I'm looking for some info in regards to the new voltage line toy haulers. I'm very interested in a new one but the all the stories of leaking slides and troubles getting warranty issues fixed have me scared of them. Have they improved any yet ? Please help with any and all info that you guys have, thanks Jeff

Ive had my 2013 3905 Epic for about a month and had it out twice now. So far, no issues with leaking slides to speak of. It rained the first weekend we took it out and after reading the threads of this issue we were worried that ours wouldnt be any different. To our suprise, no leaks! As far as warranty issues, I hopefully wont have to use it. If I do, I'm sure it wont be any different than past experiences with warranty issues. The dealers are usually the problem. Shane

OP,I've got a 2012 Voltage 3600 Epic that I picked up in March. I've been full timing in it since April, and have had very few problems. I'm taking it in this weekend for some minor work, but only because I was going to be out of town anyway. I have had ZERO leak issues from rain (but I do live in Southern CA, so it's not like there's a lot anyway), and I also have the slide toppers.To date the only warranty work I've had done was that the wires powering the main slide came undone, and i had to have a mobile tech come out and put it back together. The dealer(Richardsons RV Menifee, CA)/Dutchmen came through with flying colors on that one.Will let you know if I have any issues when I get back from my trip, but so far I have nothing to complain about. Most of the issues were things that you wouldn't find without living in the RV.I wouldn't hesitate to recommend a Voltage to anyone, and it would be first in line if I ever replace this one.Dutchmen also did some custom work on mine to make it amputee friendly. It's not handicap accessible, but I've got multiple grab rails installed throughout the rig to help me at stairs and particularly in the shower. So, I will admit to being biased by a company that made a product do what I wanted/needed.

Just make sure that you can find a dealer that will do warranty work nearby. Most of their dealers refuse to perform any warranty work if they didnt sell it to you.

We took delivery of our 3950 in May, has about 1000 miles so far, no leaks. Slight gap at the bottom of the main slide, dealer improved this, but I would not let them start relocating tracks on the slide, fuel gauges did not work, but that was it. Wife and I love this one.Over all very impressed on how few the problems have been.Mark

Thanks guys, I'm not sure about the dealer yet the wife isn't liking what she has read. However we both really like the lay out of the 3950 and is what we really want. We are also considering a Fuzion 395.

Are the 2013 voltage any better than the 2011/2012's ?

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joebedford
Nomad II
May 17, 2013
marielw824 wrote:
... replacing corian counter tops with a lighter brighter color option
Are you replacing them with a different material that doesn't scratch so easily? If so, what? where? and how much?
marielw824
Explorer
May 17, 2013
We've been full timing in our '11 3905 since April 2011. We paid $60K in Dec. 2010 for it. We've have a few minor issues. Biggest issue ... living in it and can't break down to get warranty repairs. Slides are the norm ... a couple of leaks and won't close all the way ... sticks out at bottom. More than anything we've remodeled some things in the RV, but that's personal taste and comfort.

Got rid of built in sofa and put in leather reclining sofa. Took down the day/night shades ... several broke and installed horizontal blinds in cream. Took down the vertical sides of the valances ... was too much black ... is much lighter inside now. KEPT the top valances everywhere ... living room valance has speakers, etc...

Replaced back splash behind stove, again to bring light into rig. Also had drawer installed under master bed. Our foam mattress is too heavy to lift all the time to get in & out of storage under there. NEXT is to remove carpet in bedroom and install vinyl flooring ... too much dog hair ground into carpet and the central vac isn't powerful enough to keep it clean. AND in kitchen only ... replacing corian counter tops with a lighter brighter color option and putting stainless steel facades on appliances. Will probably replace the microwave with a convection microwave. Was told this one IS convection ... but it isn't. Phew .... hey I love my projects!
rb71
Explorer
May 17, 2013
So far so good with or maiden voyage this past weekend. My only complaints is the skirting around the outer lower edges look horrible. I will address that soon other that it was great first trip with it.

good luck with your new voltage
captjohn57
Explorer
May 16, 2013
Aznative89 wrote:
captjohn57 wrote:
Aznative89, what are you going to pull it with?

Thanks for the info...any opinion about the dual pane windows vs the regular ones, I will be full timing in it in Alaska for a few years?

I ordered a 2013 F-350 platinum DRW to pull it with.

That 350 will handle it. Sorry I can't help with the windows. I can imagine it'll be cold in winter even with the double windows. I've put a folded a blanket behind the couch to stop cold air while watching TV.
Aznative89
Explorer
May 16, 2013
captjohn57 wrote:
Aznative89, what are you going to pull it with?

Thanks for the info...any opinion about the dual pane windows vs the regular ones, I will be full timing in it in Alaska for a few years?

I ordered a 2013 F-350 platinum DRW to pull it with.
NMDoyle
Explorer
May 16, 2013
We have a 2012 Voltage 3795 with the Epic Package. The items we have had issues with have been covered under warranty. We have found Dutchmen very easy to deal with and responsive to any questions we have had. We purchased our unit thru Camping World.
captjohn57
Explorer
May 15, 2013
Aznative89, what are you going to pull it with?
captjohn57
Explorer
May 15, 2013
joebedford wrote:
captjohn57 wrote:
I pd $72,300 + tax for my '13 3905. The Epic pkg was supposedly free. Full body paint and pretty much had everything but the dual pane windows. It was one of the first '13s, took delivery 5-1-12 so the Epic 2 and 3rd A/C wasn't available. I've had some issues but much nicer than my '08 Fuzion.

Have you done anything to your truck to get it up to spec for towing that (very nice) beast?

No. I considered the newer Chevy with the beefed up frame but mine is paid for. I did a lot of research of the differences and the frame is the major upgrade with a little more power and slightly larger tires. My truck pulls it great with no frame flex that I can see or feel. It stops better than any of the trucks I've had with the aftermarket brake controllers. I've replaced the tires with the factory Michelin 235/80R 17. My insurance agent said they have no requirements for the particular specs as long as it's not ridiculous (like a 1/2 ton pulling it). They will represent me and I have a lot of liability coverage. Not saying it's the 100% right thing to do but I've seen way, way worse.
maxx1015
Explorer
May 15, 2013
05hd350 wrote:
Thanks guys, I'm not sure about the dealer yet the wife isn't liking what she has read. However we both really like the lay out of the 3950 and is what we really want. We are also considering a Fuzion 395.
go with 395 u get more for the pirce and better unit
joebedford
Nomad II
May 15, 2013
captjohn57 wrote:
I pd $72,300 + tax for my '13 3905. The Epic pkg was supposedly free. Full body paint and pretty much had everything but the dual pane windows. It was one of the first '13s, took delivery 5-1-12 so the Epic 2 and 3rd A/C wasn't available. I've had some issues but much nicer than my '08 Fuzion.
Have you done anything to your truck to get it up to spec for towing that (very nice) beast?