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freymann
Sep 26, 2016Explorer
SoundGuy wrote:hohenwald48 wrote:
The only person with a real vested interest in proper installation and adjustment is the owner/operator. If you don't want the responsibility of proper ownership and usage of your own RV equipment you might think about considering a different hobby. That's just the way it is. RV aren't cars, aren't built like cars, don't have the quality control of cars and would be completely out of most folks financial reach if they were.
Well put, couldn't agree more ... and one doesn't have to be an "expert" to achieve responsible RV ownership, just a bit of time and interest. :B
Maybe I'm reading these comments wrong, but I feel compelled to add one more post here...
We upgraded to our 4th travel trailer, 26 feet long. Each time we bought a new trailer the dealer involved, all different dealers, told me that my Reese Weight Distribution and anti sway bar system was fine.
I could tell, as the driver, that it wasn't "fine" with the most recent 26 footer (and over 2 different tow vehicles) and being the responsible RV owner I researched Weight Distribution and Anti Sway systems and came up with 3 I felt were worth looking at.
I then discussed my concerns that I was after a proper tow package with Peterborough RV, a model was chosen, and an appointment to have the old system removed and the new system installed was made.
You go to a Dentist to have your teeth cared for. I went to a RV Dealer to have my RV cared for. I was being responsible for my RV and the safety of my family and those on the highway with me.
After the install I could tell something was wrong with the system and I complained about it. The dealer wasn't interested but fortunately Blue Ox was, and wanted to ensure that I was a happy customer of theirs. My dealer? *shrugs* Beats me.
Now with some of my own leg work, some more research, and a good discussion on this forum, two issues were found and will be resolved. I've already had the ball raised 3 inches and now I'm working on exchanging the bars.
Mission accomplished.
Let's conclude this thread on a happy note :) and be proud that the RV.NET forums has helped another RV'er and possibly other RV'ers in the future that may find themselves in a similar situation and can read our content and learn from it.
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