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10-09-2021, 09:53 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2021
Location: HOQUIAM
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Greetings from Washington
Hi I have just purchased a 2021 keystone bullet 211bhswe and pick it up on Friday. I would love if any has any advice for me thanks.
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10-10-2021, 09:18 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: Oregon High Desert
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Greetings and welcome!
A really good idea is do a very thorough inspection of the Bullet when you arrive at the dealership to pick it up. Spend a couple of hours, or more, until the sales folks have shown you how to operate every system, and answer all your questions.
Then, after arriving home, try to set it up in the driveway for an overnight "camp out".
It is a lot fun, and will further your knowledge of the trailer.
I'm sure others will chime in soon with more advice.
Have fun and travel safe!
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Gary & Deb (44 years)
RV: Keystone 2013 Alpine 3495FL
TV: 2014 RAM 3500HD Laramie Long Box, 6.4 HEMI, 4x4, 4.10's, with Mopar Puck system, and a B&W Companion hitch.
Retired Firefighter/EMT.
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10-10-2021, 09:33 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2021
Location: HOQUIAM
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Thank you for the advice
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10-11-2021, 05:48 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Joppa, MD
Posts: 11,751
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You are in for an information download. Make sure your phone battery is fully charged. Video your PDI (pre delivery inspection) and take your time. There is a sticky on the forum with good PDI attached.
Have them show you how to operate EVERYTHING and document with your phone HOW it all works. Do not ASSUME that "every light will work" or "every window will open" or think " that's simple, of course I can figure that out" and start to rush the processin your eagerness to get your new toy home..
They should give you a packet of paperwork that includes the "build sheet" that has every appliance model & serial number written on it, even for the tires. In that bundle of pappers should be the manual and warrenty info on EVERY APPLIANCE in the camper. Take the time to go thru that and verify you have it all. Make them fix things BEFORE you sign off or hitch up and take it home. Once you leave the lot it will be months before you can take it back for warranty work. Remember thay you are the customer. Don’t let them rush you out the door.
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Marshall
2012 Laredo 303 TG
2010 F250 LT Super Cab, long bed, 4X4, 6.4 Turbo Diesel
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10-11-2021, 07:27 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2021
Location: HOQUIAM
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Thank you I'll try to remember all your advice when I'm at the dealership
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10-11-2021, 07:38 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Picacho, Az
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Totally agree with Marshall! Don't rush, don't let them rush you & don't sign anything til you are 100% satisfied that everything is as YOU want it to be.
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Full-timed 10+ years
Sold '13 Redwood FB
Traded '13 GMC Denali DRW D/A
Replacement undetermined
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10-11-2021, 08:14 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: W. Texas
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I video our PDI and DW takes notes. Years ago they were invaluable. Now I pretty much know what I'm looking at but we still do it for that "what the heck is this" moment.
Look at the roof and don't assume. Some members have had ripples, fasteners etc. trying to come out. Make sure all is well up there.
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Danny and Susan, wife of 56 years
2019 Ram 3500 Laramie CC SWB SB 6.4 4x4 4.10
2020 Montana High Country 331RL
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10-11-2021, 11:31 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: Georgia, USA
Posts: 543
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Welcome from south Georgia and congrats on your purchase. My youngest daughter lives in Battle Ground Wa.
Excellent advice given ref the PDI. When I picked up my new 5er this past August I spent almost three hours going over everything. Owned a Cougar travel trailer prior to the 5er.
After all that time spent going over what I thought was everything, couple days after I got home I discovered one of the storage door latches would not lock the door. This door was to the convience center and only had one latch. No worries, I adjusted it and it now locks.
Point is you may miss something, but just take your time. Good luck and safe travels to you.
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2021 Cougar 290RLS w the Andersen Ultimate
2022 Ram 3500 SRW Big Horn Mega Cab
6.7L I6 CTD with Air Suspension
6 Speed Automatic 68RFE Transmission
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10-12-2021, 07:13 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Saginaw Mn
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Welcome from northern MN.
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2012 Keystone Retreat 39 FDEN
99 Dodge One Ton Diesel Dually
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10-12-2021, 06:42 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2021
Location: HOQUIAM
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Thank you so much
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10-13-2021, 02:24 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Mico, TX
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Since you will likely have follow up questions, build a signature by click on UserCP with year, make and model of trailer and same for tow vehicle. Will add context to answers to your questions. Also, welcome. A big ticket purchase is always exciting. Lots of good info on this forum.
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wiredgeorge Mico TX
2006 F350 CC 4WD 6.0L
2002 Keystone Cougar 278
2006 GL1800 Roadsmith Trike
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10-13-2021, 08:03 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2021
Location: HOQUIAM
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Ok thanks for the help and yes there is a lot of good help on here
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2021 keystone bullet 211bhswe , 2017 nissan titan
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10-21-2021, 08:26 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: HMB
Posts: 29
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Congrats
I would suggest overnighting at a campground/RV park, close to dealer, and setting up a time to return the next day, or two. You will have items to deal with, even after dealer walk thru.
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2015 Cougar 21RBSWE
2014 Ford 6.7 Powerstroke
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