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Old 02-10-2016, 07:46 PM   #6241
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Old 02-10-2016, 08:14 PM   #6242
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Old 02-10-2016, 09:08 PM   #6244
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Still waiting for CW to install Morride suspension and shackle kit on new 2016 Sandpiper 360PDEK. Got my Andersen hitch and safety chain in, also Tire minder A1A, and Progressive 50a EMS. So much to do when 5er gets home.

Got to put new picture up.
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Old 02-10-2016, 09:35 PM   #6245
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Just informed by Camping World that all my FR warranty repairs have been completed and ready for inspection and pickup so now excited I will have it for my first trip April 1-4 Yay.

Does anyone know what warranty's remain on a Brand New Roo? Roof has a 12 year, Base is one year, do the tent ends come with 5 Years? For the Material?


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Old 02-10-2016, 09:51 PM   #6246
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Just informed by Camping World that all my FR warranty repairs have been completed and ready for inspection and pickup so now excited I will have it for my first trip April 1-4 Yay.

Does anyone know what warranty's remain on a Brand New Roo? Roof has a 12 year, Base is one year, do the tent ends come with 5 Years? For the Material?


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Old 02-10-2016, 10:27 PM   #6247
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Still waiting for CW to install Morride suspension and shackle kit on new 2016 Sandpiper 360PDEK. Got my Andersen hitch and safety chain in, also Tire minder A1A, and Progressive 50a EMS. So much to do when 5er gets home.

Got to put new picture up.

My Andrersen came in today as well!

We are supposed to pick up the 376BHOK Saturday, but I may push that back a week due to the weather.
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Old 02-11-2016, 12:31 AM   #6249
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Yup, cancelled the extended 7 year warranty from Ford's EasyCare and got my money back.


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Old 02-11-2016, 08:24 AM   #6250
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Still waiting for CW to install Morride suspension and shackle kit on new 2016 Sandpiper 360PDEK. Got my Andersen hitch and safety chain in, also Tire minder A1A, and Progressive 50a EMS. So much to do when 5er gets home.

Got to put new picture up.
Where are you hooking the safety chains too on the truck? I got the Andersen aluminum hitch and the rails that lay flat on the bed cover up the factory spots to attach an anchor to. I contacted Andersen and they said most just attach the chains to a leg on the hitch.
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Old 02-11-2016, 08:50 AM   #6251
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My B&W baller has attachment points.

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Old 02-11-2016, 08:53 AM   #6252
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Ok thanks. I have the factory 5th wheel prep and goose neck setup. Got the ball as you can see just the hitch covers the anchors.
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Old 02-11-2016, 08:56 AM   #6253
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This truly was a village effort. I had 2 different guys around this morning and then 3 more guys who came around this afternoon. Everyone jumped in and just helped do stuff.
Thanks for allowing us to follow along on your journey.
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Old 02-11-2016, 09:49 AM   #6254
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Funny you say that- I had an hour long call with a guy from Recreation By Design on Monday. I would need to see some designs more specific for me, but I've got ideas!

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Best of luck moving forward.

Thanks. I assume there will always be something and that's fine. I was genuinely surprised and thankful how quickly other dads jumped right in to help fix stuff. The one guy really carried things along and orchestrated all of us.

I did end up with a small war wound as the utility knife slipped while he was cutting caulk. Oh well- it'll be my reminder of that time my water heater had issues.

Best yet- I just got a super hot shower.
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Old 02-11-2016, 04:41 PM   #6255
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Old 02-11-2016, 06:59 PM   #6256
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Feb 11 - Good news!

Post one - the good!

I picked up my trailer from Magnum Trailer, who manufactured and installed a 5" lift kit/sub-frame to allow my new 4x4 to tow the trailer nearly level. (See this post). My new truck was 5" taller than my old, and my trailer was very nose-high.

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All in all, I'm happy with it. Wish I could have found a two wheel drive truck at the price I was willing to pay that wasn't a dually, but none were available.

And next, the bad post.
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Old 02-11-2016, 07:01 PM   #6257
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Looks to be a good job.

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Old 02-11-2016, 07:11 PM   #6258
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Very nice. Looks like they did a great job and covered all the bases!
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Old 02-11-2016, 07:36 PM   #6259
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Feb 11 - Bad news!

Second post - the bad stuff

Ok, so I'm hooked up to my newly elevated 5th wheel trailer that I just picked up from the shop, and I'm heading home. Left turn out of the parking lot into traffic, merge into traffic, and head up the road.

Let me stop you right there....I didn't get into an accident.

I'm driving up a mostly straight highway. Make a right turn into my neighbor, and then a right turn into my drive. Why is it making so much noise when I turn?

Did I mention I can't really see the hitch in the new truck?

I start pulling around in my cul-de-sac and hear a loud BANG! What? I'm looking out the back window when I notice something odd - the Reese Revolution hitch is at an angle, instead of straight back like it's supposed to be.

oh no...

The guys at Magnum had bolted the kingpin arm down so that it didn't pivot so they could move the trailer around with their fork lift. They didn't tell me this, and they didn't remove the bolts.

(For those not familiar with these, look up Reese Sidewinder or Reese Revolution - these 5th wheel arms have wedges that lock them into the hitch reciever, and they pivot back at the trailer, so you can do 90 degree turns with a short bed truck without hitting your cab - nifty invention)

So I ended up warping my hitch, and bending the Revolution underside a bit. The wedge is mangled. Thankfully I had made it home, the trailer hadn't popped off the hitch with the three big turns. I ended up cutting the locking bolts they'd put in off with a saws all, because they were pinched tight in the arm. This freed the arm up to move properly. I had my wife watch as I slowly, carefully pulled the trailer around the cul-del-sac and back into the drive.

Holy. Cow.

Magnum apologized, they'll cover the damages. Trailer and truck are ok.

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Lesson learned. Never, EVER, will I drop off my trailer for work again and NOT check the arm to make sure it hasn't been pinned. As for the trailer company, they will never ever again pin a Reese hitch a) not tell the customer and b) they'll hang a sign on it stating it's been pinned.

It could have been much much worse, gang. Now I need to get some replacement parts before my upcoming camping trip!
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