TxCowboy
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Wasn't sure which forum to post these questions as they could fit any of these product line forums.
I take delivery of a new Key West this week. This will be my second Heartland product.
On our first purchase, I had only the most basic knowledge of RVs -- what I'd read online or what I'd learned at the RV shows. The PDI was fast and straightforward. Most was about how to operate the mechanical systems. We really didn't even turn anything on. The AC was already running, we didn't test the furnace, no discussion on input sources for the television, but I did get a good overview of the UDC. I've learned much since then but was blessed that our first HL was virtually flawless in its performance. Short of the nose cap deterioration, we have no complaints at all.
The new RV is a huge upgrade over our now-discontinued Greystone. More AC, induction cooktop, basically more of everything.
Aside from making sure the mechanical systems are working, what should I reasonably expect at the PDI?
1. Should the auto-leveling system be tested? Put the slides in, bring up the four rear levelers, then have it auto-level? (This would also test that the slides rest flush against the exterior walls.)
2. Test the induction cooktop?
3. Test all three sources of television input in both the living room and bedroom?
4. Test the microwave/convection oven?
5. Test a sampling of the receptacles, both inside and outside?
6. Test the plumbing fixtures -- sinks, shower, outdoor shower?
7. Test the dump values (needs water in each tank?)?
8. Test the water pump (needs water in the fresh water tank?)?
9. Test the washer, dryer, dishwasher?
Note: For 7, 8, and 9 above, I would need to have a dump station, right? Not sure my dealer has one.
10, Take a Blu-Ray DVD to test the DVD player.
Is testing these items (and others) a REASONABLE expectation during PDI?
I take delivery of a new Key West this week. This will be my second Heartland product.
On our first purchase, I had only the most basic knowledge of RVs -- what I'd read online or what I'd learned at the RV shows. The PDI was fast and straightforward. Most was about how to operate the mechanical systems. We really didn't even turn anything on. The AC was already running, we didn't test the furnace, no discussion on input sources for the television, but I did get a good overview of the UDC. I've learned much since then but was blessed that our first HL was virtually flawless in its performance. Short of the nose cap deterioration, we have no complaints at all.
The new RV is a huge upgrade over our now-discontinued Greystone. More AC, induction cooktop, basically more of everything.
Aside from making sure the mechanical systems are working, what should I reasonably expect at the PDI?
1. Should the auto-leveling system be tested? Put the slides in, bring up the four rear levelers, then have it auto-level? (This would also test that the slides rest flush against the exterior walls.)
2. Test the induction cooktop?
3. Test all three sources of television input in both the living room and bedroom?
4. Test the microwave/convection oven?
5. Test a sampling of the receptacles, both inside and outside?
6. Test the plumbing fixtures -- sinks, shower, outdoor shower?
7. Test the dump values (needs water in each tank?)?
8. Test the water pump (needs water in the fresh water tank?)?
9. Test the washer, dryer, dishwasher?
Note: For 7, 8, and 9 above, I would need to have a dump station, right? Not sure my dealer has one.
10, Take a Blu-Ray DVD to test the DVD player.
Is testing these items (and others) a REASONABLE expectation during PDI?
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