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12-10-2001, 03:03 PM

I began writing this message after I returned from a camping trip Thanksgiving week; was just too busy with work to finish until now…

After my first trip in the TM in September, I was very discouraged; the TM would NOT close properly, the propane detector beeped which I finally figured out was because the battery was dying, the door pin wouldn't stay in the clip, etc.... With all the problems, I was afraid that the folks who thought the TM was a piece of junk were right and that all of you were wrong....

I should have had more faith. I went on my second trip with the TM last week.  Oh, what a difference!!!  

 Everything worked well. And, it is all thanks to the folks at Custom RV, the local TM dealer, in Anaheim, CA. I don’t want to sound like an advertisement, but they made such a difference in my successful use of the TM, I can't thank them enough!!!

They figured out the reason the TM wouldn't close: the covers on the two electric outlets on the outside of the TM (door side) stuck out too far and caused the top to bind when attempting to close. They recessed the outlets and the TM closes like a dream. For those of you who have had trouble closing your TMs, and I think some of you had the earlier 2720SL models, look at those outlets! Since they are recessed now, I can close the TM very easily by myself now. No more struggles!

They replaced the battery, fixed the bracket where the pin for the bottom door clips, etc. Lots of little things that made this used TM operate as it is supposed to. In addition, they answered all my questions about how the TM worked. They also showed me how to easily hitch the TM to my van. I really appreciate how much time they spent going over the TM with me since I didn't buy it from them. Really helpful folks!

With everything working, as it should, my second trip was great! The biggest difference was being able to close the unit by myself; it was a breeze. Now I can hitch, tow, and set up/take down the TM by myself; wow! I’m still going thru the manual and learning about all the appliances. Fun!

I can't wait for my two camping trips later this month!

Collette
1999 2701SL
Towed by 1999 GMC Safari

12-10-2001, 03:03 PM	#1
Guest Posts: n/a	Oh, what a difference! I began writing this message after I returned from a camping trip Thanksgiving week; was just too busy with work to finish until now… After my first trip in the TM in September, I was very discouraged; the TM would NOT close properly, the propane detector beeped which I finally figured out was because the battery was dying, the door pin wouldn't stay in the clip, etc.... With all the problems, I was afraid that the folks who thought the TM was a piece of junk were right and that all of you were wrong.... I should have had more faith. I went on my second trip with the TM last week.  Oh, what a difference!!!    Everything worked well. And, it is all thanks to the folks at Custom RV, the local TM dealer, in Anaheim, CA. I don’t want to sound like an advertisement, but they made such a difference in my successful use of the TM, I can't thank them enough!!! They figured out the reason the TM wouldn't close: the covers on the two electric outlets on the outside of the TM (door side) stuck out too far and caused the top to bind when attempting to close. They recessed the outlets and the TM closes like a dream. For those of you who have had trouble closing your TMs, and I think some of you had the earlier 2720SL models, look at those outlets! Since they are recessed now, I can close the TM very easily by myself now. No more struggles! They replaced the battery, fixed the bracket where the pin for the bottom door clips, etc. Lots of little things that made this used TM operate as it is supposed to. In addition, they answered all my questions about how the TM worked. They also showed me how to easily hitch the TM to my van. I really appreciate how much time they spent going over the TM with me since I didn't buy it from them. Really helpful folks! With everything working, as it should, my second trip was great! The biggest difference was being able to close the unit by myself; it was a breeze. Now I can hitch, tow, and set up/take down the TM by myself; wow! I’m still going thru the manual and learning about all the appliances. Fun! I can't wait for my two camping trips later this month! Collette 1999 2701SL Towed by 1999 GMC Safari