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Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-27-2015, 08:56 PM
Replies: 2,304
Views: 314,376
Posted By BucketList
Lug_Nut, congratulations on your King Aire...

Lug_Nut, congratulations on your King Aire purchase! I know you previously had an Essex with a 500. How would you describe the difference between the K3 vs K2 chassis and the 600 vs. 500 cummins? I...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-03-2015, 10:09 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,595
Posted By BucketList
Thanks to all who have replied. Explanations to...

Thanks to all who have replied. Explanations to my questions make total sense to me.

Now to address my choice of words of " plastic coach". I follow both IRV2 and Prevost Owners Group forums to...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-02-2015, 06:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,595
Posted By BucketList
Adequacy of AC on Newmar Luxury Coaches

Most all 45' Prevost Converters and Newells install 4 each 15M btu rooftop AC units (excluding cruiseaire and OTR AC installed by some converters). Newmar (and most other plastic coaches) only...
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 12-24-2014, 09:07 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,305
Posted By BucketList
Hi Brian, absolute beautiful bus and color...

Hi Brian, absolute beautiful bus and color scheme. I have been looking at King Aire's for a few years and hope to be able to acquire one in the next two years. I think the King Aire is a great value...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-27-2014, 06:38 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,651
Posted By BucketList
Has anyone heard of Newmar accomadating a special...

Has anyone heard of Newmar accomadating a special order request of installing larger black and grey tanks on an Essex or King? Im sure this would reduce the size of the last cargo bay.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-17-2014, 07:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,306
Posted By BucketList
Well thanks to all who have posted. Using the...

Well thanks to all who have posted. Using the serial number theory, we could guess that by the end of the 2014 model run ( May or June 2014 ?) there may be a total of say 215 total units...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-16-2014, 01:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,306
Posted By BucketList
How many King Aires Have Been Built

Does anyone know the yearly production numbers /total units made of the King Aires since they were introduced in 2008? I would imagine it would be a pretty low numbers. I have not been able to get...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-14-2014, 05:56 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 31,715
Posted By BucketList
Hi RobertBC, A forum member "Bullheaded"...

Hi RobertBC,

A forum member "Bullheaded" previosuly owned a Cornerstone, sold it and recently purchased a 2014 King Aire. If you search the forum "New Rig Show Off" and look up the thread "2014...
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 01-08-2014, 02:26 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 14,542
Posted By BucketList
Hi Bullheaded, Just checking in to see how...

Hi Bullheaded,

Just checking in to see how the King Aire has been performing after several months of ownership and use? Also how well does the 600 tow your heavy stacker?
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 11-18-2013, 07:42 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 14,542
Posted By BucketList
Hi Bullheaded...............how many miles and...

Hi Bullheaded...............how many miles and trips have you logged onto your new coach so far?
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 11-03-2013, 10:06 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 14,542
Posted By BucketList
Bullheaded, I notice in one of the kitchen...

Bullheaded,

I notice in one of the kitchen pictures there is a small window, did you have that added? Also i much prefer the upholstery design that you have over the diamond pleat that Newmar has...
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 10-31-2013, 09:05 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 14,542
Posted By BucketList
Hi Bullheaded, Thanks for the reply to all of...

Hi Bullheaded,
Thanks for the reply to all of my questions about your trailer setup. You got it all! This is exactly what i want to do. I did just finish reading some of your previous posts going...
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 10-29-2013, 06:35 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 14,542
Posted By BucketList
Bullheaded...........awesome coach! I notice that...

Bullheaded...........awesome coach! I notice that you list a 24' stacker trailer in your signature. You have the exact setup that I hope to have someday. Hope you don't mind me asking a few questions...
Forum: New Rig Show-Off! 10-28-2013, 06:57 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,261
Posted By BucketList
nforus, congratulations! I absolutely love this...

nforus, congratulations! I absolutely love this coach. I have been looking at these since 2012 and I am hoping that someday soon retirement is will be in the future, which is when I plan on getting a...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-17-2013, 09:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,607
Posted By BucketList
Bullheaded.........I believe you are correct that...

Bullheaded.........I believe you are correct that the "Steel" Exterior I was asking about is the color. I watched the video again and then looked at the exterior color selections and that is what...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-17-2013, 08:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,607
Posted By BucketList
Ken Williamson states 20 seconds into the video...

Ken Williamson states 20 seconds into the video on the king Aire site that the coach now has a steel exterior. Also the original poster stated that the King aire has a steel skin. So im just trying...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-17-2013, 06:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,607
Posted By BucketList
What are the advantages of Newmar changing the...

What are the advantages of Newmar changing the skin from fiberglass to steel on the King Aire. I assume the steel is actually aluminum? I really don't see the point. My assumption is that fiberglass...
Forum: Allison Transmission Forum 06-14-2013, 03:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 12,461
Posted By BucketList
Why do they recommend against flushing? Is it...

Why do they recommend against flushing? Is it because flushing can agitate debris that is laying on the bottom of the tranny pan?
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-18-2013, 07:43 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,006
Posted By BucketList
Peter, as you were climbing the steep grades, did...

Peter, as you were climbing the steep grades, did you at any time feel like the engine did not have power to pull the grade? And when you were coming down the grades did he coach brakes feel...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-11-2013, 04:55 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,006
Posted By BucketList
Peter, Your experience sounds like it came...

Peter,

Your experience sounds like it came from the Robin Williams movie RV! Somehow you need to find a way to turn this experience into an advertisment on the brute power and capability of...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 11-23-2012, 08:24 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 13,197
Posted By BucketList
Treelog, thanks for your reply. Definitely sounds...

Treelog, thanks for your reply. Definitely sounds like you do have a nice coach. The 4584 floor plan would be my preference, although i did spend time in a King with the new floorplan with the walkin...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 11-21-2012, 09:18 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 13,197
Posted By BucketList
Hi Treelog, I too am interestested in getting a...

Hi Treelog, I too am interestested in getting a King Aire. I have been following this forum for almost a year now. I would be interested in hearing your comments about your experience so far. I met...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-29-2012, 01:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,486
Posted By BucketList
Ok..................first time I have heard this...

Ok..................first time I have heard this phrase. What is a "salesmen Switch"?
Forum: Forum 101 | Announcements | Forum Concerns 08-25-2012, 01:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 642
Posted By BucketList
How long are Threads Kept Alive on Forum?

How long does this forum keep threads and replies active for viewing. i did do a search on the Newmar section and actually found some that date back to 1969. Wow. So i assume that all threads and...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-18-2012, 03:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,195
Posted By BucketList
Thanks for the replies. Racer....... You...

Thanks for the replies.

Racer....... You say the WS are bonded in place. So this type of mounting must be similar to that of an automobile that uses a continous bead/ bedding of glazing sealant....
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-17-2012, 05:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,195
Posted By BucketList
Popping winshields in King Aire and Essex Coaches?

I have read many posts about windshields popping in many different coaches and paricularly in Travel Supremes due to frame flexing. I understand that TS Coaches were built on Spartan K2 chassis and...
Forum: Full-Timers 08-09-2012, 08:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,070
Posted By BucketList
Such a great recap of your story. Organized and...

Such a great recap of your story. Organized and to the point. You hit most all questions I would have wanted feedback on. I too hope to full time someday as well. And I do not currently own or have...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-04-2012, 06:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,640
Posted By BucketList
Peter..................your killing me!! Very...

Peter..................your killing me!! Very Funny! I am gald that you have clearly posted a very forthright disclaimer. BWI......SWI. I wish I was there to help you celebrate normal daliy...
Forum: Forum 101 | Announcements | Forum Concerns 05-18-2012, 03:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 589
Posted By BucketList
Problem with Viewing Forum on IPAD

About 4 days ago the display look and size of the forum Home Page and individual threads changed on my IPAD. The screen shots and print are now reduced to about half the size that they were...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-29-2012, 12:09 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,978
Posted By BucketList
I too have been considering installing an RO...

I too have been considering installing an RO system that would treat all incoming water prior to it being stored in the motorhome water tank. My desire is to avoid all mineral deposits on shower...
Forum: Cummins Engines 03-20-2012, 09:28 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,691
Posted By BucketList
Thanks to all who have posted their thoughts so...

Thanks to all who have posted their thoughts so far. Since DEF is mostly distilled water and urea, does anyone know if the emissions system would be damaged if you filled the tank with only tap water...
Forum: Cummins Engines 03-17-2012, 10:40 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,691
Posted By BucketList
Any issues with DEF systems?

Has anyone had any problems with the new diesel emissions control design that uses DEF urea? Besides the added cost of having to purchase and filling of he tank what if any are the downsides of his...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-13-2012, 09:51 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,829
Posted By BucketList
This thread is like the energizer...

This thread is like the energizer bunny!!.........:) I appreciate all of you engineering like minded folks indulging my curiosity. While a couple of replies were a bit irritated by this topic, most...
Forum: Full-Timers 03-06-2012, 12:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,583
Posted By BucketList
Safety, Security and Crime

I do not yet own a RV. I am planning on getting a DP motorhome and most likely go fulltiming. When living in an RV fulltime my questions are:


1) What has been the experience of those in this...
Forum: Forum 101 | Announcements | Forum Concerns 03-06-2012, 08:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,089
Posted By BucketList
Thanks to all who have replied! Actually very...

Thanks to all who have replied! Actually very simple. I even found all of the threads that I had started and that I had accidentally unsubscribed myself to!
Forum: Forum 101 | Announcements | Forum Concerns 03-05-2012, 03:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,016
Posted By BucketList
Accidentally Hitting the Unsubscribe Button! Ehhh!!!

I have accidentally hit the "Unsubscribe" button on 3 of my previous posts when reviewing replies from others. This happens when I am using my IPAD and moving my finger across the field by accident....
Forum: Forum 101 | Announcements | Forum Concerns 03-05-2012, 03:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,089
Posted By BucketList
How do I find all of my replies and posts?

How do I find all of my replies to posts created by others and threads that I started but accidentally unsubscibed myself to? I know that by using my control panel I can find all of the threads I...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-05-2012, 03:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,658
Posted By BucketList
Any Significant Design Issues with 2008 to 2012 Newmar King Aire and Essex DP?

I have been a member of this forum for about 5 weeks now. I am specifically interested in the Newmar King Aire and Essex DP coaches in the age range of 2008 to 2012. While I have not yet purchased, I...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-05-2012, 02:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 11,001
Posted By BucketList
I have read this post and a few others on the...

I have read this post and a few others on the very prevalant window fogging problem. This issue really sounds like it is wide spread and reminds me a bit of the problem with the owens corning defect...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-28-2012, 07:53 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,829
Posted By BucketList
Thanks to all who humored me and my post here. I...

Thanks to all who humored me and my post here. I knew i would get some funny replies by those who know their equipment. Well knowing me once i get my DP and i get to know it i will probably try a...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-27-2012, 04:32 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,829
Posted By BucketList
Top Speed of 40' to 45' DP?

I decided to post a fun and perhaps slightly irresponsible question...............so..........how fast can a 40' to 45' DP motorhome go :) ? I know some of you have the answer to this question and...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-25-2012, 09:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,356
Posted By BucketList
Thanks to all who have posted so far. To me the...

Thanks to all who have posted so far. To me the critical comments really have been minor issues and have been much less than i would have thought. So it appears that i am on the right track on...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-24-2012, 02:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,356
Posted By BucketList
Customer Satisfaction of Essex and King Aire DP motohomes

Several of you in this forum have responded to my Newmar specific questions with really very valuable insight. I am specifically interesetd in the Essex and King Aire products. In particular I really...
Forum: Cummins Engines 02-24-2012, 10:17 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 32,787
Posted By BucketList
Thanks to Steve Kieffer for your analysis on ISX...

Thanks to Steve Kieffer for your analysis on ISX 600/650 and the seat of pants comparisons to the 450/ 500HP units. This is the EXACT feedback I was hoping to get from someone who has driven...
Forum: RV Events & Gatherings 02-23-2012, 06:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,698
Posted By BucketList
My wife and I are planning to go. We do NOT yet...

My wife and I are planning to go. We do NOT yet have an RV and hope to see several luxury DP coaches and in particular Newmars product line. I have a couple of questions for those that have been to...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-21-2012, 06:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,162
Posted By BucketList
Thanks to all for the replies. I especially like...

Thanks to all for the replies. I especially like the links from okmunky. The link to the RVcruzer.com site is great! Bruce
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-21-2012, 10:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,162
Posted By BucketList
30 and 50 amp Electrical Systems on Motorhomes

I don't have a caoch yet but I am looking at all electric rigs that need 50 amp electrical service. So if I stayed at a park that only had a 30 amp service here are my questions:

1) Can you still...
Forum: Cummins Engines 02-19-2012, 07:14 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 32,787
Posted By BucketList
Thanks to all who have replied. Yesterday I drove...

Thanks to all who have replied. Yesterday I drove my friends America 45' Eagle with a 500hp cummins. It was a 2011 with about 10,000 miles on it. This was the very first DP motorhomes I have driven,...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 02-19-2012, 06:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,460
Posted By BucketList
SayDiver- Sue and Joe.............thanks for all...

SayDiver- Sue and Joe.............thanks for all of your help and replies to this and various other posts. One day I hope to have a King Aire or Essex and be able to meet up with you and other Newmar...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-19-2012, 03:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,525
Posted By BucketList
Girard Awnings on King and Essex MH

Does qnyone know if the Girard patio awnings on the 2012 king Aire and Essex MH have integral lighting and vertical sunshades that are built into the outermost frame rail?

My friend has a American...
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