Motorhome Dos and Don'ts ***Newb Alert***

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Just as the subject title says, had trailers, now have a motorhome.  What are some dos and don'ts for motorhome specific stuff.

What to have on hand??? (tools, supplies, spares, other stuff...)
Who's a good roadside assistance?
Any good memberships to have on the road for RV parks and such?

Thanks.

 
dont hold the sewer hose over head head and tell someone to pull the valve ("RV with Robin Williams")  thats funny

what you need is a Y pipe

 
What kind of motorhome?

Class C, A

Chassis

What/where do plan to use it.

Pulling a trailer/car?

This all changes the types of response I would give.

 
Dune-Track-N said:
What kind of motorhome?

Class C, A

Chassis

What/where do plan to use it.

Pulling a trailer/car?

This all changes the types of response I would give.
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Super C, F600 diesel 4x4 chassis.
Primarily using in Glamis/desert in the winter, across the US in the spring/summer/fall.  
12,000 tow capacity.  For the meantime, not pulling a car....will be pulling a box trailer.

 
dang, we should be asking you HA HA

I assume on-board air, so no issues with airing up at Glamis, if needed.
Only thing I have to say about that is be cautious using the diesel truck stops, those guys will park for hours at the pump. Don't get stuck between them...

 
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Make sure it has front recovery points. I use a front hitch, but if it’s F-chassis, should be options for the frame-mounted recovery points most Super Duty trucks have.

 
Good Sam for roadside assistance. They seem to be better able to handle towing a bigger motorhome and trailer. They suck at roadside assistance for your daily driver though.  Plywood pads for your jacks if you camp in the washes.

 
Mac said:
Super C, F600 diesel 4x4 chassis.
Primarily using in Glamis/desert in the winter, across the US in the spring/summer/fall.  
12,000 tow capacity.  For the meantime, not pulling a car....will be pulling a box trailer.
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Thor OMNI or Magnitude? Only ask as this is what I'm thinking will be my next motorhome.

Join Facebook groups specific to the model you have (Thor OMNI / Magnitude / whatever)- You'll learn a lot from others on the issues they've had, what the fix was, common issues, etc.

 
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wesinls said:
Thor OMNI or Magnitude? Only ask as this is what I'm thinking will be my next motorhome.

Join Facebook groups specific to the model you have (Thor OMNI / Magnitude / whatever)- You'll learn a lot from others on the issues they've had, what the fix was, common issues, etc.
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Entegra Accolade XT  MUCH nicer than the Omni/Magnitude.

 
Rockwood said:
Make sure it has front recovery points. I use a front hitch, but if it’s F-chassis, should be options for the frame-mounted recovery points most Super Duty trucks have.
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THIS,

I may recall ONE time....maybe Two getting stuck in the soft sand :smile:    Thanks to @treshombre for the rescue!

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You gonna wrap it in @Mac colors ?? Keep the wheels black....this way you show FULL Diversity on the Mac Wagon!

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Dune-Track-N said:
What kind of motorhome?

Class C, A

Chassis

What/where do plan to use it.

Pulling a trailer/car?

This all changes the types of response I would give.
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Its a Class D  ( The D is for Dipchit !)

In his driveway...guy cant drive a Yugo ....never mind this Rig (it will sit on jack stands Thank God!)

Only thing he is pulling is  his *&^%$

Only one response needed for this particular member :fingie:

There

All Questions answered 100% accurate!

:poule:

 
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