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Old 10-08-2015, 07:01 PM   #1
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Advise. Pulling trigger tomorrow.

So we are going to pull the trigger tomorrow on a 377rlbh. Have to choose.

One has heat pump, awning toppers, and thermo pane windows with dealer installed generator. $2,000 more than option two.

The other would have dealer installed rear camera, direct TV satellite traveler dish, and generator.

I know I can add the rear camera and the satellite dish later for about $2000 more. Then I would have everything I would want. I currently have a satellite dish that I manual set up and carry around so it's not like I would truly do without.

Thoughts?
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Old 10-08-2015, 07:34 PM   #2
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Since you already have a dish, go for the first one...
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Old 10-08-2015, 07:39 PM   #3
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If you use it on a regular basis I would go with option 1 as well. You won't regret having the thermal windows or the heat-pump.
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Old 10-08-2015, 07:40 PM   #4
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Agree with Grumpy.
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Old 10-08-2015, 07:48 PM   #5
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If you ever camp in cold weather you'll really appreciate the thermo pane windows.
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Old 10-08-2015, 07:51 PM   #6
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I had the same questions when we did an order out for our 377 and every single reply to the post suggested that we definitely pay the difference for the thermal pane windows! I would also suggest option #1
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The windows would since it for me in heat and cold ...... big difference. Never had a need for back up camera I have a DW.
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Thanks. We plan on camping year round possible full timing for a couple years until our son is 10-11.

Option one it is. I was really debating it but I think I would regret not getting the thermo pane windows. I just REALLY wanted the auto dish, but I can get it on amazon and find a retired RV mechanic to help me install it for couple hundred bucks. Backup camera is prewired. I should be able to knock that out on a Saturday morning.
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Both can be done after market windows ???? unlikely
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Old 10-09-2015, 03:59 AM   #10
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The thermal windows are a great addition, but, that heat pump, for the cost of the upgrade is AMAZING for late season camping.

We love ours - it's nice, dry heat, and it works with the quickness. Combined with the fireplace, and thermal windows in our 38FLSA, we have no "cooler weather" issues.

We used our Genset a few times this year, and it's nice to have also. We took the 5'er boondocking and stayed in a VERY remote location for almost 7 days on a single tank of water and 21 gals of fuel for the genset.


N-JOY and Good luck with the new camper!!!!
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Thanks. We plan on camping year round possible full timing for a couple years until our son is 10-11.

Option one it is. I was really debating it but I think I would regret not getting the thermo pane windows. I just REALLY wanted the auto dish, but I can get it on amazon and find a retired RV mechanic to help me install it for couple hundred bucks. Backup camera is prewired. I should be able to knock that out on a Saturday morning.
A little late to the party, but I think this is the right decision. Good luck!
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Old 10-13-2015, 05:04 PM   #12
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Went with the thermo pane windows and heat pump. Leave tomorrow on the 1000 mile journey to get her. Hope inspection and everything goes smoothly.
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Old 10-17-2015, 11:30 AM   #13
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Picked her up last night.
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Looks really nice. Have a wonderfull trip.
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If I may be so vulgar, it looks **** nice. I may have lots of jealousy towards you for I have to wait another 3 weeks before our is supposed to be ready.
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Looks fantastic, congratulations!
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You wont regret going with the windows ... Congrats on the nice new rig..
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Old 10-18-2015, 09:34 AM   #18
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You picked her up last night?

Too late for my advice, and maybe you did not need my advice, which was to slow down and not leave the lot until you had done a slow, thorough PDI both theirs and yours, made a list of any problems and had them fix it right there before you left...which would take several days to a week or so to accomplish both the list and fixing by the dealers. That maintains ones leverage.

I would have asked for their PDI in writing. I would assume anything not in writing was not done, and anything I found that was supposedly done by them in their PDI, during my PDI, to give them a hard time over.

That way you are starting out right on your warranty.
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