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Posted By JBoyer

Good to know about the Entegra dust issue and I'm...

Good to know about the Entegra dust issue and I'm glad to know Newmar is very flexible. In the scheme of things, theater chairs would be a minimal ad-on.

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

06-25-2018, 08:26 AM

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Posted By JBoyer

It is amazing, compared to many other coaches...

It is amazing, compared to many other coaches we've looked at, how many options and choices Newmar gives. In manufacturing, that can be a bit of a dual-edged sword. Your advice to call Newmar is...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

06-25-2018, 08:22 AM

Replies: 17

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Posted By JBoyer

SkyBoss - thanks for your reply. We really like...

SkyBoss - thanks for your reply. We really like the theater seats in the Entegra 44B. There are three - all recline and there is a console between two of the seats. Really comfortable and recline...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

06-25-2018, 07:28 AM

Replies: 17

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Posted By JBoyer

No theater seats option?? Or can't I read...

My wife and I are nearing a new coach decision and have boiled the list down to the Newmar 4018 and Entegra 44B. We love them both and they are very similar in appointments. One frustration - the...

Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc.

07-12-2015, 05:31 PM

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Satellite Antenna

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Posted By JBoyer

We have had our Tailgater unit for 2 years and...

We have had our Tailgater unit for 2 years and have been extremely pleased. It has performed flawlessly and as others have said, the ability to move it to get reception is a tremendous advantage. I...

05-11-2015, 05:53 PM

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Another flooring question

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Posted By JBoyer

Joe, Your floor looks great - I too love the...

Joe,
Your floor looks great - I too love the tile placed at a diagonal. Since the tiles are glued down, what about expansion and contraction? Any worries? I did Allure vinyl planks last year and...

01-17-2015, 08:55 AM

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My fixer upper Safari Simba

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Posted By JBoyer

Great job Jake! Salvage titles scare people who...

Great job Jake! Salvage titles scare people who are not approaching the project in the way you are. I think you've scored in several ways. As someone else appropriately said, your skill set allows...

09-27-2014, 07:16 PM

Replies: 16

Speed-Co lube service great deal

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Posted By JBoyer

Is this a "show-up" and get in line type service?...

Is this a "show-up" and get in line type service? What is the average wait for oil change and fuel filter change once you're in the bay? Their prices look very competitive on the web site.

09-18-2014, 07:51 PM

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Antenna

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Posted By JBoyer

If it's an amplified antenna, did you remember to...

If it's an amplified antenna, did you remember to switch it on?

07-27-2014, 08:57 AM

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8.0 kw Onan Generator diesel fuel leak

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Posted By JBoyer

Coldcowboy - We too noticed a small pool of...

Coldcowboy - We too noticed a small pool of diesel fuel every time we'd park, seemed a little worse if we had used the genet. I pulled the genet slide out and immediately noticed the fuel line was...

07-19-2014, 05:33 PM

Replies: 12

Windshield Curtain

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Posted By JBoyer

Dry Ivory soap bar - has worked well for a few...

Dry Ivory soap bar - has worked well for a few years. It takes a little effort but I just open the curtains all the way, then rub the soap bar along the track a few times. 100% better after...

06-22-2014, 07:38 AM

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Replacing carpet with Allure. Ouch!

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Posted By JBoyer

Jeff, Hang in there! We did the same thing...

Jeff,

Hang in there! We did the same thing - removed carpet and linoleum in the kitchen early in the year. It took me a couple weeks to get the floor totally prepared. What I discovered was...

Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc.

05-10-2014, 08:03 AM

Replies: 39

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Posted By JBoyer

Mobilcastle - Great! The longer pole on the...

Mobilcastle -

Great! The longer pole on the ladder is something I wish I could have done but the ladder on my motorhome takes several twists and turns - the angle would not support a longer pole....

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04-28-2014, 07:53 PM

Replies: 39

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Posted By JBoyer

I did similar to above - I bought mine from a...

I did similar to above - I bought mine from a fencing company. In fact, they had all kinds of scrap and charged me next to nothing.

As far as the bungs, when I originally looked, I believe they...

Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc.

03-23-2014, 07:19 AM

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Posted By JBoyer

Glad it's coming together. No reason for...

Glad it's coming together. No reason for selecting the size I did - they fit great into the base of the Tailgater, but the smaller ones will work equally well. Good luck and get ready to talk...

Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc.

03-21-2014, 05:17 PM

Replies: 39

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Posted By JBoyer

Hello! I actually bought the knobs at an Ace...

Hello!

I actually bought the knobs at an Ace Hardware - they have a section of bolts, screws and various parts - these are located in bins in that section.

I'm adding a link to Amazon with the...

Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc.

02-12-2014, 07:52 AM

Replies: 39

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Posted By JBoyer

Kasedian,I ordered four of the hollow - double...

Kasedian,I ordered four of the hollow - double threaded "bung" bolts that I posted above. To mount them, I opened the Tailgater unit, removed the rubber feet, driller holes where the rubber were and...

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02-10-2014, 07:24 AM

Replies: 39

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Posted By JBoyer

So posting these ideas and having folks make...

So posting these ideas and having folks make improvements is what these groups are all about. Your "upgrade" sounds great. Here is what I used for the attachment bolts. They are bungs - I remember...

Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc.

09-22-2013, 08:48 AM

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Posted By JBoyer

jdwky, Having opened up the unit a couple...

jdwky,

Having opened up the unit a couple times, the parts are indeed "light-weight plastic" and there is not much to it, but mine has held up remarkably well having done a couple stupid things. ...

Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc.

09-01-2013, 12:36 PM

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Posted By JBoyer

TriPod mount works great too!

So I got asked by a friend what I'd do if mounted on the ladder, the Tailgater was blocked by trees. Turns out the pole I use to mount on the Flag Buddy works perfect in an old sat dish tripod I got...

Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc.

08-13-2013, 06:01 AM

Replies: 39

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Posted By JBoyer

I would not travel down the road with ours...

I would not travel down the road with ours mounted - I'd hit a branch or some other low hanging Tailgater killer. I have moved spots in the campground and have been through an amazing storm and it...

Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc.

08-11-2013, 08:19 PM

Replies: 39

Views: 31,283

Posted By JBoyer

Had it mounted last night during a tremendous...

Had it mounted last night during a tremendous wind storm - stayed perfectly set - did not move an inch! Very, very solid.

Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc.

08-02-2013, 06:31 PM

Replies: 39

Views: 31,283

Posted By JBoyer

BDickson, Sorry for the late reply. Yes - 2...

BDickson,

Sorry for the late reply. Yes - 2 inch ID PVC. The 2inch OD aluminum pipe fits snug. I placed a spring loaded clasp just for safety, but I don't believe, short of turning it upside...

Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc.

07-28-2013, 07:58 AM

Replies: 39

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Posted By JBoyer

While I think the mount sturdy enough to leave...

While I think the mount sturdy enough to leave mounted all the time, we only use it when parked.

Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc.

07-27-2013, 07:43 PM

Replies: 39

Views: 31,283

Posted By JBoyer

Tailgater home made ladder mount

I love our Tailgater and the ease of setup. Recently at a park, I heard from someone who had their tailgater "walk off" while they were camped. Got me wondering about using the lock or a mount that...

Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing

07-18-2013, 04:31 PM

Replies: 17

RVi brake system

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Posted By JBoyer

RVI Brake trouble

I have had some issues with the unit I bought - but based on the service I received from the owner, I couldn't recommend them any higher. We bought our RVI brake a year ago and had a couple short...

09-27-2012, 05:35 PM

Replies: 8

led lights inside

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Posted By JBoyer

I too upgraded living room tubes to the...

I too upgraded living room tubes to the revolution brand tubes. $40 a tube but after having them a few weeks, well worth the money. Simple installation and nice, clean white light - no flicker, no...

07-01-2012, 08:02 AM

Replies: 83

Buying an RV from Camping World

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Posted By JBoyer

Lots of great points here - as always. I think...

Lots of great points here - as always. I think Americans, in general, are "culturally" not good at negotiating. Having spent tours in Asia, Europe and the Middle East, bartering is taken for...