Getting new 351

[alparmer]

Originally Posted by gspage53

Hey Al, got 2 blinds on my new GT351 that could use your DIY? Can you explain in layman's terms? I'm pretty much still the village idiot on the 351DS (2 trips done).

Are they not staying up, or are they too hard to open?

[alparmer]

I'm the king of the village idiots by tearing the awning right off.

[alparmer]

Originally Posted by gspage53

I counted the drive home from the sales lot as a trip. 5 lanes of interstate traffic during rush hour on an elevated interstate at 70 mph and only thing I ever drove close to it was a deuce and a half in the army. I'm still trying to figure out how DW and I made it home. 40 mph winds just about did me in on that first drive. But I still wanna go.

I know what you mean on that first drive. Had miles of construction lanes with inches to spare on each side. That was pre CHF/TigerTrak, and wrong tire pressures from the dealer.

[alparmer]

Originally Posted by CaseyC

Heck, your describing our typical trip out....! Lol

LOL. Not sure if you read my last trip report from OH to FL and back. It was like that movie RV with Robing Williams. The funny thing is that we are not new at this...well, this is our first Class A though. Now we know why it's classified as Class A. You get an A if you survive your first trip.

[k3wtf]

Wait till you try to change the oil and there is no room. . My other half trapped. then standing in the bed of truck pouring in the oil into a funnel connected to piece of hose.

[gspage53]

The blinds won't stay up. I can raise them all the way and then put a plastic clamp on it to keep it there but as soon as the clamp is released, they come dowm.

[alparmer]

Originally Posted by k3wtf

Wait till you try to change the oil and there is no room. Attachment 51903. My other half trapped. Attachment 51904 then standing in the bed of truck pouring in the oil into a funnel connected to piece of hose.

LOL. There is an easier way. The front grill easily comes off with four bolts. You don't need to remove the bolts all of the way, just enough to loosen the grill and lift it off the bolts.

Instead of a funnel, get a gear oil hand pump and pump the oil in directly from the container. Oh, and don't forget to install a Fumoto valve so that next oil change won't be so messy. Last but not least, when you remove the oil filter loosen it first with a wrench and then slip a zip lock bag over it while removing it by hand.

[alparmer]

Originally Posted by gspage53

The blinds won't stay up. I can raise them all the way and then put a plastic clamp on it to keep it there but as soon as the clamp is released, they come dowm.

That's what I thought. Have had to adjust ours also. Remove the bottom screw and plastic cord holder. Make another knot so that it shortens the cord a bit. Screw it back and check to see if it's enough. You may get away with one side, but the other may need it also. Hope it helps.

[gspage53]

Thanks, will give it a try tonight after work.

[k3wtf]

What is the correct fomoto valve number? Ya it was funny

[alparmer]

Originally Posted by k3wtf

What is the correct fomoto valve number? Ya it was funny

This is the one I have: F106N(14mm-1.5) Fumoto Valve w/ Nipple. Got if for 29 bucks shipped from ebay.

[k3wtf]

Thanks

[ChrisAndGarren]

The RV place just called and our 351 is in! Working on scheduling the PDI now. I'm so EXCITED!!!!!

[alparmer]

Originally Posted by ChrisAndGarren

The RV place just called and our 351 is in! Working on scheduling the PDI now. I'm so EXCITED!!!!!

That's great. Take your time and let the fun begin. Remember that there are no stupid questions. Well, for the exception of should I do the CHF.

[Scagsdale]

Enjoy!

[Watertown]

. Picked it up. Drives great on the highway, not so much on secondary roads. Did CHF. What a difference, now just gave contact FR for alignment. Thanks everyone!

[camaraderie]

Good luck with them to both Watertown & Chris & Garren...keep us posted on your adventures in RV'ing!

[ChrisAndGarren]

Much excitement today! The dealer is only about 15 minutes from our house and we stopped by this morning to check it out! Actual pickup is Thursday, so they hadn't cleaned it from the western drive, but I noticed a few things, since this vehicle is a 2015.
Interior lights appear to be all LED.
Built in awning lights (also LED)
No carpet at all, including the front driving area
New style drawer and cabinet pulls
Engine compartment cover inside appears to be flatter
We took some photos, I will post them when I have better WiFi access.
More to come!
Garren

[gspage53]

Was looking at the insides today and found the crimped hose under the bunks in the round portal below the slide? Anyone what this particular hose feeds or where it comes from? I can barely get my hand inside and there is no play in the hose. when you pull it straight it pops right back to crimped.

[ChrisAndGarren]

Here's a few quick shots from our fun today!

Front of the coach
No carpet dash area
Awning lights!!!
Me, sitting inside (note the no carpet)
New cabinet hardware
cool basement slidey thing(easier to access stuff!)


Garren