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01-07-2015, 03:28 AM
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Kramocker
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Ojai, CA
Posts: 42
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Please allow me to introduce myself...
Hello,
Happy New Year!
My wife finally convinced me to start camping (after 20 years!) and we are now the proud owners of our first TT: a 2012 Wildcat 28 RKX. This rig was about a year old when we bought it; and it was, and remains, in very nice shape.
The learning curve has been steep and fast, but it's been a blast. I mean, without this rig, I never would have known anything about the gas mileage of a 2500 Suburban with an 8.1 Vortec! Talk about a gross polluter!
We're averaging about one trip per month.
Among my newbie discussion topics (I promise to find the correct section of the forums):
1. Water pressure - really?
2. The almost mythical speed with which every piece of exterior black metal rusts (it never sleeps, ya know).
3. There must be a way to mount a TV in the bedroom (I mean there is that 120v plug/cigarette lighter/antenna boost plate, on the ceiling) without drilling through the exterior wall!
I look forward to absorbing the wealth of knowledge that I'm sure exits in here, and one day, being able to give a little back.
Be well,
Kramer
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01-07-2015, 05:25 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Chagrin Falls, Ohio
Posts: 3,225
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Welcome to the forum from Bainbridge, Ohio.
crunchman
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2017 Salem Villa Estate 395RET-
2011 Coachmen Freedom Express 295RLDS- Sold
2015 F-250 FX4
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01-07-2015, 07:29 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 111
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Welcome and Happy camping.
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Jason and Angeleck
2019 Cardinal Luxury 3456RLX
2008 3500 Duramax turbo diesel crew cab
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01-07-2015, 08:15 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: In the Heart of Dixie
Posts: 2,001
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Welcome from Madison, AL. We do have an exciting country out there, happy camping and 
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Pennie and Chuck, Mandi and Polly (the little dogs)
Hosted BamaGanza 2017 & 2018
2014 Georgetown XL378, 2014 GMC Acadia Denali Toad
 The Home of the FREE because of the BRAVE
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01-07-2015, 08:31 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Nampa, Idaho
Posts: 131
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Call a dealer or primetime and get location/template for mounting tv, you might try a rv repair place, if you buy the mount they will give you the mount position.
Good Luck
Wayne
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Wayne, Donna
2016 Ford S/D Platinum 350
2013 Sanibel 3500
Honda 3000 si
4 6 volt batterys
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01-07-2015, 08:42 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: TEXAS
Posts: 812
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Welcome to the wide world of RVing.
And you are right there is a pretty large learning curve with many lessons being taught by making a mistake. The good news is that with the internet to search, study and read most mistakes can be avoided. Got a question, just ask. You will get answers, then the secret is to select the right answer some times.
There is a Wildcat sub forum here on this site located here:
Wildcat - Forest River Forums
Keep in mind that most RV issues are pretty generic in nature so do explore all the various sub forums here on the sight.
On the interior side wall under your TV hook up feel around there should be a backer board behind your interior finish wall that would allow you to mount a bracket for hanging your TV. Or at least there is on 95% of RVs.
ON the subject of water pressure, is yours too low or ?
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Past RVs: National Pacifica 40', Kenworth T300 Toterhome, Jayco Class C 32'. American Eagle 40',
American Eagle 40', Bounder 38' tag axle
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01-07-2015, 09:14 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 248
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Welcome to the group! I am sure you will enjoy your 28rkx as much as we do, for us it is the perfect floor plan. I'm pretty sure the tv mounting area for the bedroom is on the left side wall if you were standing in the room and looking through the door towards the kitchen/living area. There should be a backing plate behind the wall up towards the top. There will probably be a cable back there too. Once again enjoy your trailer....
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01-07-2015, 09:21 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 1,748
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You left off the rest ...im a man of wealth and taste. Welcome.
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01-07-2015, 09:53 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Tipp City, OH
Posts: 7,154
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Welcome! I wonder how many actually "sang" the title to this thread like I did, instead of reading it. 
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2016 Georgetown 364TS
2017 Jeep Rubicon Recon toad
Nights Camped 2019 - 17
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01-07-2015, 09:54 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 13,732
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Welcome from Wisconsin and congrats on your 2012 Wildcat.
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01-07-2015, 09:57 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 189
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Welcome from Maryland and yeah, I sang the title in my head
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2015 Sierra 32QBBS-23 nights camped since the end of June 2014
2015-sorry to say only 11 nights so far, more to come though
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01-07-2015, 10:29 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Butler Pa.
Posts: 27
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Hi, and welcome from Butler Pa. I started camping in a tent and then went to pop-up campers (3 different ones). Married my wife of 34 years who really likes camping. We now have a 30ft. V-lite which is really different because only our last pop-up had a sink and heat. This TT has everything. We are now retired and want to really enjoy our TT. I hope you enjoy yours.
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01-07-2015, 11:51 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Monroe, NC
Posts: 402
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Welcome to the forum from Monroe, NC
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Freddie & Linda
2015 FR Sierra 330RLS & 2003 Dodge 2500 4X4 Diesel
TMPS for Camper & TV
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01-07-2015, 01:00 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 204
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Welcome to the forum! You will find a vast wealth of knowledge and experience here and help for every problem, question, or concern you will ever have! As far as your tv goes there is always a way to do it and there are so many members on here that can help you that any project turns into an easy one to accomplish!! Again, welcome and always remember to enjoy this lifestyle not stress about it!
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01-07-2015, 01:32 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 454
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AquaMan
Welcome! I wonder how many actually "sang" the title to this thread like I did, instead of reading it. |
I certainly "sang" the song in my head. Great tune! And Welcome to the forum from frozen Minnesota. 
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