New Owner of a Class C.

Congrats! You are going to have a blast. We certainly have since we purchased our Class C last December. I have learned much and also much of it from this board filled with very helpful and informative folks.

The important things to make sure are in top shape include tires and possible water intrusion issues. I see you are in AL so unlike here in Los Angeles, you won't have problems getting some rain to check it all out. After a hard rain or two, check for leaks. As was stated, water damage is a killer. Also, make sure your tires are in good shape. They shouldn't be older than 4-5 years and hopefully they don't have cracks, checking etc...

The rest will eventually break as minor things always do on Class C's and then you will come on here and ask how to fix it. For example, since getting mine, I have had to address both the generator (needed a new 30 amp circuit) and the thermostat (the board). Both were minor issues and were thanks to being rattled lose over the course of the years. Easy fixes and cheap. That stuff will happen. No big deal.

Okay, now go have some fun and figure out what works and what needs to be fixed and come back and see us! ;)

Some great advise that I've seen on this forum. First night out, make it in the back yard. Use the refrig, stove, microwave, air, heater, coffee pot. You'll quickly learn what you forgot to take but will only take a second to go and get it. Also, you'll find out what works, and how it works. Go ahead, use the toilet too and the shower and then you can make your first drive to the dump. (Its always a good idea to know where the closes dump is anyway.

By the way, I learned nearly everything I needed to know right here on these forums. A great group of people with tons of experience and knowledge.

We were newbies in October when we bought our 1997 Damon Hornet 30'. Since then (before camping!), we've had to replace our coach battery (we boiled out the first one), completely rebuild the cabover floor due to water damage, resealed the cabover...then I blew out the sidewalk on a brand new tire by hitting a curb in my driveway (then I bent the rim on the way to get the tire fixed...by hitting another curb!). We also completely repainted the inside. The learning curve is very quick!!! We've now been camping three of the past four weekends, with no issues...and we're having a blast! Good luck...and have fun!

Actually, the "Idiot's Guide" is not a bad start. A lot of the basic stuff is explained and once you get that figured out the fun starts.

Congratulations! It seems complicated at first but most of the systems are pretty easy to figure out and use once you get some practice. Check all of the caulking and repair any missing or loose sections. Water intrusion can cause major damage. Have fun!

Ain't much to learn, If you have tent camped you have all the basics down.