fading front cap on 2016 Crusader 5er
I have a 2016 Crusader 295 that I've had for 4 months. This is our 1st new camper and we love it. However, I noticed that the front cap looks like it is fading at the top where it curves toward the ro...
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mmanske, no warranty on the paint. I did ask the dealer about it though, and he said I won't need it. He said the paint would last longer than the camper. The company that actually did the paint specializes in trailer front caps. They use a high grade of automotive paint and a high grade of gel coat. Evidently, he's got a good business going on. When I picked up my camper from the dealer, there was a 5er beside mine that had just been repainted also, waiting for the owner to pick it up. So, I don't think this problem is exclusive to a single brand. It is common for all brands.
Just drive around the campground next time your out, and look at all the fading going on. After this started with ours, I took notice of other campers, and I was really surprised! If your camper has a colored (not white) front cap, you can expect it to fade.
I'm making it a point now to go around the campgrounds I'm at and talk to those folks about their caps and they need to complain to their purchasing dealers and the manufacturers. If enough people complain, demand warranty work, refunds, or something, it might get the attention of the various manufacturers to stop this practice and begin using a better quality product. (however, if they do, I can also expect the cost of a new camper to increase also). If this happened in the automotive industry, the automotive industry would be in chaos, wouldn't it?
Just drive around the campground next time your out, and look at all the fading going on. After this started with ours, I took notice of other campers, and I was really surprised! If your camper has a colored (not white) front cap, you can expect it to fade.
I'm making it a point now to go around the campgrounds I'm at and talk to those folks about their caps and they need to complain to their purchasing dealers and the manufacturers. If enough people complain, demand warranty work, refunds, or something, it might get the attention of the various manufacturers to stop this practice and begin using a better quality product. (however, if they do, I can also expect the cost of a new camper to increase also). If this happened in the automotive industry, the automotive industry would be in chaos, wouldn't it?
