What has happened to Winnebago Quality?
I am a dedicated and loyal Winnebago motor home owner. I purchased my third new Adventurer several months ago. My first a 2000 35U, my second a 2005 38R, and my latest a 2015 38Q. I purchase Winneb...
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jerseyjim wrote:
So glad I'm using an KEEPING my 2001 Dolphin...by NationalRV. NationalRV was one of the first to "go down" due to the economy 10 years ago.
Someone said (true or not) that the hi-quality companies were the first to leave.
When I bought mine (new) I was impressed by (my perception of quality) assembly, and apparently I was right. During the early warranty period, I found around 12 small problems that were promptly fixed by my dealer. Otherwise the only "problems" I've had (really maintenance) were on the F-53 chassis. (Tranny, brakes, tires). But that's to be expected. I will keep this unit until it disintegrates. 52,000 miles so far.
Keep it clean...polished and change the oil regularly. Basically, that's it. And...btw...at age 73, this one is "it" anyway.
While National was a great RV maker, they did not go down because of the economy. They went under prior to 2008. Their demise was the fault of the Filon wall supplier. The supplier made defective filon walls and National was spending millions of their own dollars repairing the sidewalls, hoping the Filon wall maker would reimburse them. The filon maker filed bankruptcy and National did not have the credit and cash to continue after fixing all the walls at their expense. So, they went under. Doug
