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DK Henry
04-18-2013, 08:23 AM
Going to pick up our new Montana 3750FL Big Sky this weekend. I printed the PDI to take with me. Anyone got any other tips on things I should inspect or do before we sign the bottom line? (tx)

therink
04-18-2013, 11:59 AM
Not to be coy, but everything on the list. Make sure all wasteand FW tanks are over filled to the point of coming up through the drains. Then remove panels in basement and check for leaks. You will also be able to verify proper operation of the tank valves. Also pressurize the water system and remove any and all panels where there are pex fittings and check for leaks. Test the black tank flush ams make sure no leaks there. Turn on inside shower and spray the edges of the shower enclosure to make sure no leaks.
Go over all exterior caulked edges on roof, sides, aeound fixtures with a file tooth comb to make sure there are no pinholes or imperfections. Remember to follownthe list and plan on 3 or so hours. Don't sign until all items are verifed, identified and fixed.
And have fun.
Steve

mr.windows1
04-18-2013, 02:12 PM
Congrats on the new camper! We own the same unit minus the Big Sky package I am sure you will love the coach as we do,we will start our second season in ours if it ever stops snowing up here in MN. The only issue we had with ours was the recall part on the fridge and the winterizing in the fall, according to my dealership you have to use the coil hose to siphon from your antifreeze when winterize! Still doesn't make any sense to me why only that hose but ill save you the headache like I had because I tried a 2 foot regular hose and it would not work, only thing I could come up with is the blue coil hose that comes with has a real small inside diameter and must create more pressure to create suction ,other than those two things it has been great! Good luck with the PDI and take pictures or a short video from your phone if stuff seems complicated as you can always go back and watch to refresh your memory! Enjoy and have FUN!

f6bits
04-18-2013, 04:54 PM
Awesome! That front lounge layout is one of my favorites to dream about.

michael
04-18-2013, 05:08 PM
I would say follow the list and just take the day to to go thru it dont rush, and remember to buy the few essentials like drain hose , bee screens , holding tank deodorant , TP and it seams some rvs dont come with the roll holder , water presure regulater , maybe a water filter and white rv water hose , tire iron to fit your lug nuts and a jack , im sure theres more but thats a start oh and your favorite beverage :rofl::rofl:

Outbackmel
04-18-2013, 05:31 PM
1. Camco 2 ply toilet paper!

2. Bee screens. Better safe now than deal with these pests later. They get mad when you break up a happy home.

Everything else is secondary IMHO ;)

lightning79
04-18-2013, 08:24 PM
Pictures coming soon?

harpoon
04-19-2013, 10:13 PM
Congratulations on the new rig. I just went thru a PDI with a list and as much as I wanted to cover everything ('specially with a used camper), I just couldn't spend that much time and so made a point to highlight the important things to make sure they were covered. At some point you have to have faith that you made a good decision, not only on the camper, but choice of dealers as well. I researched our new (to us) fifth wheel and crawled around a LOT of rigs before my wife and I chose this one. I know what we got was a sound unit at a fair price and the dealership is solid. Overall it was a good experience. Were there issues? Yes, but they were resolved and I am comfortable with the way things went. We took the camper out for a shakedown trip a couple weeks ago, and everything performed as advertised. My biggest problem was the TV/DVD remote, but I can never figure those things out, anyway. Maybe I should have highlighted that on my PDI list. Do the best you can and don't sweat the minor details. Enjoy your new fifth wheel.

B&T
04-19-2013, 11:01 PM
Dont let them rush you! :)

DK Henry
04-22-2013, 06:44 PM
We made it home and everything checked out fine. Thanks to all for the great info. We can't wait to get on the rd again. The more we go the more we want to go. Got some bugs to get off from the trip home and looking forward to getting back out soon.