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09-20-2014, 03:59 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Opp, Al.
Posts: 12
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Joining the RVing Life
Hello All, My wife and I just purchased our first RV. It's a Wildwood 407reds park model. We are retired Navy and have been transporting RVs for more than 12 years. We will be setting the trailer up in a state park and don't intend to move very far or very often. We have not taken delivery on the trailer yet and I was hoping for advice on things to look for during the PDI. Thanks in advance for any advice.
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09-20-2014, 05:28 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Chagrin Falls, Ohio
Posts: 3,225
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Hi,
Welcome to the forum from Bainbridge, Ohio. Congrats on your new Wildwood 407reds park model.
Here is a PDI checklist created by the members here. I found it using the search box above. Enjoy the next phase of your camping adventures.
Post some pics when you get a chance!
crunchman
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2017 Salem Villa Estate 395RET-
2011 Coachmen Freedom Express 295RLDS- Sold
2015 F-250 FX4
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09-20-2014, 05:47 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Opp, Al.
Posts: 12
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Thanks for the info, very helpful.
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09-20-2014, 06:45 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Virginia
Posts: 9,935
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2005 Dodge 3500 Cummins
2017 Wildwood Lodge 4092 BFL
1966 Mustang GT
1986 Mustang SVO
Lillie Spoiled Rotten Boxer Mix
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09-21-2014, 09:03 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 13,738
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Welcome from Wisconsin and thank you both for your service. Congrats on your first RV. There is a learning curve so don't be afraid to ask questions. Lots of friendly, knowledgeable and helpful people here.
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09-27-2014, 08:16 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 10,447
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Congrats on becoming an RV owner! I would recommend checking everything out before leaving the lot with it. They should had done a PDI prior to your arrival but some service departments will cut corners. Ask a lot of questions and keep asking until you are comfort.
Good luck.
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Great choice for "Living within my means" and camping for one...
Formerly owned 2011 Salem Cruise Lite 20RBXL & 2011 Toyota Tundra Dbl Cab
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09-27-2014, 08:25 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Opp, Al.
Posts: 12
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Thanks everyone for the replies and greetings. We just picked the trailer up today and tonight is the first of many to come. 
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09-27-2014, 08:46 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 10,447
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Are you camping in it already?
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Great choice for "Living within my means" and camping for one...
Formerly owned 2011 Salem Cruise Lite 20RBXL & 2011 Toyota Tundra Dbl Cab
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09-27-2014, 09:15 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Opp, Al.
Posts: 12
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Not only camping but it's our home from now until.
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09-27-2014, 09:50 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Moundsville Wv
Posts: 1,504
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Congratulations from Wv.
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09-28-2014, 07:15 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Southern Maryland
Posts: 217
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Congratulations on the new RV and welcome to the forum from Southern MD!
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Bill and Darlene
2008 Tundra 5.7, 4.30 axle, 8' Bed, 4WD, Super Springs
2021 Flagstaff 832RKSB as of Aug 2020
Nights camped in 2021 Flagstaff: 2021(151) 2020(109)
Nights camped in 2009 Rockwood: 2019(62) 2018(33) 2017(25) 2016(31) 2015(34) 2014(37) 2013(36) 2012(37) 2011(21) 2010(48) 2009(33) 2008(18).
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09-28-2014, 07:33 PM
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ARLO
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: N Chili, NY
Posts: 910
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try everything, fridge, water heater, furnace, ac etc... try all lights. Ask about all switches. Carefully operate slides, levelers tongue jack, water piping and all faucets. Look closely for leaks. Operate doors and latches. Open and close all windows. Check out stereo, dvd player, tv, remotes, awning operation. open and close the couch.
In other words, go over it with a fine tooth comb. It will probably take an hour or so but well worth it.
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