FYI Build Date is Set!!

[Joe Hogan]

The Dutch Star is scheduled to come off the assembly line first part of September. Looking forward to traveling to Nappanee for FPU!!

 

[Boat Bum]

How exciting, wishing the best for you.

 

[NWIP]

Now that makes it exciting, when you get pictures of it going thru production it becomes real. Congratulations

 

[Neal]

 

[Neal]

Are you going to go up prior to see it on the line?

 

[Joe Hogan]

Are you going to go up prior to see it on the line?

Probably not. Squeezing in a week of Coach familiarization will be alot for us along with a stop or two on the way back to FL. Maybe stop at Future Solutions in Elkhart for some solar advice on the way home.

Still trying to sort out a TOAD. Maybe a UHaul car trailer for the Model Y going home this trip.

Eyeballing a used Ford Flex. Wow are they cheap on the used market compared to new MSRP! Big, roomy, and inexpensive on the used market. User Manual says they are flat towable

 

[Neal]

I believe you can ask for pictures, not sure from who, but I hear people do that.

 

[Joe Hogan]

I believe you can ask for pictures, not sure from who, but I hear people do that.

I'll ask the Newmar Rep, thank you.

 

[purring along]

It will be like Christmas in September. We will be at Newmar August 7-9 maybe we will see your new ride.

 

[Jim]

The Dutch Star is scheduled to come off the assembly line first part of September. Looking forward to traveling to Nappanee for FPU!!

Congratulations Joe, we're all super excited for you!

 

[Joe Hogan]

Newmar contacted me with a Pickup Date November 6th. I asked if build date had slipped? He explained that they like to leave room in the pickup schedule for delays in production and Service Center schedule.
If a sooner date is available they will contact me.
Looking forward to the FPU!

 

[Neal]

I believe (have heard) that FPU's get a gap between end of production and your visit so they can thoroughly check everything and prep for the FPU. Another reason to do the FPU. Much better quality control I believe.

 

[Boat Bum]

I believe (have heard) that FPU's get a gap between end of production and your visit so they can thoroughly check everything and prep for the FPU. Another reason to do the FPU. Much better quality control assurance I believe.

FIFY

 

[Jabber Jaw]

I believe (have heard) that FPU's get a gap between end of production and your visit so they can thoroughly check everything and prep for the FPU. Another reason to do the FPU. Much better quality control I believe.

My off line production date was September 15th, 2019, same day as the announcement of the Winnebago acquisition of NEWMAR!

FPU date was week of October 10th, 2019. Two reasons, techs were at International in Syracuse, & they wanted time to properly inspect, & repair, fix any issues found prior to "FPU"! Essentially a technician "QC" inspection!
During our stay, we found four additional issues to be fixed! I received a 9 page "Repair Order" of things fixed, repaired, etc, prior to arrival. But, a detailed explanation of each item, so only about 3 items , maybe 4 per page!
A GREAT EXPERIENCE! And to me, definitely worth the expense!! I'm sure it saved me untold trips to a Dealer for repairs, etc, and valuable time, & travel time too!

"JOE"....Enjoy the experience, take a nice "Demo" drive, & thoroughly test & check everything about your new Dutch star! Mechanical, Electrical, Technology, etc!! Have fun, & Good Luck!!

 

[JRS]

IMHO, a FPU is a great move especially since it was our 1st RV. The Tech assigned to you go through everything ahead of the pickup and the tech will go through all operations of the rig with you. Get set for a very very long Demo drive with the Tech which included the Freightliner Rep with us.
I set up our toad beforehand and towed it back home to pick up everything out of storage to begin our full time adventure.
Best of luck with your Rig!