Any Winnebago factory workers lurking?

cameronpatentlaw wrote:
I'm learning, slowly but surely, that there is less aggravation in just fixing the minor fit and finish issues myself. I think RV'ers develop sort of a Stockholm Syndrome. At first, we fight back against the injustice of spending high 5 figures for a vehicle with warranty issues, then we get so worn down, we just accept our fate. Someone pointed me to the Airstream site, where they lament build quality over there too. I guess I'm glad I bought a Winnebago on the MB chassis and not the Airstream on the MB chassis. Although the build quality on the AS is better, it too has its own set of issues.

I used to own a 2005 Interstate. That experience TOTALLY cured me of attempting to collect on upfitter warranties in all but the most extreme (and implausible) cases. Systems warranties, yes, but upfitter warranties--just do it yourself. I actually disagree that build quality of Airstream is better. Materials and systems, yes. But from what I have experienced with Airstream and seen at RV shows with Winnebago, I think that Winnebago's build quality is significantly better. Some of the stuff that was wrong with my Interstate was simply beyond the pale. And, as you can see from their discussion group, things have clearly not gotten better since then.

Our GWV Legend was vastly better in build quality than the interstate. I hope they make it out of their current difficulties.