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10-17-2016, 08:56 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Elkhorn, NE
Posts: 145
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Total Newb to RV'ing - thank God for the Internet
Hey all! Sorry for the political spin, Kathy (the Mrs.) and I recently retired and bought our first RV ever and brought it home a few days ago. It is a 2012 Sunseeker 2250S, a 24' class C with a single slide that allows for a "walk" around queen size bed and just of 10K miles on it.
Our first night was spent at a nearby state park and things went fine but I know we have a lot to learn. Which is fine - I think that's a great part of the experience.
We live near Omaha Nebraska, love the Big Red and also love to travel. I am really looking forward to getting the most out of this rig and also this forum! Having browsed here a little bit, I'm sure we will be learning a ton!
As total newbies, any general advise as well as specific info on this model would be much appreciated.
Maybe someday, we can return the favor!
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10-17-2016, 09:14 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Florida
Posts: 1,363
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Congratulations on your new rig. Sunseeker is very popular class C. Great rig you will love it.
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2011 Jeep JK Toad
Habitual RV Modifier
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10-18-2016, 06:08 AM
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Georgia Rally Coordinator
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: GA
Posts: 24,494
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Welcome to the forum and the world of RVing. Enjoy and  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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10-18-2016, 06:20 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 to the forum from Madison, AL. Congratulations on the new RV. And I'm with you GO BIG RED!! I lived in Nebraska for 11 years, I still call it home.
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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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10-18-2016, 06:50 AM
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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 your MH , we have the same model-customized !
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2016 sunseeker 2250slec
1988 Jayco p.u.,Coleman Plantation p.u.,1989 Jayco class c, Coachman TT,1995 Little Eddie fthwheel,2007 Heartland Sundance 2500 lS fthwheel
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10-18-2016, 07:35 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 13,738
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Welcome from Wisconsin and congrats on your 2012 Sunseeker 2250S. We were all first time RV owners at one time and yes there is a learning curve. Don't worry, you'll get it all figured out. Lots of friendly, knowledgeable and helpful people here to assist you with any questions.
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10-18-2016, 07:52 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Sanderson Texas
Posts: 23
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Welcome from far West Texas. There are loads of knowledgeable folks on here that will be very supportive in any issues or questions you may have. I you are ever out this way try the Big Bend area for great camping!
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10-18-2016, 10:13 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Whereever our Berkshire is Parked!
Posts: 7,082
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Welcome to the Forum from Huntsville, AL! That is a nice rig you have there!
Also, welcome to the RV lifestyle! Lots of friendly folks here (a lot who own Sunseekers!) So, if you have questions, ask away!
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| 2017 Berkshire XLT 43A with Ultrasteer Tag | Blue Ox Avail + KarGard II |
| SMI AF-1 Air Brake | 2016 Jeep Cherokee Overland TOAD | Pedego Bikes |
Nights Camped: 2013 - 24 2014 - 42 2015 - 56 Jul 2016 - Fulltime
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10-18-2016, 10:27 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Minnesota ( wishing we were boondocking in the New York Catskills )
Posts: 567
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Welcome and congrats 
Search is your friend - a lot of people have found and fixed a lot out here.
Camp Driveway is one of your favourite sites. Figure things out and it's only a walk back inside for what you need / forgot.
"NEWB" ... not at all. You will learn more here by accident, than in other places by design.
Most Important, Have Fun !!!!
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Fur Babies - Xandra Sophia (GSD) and Neo (Min-Pin Mutt who thinks he is a cat)
2015 Tracer Air 235 (previous 1994 Veri-Lite 1130 TC)
1998 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab - 360 - 46RE (Built)
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10-18-2016, 11:49 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: St Peters, MO.
Posts: 1,072
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Welcome to the forum from Missouri your neighbor to the southeast. Enjoy your 2012 Sunseeker 2250S. I read the forum all the time and relearning things I had forgotten years ago. We just got back into RVing this year after being away for 18 years or more. Lots to learn. Just take your time and enjoy your RVing experience. Setting around the campfire in the evening is one of the things we enjoy.
Have fun and travel safe. 
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10-18-2016, 12:18 PM
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Canadian Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Eastern GTA, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 6,238
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Congrats on your new-to-you Sunseeker. For a newbie, I'd suggest 2 things that really helped us:
1) Checklists, so you don't forget something. Your checklists will grow over time with more experience.
2) Spend lots of time on this forum learning things you had no idea about regarding RVing. There is a ton of great tips here, from black tank maintenance to cooking.
EDIT: One more thing I found really helpful was YouTube videos by RVGeeks, Love Your RV and RVProject.
Camping at a park near home the first couple of trips is a great idea. It will help you sort out what you can't live without and what you can do without. Booking a full hookup site a couple of times will allow you to take your time when dumping the tanks and you can ask your neighbors for advice. You can even fill the fresh water tank there to make sure the water pump works properly before you try camping without a water connection.
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2023 Rockwood Signature 8262RBS
2016 Ford F-250 XLT SuperCrew, 6.2L, 4x4, 6'9" bed
2019 Rockwood Signature 8290BS (2019 - 2022)
2011 Rockwood Signature 8293SS (2015 - 2018)
2010 Rockwood Roo 23SS (2012 - 2014)
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10-18-2016, 02:00 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Elkhorn, NE
Posts: 145
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Thanks. I'm interested in hearing what customizations you've done.
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10-18-2016, 07:07 PM
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Canadian Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Eastern GTA, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 6,238
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My mods are not extensive compared to many here:
- Installed Progressive Industries hard wired 30A EMS
- Home made X-Chocks
- Added shelves in outside storage compartment (by previous owner)
- Added Winegard Wingman
- Upgraded water pump to Shurflo 4088
- Replaced OEM shower head with an Oxygenics shower head
- Replaced manual tongue jack with Husky HB4500 electric jack
- Added Maxxair vent covers on all roof vents
- Awning support arms (Wooster Sherlock 6' to 12' painter poles) using brackets by forum member OldCoot.
- Maxxis M8008 load range D tires (replaced 5 yr old original tires that were load range C)
- Removed thin metal stove cover with poor hinges and replaced with extra large cutting board
I'm going to get a Hughes Autoformer in the Spring because I've had a lot of low voltage errors on the EMS in the past couple of years. I'll probably buy some Eternabond tape next year and cover all the sealant on the roof.
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2023 Rockwood Signature 8262RBS
2016 Ford F-250 XLT SuperCrew, 6.2L, 4x4, 6'9" bed
2019 Rockwood Signature 8290BS (2019 - 2022)
2011 Rockwood Signature 8293SS (2015 - 2018)
2010 Rockwood Roo 23SS (2012 - 2014)
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