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TXiceman
Jul 26, 2014Explorer II
We had a Minnie Winnie DL class C and our decision was based on overall construction after looking at the competitors on the market. For the price point (and a few $$$ more) Winnebago was the clear winner.
But things like microwaves, furnaces, etc are manufactured by others and installed by the RV manufacturer. So any appliance can break, but some times the failure can be attributed to a poor installation which makes it the RV manufacturers fault.
Black and gray tank level monitors are a real problem. If the manufacturer spends a bit more and uses the See-Level system, they will work better than the typical entry level monitor.
Plumbing leaks are not that uncommon. Moving down the road shakes things and fittings can loosen. At least once a year, you need to check tightness of all plumbing fittings and electrical connections.
Cabinets and drawers opening are nothing unusual, especially on rough roads. We have added some HD magnetic catches on a few cabinets and use Velcro ties on cabinets to make sure they stay closed.
Ken
But things like microwaves, furnaces, etc are manufactured by others and installed by the RV manufacturer. So any appliance can break, but some times the failure can be attributed to a poor installation which makes it the RV manufacturers fault.
Black and gray tank level monitors are a real problem. If the manufacturer spends a bit more and uses the See-Level system, they will work better than the typical entry level monitor.
Plumbing leaks are not that uncommon. Moving down the road shakes things and fittings can loosen. At least once a year, you need to check tightness of all plumbing fittings and electrical connections.
Cabinets and drawers opening are nothing unusual, especially on rough roads. We have added some HD magnetic catches on a few cabinets and use Velcro ties on cabinets to make sure they stay closed.
Ken
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