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06-18-2016, 02:10 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
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Very Newbies
Hi, I am Sue, my husband is Steve. We are new to owning and RV and purchased a 2017 Forester that is on a 2016 Transit Chassis. So far, we haven't been able to get out an have a "Shakedown" Trip, because of some problems and learning curve. We hope to do that soon.
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06-18-2016, 02:14 PM
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Georgia Rally Coordinator
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: GA
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Welcome to the forum. If you scroll down through the main various threads you should see Motor home thread then look for Forester thread. Should be able to get any concerns you have answers by some very Knowledgeable folks. Enjoy  Later RJD
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2020 Shasta Phoenix SPF 27RKSS (sold)
2018 Dodge Ram 2500 6.4 3:73 gearing.(sold) (sold) 2015 Chevy 2500 6.0, 4:10
Traded 2015 30WRLIKS V-Lite
Days camped 2019 62
Days camped 2020 49 days camped 2021-74 2022-40 days 2023 5 days
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06-18-2016, 02:17 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Fern Park, FL
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That is beautiful, enjoy.
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2018 Rockwood Premier 2516G
2014 Nissan Titan
“Always do what’s right; this will gratify some and astonish the rest” – Albert Einstein
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06-18-2016, 02:19 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
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Thank you both.... we're getting there... looking forward to next week (hopefully) fingers crossed, toes too and eyes when not driving, reading or typing. 
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06-18-2016, 03:20 PM
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Member
Join Date: May 2016
Location: NW of Philadelphia, Pa.
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Welcome to the forum. We were new to RVing last August and just purchased our 2nd and last RV. Our first was a Keystone and now a Forest River product. We found the Keystone Forum and now the Forest River Forum oh so very helpful. So many kind folk on here to answer both simple and hard questions and great advice is given. Mod ideas are abounding. Explore the site, you will learn so much. We have been RVing for not quite a year and we find ourselves able to help others at the campgrounds, thanks to all the help we received. Enjoy every minute, we do.
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Dee and Chuck (Both retired),Maggie (Boston Terrier, Rip) and Duffy (Westie, Rip)
2015 Ford F150 Ecoboost
2017 Flagstaff 26RLWS (5/2016-Present)
Grandchildren fill the space in your heart you never knew was empty. Nick 25 y/o and Leif 6 1/2 yrs.
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06-18-2016, 03:34 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
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Welcome from Western Ma . . Nice looking rig .
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06-18-2016, 03:50 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: BoCoMo
Posts: 2,784
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A good 'shake down' trip would be to camp in it in your front/back yard...
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Brother Les
2013 Forest River Salem Hemisphere SBT312QBUD
2001 CrewCab F-250 7.3 PowerStroke Diesel
SuperChip, BTS transmission, 6.0 Trans Cooler
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06-18-2016, 04:15 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 7
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LOL at this rate the front idea just might win, waiting for the HOA to scold us for having here a lot and not going anywhere.
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06-18-2016, 05:02 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: x
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Welcome to the forum its a good place to ask questions and share your experience
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Retired Navy
Jake my sidekick (yellow Lab) 10/04 - 05/20
2017 RAM 2500 CC 4X4 Cummins Diesel
2016 Flagstaff 26 FKWS
AF&AM & El Korah Shrine of Idaho
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06-18-2016, 05:26 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Peekskill, NY
Posts: 372
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Welcome and congratulations! Have fun and safe travels!
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"Midnight Pearl" - 2011 Berkshire 390 BH
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06-18-2016, 05:50 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 1
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A frame flooring
Hello, I have purchased an A-frame, but I have noticed under the trailer that the wood is exposed. It looks like it is unfinished. Should there be a coating over it to seal it?
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06-19-2016, 05:00 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Fern Park, FL
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We live in an HOA as well. Sometimes the TT sits in the driveway a week or more. In my experience you will not have any HOA issues if you speak to all of the neighbors who can see it from their windows. We haven't had a single complaint in three years of use. Have fun!
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2018 Rockwood Premier 2516G
2014 Nissan Titan
“Always do what’s right; this will gratify some and astonish the rest” – Albert Einstein
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06-19-2016, 08:41 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: x
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Treppi1972
Hello, I have purchased an A-frame, but I have noticed under the trailer that the wood is exposed. It looks like it is unfinished. Should there be a coating over it to seal it?
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Welcome to the forum Trippi this is the place you get your questions answered with that said you may get better responses if you start a new thread with your question.
Changing the subject in the middle of a thread started by someone else is referred to as high jacking the thread we try our best not to do that. to answer your question myself I would paint it with a good outside paint. Check on the A-Frame forum they have all the answers. Congrats on your new rig
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Retired Navy
Jake my sidekick (yellow Lab) 10/04 - 05/20
2017 RAM 2500 CC 4X4 Cummins Diesel
2016 Flagstaff 26 FKWS
AF&AM & El Korah Shrine of Idaho
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06-20-2016, 03:30 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 7
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Well we did it! Got out for the night at least. Interesting experience. Found out the LP line we bought to go from the RV to the grill is the wrong fitting. We can't set the clock and disassembling the table was not fun. Last but not least. THE DUST! OMG! However we did get out for the night and survived. 
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06-20-2016, 03:42 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: BoCoMo
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One down and a million to go....
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Brother Les
2013 Forest River Salem Hemisphere SBT312QBUD
2001 CrewCab F-250 7.3 PowerStroke Diesel
SuperChip, BTS transmission, 6.0 Trans Cooler
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06-20-2016, 04:06 PM
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I go RV'ing not Camping
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Lethbridge, Ab, Canada
Posts: 1,482
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BugSue
Well we did it! Got out for the night at least. Interesting experience. Found out the LP line we bought to go from the RV to the grill is the wrong fitting. We can't set the clock and disassembling the table was not fun. Last but not least. THE DUST! OMG! However we did get out for the night and survived. |
The first of many more to come...congrats!
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312QBUD Owners Thread
2015 Wildwood Heritage Glen 312QBUD
2000 Chev 2500 Extended Cab 6 Liter
1400lbs Equal-i-zer Hitch
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06-20-2016, 06:05 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Fern Park, FL
Posts: 137
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It has taken me a while to take this advice, but it's good. Relax and have fun.
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2018 Rockwood Premier 2516G
2014 Nissan Titan
“Always do what’s right; this will gratify some and astonish the rest” – Albert Einstein
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06-20-2016, 06:07 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Union, Missouri
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Very nice. Congrats and welcome.
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06-20-2016, 06:44 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
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Thanks.
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06-20-2016, 07:23 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Otego,NY
Posts: 415
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Welcome to RVing, as others have said the best place to "shake down" is in your own backyard. But, don't be afraid to get your feet wet, experience the road and the destination, neither is fatal!
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Ken and Wendy
'15 silverback 29RE
'13 GMC 2500HD
Duramax/Allison
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