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12-05-2018, 10:20 AM
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Junior Member
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Location: Charlottetown
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Hideout's first ToyHauler
Hi all! I'm new to this page, it's a great resource. I currently own a Flagstaff pop-up toyhauler and looking to upgrade to a small TT toyhauler. My local dealer sells Hideout and was down to the local dealer show and put an order in to receive Hideout's new luxury 25TH in the spring. From my research, Hideout isn't a premier brand, but other than that, any thoughts on buying this unit? Should I stay away from a "first-time" model, or will it be modelled using all its sister companies? Thanks in advance for any advice.
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12-05-2018, 10:48 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: Fairfax
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Looks like a pretty nice little trailer. I would not be concerned. Nothing new there to Keystone.
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2019 GMC Sierra 3500HD Denali Diesel DRW (Crew Cab | 8 Ft bed | OEM Puck System | Curt Gooseneck Ball for OEM Puck)
(OLD) 2018 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali Diesel (Crew Cab | 6.6 Ft bed)
2019 Grand Design Solitude S-Class 3740BH-R Fifth Wheel (Onan 5500W LP Generator | MORryde SRE4000 Suspension | 3x Cross Members | Sailun S637 ST | Reese GooseBox 20k 2nd Gen)
(OLD) 2018 Keystone Hideout 28RKS Travel Trailer
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12-05-2018, 11:23 AM
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Welcome to the forum from Radium Hot Springs BC.
From what you will read on this and other forums it does not seem to matter whether it is a new model or one that has been around for years. Some are trouble free while others are plagued with issues. So enjoy that new toy hauler it looks nice.
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12-05-2018, 11:51 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: Southern California
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I have a Hideout TT. We have used it extensively over almost 3 years. We have been very happy with it. No issues.
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2017 F250 6.7 Powerstroke FX4 crew cab
2016 Hideout 24BHSWE (27 foot TT)
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12-05-2018, 12:15 PM
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Senior Member
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One thing I will say though, make sure to do a thorough PDI at the dealership before taking ownership of the unit. Don't just order online and have someone deliver it to you.
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2019 GMC Sierra 3500HD Denali Diesel DRW (Crew Cab | 8 Ft bed | OEM Puck System | Curt Gooseneck Ball for OEM Puck)
(OLD) 2018 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali Diesel (Crew Cab | 6.6 Ft bed)
2019 Grand Design Solitude S-Class 3740BH-R Fifth Wheel (Onan 5500W LP Generator | MORryde SRE4000 Suspension | 3x Cross Members | Sailun S637 ST | Reese GooseBox 20k 2nd Gen)
(OLD) 2018 Keystone Hideout 28RKS Travel Trailer
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12-05-2018, 05:17 PM
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Junior Member
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12-06-2018, 06:12 AM
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Site Team | Emeritus
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Location: Kansas City
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8' garage is pretty small. What toy(s) will you be putting in it? Welcome too.
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Kansas City, MO
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12-06-2018, 07:34 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: nm
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Nice lay out in the bedroom . My first toyhualer was 27 ft Fleetwood nitros open concept with no slides .Perfect size for national and state parks . Welcome to the forums.
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2018 1 ton 4x4 c.c standard bed GMC Denali
Anderson ultimate hitch
2015 311 Impact Fusion toy hauler
2018 Milwaukee 8 FLRTU roadglide glide ultra
2018 800 Z force spot BUGGY.
500 watts of solar enough power for boon docking.
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12-06-2018, 07:59 AM
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Junior Member
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Location: Charlottetown
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Just Motocross bikes. Nothing too heavy (a few bicycles and generator too.
I figure it’s a step up from the pop up lol.
Thanks for all the replies. It’s reassuring!
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12-06-2018, 09:15 AM
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Location: Nevada
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Team194, just like Cookin stated, you have to do a good PDI before taking off the lot, after they show you everything, recheck everything, turn on and off everything, look at the tires, see if its been sitting for a while, run the fans, lights, gas items, etc. If you take it off the lot, it will be months before they get you back in for repairs...I have been RVing for 25years, I don't have a keystone anymore, but have had 2 Truck Campers, 1 Trailer, 3 5th wheels, 2 of them being Toyhaulers
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12-06-2018, 11:10 AM
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Junior Member
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Thanks Nevada and Cookin. My best friend owns the garage that does all my local dealer's inspections for all the RVs they order in (and he's a part-time Rv guy in the summer too). I told him to go through it with a fine tooth comb when it comes in lol! I will do the same as well. My real concern is that this floor plan doesn't go into production until January, so I'm hoping the first models rolling off the assembly line won't be full of "bugs" that haven't been worked out. I guess that's another good reason to be thorough on my inspection!
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12-23-2018, 09:51 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: MISSION VIEJO
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I know I'm not saying anything that everybody else in this forum hasn't already said, but I'm going to say it anyway. When you go to pick up your rig, have a WRITTEN check list and plenty of time on your hands. Also go in with the knowledge that when you leave you're not going to have your rig, only a piece of paper with all the things that the dealership will have to fix. And hopefully when you get back the second time you'll be able to pick it up in perfect condition. I will suggest that when you pick it up on your second trip hopefully, you take it out for a night of boondocking at a actual rv Park so that you can again check and inspect everything and then if it's still not right return it to the dealership. I cannot emphasize having a WRITTEN inspection sheet which you can find all over the Internet with you and utilizing it fully
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12-23-2018, 10:10 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Charlottetown
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That's really good advice! Thanks. Especially the point about be prepared to not take the rv home after the inspection. I never thought of it in that way, but if I mentally go to the inspection, assuming I'm Not taking it home, I won't overlook or go easy on some of the small imperfections!
Great tip, thanks.
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12-23-2018, 11:13 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: Fairfax
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The PDI I found and used online was like 8 pages. Be thorough.
http://www.rvforum.net/miscfiles/PDC_AB.pdf
Be sure to bring some basic tools with you as well. I recommend:
Flashlight
Screw driver
IR Thermometer (to check hot water temp, furnace output, AC output, fridge/freezer operation)
Multi Meter
AC Receptacle Tester
Air Pressure Guage
Box of matches if needed to test stove/grill
Hope that helps!
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2019 GMC Sierra 3500HD Denali Diesel DRW (Crew Cab | 8 Ft bed | OEM Puck System | Curt Gooseneck Ball for OEM Puck)
(OLD) 2018 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali Diesel (Crew Cab | 6.6 Ft bed)
2019 Grand Design Solitude S-Class 3740BH-R Fifth Wheel (Onan 5500W LP Generator | MORryde SRE4000 Suspension | 3x Cross Members | Sailun S637 ST | Reese GooseBox 20k 2nd Gen)
(OLD) 2018 Keystone Hideout 28RKS Travel Trailer
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12-23-2018, 01:44 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Charlottetown
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Wow. What a great list! Thanks
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12-23-2018, 02:01 PM
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Don't forget the iPad or camera to video some or all operation sequence of anything you think may not remember later, if you're a newbie it can be overwhelming & you will forget later.
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