Quality control?

yellow dog wrote:
We spent last 2 weekends looking at new 5th wheels. Both brands we were looking at had numerous issues, from slides not working to torn vinyl flooring, seals on slides and trim hanging, to valances that had fallen. I would think the manufacturers would want things being gone over before either leaving the factory or before being shown at dealerships. Both were higher end RVs...I don't get it. I would estimate that out all of the RVs we looked at, more then half had issues.

When they leave the Manufacturer, items ARE correct and in good repair. BUT!!!!!! The FIRST thing ANYBODY should do when looking at a new RV and they find things out of whack, you should go to the VIN Sticker in the LF bottom side outside of the RV. On that Sticker will be the Build date(month/year). LOT ROT happens. So, if the units in question were less than a few months old, then that shows a BAD LAZY dealer. Even if older than a few months. People looking at RV's DESTROY them, when going thru the RV's. This comment is based on 43 years as a RV Tech and going to 2 shows a year. You would be amazed at how looky/lous damage and destroy brand new RV's at the RV shows. Same on the lot. BUT, if you have a BAD lazy sales dept, that does not get the items fixed by the Service Dept, that points back to the operation of the RV dealership. Which means you should not be surprised by the lack of support after you purchase. Doug