Newbie 3 month report
Right out of the gate, 1/2 mile down the road after I took delivery, my brand new 2014 Itasca Spirit shut down with a broken fuel line at the fuel tank connector (learned this after repair). It took 6 hours after my call to Good Sam Roadside Assistance to get it towed to the shop. So I was right away rudely introduced to the roadside assistance process. This was in metropolitan Orlando, not out in the far country. Anyway, since then there have been no problems. I have taken 3 trips to various Florida state parks, all of which were great. I posted the pictures on the Class C campsite photo thread.
I am the type of person who researches everything ad infinitum. I read the owners manual several times before I even purchased the RV LOL. And I read everything on this forum and others also. So I tried very hard to be prepared for my first trips and not do damage to myself, my hounds, or the RV. So far I have not incurred any damage, although there is plenty of chance ahead for that. But I have experienced numerous OOPS moments. OOPS I forgot to fasten a storage bay, put up the entry step, unload a bag of frozen chickpeas from the freezer before storing it. OOPS I ran over the curb on that turn, didn't see that broken hanging branch in time on that tree that hadn't been a problem before, etc,etc. Seems like every trip I will miss a turn and have to find a place to turn around. This RV stuff will keep you humble. There is a GPS in my future if for no other reason than to warn me into the correct lane in a timely manner. (I have one on my iPad - just haven't bothered to use it.)
After 3 months I am a better driver and can get the rig ready to roll faster. And it seems like I have bought and loaded everything there is in the world to buy for an RV. Now I can relax and think about where to go next.
Wave to me when you pass.
I am the type of person who researches everything ad infinitum. I read the owners manual several times before I even purchased the RV LOL. And I read everything on this forum and others also. So I tried very hard to be prepared for my first trips and not do damage to myself, my hounds, or the RV. So far I have not incurred any damage, although there is plenty of chance ahead for that. But I have experienced numerous OOPS moments. OOPS I forgot to fasten a storage bay, put up the entry step, unload a bag of frozen chickpeas from the freezer before storing it. OOPS I ran over the curb on that turn, didn't see that broken hanging branch in time on that tree that hadn't been a problem before, etc,etc. Seems like every trip I will miss a turn and have to find a place to turn around. This RV stuff will keep you humble. There is a GPS in my future if for no other reason than to warn me into the correct lane in a timely manner. (I have one on my iPad - just haven't bothered to use it.)
After 3 months I am a better driver and can get the rig ready to roll faster. And it seems like I have bought and loaded everything there is in the world to buy for an RV. Now I can relax and think about where to go next.
Wave to me when you pass.
