2017 Columbus, bit of suspension Rust/other Corrosion
Was about to jump on a new fw today, got to the dealer late, and couldn't immediately find our salesman. No matter as i wanted to give it a thorough inspection before deciding on it, as we are waffling between 2 different units..
They started locking units on the lot so i was set on going, and while the wife was still inside the camper, i decided to peak under the slides.
Well, it was a bit disappointing, the leaf springs were certainly rust colored, not to the point of any pitting or flaking, but literally rust colored over essentially 100% of them. Also the underside of the front axle was in the same condition.
Upon further inspection, the bolts on the self leveling system are minorly corossive. Its as if it was introduced to a salty road, and not cleaned.
I went and inspected an '18 they had, this was nicely fresh paint, and new looking condition, as well as the bolts on the leveling system.
My question is, given that situation, is this unit something that should be passed on?
Talked to the salesman, of whom ive bought 2 other units in the past, he looked it up, and said that a '17 is something that could very well been sitting on the lot, quite some time as the '18's are out.
My fw sits in a gravel lot most of the time, i would bet it appears to have better looking condition leaf springs than this.
I'm kicking myself for not taking pictures, but we will either purchase this tomorrow or Wednesday pending the input i hope to receive from some of you professionals.
Also, the unit is brand new, and we are in Nebraska, so no salt water. It is however safe to assume, in the winter they treat the hell out of the roads.
They started locking units on the lot so i was set on going, and while the wife was still inside the camper, i decided to peak under the slides.
Well, it was a bit disappointing, the leaf springs were certainly rust colored, not to the point of any pitting or flaking, but literally rust colored over essentially 100% of them. Also the underside of the front axle was in the same condition.
Upon further inspection, the bolts on the self leveling system are minorly corossive. Its as if it was introduced to a salty road, and not cleaned.
I went and inspected an '18 they had, this was nicely fresh paint, and new looking condition, as well as the bolts on the leveling system.
My question is, given that situation, is this unit something that should be passed on?
Talked to the salesman, of whom ive bought 2 other units in the past, he looked it up, and said that a '17 is something that could very well been sitting on the lot, quite some time as the '18's are out.
My fw sits in a gravel lot most of the time, i would bet it appears to have better looking condition leaf springs than this.
I'm kicking myself for not taking pictures, but we will either purchase this tomorrow or Wednesday pending the input i hope to receive from some of you professionals.
Also, the unit is brand new, and we are in Nebraska, so no salt water. It is however safe to assume, in the winter they treat the hell out of the roads.
