Workhorse Recall & Damaged RV
Our family is looking for some guidance from our fellow RV'ers. We purchased a 36 foot class A Holiday Rambler Admiral, new, in 2003. It was on a Workhorse Chassis. After receiving the 2004 Workh...
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Okay folks...for those who offered their advice without being overly critical I thank you. For those who want to dump this all in my lap, my post initial post was brief simply because I took a few things for granted.
First, we maintained the coach to the best of our ability in an outdoor environment. We even have Ehrlich treat is for rodents and such.
Second, our HR dealer went belly up a few years back when the bottom dropped out of the economy. The closest authorized Workhorse service center, initially, was nearly 2 hours away. It was not until our first brake fire that we found a dealer that had been closer to us (25 miles).
Third, I took for granted that all of those who read the boards and publications know the frustration that Workhorse caused for many RV owners.
Fourth, I do have names and dates of all of the people I spoke with at Workhorse. We were assigned a case number and advised that we should not use the RV until the "official" recall was completed. The total brake job in 2009 seemed to be fine by me, but the small shop did not have an ABS sensor, that had melted off. When I submitted the bill to Workhorse the promised reimbursement when the recall was done. I was at the mercy of a Workhorse dealer who literally had over 100 units that required recall work, and they had to be intermingled with their regular heavy truck work.
Fifth, I'm not new to owning an RV. I know that certain maintenance items are the customer's responsibility and did that. Unfortunately, all of the water damage appears to be from dry rotted, or creased, slide out gaskets. What you don't use, you lose. Did anyone every try running a boat after it sat for a few years...the seals are generally shot?
Lastly, if you aren't offering advice that don't bash me. I was reaching out to fellow RV owners who had first hand experience with the Workhorse issue.
Thank you!
First, we maintained the coach to the best of our ability in an outdoor environment. We even have Ehrlich treat is for rodents and such.
Second, our HR dealer went belly up a few years back when the bottom dropped out of the economy. The closest authorized Workhorse service center, initially, was nearly 2 hours away. It was not until our first brake fire that we found a dealer that had been closer to us (25 miles).
Third, I took for granted that all of those who read the boards and publications know the frustration that Workhorse caused for many RV owners.
Fourth, I do have names and dates of all of the people I spoke with at Workhorse. We were assigned a case number and advised that we should not use the RV until the "official" recall was completed. The total brake job in 2009 seemed to be fine by me, but the small shop did not have an ABS sensor, that had melted off. When I submitted the bill to Workhorse the promised reimbursement when the recall was done. I was at the mercy of a Workhorse dealer who literally had over 100 units that required recall work, and they had to be intermingled with their regular heavy truck work.
Fifth, I'm not new to owning an RV. I know that certain maintenance items are the customer's responsibility and did that. Unfortunately, all of the water damage appears to be from dry rotted, or creased, slide out gaskets. What you don't use, you lose. Did anyone every try running a boat after it sat for a few years...the seals are generally shot?
Lastly, if you aren't offering advice that don't bash me. I was reaching out to fellow RV owners who had first hand experience with the Workhorse issue.
Thank you!
