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Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-07-2014, 11:52 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 21,073
Posted By Dutch-n-Bean
Randyw, i used the digital audio out from...

Randyw,

i used the digital audio out from the tv and had to convert it to RCA jacks for the surround sound. I used the converter from Radio Shack. Since my original post i have had to replace...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-01-2013, 09:14 PM
Replies: 4,573
Views: 1,567,360
Posted By Dutch-n-Bean
We will be arriving Tuesday 10/8 in advance of...

We will be arriving Tuesday 10/8 in advance of our service appointment bright & early Wednesday morning... Anyone else?
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-29-2013, 04:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,232
Posted By Dutch-n-Bean
On mine I just removed the cover for the latch on...

On mine I just removed the cover for the latch on the inside of door and there are 2 screws that attach the latch to the door, here is where you can adjust the latch up or down. Similarly on the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-26-2013, 06:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,135
Posted By Dutch-n-Bean
We've got these on our wish list.Magne Shade -...

We've got these on our wish list.Magne Shade - Call or e-mail us for a personal quote or to order yours today! (https://magneshade.com/products)

Ordered the windshield & window covers at the IRV2...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 03-22-2013, 07:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 649
Posted By Dutch-n-Bean
If you're in the Asheville area, we highly...

If you're in the Asheville area, we highly recommend Mama Gertie's Campground in Swannanoa, NC. Beautiful sites and real friendly! - Neil & Annie
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 01-27-2013, 09:48 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 11,407
Posted By Dutch-n-Bean
I like both! In-laws have a condo in Ft. Myers,...

I like both! In-laws have a condo in Ft. Myers, FL, my Dad lives in Mission, TX.

That said, I was born & raised in the Valley (McAllen, TX) and by and large the business of Winter Texans is...
Forum: Vintage RV's 01-25-2013, 08:08 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,021
Posted By Dutch-n-Bean
Love the new console, and I'm looking forward to...

Love the new console, and I'm looking forward to seeing your progress!:popcorn: Look at it this way, you've got lots of room for improvement and personalization! :thumb:
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-24-2013, 06:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,545
Posted By Dutch-n-Bean
Sweet!!! Looks great, good job!

Sweet!!! Looks great, good job!
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 11-11-2012, 03:52 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 21,073
Posted By Dutch-n-Bean
TEEGEE1997, Thanks for all the kind words...

TEEGEE1997,

Thanks for all the kind words and I can't wait to see your before and after photos of your projects.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-15-2012, 10:20 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 21,073
Posted By Dutch-n-Bean
Triker56 - Your setup is awesome.:thumb: ...

Triker56 - Your setup is awesome.:thumb: Anytime you can get the TV away from the overhead console that is that much less to worry about while in motion. Love all the TV's, but I'm curious about...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-15-2012, 10:14 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 21,073
Posted By Dutch-n-Bean
dennis45 - Love the idea that the TV will be...

dennis45 - Love the idea that the TV will be hidden when not in use. I'll have to consider that for our next coach!!! :dance:
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-15-2012, 10:05 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 25,232
Posted By Dutch-n-Bean
Congrats on your new floor. It looks awesome!!!...

Congrats on your new floor. It looks awesome!!! :dance:
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-10-2012, 09:40 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 25,232
Posted By Dutch-n-Bean
Thank you Ernie the floor is wonderful. ...

Thank you Ernie the floor is wonderful.

The reason I didn't mention you by name as the installer is I wasn't sure on the forum rules about promoting people/products vs. spamming rules. Now i...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-09-2012, 10:38 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 25,232
Posted By Dutch-n-Bean
Renden - No you don't have to keep carpet on...

Renden - No you don't have to keep carpet on the slide. We started with stair nose, which gives a great finished look, and then tied the floor to it. However with that the slide is not quite flat...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-07-2012, 08:54 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 25,232
Posted By Dutch-n-Bean
Tyka, Yes we kept the same rollers and no...

Tyka, Yes we kept the same rollers and no adjustments to the slide were made. The rollers haven't made any marks, and the floor seems to be doing just fine. :thumb:

Please feel free to ask all...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-07-2012, 04:58 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 25,232
Posted By Dutch-n-Bean
Our '07 DSDP 4023 was an early model for that...

Our '07 DSDP 4023 was an early model for that year which had the registers in the floor for the furnace. Not much later in the same model year Newmar switched to the vents being off the floor. We...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-07-2012, 03:42 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 25,232
Posted By Dutch-n-Bean
We worked 8 hours a day for 10 days

We worked 8 hours a day for 10 days
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-07-2012, 02:33 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 25,232
Posted By Dutch-n-Bean
We actually worked with an installer who let us...

We actually worked with an installer who let us do a lot of the demo ourselves and then we helped him with the finished floor.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-07-2012, 01:45 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 25,232
Posted By Dutch-n-Bean
LOL!!! Don't I wish it had only taken an hour. ...

LOL!!! Don't I wish it had only taken an hour. It actually had taken almost 2 weeks.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-07-2012, 01:42 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 25,232
Posted By Dutch-n-Bean
LOL, JMonroe. I do believe Bean would fit...

LOL, JMonroe. I do believe Bean would fit inside, but I would have to have a bigger entry door.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-07-2012, 01:39 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 25,232
Posted By Dutch-n-Bean
Finally, the floor done including the slide. Now...

Finally, the floor done including the slide. Now with the furniture back in place it looks like home again.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-07-2012, 01:32 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 25,232
Posted By Dutch-n-Bean
Here we are almost done with installing the main...

Here we are almost done with installing the main floor.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-07-2012, 01:27 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 25,232
Posted By Dutch-n-Bean
After much debate and many samples later we...

After much debate and many samples later we decided to go with engineered wood flooring. The final decision being based on durability and appearance, especially with the pooches. We went with...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-07-2012, 12:53 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 25,232
Posted By Dutch-n-Bean
We decided to remove the tile laminate flooring...

We decided to remove the tile laminate flooring in both the entry and the kitchen. This proved difficult since the flooring was glued down prior to the dash and slide being installed. After much...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-07-2012, 12:34 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 25,232
Posted By Dutch-n-Bean
Dutch-n-Bean say adios to carpet

After 5 years of fulltime use the carpet was, shall we say, nasty. These pics actually make the carpet look decent, but up close it was terrible.
Forum: New Member Check-In 09-15-2012, 08:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 597
Posted By Dutch-n-Bean
:welcome: Welcome, welcome! I commend you on...

:welcome: Welcome, welcome! I commend you on your challenges as they sometimes can have a silly demeanor! (I mean the Doxie, of course - boys are a breeze!) Tee hee! :D

Please keep us updated...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-10-2012, 10:03 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 57,903
Posted By Dutch-n-Bean
Absolutely beautiful job!!! :bow: Great work!

Absolutely beautiful job!!! :bow: Great work!
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-10-2012, 09:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,163
Posted By Dutch-n-Bean
This happened to us today! DH got to jiggling...

This happened to us today! DH got to jiggling wires while I held the button down. It finally went out, but I foresee a more in-depth investigation tomorrow!
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-10-2012, 09:03 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,185
Posted By Dutch-n-Bean
Dern it, USMC! Now I have to clean my...

Dern it, USMC! Now I have to clean my keyboard!!! :rofl:
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-10-2012, 08:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 14,438
Posted By Dutch-n-Bean
We had several scratches in the paint as well,...

We had several scratches in the paint as well, and i took to them with a Simoniz Detailing Clay bar. It's even finer than polishing compound.

As i understand it was originally developed by paint...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-10-2012, 07:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,926
Posted By Dutch-n-Bean
We are headed back to TX the day after the rally...

We are headed back to TX the day after the rally in Sevierville to Ernie Ekberg's (Google him. No, really!) place where he will do a masterful job of replacing our worn-out, nasty carper with...
Forum: New Member Check-In 08-25-2012, 08:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 492
Posted By Dutch-n-Bean
Welcome to IRV2! We are in much the same boat...

Welcome to IRV2! We are in much the same boat (or RV) as you, minus the broken arm. :eek: Ouch! What are your plans?
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-14-2012, 10:16 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 21,073
Posted By Dutch-n-Bean
Renden, The fans are not for the TV, they...

Renden,

The fans are not for the TV, they are for the AV cabinet next to the TV. The fans move air from the AV cabinet to the larger TV cabinet. This helps keep the electronics from overheating.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-11-2012, 10:23 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 21,073
Posted By Dutch-n-Bean
Tomp4801, The Smart Source box is the...

Tomp4801,

The Smart Source box is the powered switch box that came with the coach and yes mine does not support HDMI either. The TV I installed had enough HDMI inputs that I could bypass the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 07-03-2012, 05:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,801
Posted By Dutch-n-Bean
Converting trestle table to sliding table.

Hello all,

Has anyone converted their trestle style dining table to the newer sliding style dining table that mounts under/to the buffet? I have seen pics of newer rigs with this option and would...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-29-2012, 03:49 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 21,073
Posted By Dutch-n-Bean
Renden, when we were looking for a TV I measured...

Renden, when we were looking for a TV I measured the whole space that is there. The space for my TV is 39" wide and 21.5" high. The TV is 36.5" wide and 22" high. This was the biggest TV I could...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-28-2012, 01:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,064
Posted By Dutch-n-Bean
Yes we replaced the old tube TV with an LED TV...

Yes we replaced the old tube TV with an LED TV and unfortunately I don't have pics of the process. The wood frame should have screw covers that need to be removed and then remove the frame. If this...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-28-2012, 01:31 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 21,073
Posted By Dutch-n-Bean
My LED TV Upgrade

In our '07 DSDP, we had the standard 27" Sony Bravia LCD TV mounted over the dash. After some careful considerations and gentle prodding from my wife :whistling:, we decided it was time for an...
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