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WyoTraveler
Oct 15, 2015Explorer
Many RVs both very expensive and very inexpensive have problems. Some very minor, some major. Some RVers expect all of the problems to be repaired, including the minor problems. Of course it is their right. I find fixing most of the little problems myself saves me a lot of time. My concern is the large expensive repair problems. I have also found from experience if I take my RV in and list 30 or 40 minor problems I usually get the sunshine treatment. Sort of punishment for being picky :B These RVs are built quickly. I'm surprised they don't have more problems. Many people have problems in new S&B homes and they just sit on a solid foundations, except in CA where they have earthquakes.:B RVs bounce around on rough roads. If the dealer fixes my major problems I am happy. Would be interesting to hear the major problems that you are incurring with your new RV.
I had 3 problems with my new MH. Hydraulic jacks, front window leaked, and gas filler neck. All were repaired by Monaco. Gas filler neck was the worst since I was on the road and not able to fill it with fuel. I had 30 or 40 minor problems with screws, loose shelves etc. that were just easier to repair myself. The advantage of repairing those myself is that I could modify the repair to prevent it from occurring again. A dealer won't do that and most will re-occur. JMHO
I had 3 problems with my new MH. Hydraulic jacks, front window leaked, and gas filler neck. All were repaired by Monaco. Gas filler neck was the worst since I was on the road and not able to fill it with fuel. I had 30 or 40 minor problems with screws, loose shelves etc. that were just easier to repair myself. The advantage of repairing those myself is that I could modify the repair to prevent it from occurring again. A dealer won't do that and most will re-occur. JMHO
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