luanne, If I were you I would find the nearest camping ground from where you live, and go there for a day or two and as soon as you pull in find one of the campers there and ask them what you need to do! I am sure they (you can ask more than one) would spend all day with you happily trying to expain all of you questions. Campers are usually more than happy to help any one out answering questions. And it won't cost you a thing! Good Luck. Gary DO NOT TRY TO BACK INTO A SPACE WITHOUT SOMEONE BEHIND YOU TO GUIDE YOU.
Thank you, I was thinking I might try that! There is a nice Good Sam RV park here in Clarksville TN...maybe I will go spend the weekend there!!
Gary. wrote: luanne, If I were you I would find the nearest camping ground from where you live, and go there for a day or two and as soon as you pull in find one of the campers there and ask them what you need to do! I am sure they (you can ask more than one) would spend all day with you happily trying to expain all of you questions. Campers are usually more than happy to help any one out answering questions. And it won't cost you a thing! Good Luck. Gary DO NOT TRY TO BACK INTO A SPACE WITHOUT SOMEONE BEHIND YOU TO GUIDE YOU.
Gary. wrote: luanne, If I were you I would find the nearest camping ground from where you live, and go there for a day or two and as soon as you pull in find one of the campers there and ask them what you need to do! I am sure they (you can ask more than one) would spend all day with you happily trying to expain all of you questions. Campers are usually more than happy to help any one out answering questions. And it won't cost you a thing! Good Luck. Gary DO NOT TRY TO BACK INTO A SPACE WITHOUT SOMEONE BEHIND YOU TO GUIDE YOU.
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Funny, I was just about to post that same suggestion.
I have to agree with others that you should drive to a nearby RV park and tell the counter person that you are very new and need help and see if someone there will help you to get hooked up. I have been a full-timer for 16 years and will try to help all I can. My first two suggestions are: Go to the Escapees RV Club website and check out the Beginners Forum. You don't have to be a member to read (but you may to post, not sure). My second suggestion is to get an emergency road service like CoachNet or Good Sam. That will be about $100 for the year and should you have a breakdown on the road, gives you someone to call for help!
Take really good notes as people tell you how to do things. Make a checklist for everything! Then you won't get flustered and forget things. Will you travel with an aircard for your computer or do you use wi-fi? I happen to like the aircard as I can pretty much get online from the side of the road anywhere. But it's more expensive than just using wi-fi. Personal choice.
The more time you spend in your motorhome, the more comfortable you will be with it. Good luck and keep us all posted.
If you have an Android smart phone, there is an app called RV Checklist that is very close to this.
You really need to find a manual so you can tailor your steps to the model requirements, like slides out first or after leveling. Maybe call Fleetwood (Link). I could not find a contact number. Maybe a dealer can help with that. Post the model here and others may be able to help.
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Are you a Good Sam member, or FMCA, Escapee? If so, there might be a nearby chapter that could offer you some local suggestions for finding someone to get you familiar with your new rig. BTW, congrats.
Escapees have a park outside of Knoxville, Raccoon Valley - lots of fulltimers stop by - they have loads of experience.
I strongly suggest you get Emergency Road Service, offered by CoachNet, Good Sams to name a couple. A great investment, a little over $100 per year, peace of mind is priceless.
'02 KOUNTRY STAR DP
2012 HONDA FIT "PUMPKINMOBILE"
GILLIGAN- 1ST MATE CAT - 3 HR TOUR
JUST bought this...but, have already gotten info to become a member of Good Sam.
OK, does ANYONE know of a video out there I can watch on how to open the awning to check it out? It is a Dometic A&E Series and NOT automatic...
klm wrote: Are you a Good Sam member, or FMCA, Escapee? If so, there might be a nearby chapter that could offer you some local suggestions for finding someone to get you familiar with your new rig. BTW, congrats.
Escapees have a park outside of Knoxville, Raccoon Valley - lots of fulltimers stop by - they have loads of experience.
I strongly suggest you get Emergency Road Service, offered by CoachNet, Good Sams to name a couple. A great investment, a little over $100 per year, peace of mind is priceless.
Thanks so much...I found a checklist online also, going to try to walk thru it today a bit. I don't want to start up water heater and such until I have had it all checked out, but would like to practice with where everything is and what I need to turn on. I have what I thought were ALL of the manuals, but haven't found any instructions step by step yet...guess Fleetwood didn't think someone that had NEVER owned an RV would buy one!! This is a FLEETWOOD FLAIR 30ft.
If you have an Android smart phone, there is an app called RV Checklist that is very close to this.
You really need to find a manual so you can tailor your steps to the model requirements, like slides out first or after leveling. Maybe call Fleetwood (Link). I could not find a contact number. Maybe a dealer can help with that. Post the model here and others may be able to help.
REALLY would like to pull out the awning and check it out. Does anybody know of an online video for a manual Dometic A&E awning?? HELP...maybe any video of any awning would work!
Thank you. I have almost 3 weeks to figure all of this out, less the time I will have it in the shop to have all systems checked and new tires installed of course. First, I have a smartphone that is an internet hotspot (if there is coverage available..not out in the middle of nowhere!). Where I am going (Wyoming) I have already been told there will not be cell coverage so I am exploring options for internet and TV....that is going to be other questions I will be asking on here!
Tedtoo wrote: Hi, LuAnne and congratulations!
I have to agree with others that you should drive to a nearby RV park and tell the counter person that you are very new and need help and see if someone there will help you to get hooked up. I have been a full-timer for 16 years and will try to help all I can. My first two suggestions are: Go to the Escapees RV Club website and check out the Beginners Forum. You don't have to be a member to read (but you may to post, not sure). My second suggestion is to get an emergency road service like CoachNet or Good Sam. That will be about $100 for the year and should you have a breakdown on the road, gives you someone to call for help!
Take really good notes as people tell you how to do things. Make a checklist for everything! Then you won't get flustered and forget things. Will you travel with an aircard for your computer or do you use wi-fi? I happen to like the aircard as I can pretty much get online from the side of the road anywhere. But it's more expensive than just using wi-fi. Personal choice.
The more time you spend in your motorhome, the more comfortable you will be with it. Good luck and keep us all posted.
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