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Old 04-04-2013, 11:39 AM   #1
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Hello all. We just purchased a new 2013 36 ckts.

We do our walk through this weekend. We are very nervous. If you have any suggestions for our walk through please advise. Thanks Vic & Ruth.
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Old 04-04-2013, 11:45 AM   #2
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Congrats!
That is a great looking rig with lots of amenities.
We are looking to buy the same 5er in a few months. The DW loves the colors and floorplan, and I like the 6-point, wall construction, ducted air, LEDs, and G-tires, just to name a few.

Where did you order it from ?

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Old 04-04-2013, 11:48 AM   #3
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Climb on top and look at the silicone everywhere, make sure inside the cabinets are clean, take a small lamp and try every outlet, look at everything with a suspect eye, expect to find defects and if you see none at least you looked, when you do the insp send the dealer away and then you can take your time, also Wright down all issues make copy and keep, I had a list of like 20 issues that had to be corrected before I took home
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Old 04-04-2013, 02:40 PM   #4
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We do our walk through this weekend. We are very nervous. If you have any suggestions for our walk through please advise. Thanks Vic & Ruth.
Congrats on your new CC.
Here are some tried tips.
Bring a video camera/smartphone.
Ask questions.
Make sure you understand how systems work before you pull out.
Make sure the pinbox, hitch are aligned for
a level ride with 6" of clearance above the bed rail. Trail Air inflated.
Have the unit plugged in to 50amp service
before you start.
Make sure your batteries (4x6volt with res reefer) are properly installed.
Turn everything on as you go.
Make sure you have water in the tank and
test the pump.
Make very sure the slides work and are aligned... Bring a level.
Make sure the level up is calibrated.
Cook top must be level.
Dining table fairly level.
Island level. Bath floor level
Look at the gap on the slides open and closed. Make sure they seal.
Check the pipe & drain fittings. Hand tight. Run the water. Flush the toilet.
Lights on. Lights off.
Fans on. Fans off.
A/C - Heat
How does that thermostat work...
Tire pressure. Lugs torqued.
Vacuum attachments.
Spare tire crank wrench.
Hoosier counter top slide?
Command center
Utility center.
LP full.
TV(s) & Antenna work. (Antenna down;-)
Appliances work
Check bed strut mounts.
Closet door locks.

About the only thing I didn't do at the PDI was blow up the bed.

Suggestions for Basics:
Get a good water pressure regulator and set it to around 50 lbs.
Chocks are needed.
Sewer hose. Suggest 2x10'
Potable water hose. Suggest 2x25'
Sewer connection elbow and donut.
Surge suppressor with built in line testing.
50amp to 30amp adapter.

Hope this gets you started on the right path.
Happy Trails...
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Old 04-04-2013, 02:45 PM   #5
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All the above plus, if you aren't sure what something is, don't like the way something looks, don't like the way something fits, do not be afraid to speak up. This is going to be your baby and it should be as you want it! Congratulations, good luck and
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Old 04-04-2013, 05:46 PM   #6
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Congrats... Here are a couple of general tips on Cedar Creek units (may apply to other mfg as well)...

- Batteries - If you have the residential fridge - make sure there are 4 6-volt batteries on the inverter. And review the wiring to make sure all the wires are there. We were missing one wire that prevented all 4 batteries from charging.

- Fridge (Residential) - Verify it is screwed into the cabinet properly - 1 screw/bracket at the top, 3 on the wood frame at the bottom.

- Slide outs - If you have any schwintek slides - check the screws that hold the tracks to the side of the slides - looking for loose screws or screws that are not in straight.

- Check the roof - ours was in good shape, but I didn't climb up and review it, when I should have.

and don't leave with anything out of place.
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Old 04-04-2013, 09:10 PM   #7
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Welcome to the forum and congrats on your 2013 36 ckts. Lots of good tips posted above.
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Old 04-05-2013, 07:26 AM   #8
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Thanks for all the tips. I just reading the reply this morning at the hotel. We had to travel about 400 miles to get here. The rv dealer is just down the street. Wish I had brought my level...to late now. If we have a list of issues...should we wait to sign the papers until after its all fixed to our satisfaction? I know they will be anxious for us to take it off there books. This is more like work than fun...but work now... means fun later down the road.
Thanks for the good tips. After reading some posting....it sound like cc have there issues. So not like them while others love them. Confusing I think.
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Old 04-05-2013, 07:36 AM   #9
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We did not close the sale until we completed a through walk through with a Service Tech by our side. Then we compiled a list of items to be worked on (not many). The service tech worked on the issues while we did a second walk through of all systems, windows (open/close), seals, controls, cabinets, etc and built a second list (which only had 2 additional items). AFTER the service tech was done, we agreed that all was set and the remaining 2 items required an order to the factory to replace two items and the dealer wrote up a "We Owe" order. Then we finalized all the papers and signed the check.

I would never do it any other way. Although the service tech was available off/on to us the rest of the day while we transferred our belongings, the rest of the staff was "gone" as soon as the check was signed over.
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Old 04-05-2013, 07:40 AM   #10
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Here's a link to an RV inspection checklist. There are others out there too!
Good luck with the new purchase!

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Old 04-05-2013, 08:06 AM   #11
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Open & close all the windows to ensure smooth operation
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Old 04-05-2013, 09:16 PM   #12
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Well we completed the walk though on our new cc. We arrived at the rv store at 10 am and left at 5 pm. We did go to lunch for a about an hour. All went well, we didn't find but a couple small things that needed adjustment. It did have an issues with the small sliding top at the kitchen hoosier cabinet. The corian top was warped. We have looked as several of these new 36 cc and 2 out of the 4 we looked at have a warped corian top. Not sure, but something needs looked at there by FR. The electric TV lift made a rather rough groan sound at the bottom of its cycle. Our dealer is replacing both items. We are still on schedule for delivery next weekend. We are looking forward to our first weekend in it. Thanks for all the advise from this posting. It did help us with our walk through.
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Old 04-06-2013, 07:57 AM   #13
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Not that it is funny but our trailer finally arrived at our dealer, and I took a quick walk through, and the counter was also bowed under the hoosier cabinet.
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Old 04-06-2013, 08:12 AM   #14
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7 hour walk through. Good for you for being thorough! Better that than having to go back to the dealer. Continued Good Luck with your purchase.
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Old 04-06-2013, 12:46 PM   #15
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I am so envious. We are just waiting for our house to sell so we can order our 36 CKTS. They are such beautiful units. Good Luck on yours. Enjoy...
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