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Old 03-20-2017, 10:38 AM   #1
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Hello from north Texas

Just bought my first travel trailer it's a 2007 sandpiper 401FKD. It's way bigger then what I thought the wife and I would have bought for or first one. This is the first travel trailer I've ever been around so I will be here doing a lot of research and looking for advice. Just want to say hello and thank you for any future help y'all provide.
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Old 03-20-2017, 11:08 AM   #2
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Old 03-20-2017, 11:59 AM   #3
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Welcome from Wisconsin and congrats on your first TT.
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Old 03-20-2017, 12:53 PM   #4
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Welcome from upstate NY! We'll be heading your way in Sept. stopping to see our son in Copperas Cove, TX on our way to the Grand Canyon, enjoy your new rig, we'll see you on the road, God Bless
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Old 03-20-2017, 01:38 PM   #5
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Welcome from SW Ohio , enjoy your TT !
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Old 03-20-2017, 01:41 PM   #6
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Mmmmm. That's a REAL TT... Welcome from Arkansas.
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Old 03-20-2017, 08:37 PM   #7
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Welcome to the forum,
Congratulations on your Sandpiper. Have a great time with your family and friends while traveling around this great nation building lots of memories. The members on here are very knowledgeable and experienced members that care about anything needed for a successful RVing exploration. So stay safe and keep in touch with the forum. From Farmer NC
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Old 03-20-2017, 09:34 PM   #8
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Thank you everyone. I hope to go over all the maintenance stuff before summer so we can tow it out to Colorado.
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Old 03-20-2017, 09:50 PM   #9
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Welcome & congrats on your new RV. If you like being comfortable, I think you hit the sweet spot on size.

What are you towing with?

Being an '07, I'd recommend you check the age/condition of your tires before you begin a trip.

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Old 03-21-2017, 02:00 AM   #10
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Towing it with 2016 f250 diesel. The trail just got new tires before we bought it or so we were told the side walls look great but didn't inspect the tread yet. I do know I need a weight distribution hitch before taking any long trips.
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Old 03-21-2017, 02:29 AM   #11
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From another newbie, welcome from Bryan/College Station, Texas. Whoop
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Old 03-21-2017, 04:15 AM   #12
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Welcome to the forum from Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Congrats on your new rig.
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Old 03-21-2017, 05:24 AM   #13
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Old 03-21-2017, 05:56 AM   #14
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Welcome from Cedar Creek Lake. Yes, you will most likely want a WDH.
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Old 03-21-2017, 06:51 PM   #15
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Welcome from Iowa and congrats on your purchase!
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Old 03-21-2017, 07:10 PM   #16
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from the countryside of Grayson County, Texas. We bought our Wildcat between Sanger and Valley View.
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Old 03-22-2017, 04:01 PM   #17
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I'm right by the lake in Sanger
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Old 03-22-2017, 05:12 PM   #18
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Congrats on your new purchase good times await.
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Old 03-22-2017, 09:31 PM   #19
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Welcome, and congrats on the new camper. We just down the road in Denton. Almost neighbors.
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Old 03-24-2017, 08:39 AM   #20
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Big Welcome from Weatherford, Texas! Spring is here, and it's time to go!
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