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01-28-2019, 03:28 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Huntertown
Posts: 41
M.O.C. #23154
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What did you miss?
Getting ready to take delivery of our new 2019 Montana 3120rl. This will be our first NEW RV (several used units under our belts).
We have poured over and printed out several very good PDI check lists but from past experiences we know we have missed at least one or two items when we took delivery of past units.
Please share what item you didn't pick up on during your delivery orientation. Or things you wished you had ask about.
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01-28-2019, 04:23 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Omaha
Posts: 143
M.O.C. #21598
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I missed a toilet that wouldn’t hold water. Called my dealer a day later and they sent a mobile repair to me.
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2017 HC 345RL
2015 F-250
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01-28-2019, 04:42 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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On our old rig they tried to deliver it with a cracked front landing gear.
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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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01-28-2019, 04:55 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: West Jordan
Posts: 85
M.O.C. #22840
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I would make sure you check all cabinets/trim really well. I didn’t notice scratches up under my counter on the island facing the kitchen table until I got home. Did not buy 5th wheel local so I took it to my local CW they turned into Keystone and Keystone denied the repair. Lesson learned the hard way. Also check the front cap for rock chips as those won’t get fixed either. All outside door latches Ihave one that was supposedly fixed but still not locking so going to have to take it back in.
Just my 2 cents.
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01-28-2019, 05:35 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Summerville
Posts: 375
M.O.C. #8908
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If you have three residential refig. made sure it runs on battery and a/c. On ours they forgot to plug the inverter in
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2019 "3791RD" Montana - 2019 Chevy Duramax/Allison 3500 Crewcab
Summerville, South Carolina
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01-28-2019, 05:59 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Oro Valley
Posts: 4,081
M.O.C. #20477
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I would push to camp on their lot for a night or two so you have the opportunity to take your time and check everything out.
If that is not possible, bring extra folks with you, make sure you check things with shore power and without. Hook water up and make sure it all works - run the water pump with hose unhooked and with some water in tank. Run the slides and level up, the TVs, stereo, fireplace and all the lights. Run the frig and water heater on gas and electric - have them turn the frig, furnace and water heater on the day prior so you know it fully gets cold/hot.
Ask lots of questions and take good notes - again another person or two really helps.
Do not get rushed to sign papers or write a check.
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Zack and Donna plus Millie and Ranger
2018 3160RL
"Life is too short to stay indoors, enjoy the ride!"
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01-28-2019, 06:30 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Chattanooga
Posts: 681
M.O.C. #20906
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We have a 2019 3121RL. Check the rubber section of the gas line at the back of the kitchen slide. The one on ours was getting bent to an almost 90 degree angle (can't remember if in the slide in or slide out position) and would have damaged it soon. They adjusted the connection to correct. We love ours.
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2019 Montana 3121RL
2017 XLT 350 SCLB DRW 4X4
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01-28-2019, 06:40 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Minden - NV
Posts: 507
M.O.C. #22360
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Option 65
Getting ready to take delivery of our new 2019 Montana 3120rl. This will be our first NEW RV (several used units under our belts).
We have poured over and printed out several very good PDI check lists but from past experiences we know we have missed at least one or two items when we took delivery of past units.
Please share what item you didn't pick up on during your delivery orientation. Or things you wished you had ask about.
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Make sure the fridge cools down on both gas and electric. Use a thermometer to check both compartments. Have them cool down the unit on propane before you get there.
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02-06-2019, 06:13 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: home base IL, OTR anywhere
Posts: 542
M.O.C. #19382
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jetskier
...Have them cool down the unit on propane before you get there.
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How would you know they didn't cool it on electric then switch on the propane before you arrived? I'm not saying they would do such a thing, just do your own testing... let it take all the time you need to ensure you are getting what you paid for.
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2017 RAM 3500 Laramie CCLB Dually CTD Aisin, OEM auto level rear air-ride, B&W hitch
2020 3813MS Legacy Cobalt FBP, MORryde 8K IS & pinbox, PI EMS,DIY mods by in-house "craftsman", RV security system Mk1 Beagle Alerter
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01-28-2019, 07:08 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Haysville
Posts: 107
M.O.C. #21399
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X2 on bent gas line. dealer installed 90 fitting for us
1/2 the grease zerks on the leaf spring would not take grease
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Brian and Tambra
Haysville
2018 - 3121RL - 2016 Ram 2500 6.4/4.10
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01-29-2019, 03:32 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Bastrop
Posts: 2,892
M.O.C. #20753
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open and close every door. flip every switch. pretend to dump each tank. ice maker makes Ice? Level it it on not so level ground. open every window. and like Zak said, before you say which one you want, have some friends join you shopping. We used to go shopping in packs for RVs. Lots of fun. make a list of things
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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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01-29-2019, 03:44 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Huntertown
Posts: 41
M.O.C. #23154
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Thanks for all the great replies. Lots of terrific thoughts to add to our list of items to check and watch out for.
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01-29-2019, 06:23 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: STAYTON
Posts: 1,118
M.O.C. #18157
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Don’t check the TV coax/Satellite hookups, you’ll NEVER get it home LOL
Mark
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01-29-2019, 08:42 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Holladay
Posts: 209
M.O.C. #22087
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Try stopping with just the trailer brakes while in the lot, if it is large enough to get some speed. Mine didn't do much with the gain at 10.
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2019 HC 381TH
2021 Ram 3500 6.7 HO
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01-30-2019, 12:25 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Carson City
Posts: 2,017
M.O.C. #21963
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[QUOTE=MARK A;1131452]Don’t check the TV coax/Satellite hookups, you’ll NEVER get it home LOL
So true, then check for mislabeling on switches such as scare lights, hydraulic slides, etc.
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01-30-2019, 10:50 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: WATERFORD
Posts: 82
M.O.C. #21009
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I recorded our dealer walk through so I didn't need to worry about forgetting anything we were told. Came in handy one or twice.
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Steve and Mary Landry, Puppy Raisers for Leader Dogs for the Blind.
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01-30-2019, 11:42 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Northern Illinois
Posts: 525
M.O.C. #19994
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Quote:
Originally Posted by The Landrys
I recorded our dealer walk through so I didn't need to worry about forgetting anything we were told. Came in handy one or twice.
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good idea, thanks
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The "Black Pearl"-2017 3731FL Legacy Package
2017 F-450 Platinum, 6.7 PSD
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02-03-2019, 01:34 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Liberty
Posts: 45
M.O.C. #20617
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Turn washer on to make sure water goes in. Also turn dryer on to make sure it is connected to the outside vent.
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Donald & Sabrina
Liberty, MS
2018 Montana 3120 RL
2017 Ford F 350 6.7L
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02-03-2019, 05:40 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Edmonton
Posts: 43
M.O.C. #21650
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Get the dealer to show you the galley grey tank valve pull, otherwise you will NEVER find it.
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Gary and Sandra
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
2015 GMC Sierra 2500HD
2018 Montana 3120RL
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02-03-2019, 07:36 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Wilton
Posts: 5
M.O.C. #23197
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Shades
All of our shades were up when pulled down after getting it home there were messed. Camper goes I. On 4/5 I’ll let you know
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