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07-01-2015, 06:08 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 16
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Woops forgot my new member checkin
Morning all....Wife and I after many years of talking about it finally decided to buy our first RV. Like many of you we have three dogs and the only way for us to go anywhere is to take them with us. The first rig is a 2002 Pace Arrow 36' V10. The rig was in remarkable condition with only 31K on it and so far no surprises or disappointments. Currently actively looking at this forum for tips on improving the handling and the info and response has been great.
Will try not to clutter up the forums with redundant newbie questions by searching previous posts. Thanks IRV2
Nick and Bonnie in CT
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07-01-2015, 06:19 AM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Western WI
Posts: 688
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Welcome and happy camping 
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2001 Itasca Horizon 36LD Cat
Retired Air Force, One lovely Angel  , 2 Cats and three birds.
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07-01-2015, 07:05 AM
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Community Moderator
Winnebago Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Weyauwega, WI US
Posts: 8,727
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Nick & Bonnie;
We are pleased you joined us. Congratulations on the purchase of your first RV. Browse the forums that interest you and don't be afraid to ask questions. We have a great group here who like to help when the can. Enjoy the forums;
Don
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07-01-2015, 09:08 AM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club Spartan Chassis
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Sterling Heights, MI
Posts: 2,723
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2010 Ventana 4333
Spartan MM w/Cummins 360 ISC
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07-01-2015, 09:21 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Altoona, Iowa
Posts: 1,668
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ndow
Morning all....Wife and I after many years of talking about it finally decided to buy our first RV. Like many of you we have three dogs and the only way for us to go anywhere is to take them with us. The first rig is a 2002 Pace Arrow 36' V10. The rig was in remarkable condition with only 31K on it and so far no surprises or disappointments. Currently actively looking at this forum for tips on improving the handling and the info and response has been great.
Will try not to clutter up the forums with redundant newbie questions by searching previous posts. Thanks IRV2
Nick and Bonnie in CT
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Welcome! Sounds like you got a peach of a motorhome. The Ford chassis forums will have tons of info on handling improvements.
The first thing that I would do is weigh the axles and then adjust tire pressures according to the load inflation tables for your brand of tires. Next I would take it to a good truck tire shop and have a front end alignment done.
After doing those initial steps, take it for some test rides and see how the handling is. If it's not up to your liking or handling is uncomfortable, you may need additional or upgraded anti-sway bars, upgraded shocks, steering stabilizer and maybe a trac bar. It's a journey and somewhat trial and error but can be fun also.
If it shifts down into a screaming 3rd gear at small inclines such as overpasses you may want to get a 5 Star tune to correct that. The forums will be your friend!
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07-01-2015, 09:29 AM
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Senior Member
Thor Owners Club
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 2,893
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Welcome to IRV2. .....lots of super info and folks that can give you good info on your rig and RVing in general......
Safe and Happy Travels.
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07-01-2015, 10:14 AM
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Senior Member/RVM #90
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Columbus, MS
Posts: 54,780
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Hi Nick & Bonnie! Welcome to IRV2! We're sure glad you joined us! 
Congrats on the new rig! Keep her between the ditches!
Good luck, happy trails, and God bless!  
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Sometimes I sits and thinks, sometimes I just sits.....
2002 Monaco Windsor 40PBT, 2013 Honda CRV AWD
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07-02-2015, 07:23 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 16
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Thanks all for the great welcome and wishing everyone a safe RVing summer!
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07-02-2015, 09:43 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, glad to meet you!
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07-02-2015, 12:17 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Everywhere USA
Posts: 2,107
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