New 30DS question - X Package?

[colourful64]

I thought they weren’t suppose to come off the ground. Did you try resetting the jacks

[rk06382]

Originally Posted by colourful64

Why do you put blocks under your jacks

Originally Posted by colourful64

I thought they weren’t suppose to come off the ground. Did you try resetting the jacks

I have seen steel jacks slide on concrete. With my recycled rubber SnapPads, I know I have a firm grip when I deploy my jacks. I only use the extra blocks if the front axle is 4-6" lower than the rear. I never block or lift the rear axle. (Parking brake is on the rear axle.)

I can not always find flat ground even in campgrounds.

[PeteAndEd]

If you live in or plan to camp in desert areas, make sure you go for the 2 AC's. The single AC can't cool it down properly.

[CC Traveler]

TLAK, the new 2019 30DS we saw at the Goshen Rally had the window between the 2 closets. The really did a nice redo of the bedroom with the new slide, window and added washer/dryer connection in the closet for those who wanted it. Really opened the room up.

[TLAK]

Originally Posted by FR3Traveler

TLAK, the new 2019 30DS we saw at the Goshen Rally had the window between the 2 closets. They really did a nice redo of the bedroom with the new slide, window and added washer/dryer connection in the closet for those who wanted it. Really opened the room up.

Awesome, I'm sure you will love it.

[Mr. October]

Thanks all. We wound up going with the slightly bigger and slightly more expensive GT5 31R5.

[rk06382]

Originally Posted by Mr. October

Thanks all. We wound up going with the slightly bigger and slightly more expensive GT5 31R5.

Congratulation on your choice.

Happy camping!

[katielee31313]

Originally Posted by rk06382

Congratulations on ordering your new 2019 FR3.

I think a special order FR3 is the best way to go. I special ordered mine and I have the factory final checklist for my FR3 28DS and it has my name on it. The salesman let me know when it was coming to the Dealership. When I showed to inspect and gave him a check from the bank. The salesman had to put this was on the window to keep people out:
PLEASE DO NOT
ENTER
IM SOLD
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I know you will have fun with your FR3 made just for you.

Please post when you bring your baby home.

Sorry for asking a question not on subject of the OP, but how does one go about special ordering from the factory. There are so many thing we would really like to add/delete.

Katie and Chuck

[Iankerr]

I didn’t know there were options in the new fr3

[rk06382]

Originally Posted by katielee31313

Sorry for asking a question not on subject of the OP, but how does one go about special ordering from the factory. There are so many thing we would really like to add/delete.

Katie and Chuck

First I did an Internet search for dealers that sell the FR3 28DS. Then I called a few to get a quotes.

Once I knew the cost, I went to a local dealer ABC and looked at the FRs's in stock. They did not have a 28DS in stock. But the 30DS has the same bathroom as a 28DS, and the 32DS had the same kitchen | living room as the 28DS. So we had a good idea what we wanted. I asked about a price on 28DS as they did not carry it in stock, I would have to order one.

I talked to Total Value RV a 2nd time about ordering a FR3 28DS.

It came down to the local dealer ABC Motorhomes and Total Value RV. I calculated with the time-off from work & travel cost to Total Value RV made ABC Motorhomes a better deal.

I also was able to get ABC to have it delivered in April 2017 as a 2018. I also had them install the Fan-Tastic Fans and Blue Ox True Center steering stabilizer.

I hope that helped.

[katielee31313]

Appreciate the assist. I guess it would not make sense for the factory to accept direct orders from everyone in the world. They would never have time to do anything else.

I will look to the local dealer who handles Forest River products.

katielee