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Old 05-06-2012, 08:17 PM   #1
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The Seabreeze Journey Begins.... I GOT ONE!!!

I thank you all for the support on my first post. http://www.irv2.com/forums/f105/need...rs-120636.html
My wife and I were just hooked on the National Line. Well we found our Seabreeze in New Jersey (we are in Rhode Island). We had emailed back and fourth a few times with the owner. I called him on Saturday and the next thing you know my wife and I are on our way to NJ. We spent a night at a hotel and looked at the coach today. We left a deposit and will be back next weekend to pick her up. I'm very excited. First camper or coach of any kind we have owned. I think my wife and I both got what we wanted. You may get sick of hearing from me as I will have a million questions about RV'ing in general and some more about the National RV. Here are some picture of the new coach.
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Congratulations, and now the learning begins, and the fun. You will find everything you need to know on this site. Have a great summer.
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Old 05-06-2012, 09:07 PM   #3
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Hey congratulations and welcome to the club! We love our Dolphin LX and have for ten years now. You made a good choice now get in it and travel, nothing like it in the world.
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Old 05-06-2012, 09:55 PM   #4
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Welcome to the site . I have had a lot of questions answered here and we are having fun with our Dolphin.
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Old 05-07-2012, 05:10 PM   #5
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Congrats...wishing you many happy journeys.
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Old 05-07-2012, 06:31 PM   #6
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Old 05-07-2012, 09:41 PM   #7
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You're gonna love your Sea Breeze. I have a 2004, non-LX 1311, that didn't come with the pretty lady option.

It was the only MH I looked at that didn't have something I didn't like. Other than the V10 blowing up, I have only had minor problems; i.e. loose screws, but mostly things I personalized to my liking or to make improvements on. It's an ongoing thing, but still fun.

If it hasn't already been done, you may want to add anti-sway bars. I did the "Cheap Handling Fix" on my F53 chassis and it was a huge improvement over stock.

I also replaced most of the interior lights with LED bulbs or fixtures. 1/10th the battery drain. You can find them on Ebay for cheap.

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Old 05-08-2012, 06:52 AM   #8
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Thanks for the tips Dunner. Wow, V10 blowing up. That doesnt sound good. I'll bet that was expensive. I have the workhorse chassis.
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He was drag racing a winnebago, but at least he won before the engine went.

As you've already heard, the NRVs are a fine coach and the owners are very dedicated because of that. I'll never buy a new coach and if we upgrade again, it will be another National. Welcome to the club!
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Congrats! Looks like you have the 1341? Looks just like mine. I love it! This is one great coach.
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Your new coach is beautiful. I hope you enjoy it as much as I am enjoying my Dolphin. Had it a little over a year and not a single regret. Happy Traveling.
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Thanks for the tips Dunner. Wow, V10 blowing up. That doesnt sound good. I'll bet that was expensive. I have the workhorse chassis.
The claim was for >$10K, but with my Service Contract, it only cost me ~$220.

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He was drag racing a winnebago, but at least he won before the engine went.
Not true. I went Evel Knievel and was jumping my MH over motorcycles.

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As you've already heard, the NRVs are a fine coach and the owners are very dedicated because of that. I'll never buy a new coach and if we upgrade again, it will be another National. Welcome to the club!
Same here. My Breeze makes me smile.



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Old 05-08-2012, 08:51 PM   #13
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Its a 8341.
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Old 05-10-2012, 10:32 PM   #14
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Congratulations! You will love the Sea Breeze on the W-22 chassis! I suggest you join both FMCA and your local National Owners Club, The NorthEasters. Look them up on the FMCA website, or at The Dolphins in the "Links" section.

Happy Trails!

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