New Fifth Wheel - Coachmen Brookstone 370 RL

mykahts wrote:
Hello... I just purchased a new fifth wheel (Coachmen Brookstone 370 RL) from an out of state dealer. It's to be delivered sometime next week. I know I'm taking a risk of not being there for the walk through but based on what I read up on Fun Town RV and my recent experience in dealing with them via phone and email, they seem to have a firm stand on customer service.

Question 1:

I requested for them to provide me a copy of the Pre-Delivery Inspection checklist so I can also go over that same list upon delivery. Given that I have no experience in this, I may have to hire someone to go through the list with me and ensure that everything is in proper order. I live in Las Vegas. Is there anyone here who can perhaps give me recommendation on where to go to find someone knowledgable enough to go through the list with me? Also, what would be a reasonable fee for something like this?

Question 2:

Since I don't own a truck yet and it could take me months before I get to take my 5er anywhere, what is the recommendation as far as protecting the wheels if the unit is parked for an extended period?

Question 3:

I was told that my unit doesn't come with generator. Any recommendation on what worked for you as far as generator?

Thanks all in advance for your help.

1. I have no idea but what comes to mind is some type of mobile RV repair service. I'm sure they might have someone that is knowledgeable that can do an inspection with you. You might ask yourself though what you are going to do if you find something unsatisfactory and it's already in your driveway. Believe me - quality control is no where near the auto industry. I'm sure there will be something wrong or unsat in the RV.

2. Protecting the wheels? The only think you can do is get some tire covers. They are cheap and even sold at Walmart. I think I paid around 10 or dollars each. Make sure you get the right size!

3. Most TT and FW don't come with a generator. They are usually only found on toyhaulers and Motorhomes for some reason. They can be quite spend as well $2-5k. Most people that decide they want a generator will then get 1 or 2 inverter generators the most popular being Honda or Yamaha. If your FW has a pre-wired gen ready compartment then you might be able to get a Cummins Onan genet and have a remote switch installed by your command center.


Best of luck to you.