Bob K4TAX
RVF Expert
- Joined
- Mar 13, 2021
- Messages
- 612
- Location
- Tennessee
- RV Year
- 2016
- RV Make
- Forest River
- RV Model
- Wildwood XL 253 RLXL
- RV Length
- 25 ft or so
- TOW/TOAD
- Chev 2011 Silverado Crew Cab LTZ
- Fulltimer
- No
One will find in a motorhome that there are "many systems" to learn, understand and deal with. It is not like those in one's house. MH systems are multiple and some are quite complex. Reading the manuals and having them handy is an absolute MUST DO. Just jumping in, and driving away for the weekend, is a formula for a minor disaster.
To explain it differently. One has the propulsion system, the electrical system both AC, shore power, and generator power, and DC be it the converter system, solar or batteries, the water system, the sewage system, the HVAC system, refrigeration, and cooking just to name a few. In other words, you are in charge and responsible for every system associated with and found in a city or town. Although the MH is a good bit smaller and on wheels.
I agree with others, it appears the selling Dealer did not do a very good job with the pre-delivery service. It is my belief that every system should be operationally explained to the buyer and the confirmed operation before driving off of the lot.
Sorry that you had the issues which I'm sure are very disappointing and left a bad taste. They can be resolved. As I wrote earlier, make detailed notes and pictures of any and all concerns. Provide these to the Dealer and keep a copy for yourself. That will prevent "but I told you..........".
You will have to keep pressure on the Dealer to get them resolved. Document every phone call, e-mail, and text message with when, who, and what was discussed.
I believe the "lemon law" will come into play only after a certain number of unsuccessful attempts to repair a specific issue. Multiple items don't count. Example: if you have had the MH to the Dealer for the repeated repair of a single item more than 5 times, then you may have a case. I believe each item is likely viewed as a separate case. And some issues may revert to the product manufacturer and not the MH manufacturer.
Perhaps the next trip will be more enjoyable and relaxing. After all, that is what RVing is all about.
Bob
To explain it differently. One has the propulsion system, the electrical system both AC, shore power, and generator power, and DC be it the converter system, solar or batteries, the water system, the sewage system, the HVAC system, refrigeration, and cooking just to name a few. In other words, you are in charge and responsible for every system associated with and found in a city or town. Although the MH is a good bit smaller and on wheels.
I agree with others, it appears the selling Dealer did not do a very good job with the pre-delivery service. It is my belief that every system should be operationally explained to the buyer and the confirmed operation before driving off of the lot.
Sorry that you had the issues which I'm sure are very disappointing and left a bad taste. They can be resolved. As I wrote earlier, make detailed notes and pictures of any and all concerns. Provide these to the Dealer and keep a copy for yourself. That will prevent "but I told you..........".
You will have to keep pressure on the Dealer to get them resolved. Document every phone call, e-mail, and text message with when, who, and what was discussed.
I believe the "lemon law" will come into play only after a certain number of unsuccessful attempts to repair a specific issue. Multiple items don't count. Example: if you have had the MH to the Dealer for the repeated repair of a single item more than 5 times, then you may have a case. I believe each item is likely viewed as a separate case. And some issues may revert to the product manufacturer and not the MH manufacturer.
Perhaps the next trip will be more enjoyable and relaxing. After all, that is what RVing is all about.
Bob