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02-26-2014, 06:28 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Southern Ohio
Posts: 18
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Going to be my first RV.
Hello, I'm Steve and while I'm not totally new to this lifestyle I have no experience when it comes to RV's. Like others I started camping out in a tent and moved up to a popup then to a 32 ft 5th wheel which I used for ten years, life got a little busy and I had to give it up and never really had the means to get back into it.
Well that's changed, my father recently passed away and wanted me to have his RV, It's a 1990 Itasca Suncruiser 27 foot and needs a little attention as it hasn't been used for a couple years so I will have plenty of questions mostly on what I need to do to get it going so I'm off to post in the correct sections... 
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02-26-2014, 07:31 AM
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Senior Member
Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 165
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Do all of the obvious. Change oil and filter, change antifreeze, change air filter, check hoses and belts and replace any that are dried out or look suspicious, check date code on tires and replace if 7 years or more old. And of course pressurize water system and check for leaks and hot water heater operation. Check fridge and furnace operation. Check lights, turn signals. Crawl around underneath and inspect brake lines and anything else you can see, replace whatever looks suspicious. If it is on an f53 chassis do the cheap handling fix you can find on this website. The list goes on, but this will get you started.
Happy travels.
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 2002 Four Winds Infinity 37', 2 slides, F53 with V10, 22,500# chassis, CHF. 4 of us and a German sheperd.
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02-26-2014, 07:51 AM
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Community Moderator
Winnebago Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Weyauwega, WI US
Posts: 8,729
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Steve;
We are happy you joined us. You have come to the right place for answers to RV questions. We have a great group here who like to help when they can. Visit our Winnebago Industries Owners Forum for question on your rig. You will receive lots of response there. Browse the forums that interest you and don't be afraid to ask questions. I hope you enjoy the forum. We have a Winnebago Chat Room every Tuesday night at 9 PM EST. You can ask questions there from seasoned Winnebago owners.
Don
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Don & Bev Morgan Weyauwega WI, 05 Itasca Horizon 40KD, 400 HP Cummins, Adopted by a great couple, Toad 07 Saturn Vue AWD, Air Force One, TST 510 TPMS, Mayor of Weyauwega 2007 - 2013, Waupaca Co Board Supervisor 2010 - 2014
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02-26-2014, 08:49 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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Good luck with your new project.
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John & Cathy R.
06 Pace Arrow 38L Workhorse W24
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02-26-2014, 09:10 AM
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Senior Member/RVM #90
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Columbus, MS
Posts: 54,785
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Hi Steve! Welcome to IRV2! It's great to have you join the gang! 
Congrats on the new rig! Hope you enjoy the forum!
Good luck, happy trails, and God bless! 
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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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02-26-2014, 11:25 AM
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Senior Member
Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 1,126
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welcome to irv2
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02-26-2014, 11:28 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: https://binged.it/1KdDqKO
Posts: 2,428
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HOwdy
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02-26-2014, 11:33 AM
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Senior Member
Nor'easters Club Fleetwood Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Lake Katrine, NY
Posts: 269
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Welcome Steve. This is a great sight. Even though I to have RV'd for many years I have just recently joined this sight and learned many useful nuggets of information.
Enjoy the RV and hope you make many happy memories with it!!
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2018 Fleetwood Discovery LXE 40G
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02-26-2014, 11:59 AM
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Community Moderator
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Posts: 31,553
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Tony & Ruth........... FMCA#F416727
2016 London Aire 4519, Freightliner chassis, Cummins ISX, 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, Blue Ox Avail with AF1. TST 507 TPMS
No amount of money can buy you an extra second of time.
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02-26-2014, 05:06 PM
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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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02-26-2014, 05:17 PM
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Senior Member
Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 1,126
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welcome to irv2
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02-27-2014, 05:55 AM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Buffalo, IA
Posts: 2,825
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Welcome aboard and happy trails....
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Terry & Brenda - From the Iowa Banks of the Mighty Mississippi
2011 Winnie Journey 34y, Freightliner / Cummins , 2012 Chevy Colorado Toad
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02-27-2014, 06:03 AM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Michigan
Posts: 5,692
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Welcome aboard and glad to have you with us. I'm sure you'll find all the info you'll need to get your Suncruiser up and running. Good luck and have a great time.
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Steve & Sally / Hudson Our Little Pom / Heidi, Houston & HiTee Forever in our Hearts
04 NEWMAR MACA 3778 W22 / 05 PT Vert
Michigan (Summer) Michigan (Winter For Now)
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02-27-2014, 06:15 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: https://binged.it/1KdDqKO
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