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    Question Bringing my GD back into service

    We bought a used 2017 GD Reflection 367BHS in May 2018. This was used, by the previous owner, only 5 times on short trips (local, no more than a couple hundred miles total). We had it moved to a seasonal campsite where it has been there, stationary, since May 2018.
    Now we want to get it road-ready for a few trips and possibly a cross-country get-away.
    What should we do and to watch out for? My short list:
    • tires
    • brakes
    • wiring
    • license plates/registration/inspection (New York state needs their money!!)
    • Pin box (I want to replace with a Goosebox)
    • Gray/Black/Fresh water tanks

    Looking for any advice on what we should be looking out for.
    Of course there is the whole towing issue. I hope to get it out on the road for as much practice as possible.

    Rig: 2017 Reflection 367BHS
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    A short list for me would maybe be...

    Batteries - test
    Tires - inspect or replace. If not moved in years x replace.
    Brakes - inspect, adjust
    Suspension - inspect, grease if wet bolt; consider wet bolt replacement
    Plumbing - any leaks? Test city & on board systems
    Electrical - verify running lights, brake lights, braking action, turn signals

    After that I’d begin to consider appliances then cosmetics.
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    Re-grease the wheel bearings.
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    Torque your bolts
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    I found getting an inspection in NY is a PIA. NY sets the fee at $6.00 so it's a money losing deal for shops and they'll come up with any number of excuses as to why they won't do it.
    Our 2017 Imagine is getting new tires this spring just based on age.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jmbopp View Post
    I found getting an inspection in NY is a PIA. NY sets the fee at $6.00 so it's a money losing deal for shops and they'll come up with any number of excuses as to why they won't do it.
    Our 2017 Imagine is getting new tires this spring just based on age.
    Did you get your inspection at Meyers or Wilkens (Rochester locations)?
    Where would you get tires? Dunn or the two above?

    Rig: 2017 Reflection 367BHS
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    Sanitize the plumbing system. Check holding tank seals (fill tanks with water) Get rid of the Westlakes and get Goodyear Endurance.
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    Do everyone of the items listed above and do replace your onboard or external water filters, plus run your air conditioning and heating system. If your battery (batteries) is/are original to the unit replace with fresh ones.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gary325 View Post
    Did you get your inspection at Meyers or Wilkens (Rochester locations)?
    Where would you get tires? Dunn or the two above?
    Meyers for the inspection, where we bought it. Last I knew Wilkins Churchville didn't have an inspection license (thanks NYDMV).
    I've been dealing with Dunn for 40+ years, even worked for them 3 different times. They can get Goodyear Endurance tires.
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