The lost art of PDI and test drives...
I've read several threads lately on this and other RV Forums where {usually} new owners are bemoaning various issues with their RV. Certain manufacturers get routinely trashed because the new rig was...
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Most sales today are new buyers and how would they know how to do a proper PDI? Its an emotional thing and people are on a happy high. I'm on TT #3 and with that one I spent maybe an hour on it. That said I am one of those who will repair things myself outside of needing replacement parts from the manufacturer. Had to take this latest unit back to the dealer, a 160 mile round trip, for Replacement of the interior LED lighting then again for some of the exterior LED lights. Both times were 3-4 weeks they kept it waiting for parts from Keystone with the last one making me cancel a planned trip.
A lot of people do not have the mechanical ability or inclination to repair their own rigs. If it involves repalcement parts that could be expensive then we are beholding to the selling dealer if we don't want to absorb the cost of those parts, and we shouldn't pay out of pocket for parts covered under warranty. What can you do?
A lot of people do not have the mechanical ability or inclination to repair their own rigs. If it involves repalcement parts that could be expensive then we are beholding to the selling dealer if we don't want to absorb the cost of those parts, and we shouldn't pay out of pocket for parts covered under warranty. What can you do?
