My grandson and I just took our 2015 Solera 24R out for a Shakedown Run. I am also a Newbie. 1) When you take delivery, make sure you note where everything is ; ie hot water tank fill valves, fresh water close/open valve, gray/black water flush, how a/c works etc. 2) Take a shakedown run close to home where you can do a full hookup incase you forget something, you can always head back and get what you forgot. 3) Get a checklist (on line) to use like pilots use before leaving,
4 Make sure to enjoy and have FUN !
By the way, we have the Good Sam Plans,since like you we have no warantee. Besides, changing a tire is not something that can be done easily on a Class C !!