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12-07-2018, 02:51 PM
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Junior Member
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Location: Edinburg
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PDI Tomorrow
Greetings from sunny South Texas. My wife and I purchased a Sprinter 5er and plan to take delivery of it tomorrow. We are not new to RV's prior we had a 26' series Flagstaff travel trailer. We loved it but found it to be too crowded when we invited guests. We are about 10 yrs from retiring (Lord willing) so we thought we would get this 5th wheel game underway. We are looking forward to asking questions and reading about other folk's experience with their units. Thanks for having us, God Bless!
Larry
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12-07-2018, 08:24 PM
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Site Team | Emeritus
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Location: Western PA
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to The Forum From Western PA
Congrats on your new Sprinter ! Enjoy !!
It is recommended you prepare for your PDI and take your time. If you do not have a check list, there is a general one on the forum that you can use as a start and add items specific to your model. Three to four hours should be allocated.
Be Safe and Happy Camping
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12-07-2018, 08:56 PM
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Welcome to the fourm congrats from Wv
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12-07-2018, 09:48 PM
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Thank you! We have allocated all the time they need then we are going to a local RV Park to take a test run with the new unit!
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12-07-2018, 09:49 PM
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Thank you!
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12-08-2018, 04:46 AM
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Do you have a PDI check list to take with you?
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Kansas City, MO
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12-08-2018, 05:52 AM
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Location: Essexville, MI
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Welcome to the site. Be sure to ask questions if you have them on your PDI.
The service tech who did ours was excellent. He even told us if we ever had a question that we could call the dealership and he would try to help us over the phone if he could.
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12-08-2018, 06:55 AM
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Site Team | Emeritus
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Please keep us informed as to how your PDI went, Sounds like you are also building a relationship with the actual tech(s), which I found to be very beneficial for future dealer interactions.
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2013 Silverado 3500HD LTZ CC LB 4X4 DRW
Duramax 6.6L Turbo Diesel; Allison Trans
Reese 20K; Carlisle Radial Trail RH/HD; TPMS (12 Tires)
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12-08-2018, 07:33 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mlarryeliz
Thank you! We have allocated all the time they need then we are going to a local RV Park to take a test run with the new unit!
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I would be more concerned that they've allocated the time YOU need!!
DO NOT let them rush YOU, DO NOT sign ANY paperwork until you are completely satisfied with the condition & operation of everything.
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12-08-2018, 06:39 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: linn, Texas
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welcome
just north of you in Linn Texas, congrats
leroy
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12-09-2018, 04:31 AM
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Welcome Larry and congrats on the 5 ver! Good luck on the PDI ! You found a great site with great folks willing to help with any questions.
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12-09-2018, 05:27 AM
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Member
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Location: Jackson
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Welcome to the forum, a long with your pdi checklist you need to take a good flashlight and small mirror for checking behind and underneath things.
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12-10-2018, 04:39 AM
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Junior Member
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Location: Edinburg
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Thank you all! The PDI went well and the technician was patient and thorough. Having already been an active RVer the process was easier. We spent time on the features specific to this coach. The entire process was approximately 2 hrs. We then headed to a local campground and begin unpacking the tubs we loaded our previous trailer contents. Amazingly we pulled two large tubs of “stuff” that we accumulated that was unnecessary or useless!
Thank you all and hope to “see ya around!”
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12-10-2018, 05:10 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mlarryeliz
Thank you all! The PDI went well and the technician was patient and thorough. Having already been an active RVer the process was easier. We spent time on the features specific to this coach. The entire process was approximately 2 hrs. We then headed to a local campground and begin unpacking the tubs we loaded our previous trailer contents. Amazingly we pulled two large tubs of “stuff” that we accumulated that was unnecessary or useless!
Thank you all and hope to “see ya around!”
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Enjoy your new rig!
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2016 Ram Laramie 3500 DRW 14,000# GVWR (New TV)
2005 Copper Canyon 293 FWSLS 32’ GVWR 12,360
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12-10-2018, 11:49 AM
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Enjoy your new rig. Welcome from a fellow Texan.
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12-10-2018, 11:59 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Edinburg
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Thank you! So far so good—different stuff to learn.
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12-16-2018, 05:24 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Brighton
Posts: 102
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Congratulations on Sprinter
We purchased our Sprinter 5er a little over a year ago for the same reasons. After having it on several local weekend trips, a couple trips to Florida, a long trip to the Rocky Mountain National Park, and a trip through Tennessee, I can tell you that we love ours! Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the forum. You will find a ton of info here and everyone is willing to help. Travel safe and happy camping.
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12-16-2018, 06:11 PM
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Junior Member
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Location: Edinburg
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Thank you for your encouragement!! We are so excited!!
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