It is setting on the driveway

[rak]

We picked up our 3500RL Friday. The dealer had fixed every thing on our list from previous inspections. On the final PDI we found a couple more things and they fixed them while we were waiting. There has been a lot of talk about dealer quality of service. I don't think there are very many good dealer service departments. They had fixed the supports for the wiring harness under all slides not by replacing the supports but by simply putting more screws in the harness. It would have broken again. This is a very poor design. When I got home I redid the repairs using door hinges as described on this forum. It worked great. It cost $11.57 for parts and about 35 minutes of my time. I had told the delaer about the use of hinges but guess he did not want to spend the $11.57. I have come to the conclusion that if you want it done right, do it yourself.
I have already done saome modes. Added a second battery box, installed a second outlet under the computer disk, put in hand rail to the bedroom, and am installing the holding tank chemical dispensing system.
We are leaving for the lake the 29th of March for 6 to 7 months as I do volunteer work for the COE.
Have a great day.
Dick

[stiles watson]

That kind of experience would tend to make one cynical. Glad you got things repaired either by the dealer or upgraded by you. I think this forum is the best source of problem solving we have available to us.

[rak]

I didn't think anybody else would be up this time of the morning. I guess I was wrong. I still think the montana give you the biggest bang for the buck.
Have a great one.
Dick

[Bill and Bobbi]

Congrats! Enjoy and use in good health.

[Roadster31]

Does your 3500RL have the french doors or the sliding doors? We just bought one with the french doors in Jan. and our friend ordered one then, and it came in with sliding doors. It changes the entire look! The dealer didn't even tell them there was a change when they went to see it last week. They would really like to have the one with french doors. Becareful when you order a unit!!!!

Roadster 31

[bobgay]

Dick, sounds like you've got it all together. Happy Camping.

[richfaa]

We shuld be able to say our 3400 is "in the driveway" about this time next month,right now it is cold and there is snow in the driveway.Will add the wireing harness brackets to our "list".

[rak]

To answer Roadster31's question. Ours came with the French doors. I would not like the pocket doors. With the french doors one needs to be careful when retracting the slides. The doors haave to be closed.
Have a great one.
Dick

[rlwhit]

It is always fun to have your new toy. Enjoy.

[sreigle]

Dick and Dorothy, I see you live in Overland Park. Is Naylor's your dealer? That's where we bought ours.

Back a month or so ago we met a couple from Overland Park who are Montana owners. We met them at the state park / birding center in Mission, TX. Any chance that was you two? We were sitting on a bench, taking a break, at the guardhouse entrance to the park. We had been bike riding in the park.

[Parrothead]

Dick
Sounds like you have really been busy - a lot of upgrades in a short time. Enjoy your new unit.
Happy trails.....................

[Montana Sky]

Congrats on your new coach! It still feels like yesterday when I brought my coach home, dont worry that feeling of happiness is going to stick around for a long time!!! =) Enjoy.

[jrgwdenner]

rak, Stiles was on the internet at that hour because it was probably the middle of the afternoon in Hong Kong where he's living now. Congrats on your new rig and enjoy your time as a COE volunteer. We love COE campgrounds.

[rak]

Hi Steve,
We have not been in Texas yet. We will be going there this winter if plans work out. Leave Wednesday for the summer. If we get to Texas this winter we may run into you.
Have a great one.
Dick