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11-25-2011, 01:46 PM
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I just chatted with Vizio support about this. Their reply was: "VIZIO TV's can withstand storage temperatures ranging from -5 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The recommended operating range is 40-95 degree's." Here in MA we rarely see below -5 so I'm not sure if I will bring ours in. What's everyone else doing?
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We pull ours primarily for security. FWIW, it's much easier to remove via the 4 phillips screws that go into the TV vs. the easier-looking, hex-head self-tapping metal screws that mount to the retraction arms (I have a HUGE multi-bit set, and I have yet to find the bit that fits correctly).
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11-26-2011, 11:10 AM
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#254
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Quote:
Originally Posted by taken
I just chatted with Vizio support about this. Their reply was: "VIZIO TV's can withstand storage temperatures ranging from -5 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The recommended operating range is 40-95 degree's." Here in MA we rarely see below -5 so I'm not sure if I will bring ours in. What's everyone else doing?
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Our temperature in the winter does not usually go that low...but, every once in a while we can have a spell. We don't have our 321 until this Spring, but this year, for the first time we left the LCD TV in our Jayco. I'll let you know when we open again in the Spring. I was under the assumption (obviously incorrectly) that as long as you were not operating the TV at temperatures outside the recommended range, you would be OK.
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11-26-2011, 06:08 PM
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#255
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Location: Mass
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Good evening new here,I have just read this whole thread because I am interested in the 321. It does worry me a bit that there seems to be multables of the same problems also there has always been an issue with the integrity of the slides. I had hoped that they would have been addressed by now but it seem they still have their problems.I would use this trailer on a piece of land we have in Maine. We have an 89 Sierra now that needs to be replaced so I have been searching for a setup that will fill our needs. They all have their compromises as far as floor plan but this one seems to fit well. It would be left there year round,do you think it should be retracted each visit? Do you think it is insulated enough for 4 season use? I see it has a 41000+- price tag, what are you people paying?(if you don't mind me asking)I am in Mass.what dealers are there for Keystone? I Really like the looks of this unit! Thanks DJB
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11-26-2011, 07:59 PM
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Forest River Owners Club
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Location: Western, MA
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Hello David,
Also in MA and use our 321 in Maine all the time. As far as price, there has been a price increase since we bought ours of about 4 grand. We paid 26 so I'm thinking 30 would be a fair bet. We bought at Diamond RV in Hatfield right on RT 91. FANTASTIC service, but, as with any dealer you need to work them to get the price down. Mine gave me their "absolute lowest price" three times before we said ok and my salesman is a neighbor. From what I've read though, Diamond's service is much better than others people have dealt with. If you call Diamond, ask for Charlie Bleumer. Not sure if it's up to 4 season use. Dual pane windows aren't an option and your valves might freeze up underneath. It's really pushing it as a 3 season trailer. Your slides can stay out. Just make sure there are no leaks first. Ours has never had an issue in major downpours and others have reported issues in the slightest rain. As for a tow vehicle, if you can control the tongue weight, a half ton loaded up with the hd tow package will probably do you right. I weighed our tongue at 1300 but could probably shave a hundred or two if I had to. Otherwise, a 3/4 won't have any issue at all. Been very happy with the Equalizer hitch as I've pointed out in previous posts. Cheapest place I've found is RV Wholesalers. Equal-i-zer Hitch 1200/12000lbs Trailer Weight - RVWholesalers.com RV Parts
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11-26-2011, 10:21 PM
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Dual pane windows are not listed as an option but they are an available option.
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11-27-2011, 07:22 AM
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Dual pane windows are not listed as an option but they are an available option.
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Interesting you say so as I was wondering if this was the case. It seems if you're ordering and if your dealer will bother, you can do a lot of things that aren't on the order sheet or web site. Same thing with boats. Lots of times with boats and RV's, the procedure is to order what you want even if it isn't listed as an option with the price dependent on whether the order is accepted as written. Although, in this case, I'm not sure dual pane windows would be enough to make a 321 a 4 season trailer.
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11-27-2011, 08:04 AM
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Thanks for the reply, I'm still looking at other manufacturers. Jaco has a similar model without the kitchen island but counter space is something we want also a decent size one room bathroom and the ability to sleep 4 adults(2 together 2 separate for the grand kids 1 is almost 6 feet now) as far as winter it would be occasional. I have a 2001 GMC 1500 HD with 373 gears it's listed as being able to tow 8000 with 373s and 10000 with 410s. I dont think I would tow it that much but it is a 250 mile ride to our land so proper setup is necessary.I am going to go to the shows this winter and hope to compare units . DJB
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11-28-2011, 07:00 AM
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Well I am anxiously awaiting the call from the dealership today about the AC problems and will post as soon as something is figured out. I am in central Texas and we had our first freeze and good heavy rain over the holidays and I am happy to say i found no leaks from the slides. I did find that the front storage compartment had very little leakage inside so i will most likely put a towel on either side like one of you stated previously. I paid 36000 out the door for mine with a show price and gap insurance, list was over 50,000 drive out. Just to mention one of the selling points with us was that we were told that it is a 4 season trailer....... I am now taking that with a grain of salt... Anyway, hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving!!!
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11-28-2011, 07:24 AM
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Everything they say is a stretch. "4 season".... "half ton towable".... "dry weights".... All can be done, but all are a mild stretch.
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11-30-2011, 07:14 AM
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Well I tried my furnace and it wouldn't come on at all so i have narrowed it down to the tstat. I found my tstat book and reset both the ac and the furnace with no luck so i told the tech that when he comes out to look at everything to bring a new tstat to try...
To reset the AC, make sure the tstat is off and nothing is showing,
press and hold the + button,
while holding the + button, hold the on/off button for 3 seconds you will see the little screen flash and let the on/off button go while still holding the + button,
then release the + button right after and that is how you initialize the tstat back to its default settings.
Do the same with the - button for the furnace then use the + button to toggle between a 1 degree or 2 degree response for kicking on and off the heat pump.
I know that is confusing, I had to read it over and over to make sure i was doing it right. It does state in the book that if all power including 12v is lost you have to preform this procedure. No luck for me though, think i have a lemon... Anyways hope you all find this somewhat useful..
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11-30-2011, 07:35 AM
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Seems crazy you have to do that every time power is out. Most people pull their batteries when winterizing. Guess I'll have to do it in the spring myself. Thanks for the info!
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11-30-2011, 12:03 PM
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#264
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Location: Birch Bay, WA
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Seems crazy you have to do that every time power is out. Most people pull their batteries when winterizing. Guess I'll have to do it in the spring myself. Thanks for the info!
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FWIW, I pulled and reinstalled my batteries and didn't need to do the reset to make the furnance work.
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11-30-2011, 03:23 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Mass
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Can someone tell me what size the couches open up to? what size bed do they make up to? I believe they are jack knife sofas instead of air beds.
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11-30-2011, 03:39 PM
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The jack knife it small between twin and full. The air bed is a queen. Yes, no air bed in jack knife....
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