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Re: Buying a Class A without slides??
You can pick up some really good buys on RVs without slides. They are hard to move and dealers will deal. If this is your first rig, you can get into the RV lifestyle a lot cheaper with a no-slide out rig. If you like the lifestyle, I bet you won't keep the no-slide out rig long. We didn't. We had a really nice late model Southwind with no slides and we loved the rig but the slide-outs give you the space. We upgraded and now enjoy 2 slide out in our current Southwind.994Views0likes0CommentsStill looking for an answer to my Southwind problem
Thanks to all y'alls input on this matter. You have given me some thing to chew on and check out. The professionals haven't fixed it, maybe I can do it myself! I have posted this problem before, looking for a solution. I have a 2004 33' Southwind, workhorse chassis. I am very happy with this rig but, in the heat of the summer I experience a problem. I can run for hours or not before the engine shuts down and goes into a "low power" mode. I pull over, turn off the ignition, wait a few seconds, start up and go. It might do it again in a few miles and it might not do it again for days. It can occur on a hard pull or going down a hill. This only occurs in the hot summer driving. The computer code says "throttle position sensor"--replaced that last year. My last shop experience cost me a 1/2 tank of gas and $400 diagnostic fees -- the shop could not get the rig to act up. It's fall/winter now and I can drive as long as I want with no problems. We jus returned from a 1000 mile RV trip with friends. Rig ran fine. (Went to Branson, MO this past June and the rig shut down on me 3 times going and 0 times returning). Has anyone out there had any kind of similar experience?3.7KViews0likes10CommentsGood Sam Roadside assistance better than I first thought!
My other post lambasted GSRA pretty hard and maybe I was a little "quick on the trigger!" Since my earlier post, I have had several phone calls and a couple of emails from Good Sam representatives, including one from the person in charge of qualifying service providers. Everyone was truly concerned about my experience. The fault is placed in several areas, including me. I should have been more inquisitive about the source of the service (I know I will be in the future). Corrective actions will be forthcoming in both the Good Sam dispatchers and service providers. My last conversation was with a fella named Zack who went the distance to correct the current situation. A refund for way more than I expected is forthcoming. It appears GSRA does care about its customers and I am willing to give them another chance. I will renew my membership and if I need their service in the future, I will be more proactive and ask the question, "where is the service provider home base." If I don't like the answer I will state what I expect. So, I give GSRA a thumbs up and recommend you do the same. They do want to satisfy their customers.1.3KViews0likes6CommentsGood Sam Roadside assistance not so good!
When I purchased my RV several years ago I purchased GSRA. After my experience with GSRA yesterday, I will go back to AAA. I had to use GSRA for the first time yesterday when my motorhome threw the serpentine belt. I was 2 miles from a good size town where service probably was available, 40 miles from a 100,000+ population town where I know service was available. GSRA sent me service from a town 80 miles away! This had me waiting 2.5 hours along the highway for the mechanic. You pay for service from the time the mechanic leaves the shop till he returns. I was stranded for a total of 4.5 hours and it cost me way more than it should have because of GSRS. If you are a member and need their service remember to ask, "Is the service local or is it going to be a 100 miles away? I don't believe the Good Sam representatives really care, so you better!2.8KViews0likes16CommentsRe: Good Sam Emergency Road Care Service - kick 'em to the curb
I understand your situation. I needed GSERCS yesterday. Experience not good. Waited 2.5 hours for help and help was sent from 80 miles away while I know without a doubt help was available 10 to 40 miles away max. That runs the bill up and leaves you with a bad taste for the service. I will look elsewhere as my Good Sam renewal is a couple of months away.0Views0likes0Comments
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