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JMonroe · 04-21-2011, 06:35 PM

The first thing most will tell you to check is the age of the tires. Anything over 7 years old need to be replaced, regardless of the tread left. There's been many a story posted here as to the destruction caused by a tire that blows out due to age. As for everything else, make sure you are shown how to operate everything. Furnace, water heater, water fill, dumping the holding tanks, where all the fuses are, how to check fluids, the stove and oven, the microwave, the TV antenna. In short, everything. Don't fail to ask any question because you think it too silly or stupid. And don't hesitate to ask questions once you have it, either here, or of fellow RV people you bump into at the campground. You'll find 99.9% more than willing to help a newbie.

Good luck!

TXiceman · 04-21-2011, 06:55 PM

We had a 1989 Pace Arrow...a fancier Southwind. The big thing on these coaches is leaks at the front and rear cap which leads to delamination of the siding. The problem is you cannot see the damage within the walls. I would recommend sealing both cap seams with Eternabond.

Ken

clarkgriswold · 04-22-2011, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by TXiceman

We had a 1989 Pace Arrow...a fancier Southwind. The big thing on these coaches is leaks at the front and rear cap which leads to delamination of the siding. The problem is you cannot see the damage within the walls. I would recommend sealing both cap seams with Eternabond.

Ken

I'll second that on any RV with a rubber roof.

Tradewinds55 · 04-23-2011, 09:51 AM

Hi
You Want to check the front Brake calipers after driving and making a few stops, to make sure they are not sticking or holding pressure on the pads. The older Brake Lines can act as a check valve. Good Luck & Happy RVing!!

HeidiM · 04-25-2011, 08:18 AM

Pick up couldn't have gone better!
Drove her home with no issues. Runs beautifully.
Maybe a little work needed on the carb/choke, because she doesn't like to start cold.

Checked out all the systems and everything is running well -- except the refrig, which I knew about before.

This being a 22 year old coach, I am amazed at how well maintained and cared for it was. I have all of the manuals, not just for the coach but for every system and appliance in it!

I spent the weekend doing cleaning and started on some of my updates!

So sad that I had to come to work today....would much rather be shining up my new toy!

clarkgriswold · 04-25-2011, 10:40 AM

Excited for you HeidiM and I can totally relate to not wanting to come into work on a Monday and leave my new toy! LOL We bought a 1999 National RV a few years ago (sold it this spring) and loved it. We also had great luck with it and could only complain about one issue.....a small leak that was nearly impossible to find. So, with that said, you might want to check the ceiling and walls over next time you get a good rain. You'd think it would be easy to find a leak but those things are devious....coming in one spot and appearing half the lenght of the RV away!

Love to see photos of RV as you progress. Hang in there today at work. It'll be sitting there waiting patiently for you to play with for as many years as you like. Of course spring fever doesn't help does it? LOL

Ken-55 · 04-25-2011, 10:59 AM

I'd recommend a couple of overnight stays in the driveway . . . much easier to go back "home" for the things you forgot or the repairs that you didn't realize you needed to make!