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Only wished I had had knowledge of this Forumn few years ago. Could literally write a book about our rig. Lemon from the first year, however, stupidly felt like we should fix everything & had a dealer that would listen but didn't help. Many parts had been recalled before assembly per different manufacturers contacted.
Have never had a trip without a problem. Each time feel now everything is right.
Last Sept.2003 had it checked out for a trip. Kept blowing fuses on trip. Back to shop. Had electrical wiring checked.
On way home from the shop lost all power. No power steering, no brakes, etc. Thank goodness emergency brakes worked. Towed to local garage, State Police ordered road service. Still haven't heard for the 3nd time from GS Rd Service (Unusual). Mechanic immediately said not getting gas. Replaced gas pump & filter. On way home from local garage planning to leave for Samboree, again the engine stopped. No fun losing control & rolling backwards on hill. Thankful again for emergency brakes. Tested and repaired??? (May mention even during times it was not used would continue to start it up weekly & few trips around the block.) This Spring, even though plugged into power source, had dead batteries. Mechanic claimed needed heavier duty batteries. Also found a spark causing it to short out.
Last week on way to have it inspected, lost power. Towed to original shop. Had to replace computer, still blew out. Than found a spark that was the cause & replaced the computer, coil that was damaged.
Arrived home & have tested it driving around the block.
It would be interesting to know the record of different manufacturers. Anyone thinking of buying a FLEETWOOD MH- buyer beware. 4th MH, outside of the 2nd MH- Jamboree Class C front end going out, other 2 had no problems. 1st MH, April 1970- lasted 11 yrs. & 131,000 mi.. Good old days!
Have never had a trip without a problem. Each time feel now everything is right.
Last Sept.2003 had it checked out for a trip. Kept blowing fuses on trip. Back to shop. Had electrical wiring checked.
On way home from the shop lost all power. No power steering, no brakes, etc. Thank goodness emergency brakes worked. Towed to local garage, State Police ordered road service. Still haven't heard for the 3nd time from GS Rd Service (Unusual). Mechanic immediately said not getting gas. Replaced gas pump & filter. On way home from local garage planning to leave for Samboree, again the engine stopped. No fun losing control & rolling backwards on hill. Thankful again for emergency brakes. Tested and repaired??? (May mention even during times it was not used would continue to start it up weekly & few trips around the block.) This Spring, even though plugged into power source, had dead batteries. Mechanic claimed needed heavier duty batteries. Also found a spark causing it to short out.
Last week on way to have it inspected, lost power. Towed to original shop. Had to replace computer, still blew out. Than found a spark that was the cause & replaced the computer, coil that was damaged.
Arrived home & have tested it driving around the block.
It would be interesting to know the record of different manufacturers. Anyone thinking of buying a FLEETWOOD MH- buyer beware. 4th MH, outside of the 2nd MH- Jamboree Class C front end going out, other 2 had no problems. 1st MH, April 1970- lasted 11 yrs. & 131,000 mi.. Good old days!
