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03-11-2014, 07:49 AM
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Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2013
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Our Tip for the First Trips for Newbies
As a brand new newbie with little experiential knowledge but a moderate amount of head knowledge (and fortunately, in this case, smart enough to know the difference) we decided when we bought our new to us Class A a few weeks ago that we would spend three nights at the dealership campground. It was absolutely the best decision for us. We had access to the salesmen, the manager, the technician, the parts department and anyone else we needed. We were in and out of the store many times asking lots of questions. Needless to say I had initially written down questions to ask (and faithfully recorded the answers) and we also videoed the PDI but still having them close by gave us time to ask those questions we couldn’t think of initially. We will be going on our next trip to a horse show in the same city but we will be staying on the show grounds. Again, we know that we will be in close contact with the dealership and they’ll be available should we need them. In addition, we have several friends who will be camping next to us so we’ll have help if we need it. All of this in preparation for an Easter trip to Charleston, SC. Hopefully by then we’ll be able to successfully venture out on our own! Now if the weather will just cooperate.
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03-11-2014, 08:06 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 1,048
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Way to go. Congrats.
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2008 Tundra DC, 5.7L, Airlift 5000 Airbags
2013 Rockwood 8282WS
Signature Untralight Diamond Package
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03-11-2014, 08:50 AM
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Senior Member/RVM #90
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Columbus, MS
Posts: 54,745
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Excellent choices on your part!  
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Joe & Annette
Sometimes I sits and thinks, sometimes I just sits.....
2002 Monaco Windsor 40PBT, 2013 Honda CRV AWD
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03-11-2014, 09:04 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Kinston, NC
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Congratulations!
You may want to leave a vehicle in your RV storage facility while you are gone.
That place is filling up fast.
Safe travels,
Alex
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2014 Thor Challenger 37KT
Kinston, NC
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03-11-2014, 10:19 AM
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Community Administrator
Fleetwood Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Marquette, Michigan "Da UP" & Lehigh Acres Florida
Posts: 21,827
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Sounds like you have a good plan.
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John & Cathy R.
06 Pace Arrow 38L Workhorse W24
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03-11-2014, 01:22 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 94
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i wouldn't have thought of that. Great idea. Perfect for those of us that are inexperienced. Enjoy your new adventure.
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03-11-2014, 03:05 PM
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Senior Member
Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 1,126
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congrats on the new rig
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Allan&Mary with Daisy Dog&peanuts
1999 Newmar Mountian Aire 3758 37.5 ft V10
living life like there is know tomorrow
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03-12-2014, 04:31 AM
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Senior Member
Country Coach Owners Club Retired Fire Service RVer's
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Ocala, Florida
Posts: 6,295
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 Welcome and glad to meet you!
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2012 Airstream Mercedes Interstate Class B
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03-12-2014, 06:13 AM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Buffalo, IA
Posts: 2,825
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Sounds like you're off to a great start...... 
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2011 Winnie Journey 34y, Freightliner / Cummins , 2012 Chevy Colorado Toad
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03-12-2014, 06:52 AM
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Junior Member
Forest River Owners Club
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 27
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Welcome and enjoy.
Camping with friends is a great way to learn and get ideas. On our shake down trip last fall, we went with 2 other couples with TT's and we were able to see their set ups and gadgets that can make life around the campsite more enjoyable.
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03-12-2014, 07:01 AM
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Senior Member
New Horizons Owners Club
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 481
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Great approach. We are still learning about our fifth wheel trailer a year later. You can never have too much good support! Good luck!
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