More 2015 changes?

[svwc]

new brochure are on FR website
http://www.forestriverinc.com/brochu...r3brochure.pdf
no options, all standard equipment
3 sizes now

[PhilZ]

Picked up my fr3 30DS on 11/30 with a build date of 10/2 has all the items the listed except the 18K BTU A/C. Dang!

[JEGNCJG]

Originally Posted by depmgt

We picked up our 2015 30DS this week and I wanted to provide some updates on items that others had commented on. The main TV is no longer the flip up style shown in the brochures. It now swivels so it can be viewed from everywhere. Several of the exterior storage spaces now have lights installed in them and some of them also have electrical outlets.

Depmgt, Do you still have the storage behind the TV?

[fdp]

How do I check the size of my AC unit. It's also a 30ds

[MaltnHops]

Take off the grill where the filter is and look inside. There will be a white sticker in there that will have the BTU rating on it. Might as well clean the filter while you have it out too.


2015 FR3 30

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[fdp]

Thank you

[PhilZ]

Originally Posted by JEGNCJG

Depmgt, Do you still have the storage behind the TV?

Yep still the same storage area

[Edder B]

We are about to trade our Prism for a 30DS. Love the Prism but its just too small. One of the great features of the Prism are the numerous electrical outlets and USB charging spots. When we checked out our new 30DS I failed to check so can someone here tell me how many and where the electrical outlets are located. We pick ours up on Wed. Thanks.
P.S. Ours is a 2015 with the upgrades mentioned above.

[Technorick]

In My 2014 30DS, there are 110v outlets on the passenger side under the dash, One under the cab next to the fridge, one on the wall where the mirror and thermostat is, one in the bedroom below the drawers, and one in the bedroom behind the TV in the middle. There is one in the TV cabinet in the kitchen too. And one under the dinette on the wall that slides.

12V ports and USB's are less abundant- however as the models are made they often add stuff... There is one 12 cig lighter on the entry wall left part of the antenna booster, and one USB on the dash radio (that will depend on the brand radio you get)....I have two DC cig lighters on the dash that can accommodate a USB adapter plug ins. I added a USB Cig lighter port in the bed room connected to the overhead light because I like to charge my phone at bedside. and will be adding a 12 V cig on the drivers side connected to the leveler housing, so I can connect my phone to a Wilson cell booster next to the window.

Note that the are replacement multi-port receptacles that have one 110v and 2 usb slots that you can install in place of the standard 110v outlet, but don't buy one from Home depot or Loews, because those outlets are deeper designed for residential applications. Should you choose to swap out a 110 receptacle for a multi-use USB, be sure its a slim profile usually more expensive sold at CW. I prefer to keep the 110 v plug and use white blocks to convert to USB that way I can always use both 110 outlets.

[Edder B]

Thanks Technorick, that answers my question. Is there one outside? Is there a propane quick disconnect for a grill? Sorry, I keep thinking of things I should have looked for in the first place.

[Technorick]

On my 2014 30DS there is an outside outlet in the third bin back on the passenger side. I've read they have increased the them on newer models. The propane tanks do not have ad on ports for accessories but an aftermarket valve can be added later.


2014 FR330 DS

[AngioTech55]

How is everyone dealing with the black tank not having a rinse out ?
The current way of just flushing the toilet is not the best solution

[drivmsafe]

45 degree hydro flush works great. Check them out at Camping World or pretty much anyplace that sells RV accessories.


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[AngioTech55]

Thanks Drivmsafe! One question though. Even when the angle is almost ninety degrees? My 25ds has this almost vertical angle and I didn't think the water jet would even reach.

[drivmsafe]

It works as a back flush. After emptying your black tank, with the hydro flush already attached, you hook up a hose (you'll want to use what I call a dirty hose) to the hydro flush and you'll be amazed how it works. I've had times where TP and stuff comes out that doesn't come out with the first dump.

[Technorick]

I added an aftermarket hydro flush with back flow preventer soon after I got my 30ds. It works great. Used black silicone sealer to install it with the provided screws. I cringed when I used the hole saw drill attachment and cut the hole into the black tank. When I went to pull the hole cutter out of the hole it came out of the drill chuck and almost fell in! After about five minutes I got it out.

I think I read here that the 2015s now come with one. New buyers are getting so many free DS ons that I didn't get I'm jealous!


2014 FR330 DS

[PeteAndEd]

Originally Posted by PhilZ

Picked my fr3 30DS on 11/30 with a build date of 10/2 has all the items the listed plus: passenger cup holder, touch screen in dash radio, which replaces the entertainment center and a few other minor items. It was not a special order in fact the FR rep of the Hersey show in Sept informed me that all the FR3’s are being sent out with all three TV’s and leveling jacks so basically there are no options. Thou I did look at one with a build date of 10/27 and it had the two tone interior!

Our Jan 2015 30DS is one of the newer ones... In addition to above, our LR TV cabinet opens L to R vs. up like a storage cabinet. Allows the flipped around driver seat to see the TV as well as from the couch position.

[PhilZ]

My TV opens left to right and there is also a black tank flush build in next to the water tank fill inside the storage compartment!

[AngioTech55]

Is there a switch for the big awning to turn the lights on and off ?

[AngioTech55]

Is anyone attempting to either lock the front grill or install a lock on the starter battery? 2015 25DS