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09-29-2024, 07:30 PM
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Junior Member
Holiday Rambler Owners Club
Join Date: May 2020
Location: Calabasas, CA
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Maiden voyage for two nights close to home
Hi folks. We bought a 2004 Neptune diesel pusher a while ago and we are about to take our maiden voyage this week! We are only going about 20 miles away, and we are just going for two nights, but we are very excited! This is in preparation of a longer trip about a week later from Los Angeles to Bozeman, Montana. Hopefully, everything works on the first trip.
We will be camping with some friends who are not new to this (we are), and they will help us with what to bring, how to set up, etc. We are open to any suggestions from all of you experienced RVers. BTW, we come from a background of 15 years boating in Mexico, so I am pretty good at fixing things.
So excited, Bill and Susan
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Bill and Susan
2004 HR Neptune 32 PBD (La Ballena, The Whale)
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09-29-2024, 07:39 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Powell River, B.C.
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Take what you think you'll need ; but ; have a list of what you took to check against your actual use.
Then make a list of what you needed but didn't bring for your next trip .
After you've done this a half dozen times you'll have your load out list . 
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2000 Caravan toad, Remco & Blue Ox.
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09-29-2024, 07:40 PM
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Senior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: On the continental divide
Posts: 3,500
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Bill,
Tires under 6 years old? Any new belts, hoses, filters, oil and a recent grease job? If so, you are ready to go.
Have a great trip.
Mike in Colorado
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2004 Fleetwood Pace Arrow 37c, 8.1 gasser, (Jezebel) Ultra RV ECM / TCM, plugs wires, and rear track bar, PPE deep Tx pan w/ temp gage, Bilstein's, Sailun's & Sumo's all round, pushed by a 2002 Grand Caravan, on a Master Tow Dolly OR a WR-250 on a rail.
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09-30-2024, 07:06 AM
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Community Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Full timing
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Quote:
Originally Posted by montenido
Hi folks. We bought a 2004 Neptune diesel pusher a while ago and we are about to take our maiden voyage this week! We are only going about 20 miles away, and we are just going for two nights, but we are very excited! This is in preparation of a longer trip about a week later from Los Angeles to Bozeman, Montana. Hopefully, everything works on the first trip.
We will be camping with some friends who are not new to this (we are), and they will help us with what to bring, how to set up, etc. We are open to any suggestions from all of you experienced RVers. BTW, we come from a background of 15 years boating in Mexico, so I am pretty good at fixing things.
So excited, Bill and Susan
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Welcome to the group.
One suggestion, while camping this close to home, make a list of what you need. Don't run back home to get it, but if needed for health, yes go get it.
For example, if you just forgot paper towels, don't run home and get these, you will be running home constantly for little things you forgot. Write it down what you forgot to bring.
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2018 Road Warrior 427
2013 Can Am Spyder RT Limited
2017 Ram 3500 w/Aisin w/4:10
2 Dachshunds DJ (RIP 9-12-19) & Joey (RIP 5-14-21)
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09-30-2024, 07:42 AM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Kamloops, BC, 60 miles from the Center of the Universe according to the Rinpoche, of the SF monks.
Posts: 8,415
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Don't forget to think about tools for simple repairs. A basic toolkit with screwdrivers, sockets, combination wrenches, pliers, wire cutters, and of course a hammer can be a real game changer.
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09-30-2024, 08:34 AM
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Junior Member
Holiday Rambler Owners Club
Join Date: May 2020
Location: Calabasas, CA
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Thanks for the great replies. Tires were just put on last Friday, and all the belts, filters, and fluids will be changed before the Montana trip.
Cheers, Bill
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Bill and Susan
2004 HR Neptune 32 PBD (La Ballena, The Whale)
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09-30-2024, 11:17 AM
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Senior Member/RVM #90
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Columbus, MS
Posts: 56,247
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Hi Bill & Susan! Welcome to IRV2! We’re sure glad you joined the gang here! 
Congrats on the new rig! Have fun and keep her between the ditches!
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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09-30-2024, 11:29 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2021
Location: Western NC
Posts: 283
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Welcome, and congrats! It's smart to do a short first trip close to home. You'll be fine.
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Gary & Tracy
Proud owners of the "TikiBus" - a 1987 Elite Coach Corporation 36' diesel pusher on a Gillig bus chassis. Flat towing a 2020 Jeep Gladiator
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09-30-2024, 12:09 PM
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Member
Newmar Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner RV Trip Wizard
Join Date: Apr 2024
Location: Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas
Posts: 87
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Bill and Susan, have a great time on your first trip! If you're like me, you are excited about the absolute freedom your coach gives you. You'll be able to, with a moment's notice, pick up and take off to some desired location. What freedom!
Most of all, have FUN!
Kevin
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