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Thread: Bringing my GD back into service
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01-26-2021, 06:48 AM #1
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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
Tow vehicle: 2020 F350 CC 6.7l Platinum SRW LB
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01-26-2021, 07:05 AM #2
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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.Larry KE4DMG
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01-26-2021, 07:48 AM #3
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Re-grease the wheel bearings.
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01-26-2021, 10:26 AM #4
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Torque your bolts
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01-27-2021, 07:34 AM #5
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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.
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01-27-2021, 09:02 AM #6
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01-27-2021, 09:28 AM #7
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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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01-27-2021, 10:10 PM #8
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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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01-28-2021, 07:21 AM #9
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