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dpgllg's avatar
dpgllg
Explorer
Jun 04, 2017

Getting new 5th wheel Lots of questions!

We looked at a 2017 Grand Design Reflection 27RL yesterday and fell in love with it. Did the paperwork and it should be hitched to my truck in about 10 days

Here is a link to actual RV

Grand Design 27RL

Now the questions:

This RV is 50 amp power and my old is 30amp. I have a surge protector that plugs into the pedestal and then my power cord plugs into the surge protector. I want to know what surge protector I should get to protect the RV.

ADDED QUESTION
What electrical adapters do I need?

I really want to protect this 5th wheel. What is the best wax/polish to use on it? I was using a cleaner and once I got the RV clean Zymol wax. What is best for overall protection and can I go over the decals or not?

Speaking of protection should I invest in a cover or not? If yes what brand? I know that there are two schools of thought yes it protects AND it will rub the finish off your RV.

Should I put a roof treatment on now or wait until it needs cleaned? What roof treatment is the best?

This 5th wheel has auto leveling. What routine maintenance is required of the system?

There are two vent openings for the refrigerator since it is in the slide out. Should I have fans installed to help the air circulation?

These are just the questions that came to mind overnight and I'm sure we will have more once we get our hands on it.

We just went to look is all and WOW!

Thanks in advance!

Dave
  • Veebyes's avatar
    Veebyes
    Explorer II
    Jun 05, 2017
    Plugged into a 30a outlet at the post the surge protector will be fine.

    With a 30a source you need to be very aware of what YOU have turned on inside starting with, No, you should not run 2 air conditioners together & expect the microwave, the hair dryer, the toaster & the coffee maker all to run at the same time too. Something is going to go "POOF".

    With very careful power use management we can run our 50a trailer off of a 20a source.
  • High5er's avatar
    High5er
    Explorer
    Jun 05, 2017
    I own a beautiful full paint Cardinal 5th wheel. Last year I splurged on a $500 cover that would cover a 41-foot 5er. I washed it well before affixing the cover. This spring I was excited to see how well it did over the Minnesota winter. When I uncovered it Initially it looked pretty good but still got a little dusty. (No big deal right?) When I got home and washed it I discovered that everywhere there was a cinch strap there were these fine scratches going all the way up the sides of the paint. 4 hours later and tired arms from rubbing out the scratches I decided that that cover would not be going back on my 5er. So my advise is not to use a cover.

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