Cousin_Eddy
Peoria, AZ
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Install a loud horn and a front "move over" license plate.
1995 33' Southwind Fleetwood Model LW
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blackviper95
Paris Tn
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make sure power cord is disconnected befor driving off.
no matter what chemical you use ,your tank guages will never be right.
buy a good adjustable watts water regulator with guage.
walleydocking is for overnight Not summer vacation .
gas mileage doesn't really matter . it changes every time you get behind the wheel.
2002 Monaco Windsor w/350 cummins, 2000 Saturn toed. Paris,Tn
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JesusFreak
NE Illinois
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Here are two tips I got that I think are worth mentioning.
1. Attach a clothes pin to your TV antenna crank. When you crank up the antenna, move it to the motor home's gear shift. When you grab the gear shift to go home and a clothes pin gets in your way you will remember to lower your antenna.
2. Throw a bunch of ice cubes into your black tank with the 2 gallons of water. They will gently clean the inside of your tank as you go down the road.
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margaritasenorita
Cottonwood, CA
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Having a MH is an exciting and enjoyable time, but remember one thing, just because there is another Class A in the parking lot, doesn't mean that you should go too.
And, driving a 38 ft class A the wrong way through a Popeye's Chicken drive-thru is not illegal, as long as there is no height restriction.
Which brings me to, measure the height of the MH before you get to the restricted height undercrossing. Don't forget to add in the height of the air conditioners.
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Sean-N-Laura
Northern Illinois
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Bruce Brown wrote:
4-And lastly, if you feel like you want to upgrade after a year, join the club. We went through 3 coaches in 3 years. The third one is great and we'll be here for a few more years. Good luck and ENJOY!
Been there, done that.
Collier RV in Rockford LOVES us!
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luv2tallyho
Charlotte, NC
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jimcharrison wrote:1...Know Your Coach Top To Bottom
2...Make Sure you & Co Pilot Are on the same track
3...Always secure everything before moving
4...Make a pre takeoff check list.
5...Have towing Insurance
6...Check fluids regularily
7...Know the Law
8...Do preventative maintenance regularily
9...Pay Attention
10..Drive defensively
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luv2tallyho
Charlotte, NC
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What would a pre takeoff check list consist of? I too am a new RVer
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luckycowgirl509
Southern Ca.
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Welcome and congratualtions!!
All of the above afore mentioned advice is awsome.
May I add:
Check and Double Check!!
When in doubt, check it out? Lock and Secure it!!
You are bound to miss something.
The antennae is a big one............you will notice that when leaving a CG you will have alot of people waving at you. There not waving good-bye. (Well some are) LOL!
Check your roof vents too, bathroom especially.
Check lists are great until you get the hang of it.
We have a system we use: Hubby and the boys do all the outside hook ups etc. I take care of the inside.
Happy RVing to ya!
Luckycowgirl
2007 Damon Tuscany
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beeanangel
North Pole, AK and RVing Lower 48
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To burgess001: What is RPI and Coast to Coast? I searched and didn't get them. Do you have websites? Thank you.
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BroncoRVer
8,600 feet elevation, Colorado
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beeanangel wrote:To burgess001: What is RPI and Coast to Coast? I searched and didn't get them. Do you have websites? Thank you.
I doubt he will read this post as this thread is 7 months old. If you would like to ask him a question, PM would be a good idea.
2006 Winnebago Voyage 35A, W-22
Brake Buddy, Aventa II tow bar, Protect-A-Tow
2005 Hyundai Elantra toad
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