Any 2801QS owners?

[AbdRahim]

I would love to hear your experiences, likes and dislikes. I m a new owner of a. 2015. I bought the only one I saw at the dealer. I like the design much better than the standard class C's. A few issues in the beginning - leaky faucet (fixed myself), inside storage separating from body in multiple places (fixed under warranty), a few slide seals were replaced. Now waiting on warranty approval to repair a small body defect - have been waiting since July.I guess waiting politely doesn't work. Got to be a bit of a PIA, to get action. Couch and dinette seats are quite firm (sore rear end after two weeks). I assume these will soften over time. Also, noticed water does not stay in the toilet in cooler weather. Tried silicone spray to no avail.

Overall, am very satisfied with the coach. it has plenty of room, rides and handles well with plenty of power. Thank God I have not experienced any of the nightmarish issues I have read about with many MH's. Can't wait until spring.

How has yours been?

[Tombsy]

We just got ours last month and have only done a weekend shakedown with it. I think I've figured out how everything works and we're pretty excited for next year. I broke a drawer latch but I replaced it myself and got a spare. I can hardly see the nav screen when driving and picked up a Garmin RV, way better.
Definitely going to need a footstool for the couch Had an issue with the added solar controller wired wrong but it's fixed now. It's our first motor home so I might not be looking close enough but no real issues so far.


Brian

[sgtlm17]

I would also love to hear people's input and opinions as we plan to take the plunge and purchase a 2801 soon.

[AbdRahim]

2801 is a good choice. I have to get a foot stool for my wife, although the she is not into the MH thing and may only be in it once a year. I was lounging in it this evening in the driveway. Spring is only 4.5 months away.

Update on toilet. Soaked it in silicone lubricant, then let the lever slam a few times rather than close lightly. Antifreeze staying in much better now. Unfortunately, when I read the ingredients, even thought it is called silicone lubricant, it has acetone and petroleum distillates. Arrrrghh! Hope it does ruin anything before spring when I can dump and rinse.

Enjoy the coach, Brian. Hope it will give us trouble free service for the next decade or two.

[sgtlm17]

I just ordered the 2801 last night. Now the long anticipation begins.

[Tombsy]

Congratulations! I feel your pain we only got to use it a couple days before putting it to bed. But at least I can go visit in storage
When is your expected delivery?

[sgtlm17]

Mid February should be about right but I'm thinking closer to end of February with all the holidays upcoming

[sgtlm17]

I actually hope it's end of February will be perfect timing for the new season

[MNtraveler]

Originally Posted by AbdRahim

2801 is a good choice. I have to get a foot stool for my wife, although the she is not into the MH thing and may only be in it once a year. I was lounging in it this evening in the driveway. Spring is only 4.5 months away.

Update on toilet. Soaked it in silicone lubricant, then let the lever slam a few times rather than close lightly. Antifreeze staying in much better now. Unfortunately, when I read the ingredients, even thought it is called silicone lubricant, it has acetone and petroleum distillates. Arrrrghh! Hope it does ruin anything before spring when I can dump and rinse.

Enjoy the coach, Brian. Hope it will give us trouble free service for the next decade or two.

Silicone yes but petroleum based no.
http://www.thetford.com/product/toil...d-conditioner/

[AbdRahim]

I know. Why they call it Silicone lubricant and add the other stuff is beyond me. Seems to be holding now. Hope no damage occurs over the winter. I will dump and use more appropriate stuff in the spring. I have to check. I may have some of this stuff, although I thought it was for the dump valve, not to improve the seal in the toilet itself.

[AbdRahim]

Originally Posted by AbdRahim

I know. Why they call it Silicone lubricant and add the other stuff is beyond me. Seems to be holding now. Hope no damage occurs over the winter. I will dump and use more appropriate stuff in the spring. I have to check. I may have some of this stuff, although I thought it was for the dump valve, not to improve the seal in the toilet itself.

I don't know why.

[AncientMariner]

As of yesterday, we are proud owners of a 2801.

We spent our first night on her after taking delivery and drove her 6 hours home today.

I can say I think this layout is the best I have experienced for TWO people. My wife sat in the theater seats and it was all over for me lol.

I am planning on doing all the suspension mods, shocks, sway bar and steering stabilizer followed by the magical alignment and I will be good to go.

Being an old racer, the driving experience is very important for me and I can truly say that I am very impressed, cruising the interstates at 70-72, windy lots of trucks. She wagged her behind a little nothing disturbing. Very comforting to know that our trip, leaving Monday, of 2000 miles won't be a concern for me.

Looking forward to sharing experiences with you all.

[KJcachers]

Congrats on the new rig!

[sgtlm17]

Hi ancient mariner
Congratulations on your new rig. I have the same one on order. And yes the recliners were the selling point. I would love to hear how your PD I went and what if any things you found. Feel free to PM me or post here for all to see.

[AncientMariner]

The PDI went very well for me. Everything worked, the rig was clean, that's about all I could ask.

As for pointing things out, they did mostly ok and only missed a few non-critical knowledge points. Spent the night worked the **** out of everything and all worked fine so far. The trip we are leaving for in 4 days will be the real test . I think it will be fine.

My only complaint so far is the TVs suck and they have a really poor AVI integration. Also, if you have a Garmin, keep it. If you wear polarized sunglasses as I do, the center mounted screen is useless. Besides, I would have to take my eyes off the road to view it.

All minor issues and all RVs are a compromise. Even custom built.

[sgtlm17]

Do you have the furion or Jenson tv's

[AncientMariner]

One of each. Jensen front, Furion rear.

[sgtlm17]

Oh that figures. Although now you can see what one is better

[AbdRahim]

Originally Posted by AncientMariner

As of yesterday, we are proud owners of a 2801.

We spent our first night on her after taking delivery and drove her 6 hours home today.

I can say I think this layout is the best I have experienced for TWO people. My wife sat in the theater seats and it was all over for me lol.

I am planning on doing all the suspension mods, shocks, sway bar and steering stabilizer followed by the magical alignment and I will be good to go.

Being an old racer, the driving experience is very important for me and I can truly say that I am very impressed, cruising the interstates at 70-72, windy lots of trucks. She wagged her behind a little nothing disturbing. Very comforting to know that our trip, leaving Monday, of 2000 miles won't be a concern for me.

Looking forward to sharing experiences with you all.

Congratulations. Enjoy the coach. I am thinking about suspension mods, but instead I am spending all of the money on gas and camping fees. 😀

[Ft. Yukon]

I am picking my new 2016 Forester 2801QS up 2/13 and think I have everything figured out. From reading all the comments here, the only thing no one seems to have noted is the 2-piece Mattress on the rear slide out bed. Since there are no comments regarding the bed, I assume there is not reason to possibly think of upgrades.
Anyone have any thoughts? Thank you.