Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 



Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 10-04-2010, 10:24 PM   #1
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 2
Default hi

hi
__________________

dknjax is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-05-2010, 11:02 AM   #2
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: NC
Posts: 9
Default

We bought a used x-160 and were "newbies" ourselves. Can't be of much help with the technical stuff, but can tell you the few things we've learned.
1) have good communication when backing into a site- can't tell you how much it ruins a day to have your husband yelling at you!
2) make sure your campground has sewer hook-ups or you better have a "honey" cart thingy to empty your tanks in once you are parked and level and those babies fill up. Our 1st campground didn't have hook ups and we weren't prepared for that. Major bummer!
3) When you aren't using the city water, turn it off at the main. We didn't do this and came back to a busted water hose outside from all the pressure. Luckily it was outside and not in our camper!
4) Don't know if the fridge is the same in all, but ours doesn't have a compressor (or so I learned on this site) and if you want it to store food during your travel, you are gonna want to hook it up at home 1 or even better 2 days in advance and it must be on VERY LEVEL ground in order to cool properly.

I'm sure there is much more useful info to be had, but that is some major pointers to start! Just remember it's supposed to be fun and a vacation!
__________________

ashpierce10 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-05-2010, 07:16 PM   #3
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 21
Default

My biggest problem is to remember everything when getting ready to leave the campground. Thus I have made a checkoff list. You may want to do something similar, but modify to your camper.

INSIDE:
o Refrigerator on LP 0r 12V
o Brace Fridge Door With Spring Rod
o TV Antenna Down
o Hot Water Tank Off
o Close Roof Vent

OUTSIDE:
o Raise Stabilizer Jacks & Door Step
o Disconnect Electric & Water
o Chairs / Tables Stored
o Secure Awning (Tighten Handles)
o Lock Range Vent Flap
o Hitch Ball Locked
o Safety Chains Attached
o Brake Safety Cable Attached
o Remove Wheel Levelers & Store
o Check Trailer Running & Brake Lights
__________________
Jerry
TT: 16' Fun Finder
TV: 08 Ford Explorer V8
No pets - Sponser Child https://www.childfund.org
gheicher is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-10-2010, 08:24 AM   #4
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 2
Default new 210 things to remember

Thanks to you both!! Great things to remember! I am going to make a check list! Wish the dealer would give you one!!
dknjax is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-11-2010, 02:30 PM   #5
Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Pa
Posts: 76
Default

congrats!!!
deerslayer is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off

» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3
Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Fun Finder RV, Cruiser RV, or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 04:11 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
×