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01-18-2017, 03:06 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 34
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Purchased a 3170DS
Very excited - wanted to say hello and thanks for the forum and all the great info I've been finding the last week or so.
It's a 2013, looks like it was well cared for.
We're relatively new to rv'ing and I have been reading this and other forums A LOT. This will primarily be a weekender for the family - three young kids. I grew up going all over in an old dodge class c and then some trips with friends in class a's. So while the experience won't be totally new, being responsible for driving, paying for gas and emptying the tanks will be :-)
I am trying to figure out a list of first purchases to support a close to home opening weekend trip; that has raised many questions.
I cant' seem to find what comes "standard" on this model. For starters...
1. Should I plan on purchasing a surge protector or is one built in?
2. Water regulator?
3. Water filter?
We have not picked it up yet and I expect to go over everything top to bottom with some lists I've found but any advice is welcomed.
Thanks.
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01-18-2017, 03:11 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Florida
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Congrats on your rig. Unfortunately most rigs today do not come with a surge protector or water pressure regulator. In not sure if your year rig has water filter. The good news is all are easy mods and fun to do. Modification of your new rig may turn into an obsession. I know from exoerience. Good luck.
2016 Forester GTS 2801 QSF
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01-18-2017, 03:12 PM
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Insert witty title here
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: About 30 miles west of Beantown.
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While I do not have your model here's an abbreviated list of things I purchased when starting out:
Shore power extension cord
Regular house extension cord
Surge suppressor
Various adapters (30A to 50A, 30A to 20A, 20A to 30A…etc)
cable TV cable
Drinking water hose
Water filter
Water pressure regulator
Good quality sewer hose
Sewer hose extension
90 degree dump station adapter
Clear sewer hose adapter (so you know the tank is clean)
Sewer hose stand
Rubber gloves
Dedicated black tank rinse hose
Black tank chemicals
RV safe toilet paper
Lynx leveling blocks
X-Chocks
Carpenters level
Inverting generator (3kW at least)
Portable tire inflator
Lug wrench
Hydraulic bottle jack
Mechanics tool kit
Spare fuses
Spare hitch pins
Towing mirrors
Traffic cones
Flashlight
Road flares
And most important…
A sense of humor
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01-18-2017, 03:21 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 34
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Thank you both! That's a great list - thank you and I'm sure it's all cheap 
The inverting generator is for clean power typically (IT background) what do you need clean power for?
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Originally Posted by timfromma
While I do not have your model here's an abbreviated list of things I purchased when starting out:
Shore power extension cord
Regular house extension cord
Surge suppressor
Various adapters (30A to 50A, 30A to 20A, 20A to 30A…etc)
cable TV cable
Drinking water hose
Water filter
Water pressure regulator
Good quality sewer hose
Sewer hose extension
90 degree dump station adapter
Clear sewer hose adapter (so you know the tank is clean)
Sewer hose stand
Rubber gloves
Dedicated black tank rinse hose
Black tank chemicals
RV safe toilet paper
Lynx leveling blocks
X-Chocks
Carpenters level
Inverting generator (3kW at least)
Portable tire inflator
Lug wrench
Hydraulic bottle jack
Mechanics tool kit
Spare fuses
Spare hitch pins
Towing mirrors
Traffic cones
Flashlight
Road flares
And most important…
A sense of humor
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01-18-2017, 05:24 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: SW Ohio
Posts: 4,655
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Welcome from SW Ohio ! Enjoy and good luck w/ your MH !
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01-18-2017, 05:27 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: About 30 miles west of Beantown.
Posts: 4,034
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I got an inverter for 2 reasons.
1: Clean power
2: Noise level
Inverter generators are ALOT quieter than those open frame generators you can buy at Lowes or Home Depot.
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Husky WDH with Sway Control
2021 Chevy Silverado 2500HD LT 6.6L V8 Duramax
Forever in my memory. Forever in my heart.
Laurie J. Wood 3/22/67 - 8/23/19
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01-18-2017, 06:54 PM
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geezer with gadgets
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: SE Virginia
Posts: 672
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Welcome!
Welcome from another 3170ds family. Hope you enjoy yours as much as we have enjoyed ours.
Happy travels...
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Days camped 2015: 37; 2016: 66; 2017: 86 2018: 57 2019: 30
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01-19-2017, 01:31 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 34
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Thanks all - I'll let you know when I get it with many more questions.
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01-20-2017, 12:26 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 239
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Love our 2013 3170 DS, this Forum and YouTube taught me so much about running a rig. Questions just ask, we're glad to help.
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01-20-2017, 12:58 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Bountiful,Utah
Posts: 47
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Welcome and congrats!👏
Hope all your journeys are safe.
Shaun & Michelle
2016 Sunseeker 3010DSF
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01-21-2017, 12:55 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 146
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Welcome from another 3170 owner. We love ours! And when replaced will be with the 3270. Have fun!!
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01-25-2017, 10:22 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 1,485
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Congrats. We too have a 2014 3170 and enjoy it at every chance. Already stated, questions, just ask.
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Dorothy, Garrette and Miss Bella.
Retired and having fun.
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