Our First Trip -- Comments Wanted
We live in MA and we're new to RVing. Just bought a 2011 Ford F150 extended crew cab and 2011 Coachmen 24RBS 24 ft. trailer. Will be camping locally couple times for experience before heading to LA th...
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Inquiring minds want to know how you checked out trailer before you got it?
Was the unit a set?
How are the tires on the trailer? What type tires? Yes it makes a difference
Is the battery new or original?
Have you sanitized the water system?
Have you filled the holding tanks at all to check to make sure the valves work or at least going to a full hookup sight the first time?
Water hose sanitized?
Hot water heater plug available or in hot water heater?
Have you tried the furnace for at least an hour letting it cycle on and off a few times.
Refrigerator access panel opened up and top area checked for obstructions/nests
Also your trip is almost a perfect fit for the Natchez trace parkway between Nashville and Jacksonville MS. The entire route is closed to commercial vehicles with a free national park service campground at the start in Nashville and another near Jacksonville, s. It is our preferred route if in the area. Very pretty route with no one tailgating, pushing etc
Was the unit a set?
How are the tires on the trailer? What type tires? Yes it makes a difference
Is the battery new or original?
Have you sanitized the water system?
Have you filled the holding tanks at all to check to make sure the valves work or at least going to a full hookup sight the first time?
Water hose sanitized?
Hot water heater plug available or in hot water heater?
Have you tried the furnace for at least an hour letting it cycle on and off a few times.
Refrigerator access panel opened up and top area checked for obstructions/nests
Also your trip is almost a perfect fit for the Natchez trace parkway between Nashville and Jacksonville MS. The entire route is closed to commercial vehicles with a free national park service campground at the start in Nashville and another near Jacksonville, s. It is our preferred route if in the area. Very pretty route with no one tailgating, pushing etc
