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Dead batteries- 2008 Vista
I have a 2008 Winnebago Vista I'm having battery/electric problems with. After an extended period (5 mos) of not being used the house batteries were dead. Inspection showed that the batteries (2 12v) needed to be replaced which they were. The motor home was then plugged into a 15amp circuit and stored for 2 weeks. The porch light and 1 interior light were left on. When we went to use the motor home today the house batteries were dead. Any thoughts/suggestions?2KViews0likes11CommentsRe: Buying a New Motorhome
I just purchased a new 2014 Tiffin 34 TGA. Prior to buying I talked to both RV Corral and BYoung RV. Per recommendations on this forum I contacted Sherman RV in Sherman, Ms. Sherman beat the local rv dealers best price by about $20,000 (approx. 28% less than MSRP). I also financed through them for a better rate than I could get locally. The people at BYoung and RV Corral seemed nice enough (although RV Corrals salesperson wasn't good about returning calls when he said he would) but they couldn't come close to the deal I got in Sherman. When I picked up the motor home it had been completely prepped and the tech spent a full day walking me through it's operation. There were no added fees or costs the total price of the motor home was the price originally quoted. The actual in person sales transaction took less than 30 minutes. They allowed us to stay on their property and said we coud stay as long as we wanted until we were confident everything about the coach was right. We could not have asked to be treated better or more fairly. We didn't have a trade in so I don't know how, if at all, it would have changed our experience but calling Sherman and asking for a quote was the best move I've made in quite a while. Good luck!509Views0likes0CommentsRe: diminished value
You'll find a lot of information on-line. I looked for certified vehicle appraisers in my area. There were a number locally who advertised doing diminished value appraisals and a few of those who do RVs. Then I did some research on customer satisfaction of prior clients. The company I hired did the inspection, wrote a detailed report providing analysis of fair market value of motor home prior to, and after, the collision, and provided a sample demand letter to send the insurance company. They also offered advice regarding how to proceed and what to expect. I believe I paid under $800 and it was some of the best money I've ever spent. If there's anything I can do to help you feel free to pm me. Good luck!269Views0likes0CommentsRe: diminished value
The summer before last my 2008 Winnebago Vista was struck by a vehicle while parked in front of my residence. There was $12,500 damage done to the motor home. After the Winnebago was repaired I had a professional appraisal done and sent a demand letter for compensation, for diminished value, to the drivers insurance company. I had sought advice from my attorney who advised that the amount of damages weren't sufficient to warrant paying him to handle it for me. The process was not fun and entailed a number of back and forth communications with the insurance over a period of 9 months. They tried to settle with me quickly for an amount much less than the real damages but I stuck to my guns and was adamant that I would be "made whole". In the end I received compensation for not only diminished value but "loss of use" as well. The amount of the settlement wasn't the amount I originally requested but MUCH more than their original offer and definitely enough to make the "battle" and time investment worthwhile. As I learned, the diminished value laws vary by state and many states do not allow claims for diminished value against your own insurance company.220Views0likes0CommentsRe: Buying a new Tiffin-update
PawPaw_n_Gram wrote: xray97 wrote: I don't understand why it would be to a dealers advantage not to deal with warranty work. You mean they aren't compensated for warranty work? I didn't buy the coach from my local Ford dealer but they're happy to do the Ford warranty work. Your local Ford dealer has many times the volume of warranty repairs of your local RV dealer. And Ford has a financial stake in keeping your local Ford dealer in business. That includes prompt payment for warranty work. Many RV warranty repairs are not paid for by the coach manufacturer. If your chassis has problems, your local RV dealer has to coordinate between the chassis supplier and the RV builder. If the furnace has problems - the RV dealer has to contact the furnace manufacturer - not the RV builder. If the air conditioner, fridge, etc - has problems - those individual suppliers have to authorize warranty repair. And while the RV dealer might sell Tiffin coaches - he might not be an authorized service rep for the furnace in the coach. When you buy a Ford - Ford warranties the entire vehicle. When you buy an RV - it is more like buying a house. The manufacturer warranties their work - but all the 'appliances' are warrantied by the individual manufacturers. That leaves the RV dealer with the problem of arranging permission for warranty work from each manufacturer - and frankly, almost none of the companies in the RV business pay quickly. Interesting. That makes sense, thanks for the new perspective165Views0likes0CommentsRe: Buying a new Tiffin-update
wallynm wrote: If you are going to Sherman's you may as well go to the factory. fredbon wrote: Keep in mind, you got a super deal, because the selling dealer will never see you for warranty repairs. Fred My understanding is you can't buy from the factory direct. The RV repair facility I used for virtually all my service needs with my 2008 Winnebago is an authorized Tiffin repair facility so I'm not worried about getting the warranty needs met. I don't understand why it would be to a dealers advantage not to deal with warranty work. You mean they aren't compensated for warranty work? I didn't buy the coach from my local Ford dealer but they're happy to do the Ford warranty work.165Views0likes0CommentsBuying a new Tiffin-update
A couple months ago I posted requesting input regarding buying a new Tiffin 34TGA. I received a lot of feedback and some excellent advice. I had found it hard to believe that you could buy exactly what you want at around 25% off MSRP. I followed the advice I received on the forum and was able to get what I wanted for almost 30% off MSRP! Thanks to all of you who responded, I'm so glad I asked the question. I contacted Karen Cornelius at Sherman RV in Tupelo, Ms., was quoted a price, and made a very hassle free no pressure deal. She ordered the coach, kept us apprised of progress, and had it ready for us to pickup. No extra costs - everything was upfront from the beginning. It made for a hurried road trip to pick up the coach and get home for Christmas but the savings made it more than worth any inconvenience.7.8KViews0likes25Comments
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