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Hiker57 · 09-13-2020, 11:03 AM

We are preparing to purchase our first RV--a 2021 Grand Design Momentum 376THS. We would appreciate input on what most items that are not included with the unit that we will need to purchase separately (or, that we might be able to negotiate as part of the sale). This one comes with a 5.5KW Onan gas generator--any input on the capacity, etc? It does have an 18cu RV frig, 3 A/C units and a solar package. It has a washer/dryer hook up, no washer/dryer. Thank you in advance for any and all information you experienced RVers can share with us.

Bob_C · 09-13-2020, 11:32 AM

Sewer hose, fresh water hose, wheel chocks, maybe will have empty propane tanks, battery(s) might not come with it......just have to look it over good.....every dealer does his own thing....try to get a good hitch.....probably won't come with ramp extensions or a filler for between the ramp door and the box...if you're gonna use it as a toy hauler, check for hold downs.....one thing to check, even if it's hot outside, is that the furnace works and puts out warm air outta every register....

Hiker57 · 09-13-2020, 05:52 PM

Thank you, Bob! your advice is very much appreciated!

**hamm2018** · 09-14-2020, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Hiker57

We are preparing to purchase our first RV--a 2021 Grand Design Momentum 376THS. We would appreciate input on what most items that are not included with the unit that we will need to purchase separately (or, that we might be able to negotiate as part of the sale). This one comes with a 5.5KW Onan gas generator--any input on the capacity, etc? It does have an 18cu RV frig, 3 A/C units and a solar package. It has a washer/dryer hook up, no washer/dryer. Thank you in advance for any and all information you experienced RVers can share with us.

Okay here is allot of information I am going to hit you with, get comfy:

We have a 2018 Road Warrior 427 made by Heartland and it similar to this unit except we have a side patio on our unit as well. The Onan is a 5.5K gas unit and we do run it monthly as needed for maintenance. During this test we run 2 AC units, and other items in the Road Warrior.
As far as other items, you should add a really good Surge protector, possible a Progressive Industries brand.
Here is another style:
https://www.rvupgradestore.com/Progr...p/emspt50x.htm

Here is one style:https://www.rvupgradestore.com/50-Am...-p/71-2669.htm.

We use a water softener with 3 water filters https://www.rvwaterfilterstore.com/r...r-filter-store.

Also consider what you plan to do for TV watching. If you plan on using Dish get the equipment added to the purchase and make sure the dealer can get it to work for you.
There are several different kinds of antennas available, permanent install such as the Traveller. Others included portable units, Pathway X2.

https://www.rvhometown.com/best-sate...20More%20items

Make sure they test it in front of you, because believe it or not allot will not work the right way when you first get it.

I know you asked what else to buy but I am going to offer you some advice on buying it.

Also the big thing is to make sure you do a really good walk thru and inspection BEFORE you sign the paperwork. This way you have a tool to use to make sure they fix everything before you drive away. Do NOT take "We'll take care of that later stuff"

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Also take cell phone and video the walk thru so when you start operating the equipment you have something to refer back to. Being new to the RV world the dealer will try to rush thru it, but slow them down, do not leave until you are comfortable with operating the unit. Run EVERY SYSTEM, fresh water, dump tanks, AC, Furnace. If possible stay at least over night on their lot with hookups to test everything to make sure it works and you are able to operate it. The time to discover you don't know what to do is then not when you are in the middle of camping and forget how to unhook it.

On any question feel free to ask, or else the messenger to contact me.