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DodgeVoltage
Feb 28, 2012Explorer
I've been living in mine since mid-December. It's a 3795 Epic. I really love the trailer. I have had and am still having some issues though. The worst problem was a slide out that wouldn't move without wedging. Lippert sent a mobile tech out, after the dealer had no idea what to do with it. The tech replaced the slide rails and motors. Came to find that a rail had been installed an 1/8th of an inch off and when he realigned the rail it worked like a champ. The tech is an east coast rep and was awesome. Go straight to Lippert if you have slide issues. They are good to work with. My main slide still wedges, but the tech told me not to slide it unless the levelers are down. Too much torque in the frame if it is not supported in the middle causes a long slide to wedge. Haven't tried it yet, but will in two weeks when I move (have been in the same location since December).
My main slide window leaked as well as a window in the garage. Dealer resealed all the windows, but the slide window still leaked. I just went to Lowe's and bought black caulking and went over the top of the frameless window with a bead. Hasn't leaked since and I can't tell I did it. Good to go on that.
Back up cam's signal strength sucks. Cam company is sending me an extension to locate the antenna closer to my truck. Hopefully fixes the intermittent signal issue.
Vent van on my microwave doesn't work. Have a mobile RV repairman working to get me a new microwave under warranty to fix that (have to replace it all).
Keyless entry pad didn't work on the outside. Mobile tech worked with manufacturer of the keypad to program it to work with the receiver. Works great now.
My air mattress was missing and a cabinet door had a hole in it. The dealer in Oklahoma ordered them and are going to send them to me tomorrow.
Wheel center caps have been recalled. Still haven't had those replaced yet. They say to not pull it until they have been replaced. Kinda hard to not pull it when the nearest dealer is 60 miles away.
I think those are all the issues I have had. I pulled it from Oklahoma City to Washington DC, where I live now, and it did great on the trip. The roads were less than fun in places. No additional damage, so I was impressed.
Bottom line, I've had small issues, but nothing that stopped me from using it. I love the features of the Epic package. It is a big, great looking machine. I bought a Smart car and haul it in the garage. Best accessory I ever bought for it!
My main slide window leaked as well as a window in the garage. Dealer resealed all the windows, but the slide window still leaked. I just went to Lowe's and bought black caulking and went over the top of the frameless window with a bead. Hasn't leaked since and I can't tell I did it. Good to go on that.
Back up cam's signal strength sucks. Cam company is sending me an extension to locate the antenna closer to my truck. Hopefully fixes the intermittent signal issue.
Vent van on my microwave doesn't work. Have a mobile RV repairman working to get me a new microwave under warranty to fix that (have to replace it all).
Keyless entry pad didn't work on the outside. Mobile tech worked with manufacturer of the keypad to program it to work with the receiver. Works great now.
My air mattress was missing and a cabinet door had a hole in it. The dealer in Oklahoma ordered them and are going to send them to me tomorrow.
Wheel center caps have been recalled. Still haven't had those replaced yet. They say to not pull it until they have been replaced. Kinda hard to not pull it when the nearest dealer is 60 miles away.
I think those are all the issues I have had. I pulled it from Oklahoma City to Washington DC, where I live now, and it did great on the trip. The roads were less than fun in places. No additional damage, so I was impressed.
Bottom line, I've had small issues, but nothing that stopped me from using it. I love the features of the Epic package. It is a big, great looking machine. I bought a Smart car and haul it in the garage. Best accessory I ever bought for it!
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