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Old 07-21-2016, 08:11 AM   #1
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She's home!

So we picked up our 2017 32ds yesterday - walk through went well. Can't say enough how valuable this forum was knowing what to look for and questions to ask! Everything looked to be in good working order. We did find a gouge in the dash that I don't think was there when we test drove? And also a big one in passenger side mirror. The lot here is pretty tight. Looks like maybe they caught the gate or something. As for the dash????? Anyway they have replacements for both on the way. Hubby had some requests on the outside and they did it all while we were finishing up - excited to get on the road - won't be for a couple of weeks- meanwhile we added a plug at the house and parked this sucker in our driveway. It's not a huge space lol but it's here so we can work on getting it loaded w all the essentials. Will have more permanent storage at his work. He went and exchanged the batteries before even bringing it home. Also have solar panels on order and a few other upgrades mentioned on here! Thanks again to everyone being so open and taking time to share not only the problems but the good stuff too - being completely new to the RV world it's helped us to at least feel a little more prepared! Click image for larger version

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Old 07-21-2016, 08:19 AM   #2
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CONGRATULATIONS on your new MoHo and welcome to the RV Lifestyle from Where we park It (Currently Alabama)!
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Old 07-21-2016, 08:28 AM   #3
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Purdy!!!

Congrats and hope you have many many adventures in it!!!
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Old 07-21-2016, 09:45 AM   #4
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What a great looking coach! Looking forward to hearing about your adventures on the road. Cheers!
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Old 07-21-2016, 10:00 AM   #5
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Looks NICE. Good Luck!! Happy Camping!!
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Old 07-21-2016, 10:20 AM   #6
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NICE! May you have nothing but pleasant travels and joy in it. And yes, I have garnered a LOT of valuable information from the forum. And...some perhaps not so valuable, but still fun!
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Old 07-21-2016, 11:04 AM   #7
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Congrats!!!!!!
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Old 07-21-2016, 11:18 AM   #8
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Welcome to the FR3 fold. Be safe and have many adventures in your new rig. Don't get discouraged if you find things along the way. It's normal after you stay in it for awhile. Keep it between the ditches.
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Old 07-21-2016, 11:35 AM   #9
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Congrats on the new coach half of the fun is learning about your rig.
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Old 07-21-2016, 11:40 AM   #10
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Rock on! Make sure after you get it loaded down to hit the scales so you know what sort of air pressure to run in your tires based on the tire load tables. Also, get an alignment if the dealer hasn't done so already. The factory is "supposed" to have them aligned, but I doubt they are. You'll be chewing up those expensive tires after a couple thousand miles. Cheap insurance for around $100. And do the CHF before you hit the open road. Way too easy to pass up. Congrats and see you around.
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Old 07-21-2016, 11:47 AM   #11
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And do the CHF before you hit the open road.
What is CHF? I know it's not Congestive Heart Failure!
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Old 07-21-2016, 11:50 AM   #12
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Cheap Handling Fix. The basic is the front sway bar has two mounting holes and you relocate it to the opposite one. There is a thread on here that I'll post a link to in a bit.

http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ide-80629.html
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Old 07-21-2016, 02:09 PM   #13
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Thanks for sharing the photos on your new FR3! We know you'll have lots of fun making great memories in it :-)
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Old 07-22-2016, 08:53 AM   #14
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Thanks everyone!! We are really itching to take her out. Unfortunately our boys activities have us locked down at home the next 3 weeks :/. Thinking of maybe hitting up a local RV park maybe over in Port Aransas though so we can try her out!! Meanwhile- it was all too quiet in my house yesterday - went out to find my kids hanging in the coach 😂Click image for larger version

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