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Messages
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Location
Goodyear AZ
RV Year
2018
RV Make
Newmar
RV Model
Bay Star 3124
RV Length
32
Chassis
Ford
Engine
Triton V-10
TOW/TOAD
2020 polaris rzr on a trailer
Fulltimer
No
Well after owning my new to me 2018 Newmar Bay Star for a few months, finally got out for our first trips.
About a 200 mile round trip to Prescott for a couple nights for Christmas and then about a 700 mile round trip to California for a couple nights for New Year, both trips we had full hookups. After first trip found out the igniter didn't work on the stove but replaced it before the second trip. Ran the furnace on propane worked great also used the Heatpump for heat worked well just noisier then the furnace. Also ran the waterheater on electric and propane without issues, all in all we had a great time and love the coach. The only real complaint I have is the way it handles on the highway passing or being passed by big rigs. I'm in the process of finding somewhere to get new tires and will get the alignment checked. It has the original michelins, does anyone have a recommendation in the Greater Phoenix area for a shop to get tires and an alignment? I'm on the west side in Goodyear but will travel as needed to a good shop.
Thanks for any suggestions.
The pics are California forgot to take some in Prescott.
 

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A commercial truck tire center may be able to help you. That's where I go here in the DFW. However new tires and alignment are unlikely to solve your sway and steering issues. There are aftermarket add ons, rear sway bar and steering stabilizers designed to help some, but you're still going to feel some effect. You may want to check that your tire psi is adjusted in accordance with the Michelin tables as well. If you're running with more psi than necessary it may encourage the coach to wander a bit, especially on the steer axle.
 

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