Blaze Star is Back!!!
I had a chance to play 18 holes of golf this morning at the McCormack Creek Golf Club here in Nappanee. This is the first time I have played since late April in Marksville, LA. I played very early, played by myself and played 18 holes in 2:20...VERY fast round.
Newmar finished up with our coach around 2pm this afternoon and we returned to our home parked here at the Newmar headquarters in Nappanee, Indiana.
For those friends who are interested in such things, here is a list of the major fixes:
- The main awning was not dipping when it rained and, therefore, pooled water. Fix: Replaced the original fabric with 4" wider fabric that allowed the dipping feature to engage.
- The electronics compartment would get quite warm when operating the VCR or DVD. Fix: addition of thermostat activated 12volt fan to draw off heat.
- Unknown noise in bedroom overhead ceiling fan. Fix: replace fan.
- Battery charging inconsistent and suspect. Fix: replace 75 amp converter.
- Three Storage Compartment doors would not easily prop up to greater than horizontal. Fix: replace strut brackets.
- Retractable entry step mis-aligned. Fix: refit support bracing.
- The piano hinge allowing the dining table to convert into a desk broken. Fix: replace piano hinge.
We are very happy with the thoroughness and know-how of the Newmar technicians.
One of the very interesting aspects of spending time in this area is the side-by-side working and living of the Amish, the Mennonites and the "English" (those who are not Amish or Mennonite). For instance, while taking the tour of the Newmar factory, photography was allowed anywhere EXCEPT where an Amish person would be in the pic. Amish horse-drawn buggys are everywhere and everyone pays them special consideration on the roads. Amish do not drive but have no problem asking others for rides. The workdays start at 6:00am and end around 2:30pm so that the workers can get home and work the fields.
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