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02-26-2013, 07:40 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Beaumont, TX
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Picking Up Columbus 365 in a couple hours
I thought someone posted a PDF with a PDI checklist, but I can't find it. Need it in a couple hours. Can someone post a link? Thanks.
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02-26-2013, 07:58 AM
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Trailer Trash
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: MN
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Remember when pulling out of dealer's lot, to drive 20 miles or so then pull over someplace safe and check tires, hubs, 5th wheel, 7pin plug, etc.
Do this at regular rest stops afterwards. Just visual checks for something gone wrong, loose, etc.
Then camp close to dealer and try everything out. It will be a short trip back to dealer if you need serious repairs. Little repairs can be done at a different dealer if you chose.
Enjoy and drive safe. You will be nervous as it's a new RV.
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02-26-2013, 09:06 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Wisconsin
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Congrats on picking up your Colombus 365 today. I can just imagine the excitement  . Hope all goes well during the PDI.
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02-26-2013, 09:12 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2013
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I think one thing not on the PDI list is to check the running lights. We picked ours up last Friday and there was one marker light that wasn't even hooked up and a brake/turn signal that had a short in it at the junction box.
Good luck and have a blast!
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02-26-2013, 01:26 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Beaumont, TX
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Thanks every body. Have it on the iPad.
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02-26-2013, 02:36 PM
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Always Learning
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Four Corners, FL
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Do ask the RV dealership to take you on a test drive with one of their techs giving tips as you go. This was the most awesomeest thing my dealer did for me!
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02-26-2013, 02:43 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Beaumont, TX
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ependydad
Do ask the RV dealership to take you on a test drive with one of their techs giving tips as you go. This was the most awesomeest thing my dealer did for me!
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This was #1 on my list. Have been pulling bumper pulls all my life. My last rig was a 31 Ft Bumper pull which will give me just about the same length behind, but it handles differently around corners and backing up. Need to learn a few tricks before heading for home.
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02-26-2013, 03:26 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: CT
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Don't forget to get up on the roof....there's 'stuff' to check up there too!!
Good luck....and I'll second the idea to stop and check 'stuff' periodically.
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02-26-2013, 03:38 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Burton, MI.
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Congrats!!!! I am sure that you are going to love it!!
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Scott & Vicki
2018 Silverado 3500HD Dually 6.6L Duramax/Allison
2018 Columbus 366RL 1492 Edition
Camped 2012 19, 2013 110, 2014 129, 2015 97
2016 93, 2017 79, 2018 84, 2019 59, 2020 0,
2021 4 reserved 
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02-27-2013, 01:29 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Beaumont, TX
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Ok, I've now been at the dealer for 27 hours, no joke. We were scheduled to do everything at 9:00 yesterday morning. I slept in the Columbus last night. The paperwork was not ready after my wife took off for the morning. Then, they had not installed the change orders completely. If I hadn't gotten such a screaming deal, I would have walked. The good news is, I did my own PDI all last night. The list and everyone's input was great. This is a used coach, so I have to get everything on it the first time around because it is "as is". They sold 118 units at the Houston show two weeks ago and this place is a zoo and nobody seems happy. Thank goodness I brought the computer and have been able to work in their lounge.
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02-27-2013, 02:39 PM
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Trailer Trash
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: MN
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A used Columbus. Hmmmm.
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02-27-2013, 10:53 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Beaumont, TX
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It was manufactured in October 2012 and delivered to someone in WI. He traded it in on a motorcoach first week in Feb. I came in the day after he traded it in and it wasn't even in the system so they didn't know what to ask. It was a steal and it is like it was never used. I finally got home at 6:00 tonight so it took 35 hours to drive 100 miles to pick it up. I'll post a link to photobucket later. I'm tickled pink.
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02-27-2013, 11:28 PM
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Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Beaumont, TX
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Here are some pictures of the new 365 RL. We are thrilled. Can't wait to go camping!
Columbus by cobrafan | Photobucket
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02-27-2013, 11:52 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Illinois
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Quote:
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Originally Posted by Cobrafan
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Very nice! Enjoy the new Columbus!
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02-27-2013, 11:58 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2012
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Congrats....very nice looking
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02-28-2013, 01:17 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Beaumont, TX
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Thanks guys.
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02-28-2013, 01:31 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Burton, MI.
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Nice unit for used!!!! Congrats!!!!
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Scott & Vicki
2018 Silverado 3500HD Dually 6.6L Duramax/Allison
2018 Columbus 366RL 1492 Edition
Camped 2012 19, 2013 110, 2014 129, 2015 97
2016 93, 2017 79, 2018 84, 2019 59, 2020 0,
2021 4 reserved
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02-28-2013, 05:08 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Clarksville Va.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cobrafan
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Congrats, Thanks for the tour, You look like you have a great unit. Looks very comfortable and roomy inside.... 
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02-28-2013, 06:52 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
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Congrats!!!!
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Felicia & Jeff - Missouri
2013 Columbus - 320 RS 2012 F350 CC DRW - 6.7L PSD
2012 Camping 59 DAYS; 2013 50 DAYS; 2014 WAITING
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02-28-2013, 07:18 AM
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Trailer Trash
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: MN
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When I said used? Hmmmm
I have a plan on a few years down the road buying a 2nd Columbus and having it setup in a permanant spot down south someplace. Having a used one on the market already really suprised me. Why buy new when slightly used will do works for me.
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