Taking delivery on TT, what do I need???
We pick up our new Catalina 272 DBS Tuesday :B. What do we need to buy for our trailer next? Obviously we need fresh water hose, sewer and grey water hose. Does anyone have any suggestions on what b...
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My first thoughts are curb your enthusiasm. Getting a new RV is very exciting But don't pit the cart before the horse. Focus on the PDI and only the PDI.
Before you get to caught up with accessories make sure the entire RV works and that everything is to your satisfaction.
That means check every valve switch latch catch,outlet,connection, lock holder, handle etc. Fill tanks and run pump. Attach hose and run water at all fixtures and check for leaks.
If it is not working and you don't discover it until down the road consider it your fault for not checking.
Don't let them rush you and take your time be very focus and systematic to check every thing out.
Do not sign or accept until you are satisfied. Until you take deliver you have leverage and hold all the cards.
Once the PDI is over the dealer has leverage and you are now their schedule and priority list.
Many of the issues and horror stories encountered on this forum could be eliminated if the owners took time to do a very complete PDI.
Be patient and business like but make sure everything is in order including checking roof and inspecting beneath the trailer. Assume nothing!
Let your salesman know up front that you plan to take some time to inspect the trailer. Make sure the dealer has a clear understanding that you expect the RV to be 100% in order at the time of PDI.
Good Luck a careful thorough PDI will save you a lot of aggravation, frustration, headache and heart ache down the road.
Consumers could instantly improve the quality control within the RV industry. If they all learned how to do a effective PDI.
Good Luck and enjoy your new RV
Before you get to caught up with accessories make sure the entire RV works and that everything is to your satisfaction.
That means check every valve switch latch catch,outlet,connection, lock holder, handle etc. Fill tanks and run pump. Attach hose and run water at all fixtures and check for leaks.
If it is not working and you don't discover it until down the road consider it your fault for not checking.
Don't let them rush you and take your time be very focus and systematic to check every thing out.
Do not sign or accept until you are satisfied. Until you take deliver you have leverage and hold all the cards.
Once the PDI is over the dealer has leverage and you are now their schedule and priority list.
Many of the issues and horror stories encountered on this forum could be eliminated if the owners took time to do a very complete PDI.
Be patient and business like but make sure everything is in order including checking roof and inspecting beneath the trailer. Assume nothing!
Let your salesman know up front that you plan to take some time to inspect the trailer. Make sure the dealer has a clear understanding that you expect the RV to be 100% in order at the time of PDI.
Good Luck a careful thorough PDI will save you a lot of aggravation, frustration, headache and heart ache down the road.
Consumers could instantly improve the quality control within the RV industry. If they all learned how to do a effective PDI.
Good Luck and enjoy your new RV
