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03-23-2019, 06:42 PM #11
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Welcome. Sounds like we have a lot of similarities, newly retired and new owners of an rv (imagine 2600rb).
Looking forward to exploring this great land. May your travels be blessed.
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03-24-2019, 07:15 AM #12
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03-24-2019, 10:46 AM #13
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Thanks to all for the warm welcome. As several have suggested, I will be splurging on the site sponsorship.
The PDI is my next project. I'll be starting with those on this site.
The hardest part is going to be dealing with the heavy workload while that awsome 5th wheel is screaming my name. Not quite able to start the retirement yet. Planning a summer of mods and local test runs.
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03-24-2019, 08:00 PM #14
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Geoff and Cheri
2011 F250 CC 6.7L
Firestone Ride Rite Airbags
Pull Rite 16k SuperGlide
2018 Reflection 303RLS, Build date 9/2017
USMC-Retired
Thin Blue Line - Retired
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04-18-2019, 10:19 AM #15
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Picked up the new 310GK
Well, the day finally came and we picked up the new unit on Monday. Delivery went well with only two issues so far.
In the morning we had an 'orientation' that was about 3.5 hours. The wife and I did an additional 2 hours of inspections inside and out. As some of those on this forum have said, the PDI was not as difficult as I had thought. I drew the line between inspecting and limited operation testing vs full operational testing of everything single thing. Much of it was done during the orientation.
Our two issues were the back splash tile was loose on one side, and the spare tire was on the unit. It seems that one tire went flat in transport, so GD is sending a new one.
Hitching was easy once I adjusted the guides to fit the pin box (Demco autoslide). You definatly know there is something back there although it was a fairly smooth pull. For my first tow larger than a small lawn mower trailer it really wasn't too bad. For those of you that are concerned about the towing, it will only take a few miles to at least stop sweating. Check your hitch and make sure you have it right (I checked it at least three times and still worried about what I missed). It is now parked in my workshop for some modifications.
One other note. The truck squat was about 3 inches and sat level with the trailer. Just over 6 inches clearance to the bed rails (by eye). Hitch was in the middle height position.
Success.
Thanks to all here for the advice.Rob & Kathy
2019 F350 CCSB SRW, w/Demco Autoslide.
2019 Solitude 310GK.
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04-18-2019, 07:23 PM #16
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Rob & Kathy
Glad the delivery went well. I agree with the "few miles to stop sweating" but it seems I do that each time out.
I moved your post into your original thread to keep it all together.
Enjoy and will be watching for your mods.
Brian
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