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11-28-2012, 03:58 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 15
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Sierra 365SAQ
Hello to all!
Just purchased a 2013 Sierra 365 saq. Very excited about using it in the spring! Being here in Western Canada the unit will be sitting at the dealer unit late April. I am looking for a list of suggestions of what I should look for when we pick it up? Common problems you have seen that maybe can be corrected before we go on our first trip!
Looking forward to everyone's feedback!
Also new to this forum.
Cheers
Dan
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11-29-2012, 09:46 AM
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Always Learning
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Four Corners, FL
Posts: 21,891
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Google for a RV PDI Checklist for use during your "demo"/"walk through". There are a few. I had one and it reminded me of all sorts of things that I wouldn't have done otherwise (like using the heat in the middle of summer and finding the furnace didn't work). Expect to spend 3-4 hours on your walk-through with a checklist like this.
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11-29-2012, 10:32 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 15
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Thank you for the info. I am sure everything will be great but want catch as many things as we can before moving it to our RV lot.
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12-02-2012, 04:55 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Auburn, GA
Posts: 966
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Congrats on the purchase of the 365! The best floor plan around for those of us with kids!
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2012 Sandpiper 365SAQ weighing @ 15k, Onan, 2nd air, slide toppers, TST
2013 F350 6.7L Lariat 4x4 CC DRW,Viair 1007, Ride-Rites, Edge CTS, B&W
2001 Chevy 3500CC DRW 4x4, 8.1L, 4.10 gears w/ Detroit TrueTrac
2001 Ford Excursion Limited 4x4 7.3L,V/B Spring Mod, ProComps, Hellwig Swaybar, & other 'Necessities'
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01-06-2013, 02:18 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 7
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Awesome !! Yes , please have a list ready , you can easily be overwhelmed by this unit. We love ours .Congrats to you !!!
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01-06-2013, 11:13 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 11
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love ours. so glad we got the 2nd A/C in the master bedroom! have fun with it, we LOVE ours!
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03-16-2013, 08:07 PM
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Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Moose Jaw, SK
Posts: 51
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Congratulations, you are probably just as excited as we are to finally get it. The dealer told us the walk through woI uld take a couple of hours when it comes in April.
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03-16-2013, 10:03 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 13,732
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Congrats on your 2013 Sierra 365 SAQ!
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04-22-2013, 09:16 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 15
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Good afternoon to all.
We just completed our PDI yesterday afternoon.
Went thru all the major systems with no problems. The only items we found was a few drawers needed to be adjusted. The dealer did a great job and answered all our questions and promised to have all the issues fixed for pick up day May 2/13. We spent about 3 hours to PDI.
I almost forgot the size of the unit. Really looking forward to our first weekend at the lake.
Thanks everyone for the feedback and information provided. You all helped make the decision easier !
A couple of addons we purchased:
JT Strong arm stabilizers
Front skirt-done by the dealer
Towel rack and picture/ towel rack from main bathroom to put in 2nd bathroom
Extra set of throw pillows for couch.
There are a couple of little annoying things I found:
The light switch for main living area is in cupboard on control panel. The switch on wall is for awning plug. I see there was another post that this can be switched easily.
No base for the TV that comes with unit. I want to use this tv for the bunkhouse .
No light in front compartment. The tech labeled the wire so I can install one. He mentioned he would throw one in if he had time.
That's a wrap. Just wanted to give some feedback.
Cheers
Dan
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04-23-2013, 03:26 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Auburn, GA
Posts: 966
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Congratulations on the good PDI. I hope you have many wonderful camping memories out your rig! These things are beasts, but they are nice!
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2012 Sandpiper 365SAQ weighing @ 15k, Onan, 2nd air, slide toppers, TST
2013 F350 6.7L Lariat 4x4 CC DRW,Viair 1007, Ride-Rites, Edge CTS, B&W
2001 Chevy 3500CC DRW 4x4, 8.1L, 4.10 gears w/ Detroit TrueTrac
2001 Ford Excursion Limited 4x4 7.3L,V/B Spring Mod, ProComps, Hellwig Swaybar, & other 'Necessities'
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04-24-2013, 11:41 AM
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Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 98
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Wow a 3 hr PDI that sounds good you should send the dealer a Thank You card for actually giving a darn. It good to hear there are reputable operations out there. Enjoy it the floor plan is fantastic......
Congrats
Marc
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04-24-2013, 12:02 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Tipp City, OH
Posts: 7,154
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Congrats!! Curious, have they fixed the fold down bunk yet? I'm sure you will enjoy yours as much as we do!
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