busymom1
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Thank you for your post I printed out your pre-acceptance checklist before we picked up our new motorhome on Saturday. I is a 2005 Winnebago Voyage 33V on a workhorse chassis. The PDI guy did not expect us to ask him to demonstrate how to put the pop outs in manually. He got the book out and read the directions. Then my husband and him each got a crank tried to find the nut and just started turning we heard a couple of clunks. After about 15 minuets and still nothing the PDI guy tried to put them in with the electric motor. Now that would not bring it in then he got a panic look on his face and got the manger who called a service tech and tried to tell us that the slide needed to go in exactly at the same rate on each side. That it was not calibrated anymore. Which did not make sense because it never moved. They were going to have to call the slide manufacture on Monday. A few salesman kept trying to figure out what was going on then one on them figured out that my husband and the pdi man were turning it in the wrong direction the started turning the other way and one side started to go in and the other side my husband just pushed it in (not cranking at all). Then we were in the office waiting to talk to the finance man and they came in and told us they took out a motherboard from another motorhome (exact kind) and now the motor works. We went out there and tried it and it sound like the motor is only pulling in the one side and dragging the other. We took it to the service dept this morning Sorry about the long story. Has anyone heard of this and should I check anything on the motorhome when we get it back. P.S. yes we still bought it I hope we did not make a mistake maybe we should have ran out.
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ElecMoHwk
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I don't think you made a bad decision, just keep on them until it's right. You just put down a good few dollars on a major purchase, and a home for the most part. They're job is to make it 100% or better so you don't have to worry.
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CAVWPGUY
California
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Wow! My wife and I just bought our first motorhome. We got a used Rexhall Vision V-23 with 14k miles, in great condition, and perfect for what we want to do. I'm now trying to get it all cleaned up and fix minor things that I want to get done. I think I'll do another post asking for fix it advice. We are sooooo happy with it. Cheers!
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45Gunner
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Excellent article. My wife and I are first time buyers and have done just about everything you have suggested. We have visited countless RV shows and have a ton of brochures that we have requested by way of the Internet. We have educated ourselves to the point we think we know what we need/require and are on our way to visit the dealer that carries what we want so we can see the RV hands-on. The one topic that I need help with is the toad. We had originally thought that we would tow our Nissan Xterra, but have reconsidered as this vehicle weighs in at over 4000lbs empty. The question is what type of toad to purchase and should it be trailered or towed. We also plan on taking our Harley Davidson which will factor into the decision making process. Should we put the Harley on a lift behind the coach and tow a toad or should we just spring for a trailer to haul both the motorcycle and dinghy? All opinions welcomed and thanks in advance.
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GotTheBug
Moore, OK
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Thank you very much.
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outnabout
Bass Lake
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Weight rating and configuration of a lift would have a great deal to do with how you bring your bike along. A bike that size will have considerable weight. I use a dolly to tow my Mazda and I must say I would much rather be flat towing. So, I would think a full-blown trailer would really be a pain. One thing, it makes your rig verrrry long and restricts where you can take it and what to do with it when you get there is another thought. Both a motorcycle and a toad are going to be quite cumbersome. That said, I would think for ease and safety, a trailer is your best bet.
Craig & Arline
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sportsman14221
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Thanks for the insight.
2003 Fourwind Infinity 32R
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Thunderman
Walker, MN
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Great Post. I have a couple more questions. We are in the process of getting our first new MH. The dealer wants to know if we want undercoating put on and and if we want a sealant put on the outside which is supposed to last 5 years without waxing. Are these any good; are they needed; are they worth the money?
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TUFAW
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I agree with everything you have said and it applies to whatever RV a person might buy. I would add that people might consider surviability in an accident and fire safety. If you have a choice and can choose between an RV constructed with a fiberglass shell and one that is steel choose steel.
Rob
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Missing Link
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Your post is one of the best. Unfortunately when I bought my motorhome built on the P30 chassis, I didn't realize I was buying a kit. To make it safe to drive at highway speeds is taking many hudreds and maybe thousands of dollars. It needs aftermarket bellcranks to help the steering, new front springs to eliminate airbag compensators, Heavey duty steering stabilizer to keep passing pickups from blowing me into the next lane. I couldn't beleive the positive battery cable was 18' long. Chevy actually admits that in some instances, one push of the Aux. start button could cause the the solenoid to weld the contacts and cause one or more cables to melt. I know ,I have the parts to prove it.
Your article should be published for everyone to read.
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