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07-07-2023, 07:30 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Jul 2023
Location: Thomson
Posts: 9
M.O.C. #32976
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New and eager to learn
We are buying our first RV tomorrow and we are eager to learn this way of life. Not full timing but will be out on the road regularly.
Picking up a 2023 377FL.
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07-07-2023, 07:40 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,558
M.O.C. #2283
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Welcome to MOC. You have come to the right place to learn.
Congratulations on your new camper. Enjoy!
Lynwood
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07-07-2023, 07:43 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Austin
Posts: 2,427
M.O.C. #21044
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Don’t hesitate to ask ANY question. Most folks here have been there - done that and can help with nearly anything!
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MikenDebbie Aggie ‘77 in the sticks near Austin TX
2019 Chevy 3500 High Country DRW
2018 Montana 3921FB
Aussie Gus + Texas Heeler Jimmy
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07-07-2023, 09:30 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2021
Location: Northeast TX
Posts: 944
M.O.C. #30262
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Welcome to the MOC family! You'll find lots of friendly and helpful folks here when questions crop up. Congratulations on your new 377FL!
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Lee, Edith, Lil' Bit & Cuddles
22 MHC 331RL, Surge Guard 35550, SumoSprings, Kodiak disc brakes, 412Ah Lithium, Gen 3 Goosebox, Sailun 85s
22 Ram 3500 CC DRW 6.7 CTD Herrin Hauler Classic Bed, 45 gal AUX tank
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07-07-2023, 09:33 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Carmichael - CA
Posts: 7,380
M.O.C. #4831
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As this is your FIRST RV be sure to learn from others.
DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING UNTIL A THOROUGH PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION (PDI) HAS BEEN DONE AND ALL FAULTS ARE CORRECTED!!!
There are tons of horror stories here and on other forums about after the sale warranty repairs. Things may happen anyway, but doing a thorough PDI first greatly reduces the number.
Where do I find more info on this PDI you ask? Well right here on the MOC , in the files section. are a couple. Try this one as it is the most complete one I have seen in a while. https://www.montanaowners.com/forums...?do=file&id=87
Oh yea, welcome to the MOC!
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Carl (n Susan)
There is more to life than fuel mileage.
2012 Montana 3700RL Big Sky Package towed by a 2015 Ford F350 6.7L PSD 4WD CC LWB
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07-08-2023, 04:16 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Austin
Posts: 2,427
M.O.C. #21044
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During our unfortunately brief PDI - DW quickly figured out that they had pulled the wrong unit out of inventory. She knew immediately when we walked inside and said “This is the wrong unit. The unit I picked had the TAN tile backsplash!!!”…and she was right! And thank goodness because shortly before we walked inside the tech was showing me the convenience center and (for no reason that I recall) there was a bright blue electrical flash that popped behind the InCommand BCM panel on the other side of the basement. The tech said “let me call someone to check that out” - then he said let’s go look at some things inside. The BCM was probably fried to a total loss - but I did not know what it was at the time. Two strikes and that unit was OUT!
DW was absolutely right. We stopped the PDI and they had to tear up all the papers and write up the unit we picked out at the RV show. They put us up in a nearby campground in our old RV overnight and we started over the next day. The second PDI went better!
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MikenDebbie Aggie ‘77 in the sticks near Austin TX
2019 Chevy 3500 High Country DRW
2018 Montana 3921FB
Aussie Gus + Texas Heeler Jimmy
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07-08-2023, 06:34 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Jul 2023
Location: Thomson
Posts: 9
M.O.C. #32976
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Thanks everyone! We are going through our PDI this morning but won't take delivery until next week.
Printed out that PDI checklist and we think that is very handy to have.
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07-08-2023, 09:25 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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Welcome to the forum! May your new rig bring you many years of wonderful memories.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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07-08-2023, 11:22 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Mesa az
Posts: 2,954
M.O.C. #5651
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I second what everyone said above. If people here can't answer it is because there IS NO answer! LOL
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Tom and Gail
2013 Mountaineer 362
2012 Silverado 2500
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07-08-2023, 05:14 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Jul 2023
Location: Thomson
Posts: 9
M.O.C. #32976
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So we did the PDI today.
4 hours of using the checklist (Thank you so much for that). It really helps you remember things as well as exercise all the options of the rig.
It was at Camping World and the orientation lady soon got overwhelmed with my questions so one of the lead techs came out and we started from square one again. I learned a ton and we recorded the more technical questions with the wife's phone.
We found about 10-12 issues and it has delayed the delivery of the rig until everything is fixed. We did not pay them as they requested and walked out until another inspection is scheduled. We asked for a full roof PM procedure to be done since the unit sat on the lot for about 9 months. They agreed as they should have.
Overall not too bad but one of the Schwintech slides was out of sync due to a bad roller.
The other items were cosmetic or a maintenance item.
Rather it be right then argue later.
Thanks again everyone for the warm welcome.
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07-08-2023, 06:39 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: POINTBLANK
Posts: 1,888
M.O.C. #19944
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Best of luck, glad you got the dealer on track
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RAM 22' DRW 3500 Crew LB 40 gal reserve tank / RETRAX Bed Cover / 2020 373RD HC / IS / MOPEKA Tank Monitor / Furrion Side&Rear Cameras
Slide Toppers / EMS-HW50C / Sailun 85's
3rd AC / Dometic 320
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07-09-2023, 08:42 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Bastrop
Posts: 2,892
M.O.C. #20753
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Sorry, you lost me at CW
hopefully you will get all of the bugs worked out and can enjoy
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Mocha, one-eyed toothless, hurricane survivor, Pirate dog
2019 20th Anniversary Edition 3701LK
B&W 20K for Ford OEM Puck
2018 Ford F-350 Lariat CCLB PSD DRW KJ5CQH
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07-12-2023, 01:22 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Jun 2022
Location: Salem
Posts: 22
M.O.C. #31115
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Welcome to MOC. The pre-inspection is very important. First trip out I went to flush the black tank and water dumped into the basement. The tubing had not been connected on the back of the control panel. Try everything in the unit.
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Bob & Angela
2022 3813MS, 2020 GMC 3500 Denali SRW LB
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07-12-2023, 01:53 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: Shingle Springs
Posts: 2,249
M.O.C. #30417
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Welcome to the MOC! You came to the right place. I hope your dealership is close by. Once you do the PDI and and take delivery use is locally as much as you can to ring out the bugs. You can return it for 12 months to fix anything you find under warranty. Enjoy your rig!
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Tony & Donna
2022 Montana HC, 295RL, Solar Flex 400, Onan 3600 LPG, 2K inverter, 200AH Lithium. 2020 GMC Denali 2500 6.6 Duramax, Demco 21K Auto Slide
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07-12-2023, 07:19 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Jul 2023
Location: South Elgin
Posts: 11
M.O.C. #32989
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Welcome. Nice floor plan many safe travels and happy trailing
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07-12-2023, 09:53 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Fargo
Posts: 214
M.O.C. #19032
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ponder in the woods
Overall not too bad but one of the Schwintech slides was out of sync due to a bad roller.
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Be aware that Scwintek slide systems are problematic at best. Especially on larger slides. Can’t believe manufacturers still use them.
Do some research and be sure you have an understanding about them before you take delivery.
Sorry… but want you to be aware.
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07-13-2023, 08:45 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Dec 2022
Location: Union City
Posts: 98
M.O.C. #32153
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Welcome. You have come to the right place. Many of years of experience on these pages!
Cheers
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07-14-2023, 07:21 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Northville, NY
Posts: 807
M.O.C. #21158
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Welcome from NY to the MOC and welcome to the RV life. You are off to a very good start by doing that very thorough PDI. Not only did you find issues that needed attention, but you also acquired much valuable knowledge of your rig.
We have a front living room with two Scwintek slides with sofas and have not had any issues in 5 years, knock on wood. I think it helps to always complete the cycle in or out and not reverse direction midway. So good that you caught that need for adjustment.
We pass by Thomson several times a year in our trips between Cartersville and Charleston SC during our winter stays. That's a very nice part of the state.
Here's hoping you have many years of building wonderful memories in your travels.
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Jim B
2017 Lariat F-350 FX4, CC, SB, 6.7 PSD 4WD
2018 MONTY 3731FL, at our private winter site in GA
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