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08-14-2015, 03:58 AM
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Winnebago Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Northeast
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The Day has finally arrived!
To describe myself as excited is an understatement. Today we pick up our new Winnebago Itasca Meridian and taking it on its first voyage(long weekend) to our favorite destination in Lake George NY. We've graduated over the years from tents, pop-ups, travel trailers and fifth wheels and looking forward to traveling in style. A little nervous having never driven a motorhome but I'm much more excited 
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08-14-2015, 04:01 AM
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Exciting day for sure. Best of luck.
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08-14-2015, 05:14 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Chester, VA/Zephyrhills, FL
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Congrats! Enjoy your new coach and relax. A few minutes behind the wheel and you will become comfortable with driving it. Just remember, your mirrors are your friend.
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08-14-2015, 05:28 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
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Congratulations! We love Lake George. It's a great first destination for your new MH.
Mike
2000 Holiday Rambler Endeavor 40PBD
Freghtliner XC, CAT 3126B
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08-14-2015, 05:45 AM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 1,061
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Congrats!
Don't sign the final check until you do a thorough, overnight, two-day PDI (pre departure inspection).
Don't be in a rush, this is not like buying a car. Make sure EVERYTHING works before you leave the lot, and before you pay for it.
Have fun!
Cheers!
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08-14-2015, 05:47 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
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Don't be nervous, it will be fine. I had the same feeling when we picked up our first motorhome. I changed my mind when we saw this 80+ year young fella, with a walker, get into one of the large motorhomes and manhandle the unit around the lot and onto the highway..... I said to myself.. -"Cant be too difficult",... and its not. Best of luck with your Meridian, they are great units.
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08-14-2015, 06:35 AM
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Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2013
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fooler
Don't be nervous, it will be fine. I had the same feeling when we picked up our first motorhome. I changed my mind when we saw this 80+ year young fella, with a walker, get into one of the large motorhomes and manhandle the unit around the lot and onto the highway..... I said to myself.. -"Cant be too difficult",... and its not. Best of luck with your Meridian, they are great units.
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Experience trumps physical limitations, in this case.
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08-14-2015, 07:06 AM
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Vintage RV Owners Club Fleetwood Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: St Cloud, FL
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Very nice coach choice!!! I remember that day 2 years ago. I still get excited on every trip!!! Enjoy!!!
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08-14-2015, 07:13 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2015
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I am excited for you. Take your time and be careful.
We are excited to be on our first trip in our "new to us" DP today. A 500 mile round trip.
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2000 Thor Hurricane 29D Motor Home
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08-14-2015, 07:19 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Cosby, Tn
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Trynforpar
To describe myself as excited is an understatement. Today we pick up our new Winnebago Itasca Meridian and taking it on its first voyage(long weekend) to our favorite destination in Lake George NY. We've graduated over the years from tents, pop-ups, travel trailers and fifth wheels and looking forward to traveling in style. A little nervous having never driven a motorhome but I'm much more excited |
Congratulations to you both. May your feelings of excitement and adventure last.
Based on what I see in this listing you will need an endorsement on your license:
http://changingears.com/rv-sec-state-rv-license.shtml
Dealers aren't always forthcoming about these requirements.
Steve Ownby
Full time since '07
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08-14-2015, 07:22 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Danbury, Ct.
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Best of luck on your new Coach. Safe travels !
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08-15-2015, 07:40 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Brooksville FL
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Congratulations! I remember our first trip when I got my DP motorhome. It was better than any Christmas I ever had. I am very happy for you. Two thumbs up!
Randy W
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08-15-2015, 02:31 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Trynforpar
To describe myself as excited is an understatement. Today we pick up our new Winnebago Itasca Meridian and taking it on its first voyage(long weekend) to our favorite destination in Lake George NY. We've graduated over the years from tents, pop-ups, travel trailers and fifth wheels and looking forward to traveling in style. A little nervous having never driven a motorhome but I'm much more excited |
Best of luck to you. I know how you feel as we are about to embark on a similar adventure when we take delivery in Oct.  Somewhat nervous here too, but we did take the Drivers Confidence Course at Lazydays which did what it states - Gave me confidence I can do it. 
Safe Travels.
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2016 Ventana 4041, All Electric
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08-15-2015, 03:40 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Full Timers
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Lucky.... we won't be purchasing yet for another 4 yrs and than we'll full time
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