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Glowrdr
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Apr 24, 2018

Transport refused trailer from factory?

So the wife and I bought our second (first new) TT at the RV show recently. Sold our other one to make room. Dealership said first week in April it was on the build sheet, and we should have it the 13th.

Here it is the 24th, so I give them a call and ask for a new ETA and see what I can expect. Come to find out that the transport company refused to take delivery of the trailer because of 'issues' (he said the stickers were scratched?).

Anyone have any idea what exactly this will mean for us? Do they have to rebuild? Concerned because we've already started booking based on the dealers promises that we would have it before the end of April. First trip is May 12th for a 10 day trip to Duluth MN.

Is this a common occurrence? Anything I should be on the lookout for besides a gash in the side of a trailer (how would the stickers get scratched anyways?). Hate getting all excited for something, then slowly having the excitement turn into frustration as you watch the days tick away not knowing if you will even have a camper in time.

FYI, we sold a used 2010 Kodiak 24RB-SL that we picked up 2 years ago, and bought a new 2018 Salem 27RKSS. It will be a nice upgrade when it finally comes!

23 Replies

  • Well, every time I end up in the Elkhart area, it seems you can't swing a dead cat without hitting somebody driving for an RV transporter. I've been at a gas station where there were so many class Cs with transporter plates, line up to fuel, that it looked like a parade. I doubt that a transport co. would need more than a few minutes to find another hauler if the story was true, and the issue minor. Either the trailer you are waiting for had a serious QC or safety issue that the transport company decided to pass up on, or your dealer is weaving quite a tale. Please update, once you hear something, this sounds interesting.
  • I'm really considering going to the dealership and seeing what they have on the lot and telling them to make me an offer I can't refuse. The only customizing we did on the trailer was the larger A/C (15k vs 12), and we went with the cloth instead of the 'leather'

    I may be throwing them under the bus a little soon, but so far I'm not real impressed. Mainly due to the lack of communication. At this point, I'd forfeit my $500 deposit to take something off the lot (if I have to go somewhere else)
  • the sales people tell you anything that sounds good ,you,ve been lied to. call the factory and ask them when its going to be built. have your paper work in hand.

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