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06-27-2018, 03:25 AM
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Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 39DBRS3
State: Illinois
Posts: 36
THOR #12121
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New to this forum
I'd just like to say HI. My name is Joe and my wife Marcia and I are new DRV owners of a 2018 39DBRS3. This forum seems to be much more active than others I've visited. We are not new to rving as our last unit was an Excel and prior to that a Bighorn. 2 Sunnybrook travel trailers and a Coleman popup preceeded that. We have had our Suite just 2 months now and are still figuring where to put what. There have been a few glitches, such as the TV and fireplace falling off, but were easy fixes. We are hoping for many years of happiness in this unit. I am confident we will have the nicest unit in our winter Florida park, unless someone pulls in with a high dollar class A.
Glad to be here.
Joe
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06-27-2018, 03:47 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 38 RSB3
State: South Dakota
Posts: 2,280
THOR #1658
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Originally Posted by jpjulian
I'd just like to say HI. My name is Joe and my wife Marcia and I are new DRV owners of a 2018 39DBRS3. This forum seems to be much more active than others I've visited. We are not new to rving as our last unit was an Excel and prior to that a Bighorn. 2 Sunnybrook travel trailers and a Coleman popup preceeded that. We have had our Suite just 2 months now and are still figuring where to put what. There have been a few glitches, such as the TV and fireplace falling off, but were easy fixes. We are hoping for many years of happiness in this unit. I am confident we will have the nicest unit in our winter Florida park, unless someone pulls in with a high dollar class A.
Glad to be here.
Joe
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Welcome to the forum Joe. There is a lot of good information here and I bet your experience will be a bonus. Post a pic of your new rig. Travel safe.
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2016 DRV38RSB3
2015 Ram 3500 Regular Cab DRW CTD Asian trans 410 rear
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06-27-2018, 03:57 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
State: Texas
Posts: 678
THOR #3109
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Well, can't say you aren't resilient--"few glitches, eh? Did the TV damage the cabinet?
Hope it serves you well, and stay safe.
And welcome.
Joe
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2016 Tiffin 40QBH
2015 38RSSA--traded
2005 36TK3--retired, but it was a good one
2017 F450 KR
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06-27-2018, 03:58 AM
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Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 39DBRS3
State: Illinois
Posts: 36
THOR #12121
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I have issues posting pics. What's the easiest way on this forum?
Joe
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06-27-2018, 04:22 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 38 RSB3
State: South Dakota
Posts: 2,280
THOR #1658
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jpjulian
I have issues posting pics. What's the easiest way on this forum?
Joe
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I put it on the web and then put the link in when I hit the picture symbol.
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2016 DRV38RSB3
2015 Ram 3500 Regular Cab DRW CTD Asian trans 410 rear
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06-27-2018, 04:26 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 2019 MS 39DBRS3
State: Delaware
Posts: 557
THOR #9431
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jpjulian
I'd just like to say HI. My name is Joe and my wife Marcia and I are new DRV owners of a 2018 39DBRS3. This forum seems to be much more active than others I've visited. We are not new to rving as our last unit was an Excel and prior to that a Bighorn. 2 Sunnybrook travel trailers and a Coleman popup preceeded that. We have had our Suite just 2 months now and are still figuring where to put what. There have been a few glitches, such as the TV and fireplace falling off, but were easy fixes. We are hoping for many years of happiness in this unit. I am confident we will have the nicest unit in our winter Florida park, unless someone pulls in with a high dollar class A.
Glad to be here.
Joe
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Our 39 DBRS3 is 3 weeks old. The fireplace fell out while being delivered to the dealer. According to the factory rep, they are aware of it and working on a fix.
To fix mine I doubled up the bottom set of runners (standard home depot or lowes part) and then drilled holes in the side and used 4" long clevis pins to hold it in while driving.
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Duane
2019 DRV MS 39DBRS3
2020 F-450
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06-27-2018, 10:42 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: THOR Chateua 35SF
State: Florida
Posts: 5,850
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Got to laugh at this one, respectfully!! Boy, howdy...are we patient and resilient?!?! "No major issues except the TV and Fireplace falling off". That's what you call a seasoned, veteran RV buyer with realistic expectations!! Good job...enjoy!!
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Traded Thor for Melbourne Prestige 24NP
2018 THOR Chateau 35SF
Two Labs, Bugsie & Blondie
Blondie passed in 2020 at 5 to Leukemia
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06-27-2018, 10:57 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 39RESB3
State: Florida
Posts: 240
THOR #5499
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jpjulian
I'd just like to say HI. My name is Joe and my wife Marcia and I are new DRV owners of a 2018 39DBRS3. This forum seems to be much more active than others I've visited. We are not new to rving as our last unit was an Excel and prior to that a Bighorn. 2 Sunnybrook travel trailers and a Coleman popup preceeded that. We have had our Suite just 2 months now and are still figuring where to put what. There have been a few glitches, such as the TV and fireplace falling off, but were easy fixes. We are hoping for many years of happiness in this unit. I am confident we will have the nicest unit in our winter Florida park, unless someone pulls in with a high dollar class A.
Glad to be here.
Joe
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From one Joe to another, welcome and congrats on your new DRV! Wife and I like you two have owned just about everything out there when it comes to RV's. Our expectations of quality.................well, you know!
This is a great site with lots of information being passed back and forth. We wish you both great success on the road and please jump in on this forum if you have any questions or tips/tricks!
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Joe & Dottie Allen
2014 Mobile Suites Estates 39RESB3
2014 Ford F-450 DRW
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06-27-2018, 12:05 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: Mobile Suites 38rssa
State: Alaska
Posts: 253
THOR #8691
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Well we ordered our 18 38rssa last year and picked it up last October. Only had a few problems. What do I look for on the tv and fireplace to see if I have problems?
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2018 MS 38rssa
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06-27-2018, 01:47 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 39TKSB3 "Modified"
State: South Dakota
Posts: 1,838
THOR #1661
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I use RV.NET's picture posting, it works great on many forums.
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06-27-2018, 02:33 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 2019 MS 39DBRS3
State: Delaware
Posts: 557
THOR #9431
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Quote:
Originally Posted by f350ms38rssa
Well we ordered our 18 38rssa last year and picked it up last October. Only had a few problems. What do I look for on the tv and fireplace to see if I have problems?
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The fireplace - if you have the longer then higher Furrion that is mounted on a pull out drawer.
They use self closing drawer guides that are not up to the weight and cheap "child proof" cabinet safety latches that snap and break off when the drawer opens during transit.
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Duane
2019 DRV MS 39DBRS3
2020 F-450
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06-27-2018, 03:07 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: Mobile Suites 38rssa
State: Alaska
Posts: 253
THOR #8691
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Oh ok, I don't have that type of fire place.
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2017 F350 CC 4x4 DRW Lariat 4.10
2018 MS 38rssa
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06-27-2018, 04:05 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Welcome to our campsite!
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Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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06-27-2018, 07:50 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: ES 38RSSA
State: Montana
Posts: 137
THOR #5034
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Welcome to the forum, and the DRV threads. Congrats.
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J&J
DRV Suites ES-38RSSA #9679
GM Denali 3500HD-Max 4x, CC, 8' DRW
EZGo-TXT, Yamaha-G22E, CC Precedent
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06-28-2018, 02:42 AM
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Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 39DBRS3
State: Illinois
Posts: 36
THOR #12121
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the TV and fireplace issues were strictly factory problems. The TV has a steel rod with a cap nut on both ends, except one of the caps was not installed allowing the rod to back out and allow the TV to fall from its mount. No damage and an easy .30 cent fix.
The fireplace is mounted to a drawer which is built from 2, 1/2" pieces of plywood. Seems as if the plywood wasn't glued AND SCREWED together. The screws attaching the fireplace screwed directly between the 2 plywood panels. There is no strength there. I added screws from both inside the drawer and from the outside which adds more strength.
Drilling a 1/4" hole from inside the cabinet and inserting a clevis pin secures the drawer.
Then there was the issue of the shower door track not being caulked correctly......... That was a mess.
Joe
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06-28-2018, 01:54 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 2019 MS 39DBRS3
State: Delaware
Posts: 557
THOR #9431
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jpjulian
Then there was the issue of the shower door track not being caulked correctly......... That was a mess.
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Still working on that with ours.
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Duane
2019 DRV MS 39DBRS3
2020 F-450
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06-28-2018, 03:49 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 39TKSB3 "Modified"
State: South Dakota
Posts: 1,838
THOR #1661
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Porthole
Still working on that with ours.
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The idiots at the factory would NO WAY reverse the "RAIN" shower doors so the rain side would be outside. This also would allow the 3 doors to stack toward the front of the RV.I removed the top track and doors as one unit rotated 180 and swapped the vertical sides and pulled the bottom track. Cleaned up all the mess and re caulked and installed it as it SHOULD have been!!!
Simply slide all three panels towards the front and reach to latch all in place.
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06-28-2018, 04:07 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 2019 MS 39DBRS3
State: Delaware
Posts: 557
THOR #9431
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You put the "rough side" towards the inside?
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Duane
2019 DRV MS 39DBRS3
2020 F-450
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06-29-2018, 12:50 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 38 RSB3
State: South Dakota
Posts: 2,280
THOR #1658
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Porthole
You put the "rough side" towards the inside?
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No, the rough side goes on the outside. A lot easier to clean flat glass vs nooks and craneys. Mine came the same way as Ron’s. Because of that the lock was inside of the shower and the glass locked up on the right side. If I ever have to hit my brakes the glass could break the lock. And would that be a BIG A@@ mess.
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2016 DRV38RSB3
2015 Ram 3500 Regular Cab DRW CTD Asian trans 410 rear
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06-29-2018, 01:45 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 39TKSB3 "Modified"
State: South Dakota
Posts: 1,838
THOR #1661
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Porthole
You put the "rough side" towards the inside?
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Factory had the 3 panels stacked towards the rear of RV and textured side towards the inside and you had to reach around panels on the inside to latch. Real SMART!!!
They "CLAIMED" that's how the showers were sent to them. I really doubt the shower door was installed in the shower and sent to DRV. Been in Construction 35 years and NEVER seen that but who knows. In fact I guarantee you DRV installs them because my stall is 1/2" narrower at the top than the bottom.
By reversing it places EVERYTHING in it's proper position.
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