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  1. deaton

    Outdoor lock on egress door and exterior system to open driver's side window

    Since 2017, we have had the Newmar escape door on most of the DP units. And I’ve seen several posts about folks getting locked out of their coach for a variety of reasons including failed locks. One solution that has been put forth is to wire up a switch for the drivers side electric window so...
  2. deaton

    Summary of Differences - 2017 DS 4018 versus 2020 DS 4081

    Recently we sold our 2017 DS 4018 and ordered a new 2020 DS 4081. Many of our friends have asked us why we would sell a relatively new coach just to buy another of the same type. To address this question, I compiled a list of, initially, about 50 items that were new or improved on the 2020...
  3. deaton

    Next Most Favorite Things

    Continuing the list. 9. For the AV compartment. We went with a Special. Newmar widened the compartment, making room for a larger sound bar. The sound bar in rhe pic is the standard Bose. 10. This coach has the new electronic thermostat control for the Oasis, AC’s and Heat Pumps. 11. The...
  4. deaton

    Next Most Favorite Things

    Continuing the list - 7. I saw a post from Ernie on the other forum about a Special he had ordered for the electronics cabinet in the bedroom. I sent him a PM and he provided some info regarding the changes. The standard configuration is to put the gear in the space below the wardrobe on...
  5. deaton

    Next Most Favorite Things

    I’ve identified about fifty things that are different between our 2017 DS 4018 and our 2020 DS 4081. Here’s a few more on the list. 2. Switch for activation of electric cable reel has been moved from the reel to the bay door. No more bending over to operate the switch. 3. Gas struts on...
  7. deaton

    New Coach Pics

    Got it home from NIRVC last week. Here she is sitting in the driveway at her new home. No name yet. She’s a 2020 DS 4081. Replaced our 2017 DS 4018. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
  8. deaton

    Retrobands

    This happened yesterday. For the reason shown below, I did put the Retrobands on the new coach. Since we experienced a tire disintegration (not a blow out) in 2012, I’ve had nightmares about how we would have fared if we had been next to a ravine like these folks. Pundits have talked about...
  9. deaton

    Favorite new thing

    I plan to post some info about the new coach, but I wanted to comment first on what may be my favorite new standard feature - No more messing with the sliding panel to unlatch the screen door from inside the coach. I know others have implemented a similar solution, but now this simple lever...
  10. deaton

    Temporary Windshield Protection

    Those of you who have studied one of Newmar’s “Retail Price Purchase Order” forms may have noticed an option item entitled “Temporary Windshield Protection for transport only”. The MSRP on this option for my coach was $92 and I think it’s the same across all lines. I asked my salesman to...
  11. deaton

    Question RV Self Park

    I got an ad on my Facebook feed for this outfit. RVselfpark.com I’m wondering if anybody has tried this outfit or a similar “no-frills” stop-over place. They talk about plans for 24 locations, but they might only have the one in MO at this time.
  13. deaton

    Alert New Toad

    In anticipation of our new DS, we traded in our 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee for a 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trail Hawk. We are getting a baseplate installed next week for our Roadmaster Sterling towbar and a new Air Force one braking system. If anybody is interested in a slightly used Blu Ox...
  14. deaton

    Where’s Bob?

    DW and I stopped by the San Antonio RV show on Saturday. This is NOT the Hershey show. Only dealer there with large Class A coaches was Anceria RV out of Boerne, TX. They brought mostly Tiffin and Newmar. Most of the Newmar’s were 2019 models. The Mountain Aire was a new 2018. Went into...
  15. deaton

    Revised Sparton Recommended Motorhome Start Up Procedure

    A few days ago, I posted the Spartan Recommended Motorhome Start Up Procedure that Spartan publishes to encourage folks to take certain steps to verify that the ABS Modulators and air dryer system are functioning properly at coach start-up. It was later pointed out that some of these steps...
  16. deaton

    Spartan Recommended Motorhome Start Up Procedure

    Sometimes we all get in a hurry and starting up the coach might be one of those times. At the Spartan Academy, they caution students to take you time when starting up the coach as this helps to insure that all the sensors stay in sync and can help avoid those pesky check engine warning...
  17. deaton

    How To Draining Tanks on Spartan Chassis

    For those who, like me, have trouble remembering the exact procedure for pulling the lanyards on your air tanks, here are the step-by-step directions from Spartan - Page 1 Page 2
  19. deaton

    Improved Omniview Monitors and Cameras

    If your going to charge $2,723 extra for Omniview 360 camera system, how about including some decent sized monitors so the driver can actually see what those cameras are showing. If you need to charge a bit more to get the MA monitors, I think most folks who are inking a check for this option...
  20. deaton

    Tip Testing Link

    FMCA Towing Guides https://www.fmca.com/towing-guides-towing-four-wheels-down/
  21. deaton

    Checking in from Texas

    Hello Gang. Checking in from Texas. Joined today. Currently the DW and I are coachless, having sold our 17 DS 4018 to a nice couple from Minnesota last week. We are scheduled to pick up our new 2020 DS 4081 at factory in February. We have been RVing part time since 2007. We started with a...
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