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07-20-2017, 03:11 PM
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Still a NOOB
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Anchorage, AK
Posts: 73
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New 285IKDS
Hadn't yet put up a pic, but I took delivery of my new TT on 23 June. Had it hauled up to Anchorage from a dealership just outside of Portland, OR. It was home on 30 June. Getting ready to go on the 2nd trip. A few minor issues, but overall, I'm pleased.
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2011 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLT 6.0L Vortec Crew Cab / Regular Bed
2017 Surveyor 285 IKDS
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07-20-2017, 03:13 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 13,737
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Enjoy your new Surveyor!
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07-20-2017, 03:13 PM
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Still a NOOB
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Anchorage, AK
Posts: 73
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New 285IKDS
Thanks! It's been great so far!
Wiscampsin... I see what you did there. Love the handle!
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2011 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLT 6.0L Vortec Crew Cab / Regular Bed
2017 Surveyor 285 IKDS
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07-20-2017, 06:27 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 62
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We've been out with ours 46 days. It's an amazing RV. I'm so happy. The storage is AMAZING!
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07-20-2017, 06:28 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 62
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Oh and I've looked on different sites trying to find the actual coach length is. Can't find it
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07-21-2017, 08:27 PM
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Still a NOOB
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Anchorage, AK
Posts: 73
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I measured mine. It matches what the forest river website says. 32'7".
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2011 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLT 6.0L Vortec Crew Cab / Regular Bed
2017 Surveyor 285 IKDS
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07-22-2017, 11:59 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 62
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Is that just the coach or full hitch to bumper?
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07-23-2017, 02:19 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 3
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Congratulations on your Surveyor. Wife and I bought the same model one month ago. One trip out and really satisfied with everything about this camper
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07-25-2017, 03:23 PM
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Still a NOOB
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Anchorage, AK
Posts: 73
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Miss_crystalina
Is that just the coach or full hitch to bumper?
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I got 27'7" of the coach without bumper or hitch. I got 23"4 of inside walkable floor. Hope that helps![emoji1474]
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2011 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLT 6.0L Vortec Crew Cab / Regular Bed
2017 Surveyor 285 IKDS
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07-25-2017, 03:24 PM
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Still a NOOB
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Anchorage, AK
Posts: 73
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Down the Road I go
Congratulations on your Surveyor. Wife and I bought the same model one month ago. One trip out and really satisfied with everything about this camper
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Thanks! Congrats to you guys as well! Loving it so far!
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2011 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLT 6.0L Vortec Crew Cab / Regular Bed
2017 Surveyor 285 IKDS
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07-25-2017, 03:27 PM
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Still a NOOB
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Anchorage, AK
Posts: 73
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Miss_crystalina
Is that just the coach or full hitch to bumper?
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Total overall length of 34'9" with the bike rack down.
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2011 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLT 6.0L Vortec Crew Cab / Regular Bed
2017 Surveyor 285 IKDS
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08-12-2017, 09:15 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 62
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Hey anyone with this RV there's a "secret " compartment in the bedroom under the "night stand" for whatever you want to hide. Found it last week. Just lift and there's a great compartment ....
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08-12-2017, 09:56 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Snohomish, WA
Posts: 1,151
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Miss_crystalina
Hey anyone with this RV there's a "secret " compartment in the bedroom under the "night stand" for whatever you want to hide. Found it last week. Just lift and there's a great compartment ....
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Yep, I think all the newer Surveyors with the front queen bed have this configuration. It's a nice touch that shows how well thought out these trailers really are.
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2017 Forest River Surveyor 247BHDS...
...Tugged by a 2016 F250 XLT FX4 SuperCrew, Shortbed 6.2L, 4wd, 3.73...
...Joined with a Husky Centerline TS 800-1200lbs WDH
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08-12-2017, 09:57 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 62
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We are full timers...... this is where we'll put important papers
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08-12-2017, 10:10 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
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Yes. Neat little storage compartment. Found it shortly after buying our Surveyor.
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08-12-2017, 10:13 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 62
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It's pretty neat!
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08-13-2017, 01:06 PM
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Still a NOOB
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Anchorage, AK
Posts: 73
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Yeah I stumbled upon that storage space as well. Neat!
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2011 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLT 6.0L Vortec Crew Cab / Regular Bed
2017 Surveyor 285 IKDS
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11-29-2018, 07:34 PM
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Still a NOOB
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Anchorage, AK
Posts: 73
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New Arrival
Well, obviously another camping season is behind us, at least for this Alaskan. But I didn't get to camp this year anyway. My girl and I had a beautiful baby girl who didn't come without complications. At 23 weeks, end of May, momma was put on total bed rest. 4 weeks in the hospital, and 11 weeks of bed rest at home. But in early September, a healthy baby girl was born at 38 weeks, and momma made it through the ordeal like a champ. What this meant was that our summer was spent making sure baby stayed in the oven until she was nice and done. Incidentally, the Surveyor was never even de-winterized. I would say it sat at the storage lot all summer, but as I knew we wouldn't be using it, I had solar panels installed, to compliment the inverter I had installed last fall. So since we picked up the Surveyor in July '17, we've only camped in it maybe 4-5 times. An inspirational thought that helped me get through the summer was knowing that the next time we go camping, we'd be going with our daughter. This is our first child, and we cant wait to get her out to the woods. Next summer can't come fast enough!!!
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