 |
05-09-2020, 09:49 AM
|
#1
|
|
Member
Join Date: May 2020
Location: Charlottesville
Posts: 90
|
Hi y'all!
New (again - decades ago was last experience) to the RV/camper scene. Recently purchased a second hand, 2013 Keystone Springdale Summerland that someone bought new, used once or twice and left it parked after that. It really is like new and I'm delighted to have it! All but finished customizing the interior to suit myself and just about ready to take my first trip!
|
|
|
|
05-09-2020, 10:22 AM
|
#2
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Southern California
Posts: 1,286
|
Welcome to the forum!
__________________
Mike
2017 F250 6.7 Powerstroke FX4 crew cab
2016 Hideout 24BHSWE (27 foot TT)
|
|
|
|
|
05-09-2020, 10:47 AM
|
#3
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Oregon
Posts: 783
|
YaY welcome indeed!
__________________
Jeff & Jan - Retired & Full-timing since 2013
2019 Ram Big Horn 3500 Aisin 4x4
2012 Alpine 3450-RL
Double Coin 235/75R-17.5/16 J rated 125lb
|
|
|
|
|
05-09-2020, 12:15 PM
|
#4
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: Oregon High Desert
Posts: 1,553
|
A big 'ol howdy from Oregon!
Welcome to the forum, and you are sure to enjoy your new to you Springdale.
Take care,
Gary
__________________
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.
|
|
|
|
05-09-2020, 05:04 PM
|
#5
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Monroeville
Posts: 1,549
|
Welcome from Pennsylvania!
__________________
2014 Bullet Premier 29bh in Charocal
2019 Ram 2500 HD 4x4, CC, 6.4L
2011 Passport 2510RB (Sold)
|
|
|
|
|
05-09-2020, 07:22 PM
|
#6
|
|
Site Team
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: W. Texas
Posts: 17,660
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by LadyFaire
New (again - decades ago was last experience) to the RV/camper scene. Recently purchased a second hand, 2013 Keystone Springdale Summerland that someone bought new, used once or twice and left it parked after that. It really is like new and I'm delighted to have it! All but finished customizing the interior to suit myself and just about ready to take my first trip!
|
Congrats on the new rig. I would check the born on date of those tires right off the bat before I went anywhere with it the previous folks used it once or twice and then let it sit. If so they have aged out.
__________________
Danny and Susan, wife of 56 years
2019 Ram 3500 Laramie CC SWB SB 6.4 4x4 4.10
2020 Montana High Country 331RL
|
|
|
|
|
05-09-2020, 07:30 PM
|
#7
|
|
Member
Join Date: May 2020
Location: Charlottesville
Posts: 90
|
Surprisingly enough, the tires are NOT the originals. They are not 'new', but are in good condition with no dry rot and good tread. I think that when they decided to sell the camper, they put new skins on the camper. That was one thing we checked first off. I did NOT want a tire (or two) to disintegrate on the trip home. We bought the trailer from a dealership a couple of hours from our home, and knew that I would have to get the trailer back in one piece, and it had been YEARS since I pulled that size trailer. A bus? No problem - I was a commercial driver for decades. But an articulated rig is much different from a straight vehicle. I was so proud of myself for the good job I did backing that trailer down our long driveway and putting it JUST where I wanted it!! (I'm about to break my arm patting myself on the back, in case you didn't notice!) I AM seriously considering a backup camera on the trailer, though. Then I don't look like an idiot for stopping every 10-15 feet, getting out and checking my spacing and distance!
__________________
2006 Winnebago Sightseer 30B
2019 Toyota Tacoma 4X4 SR V6
TINSTAAFL - "there is no such thing as a free lunch" Any farmer can tell you:
"you don't work, you don't eat." It is that simple.
|
|
|
|
|
05-09-2020, 07:43 PM
|
#8
|
|
Site Team
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: W. Texas
Posts: 17,660
|
Just as a note, no dry rot and good tread do not a good RV tire make. They can look brand new and be aged out. Look at the manufacture date on the side of the tire to see. With a 7 year old trailer it should have had tires replaced maybe twice and the 2nd round getting close to being a problem.
__________________
Danny and Susan, wife of 56 years
2019 Ram 3500 Laramie CC SWB SB 6.4 4x4 4.10
2020 Montana High Country 331RL
|
|
|
|
|
05-09-2020, 07:45 PM
|
#9
|
|
Member
Join Date: May 2020
Location: Charlottesville
Posts: 90
|
Thank you, I WILL check. I was not aware of that!
__________________
2006 Winnebago Sightseer 30B
2019 Toyota Tacoma 4X4 SR V6
TINSTAAFL - "there is no such thing as a free lunch" Any farmer can tell you:
"you don't work, you don't eat." It is that simple.
|
|
|
|
|
05-15-2020, 10:58 AM
|
#10
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Post Falls
Posts: 424
|
Congrats and welcome to the forum from Northern Idaho. ENJOY
Yes, check out that DOT date...
|
|
|
|
|
05-15-2020, 12:37 PM
|
#11
|
|
Member
Join Date: May 2020
Location: Charlottesville
Posts: 90
|
Appreciate the heads up on the DOT date - I didn't even know it existed. I have an appointment next week to get the tires all replaced. Going up a grade on the load rating, too.
__________________
2006 Winnebago Sightseer 30B
2019 Toyota Tacoma 4X4 SR V6
TINSTAAFL - "there is no such thing as a free lunch" Any farmer can tell you:
"you don't work, you don't eat." It is that simple.
|
|
|
|
|
| Thread Tools |
|
|
| Display Modes |
 Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Threads |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
