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Old 03-02-2012, 03:49 PM   #407
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Yes, D tires. No issues but only had the trailer a year. The water pump is under the kitchen counter next to the hot water heater. Yes, it has front power stab jacks.
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Yes, D tires. No issues but only had the trailer a year. The water pump is under the kitchen counter next to the hot water heater. Yes, it has front power stab jacks.
Thanks Taken, that was fast!
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Old 03-03-2012, 10:38 PM   #410
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ok gang, my unit will be here next week and Im to pick it up wednessday, already have reservations made for the weekend to take her out

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SOOO those of you that have yours, what items do I need to pay particular attention to when doing my walk through inspection!

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Old 03-03-2012, 11:41 PM   #411
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one thing that has been a bad thing for several is the fresh water fill or the black tank water hook up. have them hook up both to test. take notes on how to operate every thing. slides going in and out, are there grease tracks on the rug. check to make sure the slides have good seals, test with water and straight stream water to see if the water gets by the seals such as if you are in a wind and rain storm. some have had trouble with the mattress caving in the middle after four straight nights of sleeping in it. check the tires to make sure they are coded for the weight of the TT. if not you will have blow outs. make sure the air pressure is up to the required pressure.some have problems with the propane tank cover and hooking up the WDH. This is just some of the things. I got these from reading the posts in this section of the forum. there are 30 pages might take you an hour but it is filled with good info.
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Old 03-03-2012, 11:43 PM   #412
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scoobbysue on page 29 has a list and I think she has the most problems
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Old 03-04-2012, 04:54 AM   #413
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Most of us had the kitchen table hitting the counter top issue so that one is pretty common. Noisy water pump too which needs additional isolation or fastening. As stated, the black tank flush is usually missing the cheap rubber washer in the connector but test it as well as ours had a bad vacuum breaker under the bathroom sink that allowed water to get into the trailer. Other than that, doors and cabinets that don't close right may need adjustment. Our toilet seal needed replaced as it wouldn't hold water. The wires to the tv generally aren't tethered together and get caught as you raise and lower the tv. Make sure you zip tie them to each other and to the tv itself. Some have reported the front storage compartment to leak. Ours didn't, but some do. We also had no slide leak or cable issues, but it's a safe bet to check them. We did have the small rubber gaskets pull away from the trailer where the slide cables enter the trailer which had to be reglued. Make sure all the controls on the main panel work. Ours all had loose wire nuts on most of the connections making slide operation only available through the remote. The mattress will need to be either replaced or have the foundation platform reinforced or both. Otherwise you will be sliding to the center in a night or so as the whole assembly caves in. Check the heat and make sure it works. The thermostat may require a reset which if not done just right will prevent the furnace from restarting. The bolts on our tongue jack were loose causing an intermittent ground. Make sure they are tight.
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Congrats on the new trailer!
I would suggest all of the above...mattress, outside slide seals, table rubbing against cabinet, toilet holding water, and we had the bedroom door sticking problem and rain getting in the front outside storage. All things that can be fixed. You'll find lots of good ideas on the forum. We've found that folks on this site are very knowledgeable so it would be to your advantage to stay in touch.....enjoy!!
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Martyf, congratulations on the new HC 321, the only additonal item I would be sure to check out is that your hitch shank extends out enough from your bumper so that in a very tight turn the trailer and tow vehicle do not come into contact.
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... the only additional item I would be sure to check out is that your hitch shank extends out enough from your bumper so that in a very tight turn the trailer and tow vehicle do not come into contact.
YEP! Did that the first day I had it on the way home from Ohio
Put a nice gouge in one of the front decals and a nice scratch in my truck.

Got stuck in a gas station and had to back out and pull a tight U-ie to get back on the road.

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Yes, D tires. No issues but only had the trailer a year. The water pump is under the kitchen counter next to the hot water heater. Yes, it has front power stab jacks.
Anyone else have any comments or concerns with the stock tires? I've had others suggest that they be changed out for "E" range tires immediately. I'd rather spend the money elsewhere if its not really an issue.
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Jimmie...same thing happened to us. Gouge on the trailer and on my bed cover. UGH!
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Yea really ticked me off...I also bent one the knobs that hold the bottom of the LP cover on that too and then the metal catch on the top put a gouge in the tail gate as well. First thing I ordered when I got home was an 18 inch shank and problem alleviated AND I can now drop the tail gate to load and unload
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Hi Clayhammer,

I probably only have about 2500 miles on mine and don't believe I've been up to max weight but probably close on my longest trip. So far the tires still look new with no problems (knock on wood).
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