? Great price!

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Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-02-2022, 06:38 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,181
Posted By deaton
Since we have two dumps at the house, I turn on...

Since we have two dumps at the house, I turn on the pump and open a faucet or two so the water goes to the gray tank. Then Idump the gray tank.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-30-2022, 07:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 988
Posted By deaton
I had mine done at Cummins San Antonio back in...

I had mine done at Cummins San Antonio back in October. At that time, they had been doing two to three a day for just over two weeks. They had yet to find any leakers. Took about two hours.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-30-2022, 07:26 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,728
Posted By deaton
FWIW, here’s a related post by NIRVC owner and...

FWIW, here’s a related post by NIRVC owner and CEO Brett Davis on the details of Newmar’s decision to discontinue price protection. It’s interesting to note that Newmar was the LAST major...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-28-2021, 01:55 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,003
Posted By deaton
Doug got it all right. I have nothing to add.

Doug got it all right. I have nothing to add.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-23-2021, 06:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,112
Posted By deaton
Must haves

There are a lot of options on a Newmar that don’t apply to a Tiffin. For example, the coach dories not come standard with a surge protector, but you can option one in. I did not do that on my 2020...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-31-2021, 04:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 633
Posted By deaton
Cummins Fuel Rail Recall

Took my 2020 DS 4081 into Cummins San Antonio yesterday and picked it up today. This recall "fix" takes four to six hours to complete.

In talking to the service writer, I was informed that...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-25-2021, 04:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,457
Posted By deaton
I can’t say what site is best, but I sold my 2017...

I can’t say what site is best, but I sold my 2017 DS 4018 back in The fall of 2019 on RV Trader. Took eleven days.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-25-2021, 04:45 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 17,047
Posted By deaton
2017 DS 4018 on a Spartan. DEF head failed in...

2017 DS 4018 on a Spartan. DEF head failed in August of 2019. Sold the coach in November.

Current coach is 2020 DS 4081 on a Spartan. No DEF head issues in 21,000 miles.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-12-2021, 07:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,361
Posted By deaton
I also second Fagnami’s suggestions. You...

I also second Fagnami’s suggestions.

You might do well checking with NIRVC in Las Vegas. They get a lot of late model used coaches on trade and consignment and their business model is service...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-12-2021, 07:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,872
Posted By deaton
Driver’s side FWS is hydraulic. No motors.

Driver’s side FWS is hydraulic. No motors.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-08-2021, 09:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,383
Posted By deaton
Here’s a picture of a Gen 6 Def head I took at...

Here’s a picture of a Gen 6 Def head I took at the Spartan booth at FMCA Perry rally a few weeks back.

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Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-08-2021, 09:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,294
Posted By deaton
Went to the Diesel RV club rally at Distant Drums...

Went to the Diesel RV club rally at Distant Drums RV Resort in March of 2020. There was a Tech Talk on Def head failures. Of the fifty or so coaches there, about twelve reported Def head problems...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-08-2021, 09:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,294
Posted By deaton
All Entegra’s are on Spartan, so to the extent...

All Entegra’s are on Spartan, so to the extent you read about a Def head failure on an Entegra, it will be on a Spartan.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-08-2021, 08:48 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 11,472
Posted By deaton
Spartan or Freightliner?

On that disc brake thing. I had a 2017 DS 4018. It had disc brakes on all three axles. When I went to Spartan Academy in 2018, I asked why. They said the spec for Dutch Star as laid down by...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-08-2021, 08:41 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,714
Posted By deaton
Brett Davis and NIRVC are not about selling RV’s....

Brett Davis and NIRVC are not about selling RV’s. They are about SERVICE. He doesn’t care where you bought it, he just wants to store it, service it, fix it, wash it, etc.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-08-2021, 08:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,505
Posted By deaton
RV Park with Fiber Optic Internet

I have fiber optic cable at the house. It connects to a Lynksys mesh router. My Dutch Star has a WiFi Ranger. When I’m parked at the house in our RV garage, the WiFi Ranger sees the home network...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-09-2021, 03:36 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 442
Posted By deaton
Knight Owners Manual

I was cleaning out the barn and came across this 2005 Monaco Knight owners manual. It’s in perfect condition. We had a 2006, but this must have been what came with the coach. Anyway, we traded...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-09-2021, 03:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 492
Posted By deaton
Knight Owners Manual

I was cleaning out the barn and came across this 2005 Monaco Knight owners manual. It’s in perfect condition. We had a 2006, but this must have been what came with the coach. Anyway, we traded...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-19-2021, 09:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,357
Posted By deaton
I would deal with NIRVC in Las Vegas. Once you...

I would deal with NIRVC in Las Vegas. Once you have the coach, they will gladly service it at their facility in Phoenix.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-12-2020, 08:19 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 39,826
Posted By deaton
I’ve had two friends who experienced failures...

I’ve had two friends who experienced failures with their Blue Ox towbars. One was stopped at a light and when he started up, the Jeep stayed put.

Anyway, I also prefer the design of my...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-12-2020, 07:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,696
Posted By deaton
Windshield protection is a heavy plastic film...

Windshield protection is a heavy plastic film that Newmar applies to the windshield to provide some protection from rock chips during delivery. The dealer removes it as part of the delivery prep...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-18-2020, 06:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 936
Posted By deaton
Winegard Acquires WiFi Ranger

Many of you may already know this, but it was news to me. Thoughts?

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Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-27-2020, 08:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,328
Posted By deaton
No. Always one side only. Usually the driver’s...

No. Always one side only. Usually the driver’s side. My tank is only 100 gallons.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-02-2020, 07:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,879
Posted By deaton
Here are some recent pics (two weeks ago) - ...

Here are some recent pics (two weeks ago) -

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Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-02-2020, 07:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,432
Posted By deaton
On our 2020 DS, we just ordered the pre-wire for...

On our 2020 DS, we just ordered the pre-wire for the Dish and the WiFi. But we had to buy that overpriced Xite in order to get the 360 cameras.

All of you ordering a 2021 can thank me for those...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-02-2020, 07:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,432
Posted By deaton
Or get some new politicians in Michigan and some...

Or get some new politicians in Michigan and some more RV friendly laws.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-02-2020, 06:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,228
Posted By deaton
2019 Dutch Star Spartan dash issues???

I’m on my second DS, both on Spartan. This 2nd one is a 2020 with the glass dash. We are at 8200 miles after seven months.

No issues with dash. We have some with the integrated TPMS. NIRVC...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-30-2020, 09:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,879
Posted By deaton
No date set yet, but the papers are all signed...

No date set yet, but the papers are all signed and Brett Davis says he’s aiming for being open by year end at the temporary location.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-30-2020, 09:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,879
Posted By deaton
NIRVC

Just announced.

NIRVC fifth store will be in Nashville, TN.

They will offer full line Newmar, Entegra and Winnebago.

Lease location to start while they build out the new store.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 09-13-2020, 08:59 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,583
Posted By deaton
A friend of mine posted his 2018 Ventana on RV...

A friend of mine posted his 2018 Ventana on RV Trader last week. He got 15 serious inquiries on the day he posted it and sold it that same day.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-27-2020, 08:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,014
Posted By deaton
I would concur that there are no “required...

I would concur that there are no “required upgrades” to either of these platforms. But I am sure you know there are substantial differences between the two coaches in terms of power plant, radiator,...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-20-2020, 09:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,298
Posted By deaton
Ditto on the Garmin. We run with the RV-770. ...

Ditto on the Garmin. We run with the RV-770. The Clarion in my 2017 was worse, but the Xite is also a disappointment.
Forum: Military / Veteran RVing 08-16-2020, 03:41 AM
Replies: 646
Views: 105,495
Posted By deaton
On a August 16, 1970, I was one week out of...

On a August 16, 1970, I was one week out of Purdue Uhiversity with a BS Degree and looking for a job. Finally got two offers - IBM for $700 a month or Shell Oil for $750. I went with Shell and...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-11-2020, 10:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,020
Posted By deaton
Inverter Problem

Solo RV Guy, Twinboat, and Dutch Star 411 are all correct.

The two legs off the post were in phase when they should be out of phase, so coach thought it was getting full fifty amp service when it...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-11-2020, 06:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,020
Posted By deaton
All my breakers are on. None had tripped. ...

All my breakers are on. None had tripped.

The Power Control System panel shows 50 amps, and at the moment, with just the front AC running it looks like this -

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I’m not familiar with...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-11-2020, 06:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,020
Posted By deaton
I have found seven more outlets. All are through...

I have found seven more outlets. All are through the inverter -

3 for TV’s
1 above driver - sat dish controller and WIFi Ranger
2 above maid TV - AV gear
1 in kitchen cabinet for microwave
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-11-2020, 06:03 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,020
Posted By deaton
Stang 37 That’s good advice about calling...

Stang 37

That’s good advice about calling Magnum. I’ll do that this morning. I also plan to move the coach to another site, just in case my EMS at the post is lying to me.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-11-2020, 06:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,020
Posted By deaton
Solo RV Guy - You raise some interesting...

Solo RV Guy -

You raise some interesting points.

We remain connected to shore power. Magnum remote shows two green lights - PWR and INV.

There are 18 120 volt outlets (that I can find) in...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-10-2020, 08:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,020
Posted By deaton
Inverter Problem

We have a 2020 DS 4081 that we picked up last March.

Today we are in a campground near Lulling, TX and our Inverter has quit charging our batteries.......but only on shore power.

When on shore...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-03-2020, 06:57 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 41,338
Posted By deaton
I would not waste the $200 bucks or so thatNewmar...

I would not waste the $200 bucks or so thatNewmar charges for a 12 volt plugin in the rear area. Not necessary. Go in your closet. Open up the light fixture. Wire your repeater in there on the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-12-2020, 06:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,669
Posted By deaton
I’m with State Farm. Insurance on new coach is...

I’m with State Farm. Insurance on new coach is $2600 a year. We picked up coach on 3/4/20. COVID hit and we parked it in the barn. Called my agent and dropped collision and comprehensive. Got a...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-12-2020, 06:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,027
Posted By deaton
Yep, that is where it was on my 17 DS 4018 too.

Yep, that is where it was on my 17 DS 4018 too.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-07-2020, 08:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,116
Posted By deaton
We dumped DTV in 2017 after twenty years! Went...

We dumped DTV in 2017 after twenty years! Went with DISH. Not perfect, but no regrets.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-07-2020, 07:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,809
Posted By deaton
I had the old one on a previous coach. Way too...

I had the old one on a previous coach. Way too slow. I took it off.

I heard good things about the newer turbo version so I ordered it for my 2020 DS 4081. Big improvement. Very fast. A Keeper!
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-05-2020, 09:22 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,022
Posted By deaton
Sleep number bed questions

If you encounter a problem similar to that described by wotrboi above, I recommend calling Sleep Number Customer Service directly instead of Newmar.

We went that direction and they replaced our...
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