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Fla_Tom1's avatar
Fla_Tom1
Explorer
Dec 30, 2015

All in the same boat?

For everyone on this forum did you pay for your own motorhome? If you are buying a motorhome do you not want to know the good , bad and the ugly? I personaly(along with my wife) have paid for all of ours. Why do some get so caught up in brand loyalty that they attack anyone that has had a problem with "their brand" to the point of calling them a liar or some type of meleficent person. I think these forums are a place to exchange open honest information. When I post a problem I have had or not had I do so to empower the person asking the question . I have no vested interest in any rv manufacturer and will post my honest experiences. How can we as consumers make good decisions without honest feed back? If I could combime the best of winnebago newmar and tiffin I would ha e an awesome coach but one has to take them as they come weaknesses and strengths
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  • gbopp's avatar
    gbopp
    Explorer
    Dec 30, 2015
    There's probably very few on the forum that did not pay for their RV.
    I'm sure there are a few that got them for free, or very cheap. So, you're addressing everyone.

    I agree with your comment on brand loyalty, some get too worked up protecting their brand.

    Maybe it's a hold over from our high school days, when we would go to war if someone insulted your Ford/Chevy/Chrysler etc..

    As they say, growing old is mandatory. Growing up is optional. :)

    And yes, I want to know the good, bad and ugly. It helps me make more informed decisions.
  • Johno02's avatar
    Johno02
    Explorer
    Dec 30, 2015
    I wouldn't recommend any Motor Home to anyone unless it costs more than $2 million. And then I would Keeping at least a million on hand for repairs.
  • Kayteg1's avatar
    Kayteg1
    Explorer II
    Dec 30, 2015
    Buyer education is buyer education.
    I can bring thousands of samples how poor it is, but the most important:
    -Ford F150 is one of the deadliest vehicles on Planet for decades, yet beats in sales all the competition.
    -diesels save you lot of money on fuel alone, not even going to life expectancy, yet the owners who did not put extra money up front for the option- will bash the smart ones endlessly.
    In my life I did own about 20 brands.
    Lately stick to Mercedes and Ford Superduty as those seem to work for me well.
    Not saying other brands are not better, but knowing the brand helps on new vehicle a lot.
    BTW my vintage Prevost is on the market for $20k, yet buyers would rather spend more money on new dead traps, than seek safety in coaches with no warranty on mechanics.
  • Fla_Tom1's avatar
    Fla_Tom1
    Explorer
    Dec 30, 2015
    gbopp wrote:
    There's probably very few on the forum that did not pay for their RV.
    I'm sure there are a few that got them for free, or very cheap. So, you're addressing everyone.

    I agree with your comment on brand loyalty, some get too worked up protecting their brand.

    Maybe it's a hold over from our high school days, when we would go to war if someone insulted your Ford/Chevy/Chrysler etc..

    As they say, growing old is mandatory. Growing up is optional. :)

    And yes, I want to know the good, bad and ugly. It helps me make more informed decisions.
    that is the truth I has a diehard ford man in high school
  • Fla_Tom1's avatar
    Fla_Tom1
    Explorer
    Dec 30, 2015
    Kayteg1 wrote:
    Buyer education is buyer education.
    I can bring thousands of samples how poor it is, but the most important:
    -Ford F150 is one of the deadliest vehicles on Planet for decades, yet beats in sales all the competition.
    -diesels save you lot of money on fuel alone, not even going to life expectancy, yet the owners who did not put extra money up front for the option- will bash the smart ones endlessly.
    In my life I did own about 20 brands.
    Lately stick to Mercedes and Ford Superduty as those seem to work for me well.
    Not saying other brands are not better, but knowing the brand helps on new vehicle a lot.
    BTW my vintage Prevost is on the market for $20k, yet buyers would rather spend more money on new dead traps, than seek safety in coaches with no warranty on mechanics.
    I actually wanted to buy a used bluebird and have the interior redone(would have been close to the cost of our new coach) but wife wanted new.
  • kalynzoo's avatar
    kalynzoo
    Explorer
    Dec 31, 2015
    The historic conflict between Ford owners and Chevy owners! My take on many responses is that some people think what they have is the best...that is until they have something else. Or they think the problem they have makes their product the worst, and they will rant indefinitely about poor quality control. I think you will find that most posts regarding emergency roadside service will tell of the horrors of the company. Few people post about great service...personal I appreciate those who do post about great service.
    As in many open forums and community groups, there will be a few blowhards. That's life.
    Happy Trails.
  • DutchmenSport's avatar
    DutchmenSport
    Explorer
    Dec 31, 2015
    I think it's just our natures to protect the things that we surround ourselves with .... especially when those things are good.

    A wife will defend her hustand to the ends of eternity if he has proven loyalty to her. Let the same husband be disloyal, and the wife is ready to execute him at all costs!

    When we (all) have a product that works for us, we all think the best and do our best to defend it. When the product fails, we think the worst, and usually brings out the worst in us too. It's just our natures! It's just who we are.

    Whoever said "take it with a grain of salt" was absolutely correct. Good, bad, or indifferent, we have to take the advise with a grain of salt. Sift out what works for us, and toss out what doesn't.
  • Kayteg1's avatar
    Kayteg1
    Explorer II
    Dec 31, 2015
    Beside above, there is always possible pissing match and IMHO the Ford v/s Chevy is just that.

  • Fla_Tom1's avatar
    Fla_Tom1
    Explorer
    Dec 31, 2015
    Kayteg1 wrote:
    Beside above, there is always possible pissing match and IMHO the Ford v/s Chevy is just that.

    I like the picture but I am glad I didnt have to tape the levels.

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