- Joined
- Dec 27, 2019
- Messages
- 1,958
- Location
- Virginia
- RV Year
- 2021
- RV Make
- Newmar
- RV Model
- DSDP 4326
- RV Length
- 43
- Chassis
- Freightliner
- Engine
- ISL 450
- TOW/TOAD
- 2023 Winnebago ERA 70A or 2012 Ford Taurus
It’s been real interesting seeing, experiencing, and comparing the WGO service center to Newmar’s.
I drove the 1170 miles here to get what I’m sure most would consider a very minor issue taken care of because:
1) My selling dealership failed on three separate occasions to do it correctly.
2) I love driving. I could never do it for a living, but I enjoy being on the road as I’m sure most of us do.
The very first thing I noticed was there were very few designated camping spots at the service center. No more than a half dozen electric-only spots, and the dynamics of the orange cones were in full effect. Newmar owners may recall how it used to be in Nappanee before the new Service Center was constructed.
Since I got “coned out”, I headed to a small municipal campground about a mile away and became pleasantly surprised. There are about 40 sites at Pammel Park, electric only, and a $20 fee per night. Pammel Park is quiet and lies right beside the Winnebago River. I found it nice, if austere. Near the entrance to the park are what appear to be brand new dump stations (4) with potable water.
Unlike Newmar where you stay with your coach and the techs come to you, you must go inside the WGO center and get signed in. At 0700 when they opened, there were about 25 of us lined up waiting to go inside. The sign in process is efficient. Once signed in, a tech calls your name and goes over what you need done.
My tech fixed everything I needed and actually went beyond a bit by providing things/service I didn’t know I needed. No charge for any of the extras.
I left a happy camper.
Headed to the bourbon trail next.
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I drove the 1170 miles here to get what I’m sure most would consider a very minor issue taken care of because:
1) My selling dealership failed on three separate occasions to do it correctly.
2) I love driving. I could never do it for a living, but I enjoy being on the road as I’m sure most of us do.
The very first thing I noticed was there were very few designated camping spots at the service center. No more than a half dozen electric-only spots, and the dynamics of the orange cones were in full effect. Newmar owners may recall how it used to be in Nappanee before the new Service Center was constructed.
Since I got “coned out”, I headed to a small municipal campground about a mile away and became pleasantly surprised. There are about 40 sites at Pammel Park, electric only, and a $20 fee per night. Pammel Park is quiet and lies right beside the Winnebago River. I found it nice, if austere. Near the entrance to the park are what appear to be brand new dump stations (4) with potable water.
Unlike Newmar where you stay with your coach and the techs come to you, you must go inside the WGO center and get signed in. At 0700 when they opened, there were about 25 of us lined up waiting to go inside. The sign in process is efficient. Once signed in, a tech calls your name and goes over what you need done.
My tech fixed everything I needed and actually went beyond a bit by providing things/service I didn’t know I needed. No charge for any of the extras.
I left a happy camper.
Headed to the bourbon trail next.
