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01-13-2016, 08:13 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Decatur Texas
Posts: 16
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New to Rving
Hello everyone. I will be picking up our 2015 Nitro 28TQDL Saturday. My wife and I are totally new to this and will be looking for beginners advice.
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01-13-2016, 08:17 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Pfafftown NC
Posts: 2,353
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Welcome to the RV nation and to the best RV forum around!
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01-13-2016, 08:29 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Southern, IL
Posts: 3,272
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Welcome from Southern Illinois.
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Bob & Michelle
2016 Ford F-250 Lariat 4x4
2017 Flagstaff Super Lite 526RLWS
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01-13-2016, 08:33 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Grayson County, Texas
Posts: 21,502
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from the countryside of Grayson county, Texas!
Have you ever heard of James Wood?
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2015 FR Wildcat 295RSX / GMC Sierra
Nights Camped: '13 = 49/'14 = 74/'15 = 74/'16 = 85/'17 = 110/'18 = 111/'19 = 86/'20 =108/'21 = 115/'22 = 135/'23 = 78; Booked for 2024 = 69
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01-13-2016, 08:43 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Idaho
Posts: 9,839
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Good evening and welcome from SW Idaho.
Spend your first camping trip in the driveway, every time you need something add it to a list, 1) Must have, 2)can do without if need be.
Go to the form Library and print out a PDI list.
Video the PDI.
Ask tons of questions about anything in or around your unit.
DO NOT be afraid to ask them to repeat answers if in doubt.
Check the A/C no matter how cold it is, double check the furnace operation.
Have the water heater bypass valve pointed out.
Make sure the water pump works.
Pop a bag of pop corn or boil a cup of water in the microwave.
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2016 F350 6.7L LB CC Reese 28K 2014 Chaparral Lite 266sab
"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." 2014 19 days camping 2015 17 days camping201620 days camping
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01-13-2016, 08:45 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Decatur Texas
Posts: 16
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Yes I have.
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01-13-2016, 08:46 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Decatur Texas
Posts: 16
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Ford thanks for that info.
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01-13-2016, 08:51 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 2,310
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ford Idaho
Good evening and welcome from SW Idaho.
Spend your first camping trip in the driveway, every time you need something add it to a list, 1) Must have, 2)can do without if need be.
Go to the form Library and print out a PDI list.
Video the PDI.
Ask tons of questions about anything in or around your unit.
DO NOT be afraid to ask them to repeat answers if in doubt.
Check the A/C no matter how cold it is, double check the furnace operation.
Have the water heater bypass valve pointed out.
Make sure the water pump works.
Pop a bag of pop corn or boil a cup of water in the microwave.
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Add water to the fresh water tank and check the roof for bubbles or gaps.
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XLR Thunderbolt 300X12HP
2014 Ram 3500 DRW
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01-13-2016, 09:18 PM
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MCTroy
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Troy.Ohio
Posts: 1,176
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Sit around some campfires and listen to other campers talk about their rigs and the mistakes they have made. We have all done something wrong so you can learn from their mistakes. Then you can make a few and share in the stories! Relax and have fun!
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2015 Windjammer 3029 Diamond Edition
2018 Ram 2500
Ohio River Rat
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01-14-2016, 01:34 PM
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Retired
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Sundeland, MA
Posts: 700
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Welcome from western Mass....great forum....enjoy the adventure.
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2017 Columbus 340RK
GMC Sierra 3500HD Z71 6.6L Duramax/Allison
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01-14-2016, 01:39 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Whereever our Berkshire is Parked!
Posts: 7,082
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Welcome from Huntsville, AL, and welcome to the RV lifestyle!
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Bob & Anne-Marie [BamaBob & 6 Actual]
| 2017 Berkshire XLT 43A with Ultrasteer Tag | Blue Ox Avail + KarGard II |
| SMI AF-1 Air Brake | 2016 Jeep Cherokee Overland TOAD | Pedego Bikes |
Nights Camped: 2013 - 24 • 2014 - 42 • 2015 - 56 • Jul 2016 - Fulltime •
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01-14-2016, 02:42 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: PA
Posts: 280
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Welcome!
Ask that they light the oven at the start of your inspection, make sure it runs for at least 20-30mins before shutting it off.
After camping in your driveway, next trip go across town. We'll find more stuff you forgot and it will be a quick trip back to the house to get it.
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Brian - Stacy - Liam Camp Dogs: Pepper & Bentley
Nights Camped: 2015 - 34 2016 - 7 2017 - 6
"I need a time out, send me to the mountains and don't let me out until my attitude changes!"
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01-14-2016, 05:54 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Central North Carolina
Posts: 81
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Welcome from the Tar Heel State enjoy yournew RV and live a new lifestyle where everyday is a new adventure
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Live, Laugh, Love to Camp
2018 Sandpiper 38 FKOK
2012 Ram 2500HD Crew Cab 4WD 6.7 Cummins 3.73
18k Pullrite Autoslider
2014 Harley Davidson FLHTK
Day Camped: 2015 - 45 2016 - 4
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