Congrats on the Purchase
I plan to be there thursday evening. But I decided against renting an RV, I bought one instead. I'm now the owner of a 1990 holiday rambler
I have on generator on the RV(once I figure out how to start it) and I'm planning to bring a small 800w too. If anyone is lacking power I'll be happy to help. I didn't see anything about a generator policy but I got the impression that it's ok. But I am wondering if there's a cutoff time (10-11pm for example) or if we are just expecting everyone to be courteous. I've never been to anything like this so I'm not sure what to expect but I'm sure it will be fun.
Howdy and Congrats/Sympathy
RVing is a great time, and as long as you approach it with a smile, and learn to be handy you are gonna have a blast. I will PM you with my email, so feel free to ask me any RV Questions. Been doing this for years. I started with a 72 Winne Brave, (I still own her and am using her this weekend). That is my roustabout rig, the wife likes the Fifth Wheel for anything more than a couple days.
Normally 10PM is the
latest folks run Generators, but shutting down earlier is not discouraged.
If you are having trouble getting the genset started, start with the basics. If you have less than a 1/4 tank of fuel in the MH you wont be able to start it. The fuel pickup on Generators are designed so you dont run your tank dry with the generator and strand yourself.... Gensets themselves are pretty simple, Check the Plugs, and if it has a fuel filter replace out of hand, unless you are told they JUST last month replaced it, oh and buy a spare when you do.. Trust me on that one... Also check your oil level on the Genset, most generators will not start if the oil cutoff switch activates.
If you have a generator shop that works on Onan, (I assume it is an Onan) make an appointment now while your fiddling with it, since you can always cancel if you figure it out, but may be hard pressed to get into the shop in a hurry if you dont. (it is thier busy season).
Drain and Flush the RV Water Tanks and all your lines. Then do it again. Even after that
Don't drink the water out of the RV tank! It is great for dishes, flushing and yea if you boil it making coffee in a pinch, but I would just buy a few one gallon bottled waters and throw them under the dinette. Bring a case of water for each two cases of beer.
Water Heater will probably not have been flushed in years if ever, lots of sediment builds up, CARFULLY when it is cold remove the plug and drain it, they make a flush attachment you can buy at any RV store, or maybe Walmart.
Propane apliances, check each connection with a spray bottle of soapy water. If you see ANY bubbles turn off the shutoff valve and have a qualified RV repair guy fix it.
Oh BTW RV has to be level for the Fridge to work on Propane. Get a bubble level for the freezer at Wally world or an RV store. running it Well out of level for extended periods will ruin it, costing you big bucks for repairs.
Bring some 2x4s or 2x8's cut short to level the rig in case your spot is on a slope.
Again, Welcome to the Family of RV'ers. You will find we are a helpful lot when sober, and even more fun when we're not...
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