Welcome from central Wisconsin. I'm sure you will become friends with other seasonals where your reserved site is. You will find that 99.9% of fellow campers are friendly and helpful. Don't be afraid to ask questions, either here on the forum or fellow campers at the campground. You will know if you found someone knowledgeable if they volunteer to show you what you need to know instead of just saying "How I do it is".
My DW (Dear Wife) and I have been camping since '89 and seasonals since 2006. We love it.
For a few tips on getting help. Since you give 2016 as the year and Cherokee Grey Wolf 29DSFB as the model in your signature, you are ahead of many members who ask questions. This info allows others who have the same unit as they may have already experienced the same problem. This is not to say other members can't help you. Many of the appliances in RVs are the same no matter what brand. Since you say "new 2016", do you mean new to you or a brand spanking new left over model who nobody has owned? Did you buy from a dealer or from a previous owner? The reason I'm asking is many used RV's don't have all the original documentation. If you have missing documents you should take the time to look at all the appliances and write down the make and model numbers. Take pictures if you need to. I made a spreadsheet that contains everything from my trailer, I can send you a PDF copy if you like so you can see how easy it's done.
When you need help from forum members give the make and model number of the item and as much information about the problem your having and what you have done to find a remedy. Pictures will help.
Below is a list of links and documents another member has gathered and recommends anyone new to RVing have a look at.
Disclaimer: These links and articles were compiled by wmtire, a site team member of forestriverforums (FRF). If you give thanks, then give it to him. I had nothing to do with gathering the information, I’m just passing it along.
“I always recommend these following links to newer RV owners. It explains a RV's different electrical systems, as well as what works off of 120 volt AC vs. 12 volt DC. Not knowing your RV experience, The below is a copy and paste, and I usually recommend it to those just starting out. Some of it, you may already know, or may not be applicable to your particular RV. You will be able to filter out what pertains to your situation or not. I would suggest you read the electric threads and energy management first, and then the converter thread. This will help explain your different electrical systems of your RV, and how they operate...as well as what the converter does. The very first link will explain what operates off what system.” - wmtire
The “12 Volt Side of Life” file is on Forest River Forums in the Library > Power and Electrical section in the light green bar at the top of the page and is a download and is found here.
Forest River Forums - Downloads - 12 volt side of Life
12 Volt DC Circuit Breaker with Manual Reset
Converter or Inverter (they are different)Electrical Management System (EMS) or Surge ProtectionWhat Surge Protector is best for my RV? | Learn To RV
Basic electric:
Basic RV Electricity - RV Information (RV Maintenance)
https://www.rvtechmag.com/electrical/chapter3.php
RV Electric
Your very important converter:
RV Converters and Amp Draw - RV Information (RV Maintenance)
Inverters and residential refrigerators in RV's:
http://rveducation101.com/articles/rvinverters.pdf
More reading so you understand the different electrical systems of your RV.
Basic RV Electricity - RV Information (RV Maintenance)
Installing a dedicated 30 amp RV outlet at home:
How to wire a RV 30 amp outlet
Suburban water heater (if applicable to your RV):
Suburban's electric switch and much more
Suburban Water Heater Video Guides
Water Heater bypass/crossover valves:
NO (OR LUKEWARM) HOT WATER -Please read first
And the newest additions to help understand what constitutes a true full cylinder in refilling vs exchanging propane cylinders... as well as how the automatic propane changeover regulator works:
Propane Cylinders (Refilling vs Exchanging)
Propane automatic changeover regulator
Linear Mode
