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  • 08/05/2013 2:04 PM
    Message # 1358914
    Deleted user
    As I have stated before in our few notes, we are very new at RVing.  We inherited a 1995 Chev Fleetwood Tioga/Flyer Class C.  We are slowly learning the things required to get everything in order and ready to go.  We finally got most of the smoke smell out from the prior owner.  We have received a lot of good information and I would appreciate more and am very grateful.
    Questions:  How large are the RV holding tanks?
                       Initial treatment for the sewer system before use?
                       Same for shower?
                       What to be used continuously and spacing?
                       Chassis things to have done since it set for 5 years?
                            Lube and oil, but greasing or ??? for hydraulic levelers or anything else?
                       Portable  appliance breaker on electrical panel (model 80) blown and we have no idea what it is                         for.
                       RV insurance? Vehicle hasn't moved for over 5 years and mileage is about 50,000?
    I also just read the notes on mileage (don't know about ours yet) and lack of comments.  Quite frankly , we don't know enough yet to comment.  We made our first trip with the RV about 60 miles from where we live.  Didn't use much on the inside yet.  Next trip we took, we used a conventional van and had to do all the crawling around and stuff.  Definitely decided we will only go with the RV again.  We are having some problems with the refrigerator staying running.  We are cleaning out the air vent and getting ready to plug it in again.  We would like to take another trip this summer, but not sure if we can swing it.  Getting plumbing ready so we can use all of the facilities on the next trip.
     
    I am 65 and been disabled since "94.  My wife works full time and is definitely the bread winner in our home.  She is 58 and can't retire yet.  Being disabled and out of work for me this long, we have little to no savings and every dime counts.  We were quite worried what we would do when she did retire, especially with the economy we currently have.  Place to live?  Stuck in one place?  Still not having much fun or seeing more of the family.  This motor home is a real blessing to us and makes our future look brighter.  We hope to meet some of you when you visit.  If anyone is coming to Glacier National Park, we live about 15 miles from there and would like to meet some of you and have a cup of coffee.  We haven't found a local group to meet with yet.  Thanks for your input.  God keep and bless you and our country.
                      
  • 10/29/2013 2:26 PM
    Reply # 1423962 on 1358914
    Deleted user

    Hi Michael,

    I see it's been awhile and no one has replied to your questions. I don't really have the answers either but I thought someone should reply.

    What I do have is a link to where you can download Fleetwood manuals.  You didn't mention enough details on your motorhome for me to determine which manual you need but hopefully you can.

    Here's the link:
    http://www.fleetwoodrv.com/partsandservice/manualsByYear.asp

    They're free so download several and see which ones match your coach. 

    Something else to try, go to Fleetwood Owner Relations web site and ask them.
    http://www.fleetwoodrv.com/

    They've alwayw been really helpful to me.

    Welcome to the world of RV'ing. 

    Harv

     

  • 11/03/2013 9:49 PM
    Reply # 1427206 on 1358914
    Deleted user
    Check out http://www.goodsamclub.com/ they have information on insurance and warranties.  It can be an expensive incident to have a transmission, engine, or generator take a dive.

    They also have forums like this one that can help answer your questions.  I'm new too, just been over a year with my motorhome and I don't know why I waited so long.

    Good luck with your home,
    Cliff
  • 05/09/2014 3:57 AM
    Reply # 1550824 on 1358914
    Anonymous
    Be prepared for the transmission seals to have "dried out." They may leak for a while, you may get less than great transmission performance for a while, and you may get earlier seal failures too. Drive trains don't like to sit for years without use, and long periods of non-use can be harder than moderate continuous use. On RV's some things wear out, but other things "age out," and this aging goes on even with no vehicle use. I know this sounds harsh, but you should do a complete visual check of all rubber suspension parts, also repack wheel bearings, check all hoses, and eventually, replace all fluids everywhere (don't forget the differential). Even check the freshwater distribution system, like faucet connection tightness.

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