Take camper to La Grande OR for repairs, travel info needed

whizbang wrote:
It seems to me that the "best route" is a matter of your definition of "best".

It is trip a vacation? Or just transporting the camper to Oregon?

If just moving the camper, I-10 and I-5 are fine. If you are taking a vacation too, there are plenty of better options.

Transporting the camper on the way up then hopefully be able to take our time back. We were told it could take up to two weeks for repairs. So finding a place to stay in the meantime is another issue. I believe the reason for not being able to get it in sooner is because of production.

It seems to me that the "best route" is a matter of your definition of "best".

It is trip a vacation? Or just transporting the camper to Oregon?

If just moving the camper, I-10 and I-5 are fine. If you are taking a vacation too, there are plenty of better options.

RV Renovators in Mesa, AZ does excellent work.

My son and I just did his 5er. It's not perfect so I won't recommend us. :B But it's now water tight and the cost was consistent with it's value.

Sango wrote:

It has delaminated under the cab over plus moisture also got into the side of the nose on the passenger side. Wish we knew of some company that was able to make those repairs without having to drive all the way to Oregon. It is not under warranty anymore.

Ask a few vehicle insurance agents "Who do your refer your damaged RV's to for repairs?". Many (not all) insurance companies have a "designated" RV repair company. A designated RV repair company will have a high level of competency and will literally have seen it all.
Typically, they will have a paint spray booth big enough to paint a motor home or a truck.

Grit dog wrote:
On a separate note, what kind of repairs warrant driving thousands of miles to have them done? Does AF not honor warranty anywhere but back at the mothership?
Bad structural stuff that only they can do?

It has delaminated under the cab over plus moisture also got into the side of the nose on the passenger side. Wish we knew of some company that was able to make those repairs without having to drive all the way to Oregon. It is not under warranty anymore.

bighatnohorse wrote:

Sango wrote:
What would it be like to take to I10 to 5 to 84.

Awful!
I5 is a last resort. Many California highways are in terrible shape, traffic is bad and drivers are hostile aggressors.

Some sections are bad but overall I10 and I5 are in average shape IMHO.

Should you go that way take 10, 210, 5 mid day through LA. Be aware that there are 2 major mountain passes on I5 that could have snow but unlikely in your time frame.

You definitely do not want to chance the weather in the Blue Mountains between Pendleton and LaGrande. Stay to the east if at all possible.

Sango wrote:
What would it be like to take to I10 to 5 to 84.

Awful!
I5 is a last resort. Many California highways are in terrible shape, traffic is bad and drivers are hostile aggressors.
Take the route from Las Vegas north and don't worry about any snow. Chances are that you won't see any except that on mountain tops in the distance. We've woken up after a spring snowstorm off Hwy 95 and drove following the tire tracks in the snow up the highway - only about a half-inch deep.
The state cops patrol that stretch of highway on the lookout for stranded drivers. Help is always nearby.

I'm interested in what repairs are needed at the factory. I'm guessing its related to delaminating siding that can only be replaced at the factory?

What would it be like to take to I10 to 5 to 84.