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I agree it was a thought but I knew the possible ramifications if I did so I did the right thing. When I get back from this trip I will take it in to get fixed.

OK Thank you for the help. It just bites that it has gone bad when I have only turned it on maybe 5 times since picking it up. But oh well at least its still under warranty I guess.

OK guys now I need a little advice. My awning light on my trailer stopped working the remote I have use to turn it on the switch never did for some reason. So I plugged my trailer in and I was checking everything and noticed the light didnt work I turned the switch on it blew a fuse. I whipped out the volt meter and it shows a little over 13 volts going out when the switch is on and 16 amps. The fuse that the dealer put in it was a 15 amp. When we picked up the trailer they said they had to replace a fuse which is the same fuse that is blowing now. So my question is do I put a bigger fuse just to check it out? Is the LED strip bad now? The reason I am asking is I am leaving friday to go on a trip. I have been trying to leave work early to take it to the dealer so they can look at it with no luck. I was hoping this could be an easy fix that I could take care of. Thanks for any the help.

my brothers truck when the voltage gauge drops low below 14 it puffs white smoke and idles rough once it kicks back up over 14 its fine runs like there was nothing wrong. Then my truck started doing it also. But has not done ever since I installed my brake controller for the trailer.

The guy did an awesome job with the weight distribution hitch install i have bags but no air in them and it does not even look like I am hauling anything.

Thanks! yes you are right but I wish it happened after a few months and a couple of camping trips. But I am excited to get out and go camping.

Well I brought her home Monday I got it in the spot but not without a battle scar I had to re- position and instead of taking my time I flew out like a moron and caught the brick wall. But after 30 min and some frustration I got it

Thanks for the help and great advice and I really mean it . I will let you know how my first backup session goes today. I can not wait to go make memories my kids are bugging me already to go camping Lol!

Well its official I get to pick up my trailer on Monday I think my kids are more excited than me Lol! Are there any little things I need to get? I have wheel chalks, they are giving me hoses but I do not know what quality they are. Do I need some kind of level? Anything else?

He did say they give you hoses but to buy a better "black" one with a clear elbow to see when it is clean. He said he was going to talk to his boss about getting a power jack which is not that big of a deal to me but hey if he gets it no complaints here. He also said he will try and get a check made out to us for a TV we can install our selves. It does not freeze where I live so I should be good right? Well I guess when it gets below freezing in the winter. Is there an online list of things that are a must? I guess I could ask them since it would be more money they can make off me.

Would a black tank flush be the same thing?

Thanks guys I will leave it stock. Ok so we went looking today. So after looking at few 27 ft'rs my wife fell in love with this a forest evo 2850 31.7ft long sticker was 32,547 "on sale" 25,688. When my wife said she liked it "I said well the guys on forum said go bigger than what you think" it has plenty of room for all of us to sit and relax. it holds 57 gal fresh Gray is 75 and black is 40 gross weight is 7786. So tuesday I think we may go and pull the trigger.

Ok yea some of the models I have been looking at have plastic so I was concerned. I did read however that the porcelain doesn't stain. So I was thinking about putting one in what ever one we bought but 230 plus an 1 hour of labor seemed a little pricy to me.

Ok. I actually asked this sales men at johnnie walker rv and he said not really worth it plus he said a 2012 is fairly new and no need for one. Yes I agree I like some models with a "u" dinet only but if it rains I do not know where my family of 5 would hang out. It would be tight. That denali is like 36ft so I am concerned because some of the campsites I want to go to max is 30 there are only to with a max of 45. Plus a rookie behind the wheel. Lol. I noticed that most of the trailers have plastic toilets isn't procelain toilets better? I know most of the jaycos have them is it hard to have one put in or put in?

You don't understand how helpful this is so thank you!!!! So I will check all that I may see if the wife and I can check it out tomorrow. Now if I pull the trigger will the rv place offer a warranty? Should I get it?Aslo Wild n Free said I shouldn't pay more than 75% of the sticker price so I can negotiate a brand new trailer if need be? Do any of you use a spare tank to fill your fresh water up?

I will be camping in southern Utah for sure at least once a year but I would like to go other places and if the need arises go where it gets cold. I have started looking at used like many of you have suggested and found this 2012 Dutchmen Denali 311BH http://www.johnniewalkerrv.com/rv/las+vegas+nv/dutchmen+traveltrailer/8160/dutchmen+denali+311bh It only hold 52gal fresh and its like 35ft long but they are going for around 24,000. The campsites I plan on going to do not have hookups but only a dump station.

Thanks guys for the input! I can not afford a 5th wheel plus I to like having the bed of my truck. I have no toys so I do not have a need for a toyhauler. I do like the coleman because its manufactured by Dutchman which I have read is a pretty good company. The fresh water tank is enclosed not sure of the rest. I have not made the trip to see it yet. The Springdale is full enclosed and has an outside cooking like stove and fridge area. My biggest thing about buying used is this is my first time so I would not even know where to begin to start. Plus I have this fear of not knowing how it was taken care of and used sofa/beds. Since I have never towed a travel trailer I am just trying to stay below 30 feet so I can get use to then maybe in a few years I can upgrade.

Alright guys I am looking to purchase my first ever travel trailer . So I have looked at Jayco's which I like but then I looked at a Keystone Springdale 240 and I really like this setup. easy to tow I didnt want anything to long since it is my first TT. http://www.johnniewalkerrv.com/rv/las+vegas+nv/keystone+traveltrailer/7650/keystone+springdale+240bh the price is 24,000 and now there is a sale pending. So I did a little more research and found a Coleman CTS244BHWE on sale for 17,995 http://www.lasvegasrv.com/new-travel-trailer-rvs/2016-coleman-coleman-cts244bhwe-1243015 I like both models but the coleman is more in my price range right now not to say I couldnt get the springdale its just I do not know how often I would take it out to get my monies worth per say. The other issue is the coleman trailers are offered at camping world which do not have very good reviews. The other Rv center does not know when they will get another Springdale in. So after all that does anyone have any thoughts on the coleman trailers? Any advice or guidance at buying any trailer will be much appreciated.

that close then DANG! It is beautiful up there! I hope things change quick.

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My 05 does not have a flash I wired in a OD lock out switch with a relay. Works great!

here is a link http://www.frantzfilters.com/product/base-gasket-10-pack/ 14.95 for a 10 pack of seals. their customer service is nothing like Deborah's either. I bought a new shinny oil cap from them and not anywhere on the web page does it say you need certain equipment to make it work so then I snapped my swivel bolt from my old cap completely off. In which I had to drill out and re-thread the cap and I called them to see what heck and no one could talk to me until Monday. I had to completely remove the frantz to drive my truck. when they did call me the guy said it tapers down and the use a quick disconnect on the return line. That would have been nice to know when I bought it. Also off the subject but the synthetic TP is rated for 10,000 miles even for a diesel.