Sep-09-2017 09:04 AM
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Sep-20-2017 05:00 AM
Ralph Cramden wrote:
Now getting a non Amish crew would have merits lol. What a bunch of hacks the Amish. They need to stick to barns and corn cribs.
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Sep-19-2017 12:30 PM
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Sep-14-2017 04:51 PM
ScottG wrote:
No, I think that about sums it up.
Some are certainly better than others but none of them are the Lexus or Mercedes of trailers.
Sep-14-2017 04:22 PM
Sep-13-2017 01:27 AM
Happy.Camper wrote:
I think the picture is getting painted darker than it needs to be.
I bought a 2003 Toy hauler in around 2012 ...
I have done eternabond on the roof, and re- sealed it a month ago ..
I have owned it 5 years, the only other problem I have is, the fridge only works on electric..
so its not like it falls apart just sitting there ...
Sep-12-2017 07:28 AM
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Sep-11-2017 11:26 PM
SidecarFlip wrote:rjxj wrote:
"Fleetwood syndrome"
I love it. Lmao
I love it too.
I have to say though (and 'Ralph Cramden' has known me for a while even before this forum we were both on another RV forum together (and neither of us are there now, which is neither here nor there so he knows I don't candy coat my comments about anything (which is one reason why I'm not on that forum anymore, among other reasons that I won't get into here), but...
In all reality, I have had no issues with my current (2 year old) Palomino, which, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Forrest River, which is noted (on many forums and in many comments about building junk boxes.
If I had any issues, I would not be at all hesitant about posting it, on any forum, but I haven't. Not even a loose screw and I never has any cause to worry about a warranty issue because there never was any.
Maybe I got lucky, maybe mine was built in a Tuesday afternoon, maybe mine was assembled by a non-Amish crew, whatever the reason, I lucked out....and that is the truth. I have no reason to state it any other way.
Sep-11-2017 06:38 PM
rjxj wrote:
"Fleetwood syndrome"
I love it. Lmao
Sep-11-2017 04:36 PM
Sep-11-2017 04:15 PM
SidecarFlip wrote:soren wrote:
Lots of good advice here. We have owned ten RVs in a long stretch of being addicted to camping. I would strongly second the buying used aspect. I would also recommend that you buy it from a private sale, and from the original owner. Nothing cuts through the bull twinkies more than being able to look the original owner in the eye, when you discuss things like leaks and other problems. Second, never trust an opinion from an owner, or member here, with regard to quality. First, there is the data VS anecdote value of asking "what do you think of your brand X RV?" The guy you are speaking to might of had a relatively trouble free experience. The next RV that rolled off the line, after his was built, might of been the biggest piece of garbage ever built. Second, a lot of folks have very selective memories, and a bit of an ego to deal with. They might have had a history of less than satisfactory experiences, but they tend to "forget" the bad times, and even look at the past with rose colored glasses, since telling you that they bought a POS is like admitting that they failed.They might have had a history of less than satisfactory experiences, but they tend to "forget" the bad times, and even look at the past with rose colored glasses, since telling you that they bought a POS is like admitting that they failed. Good luck, it's a tough issue to deal with.
No one in their right mind is going to admit on a public forum that they screwed up and bought a junk box RV....
Problem is, many have but won't admit it.....:S
Sep-11-2017 08:34 AM
Lynnmor wrote:Ralph Cramden wrote:
I bought a junk box RV. Its no longer so much of a junk box since I spent countless hours finishing the build and correcting the factory screw ups, reinforcing the frame, you name it.
I can admit it. I am Ralph and I have a junk box RV.
Ditto Ralph, you saved me some typing.
I can admit it. I am Lynnmor and I have a junk box RV. 😮