Another used C vs A post
Hi folks, My parents are hunting for a camper and don't want to spend much. $20-$30k. They want something drivable. I've been in the industry for a decade and can advise them on certain +/-'s rega...
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I came from a high-line, very reliable Class A diesel to a high-line, near-new used Class C diesel Born Free.
My experience with the Born Free factory is that they will not stand behind their product. Not one bit, regardless what problems you have with it. After 3 years plagued with problems on the coach, I drove it to their factory thinking that everything would be fixed, and leave in good shape. Each and every item they worked on has either broken, failed, or re-malfunctioned. On top of that, they broke the electrical wiring connection to my unit's refrigerator while they were working on the coach. When I pointed out to them what they did, they said; "tough, we don't know anything about it, and we don't work on refrigerators." Even though I wrote numerous letters to the owner of the Born Free company and each department head, none of them ever even acknowledged receiving the letters. For the record, the Born Free roof and siding/windows leak rainwater in at least (6) places, with extensive damage to the woodwork, carpeting, and fabric ceiling in numerous places. The roof of the Born Free still leaks to this day.
I would buy a known brand like a Winnebago, and avoid any of the boutique brands such as Born Free, and any other low-volume coach maker. Regardless how well they tell you their quality is. I found out it's just not there on my unit.
My experience with the Born Free factory is that they will not stand behind their product. Not one bit, regardless what problems you have with it. After 3 years plagued with problems on the coach, I drove it to their factory thinking that everything would be fixed, and leave in good shape. Each and every item they worked on has either broken, failed, or re-malfunctioned. On top of that, they broke the electrical wiring connection to my unit's refrigerator while they were working on the coach. When I pointed out to them what they did, they said; "tough, we don't know anything about it, and we don't work on refrigerators." Even though I wrote numerous letters to the owner of the Born Free company and each department head, none of them ever even acknowledged receiving the letters. For the record, the Born Free roof and siding/windows leak rainwater in at least (6) places, with extensive damage to the woodwork, carpeting, and fabric ceiling in numerous places. The roof of the Born Free still leaks to this day.
I would buy a known brand like a Winnebago, and avoid any of the boutique brands such as Born Free, and any other low-volume coach maker. Regardless how well they tell you their quality is. I found out it's just not there on my unit.
