New Georgetown

[MrGrmpy]

Hello All
New to the boards & new to class A. I just recently upgraded from a flagstaff TT to the Georgetown 351DS. We haven't made any trips yet but looking forward. Any advice or tips are eagerly welcomed.

Mr. G

[RudysWorld]

Get out and Go! As with your TT it gets easier every trip. Good Luck!

[ChrisAndGarren]

Anything specific you are looking for? We have had ours for about a year, it's been a great coach.

Get a new mattress - the stock one is awful
You can store brooms and mops behind the bedroom door (just slide it out, put them in and close it again.)
A sewer pipe holder made out of a 5x5 fencepost and some plastic gutter can be placed above the propane tank to keep it out of a compartment
Don't forget to strap the fridge closed before driving (if you have the residential)
A portable space heater is a great alternative to the furnace (if you are hooked up)
LED lights are a great addition (there were some standard and we changed out some)
Make sure to leave the engine running (or start it) when raising or lowering the stabilizing jacks
Get a new showerhead - the oxygenics one is great, and they even have a newer one that I think is fabulous!!!
TPMS - get one if you don't have it (TST 507 is a good one)
You can turn both the driver and passenger seats 180 degrees - the lever is on the right side of both chairs. You may have to lean it forward to get it spun around the steering wheel, but they will both turn (if you have the barrel chair option behind the passenger, I don't think it will work, but euro chair that you can move, yes)

That's all off the top of my head - let me know if you have something specific.

This is a great forum for getting information.

Garren

[Sbryant]

Had to get front end aligned on our new 2014 GT 360. Got it pre-approved by Forest River. They sent reimbursement check. Alignment was WAY off.


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[daddio]

Which oxygenics genius is good chris?

[daddio]

Lol oxygenics shower head I mean

[mud yapster]

Camp in the yard and test everything out to make sure it works and to get familiar with everything.

[wrapperman]

Make a checklist of everything that needs to be done before driving off.
You never know when you may forget something.
Checklist like rolling up the awning, raising the levelers, lowering the antenna, lowering the vent covers, locking things down and what ever you may need to do before driving off.
And most of all remember to have fun and forget what you left behind.

[ChrisAndGarren]

Originally Posted by daddio

Lol oxygenics shower head I mean

that was funny.

It's this one - the Fury handheld.

» Fury™ RV Handheld Oxygenics

We had the other one first (see below) and while it was better than the OEM one, the Fury is better.

» BodySpa w/ SmartPause® Oxygenics

We picked it up at Camping World because we were there - I haven't seen it on Amazon yet either.

The RV version of the fury has a flow control switch on the back of the showerhead, the regular version does not.

Took about 5 minutes to install - just unscrewed the old one and the hose, and attached the new one to the spigot.

Garren

[daddio]

Very good thanks Chris!

[abjb]

Originally Posted by mud yapster

Camp in the yard and test everything out to make sure it works and to get familiar with everything.

We spend a weekend every spring in a Corps of Engineering camp ground getting everything ready, price is right, clea...OPS I forgot we can't discuss the Corps of Eng... I better quit now...Sorry

[JohnGalt1061]

We are loving our 351DS that we've only had a couple months. If you get the Low Voltage warning on the leveling jacks just give it a little gas and get the RPMs up to about 1,000 and that seems to do the trick.

[MrGrmpy]

Thanks for the responses. I picked the unit up a few days ago in Oklahoma City and driving it back to The Atlanta area, currently in Memphis. I appreciate the tips. I spent just at 5 hrs going over the unit with the tech. I found some minor issues they fixed on the spot but nothing major. The roads in Oklahoma are terrible so I didn't get a chance to see this on the drive until I got out on smooth interstate, about 3-400 miles. I noticed it pulls hard to the right as if it needs an alignment.
Sbryant-how did you get your alignment covered under warranty?

I did notice with the large front window that every bug from a 1/2 mile away is attracted to come there to die. Most of the big travel centers have the large extended window scrubbers but some only have the small car ones. Do you have your own you cary? If so, what type?

I will say being a first timer Motor Home driver the thing is a little intimidating when maneuvering into gas stations etc. it took me a few hundred miles to get comfortable.

Thanks
Mr. G

[Sbryant]

You need to call Georgetown warranty as soon as you get home and tell them the front end needs to be realigned. My rep is Kevin Stratton. I call him, and he calls me back the next day. He should give you the approval right on the phone. You'll have to find a vendor to do the work and pay for it then submit the invoice to them. They will send you a check to pay you back. Where are you in Alabama?

[Sbryant]

Oh I see you're in Atlanta. You shouldn't have any problem finding a vendor.

[abjb]

Originally Posted by Sbryant

You need to call Georgetown warranty as soon as you get home and tell them the front end needs to be realigned. My rep is Kevin Stratton. I call him, and he calls me back the next day. He should give you the approval right on the phone. You'll have to find a vendor to do the work and pay for it then submit the invoice to them. They will send you a check to pay you back. Where are you in Alabama?

" Georgetown warranty as soon as you get home and tell them the front end needs to be
Edit: aligned, it's NEVER been aligned.
realigned. "

[DennyH]

I know this has been posted, but whom do we call and what us the number to request alignment to be covered under warranty??


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[ChrisAndGarren]

Originally Posted by MrGrmpy

I did notice with the large front window that every bug from a 1/2 mile away is attracted to come there to die. Most of the big travel centers have the large extended window scrubbers but some only have the small car ones. Do you have your own you cary? If so, what type?

That is the best quote ever, and I TOTALLY agree. We bought our own extendable scrubber to use when it gets bad. Amazon.com is a great place to find one. We have this one, but there are multiple others. The rubber part isn't awesome (I think it's more a factor of the angle and pressure once you extend the handle) but the bug scrubber is good.

Amazon.com: Mr. LongArm 8936 3'-6' Extension Bug Squeegee with Pole: Automotive

Sounds like you are having a good time so far!!!!

Garren

[MrGrmpy]

so far on the front end alignment I'm being told they will find a Ford dealership in the area to do an alignment. I'll keep my fingers crossed on see how it goes. So far the dealership has been outstanding at answering questions & looking into warranty issues for me…


I washed it for the first time today, no wax yet…. just ordered. But I hand dried it.. WOW…it's big alloy of up & down the ladder… My wife thought I was crazy but no water spots….



Mr. G

[fbconsults]

The front end alignment is right on, and don't forget the CHF (Cheap Handling fix). Find the thread on this site and do it right away. You will find significant handling improvement and you will be more relaxed at the end of the day of driving.

Happy Trails, Forrest