tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809406582739580270.post6752409600924780676..comments2024-01-05T21:19:20.973-06:00Comments on Erik's RV Blog*: Another Repair Completed & An RV Quality RantErik's RV Blog http://www.blogger.com/profile/17149039572885361450noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809406582739580270.post-73417618376205862122011-10-17T17:35:24.326-05:002011-10-17T17:35:24.326-05:00Before we bought it was easy to say we would be ve...Before we bought it was easy to say we would be very vigilant and check for every possible flaw. When it came down to it we accepted some flaws that we should have either insisted be addressed or walked away. <br /><br />There was evidence of the slide leak that I noticed, but didn't make anything of. I mentioned it to the salesman and he glossed it over. I let that happen.<br /><br />Were we taken advantage of? Maybe a little, but we accept the fact that the Alfa is not new, and it is the overall package we liked.<br /><br />We just can't afford perfection in workmanship anymore. It takes to much time and labor.Merikayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05378095339747943548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809406582739580270.post-42278034100435455192011-10-17T13:02:35.624-05:002011-10-17T13:02:35.624-05:00And look at the lack of quality on new housing tha...And look at the lack of quality on new housing that is being slapped together all too quickly. I'd rather buy an older home that's more structally sound than what they are building now for a quick buck & turnover. <br />I tour through a lot of rigs. It's really an eye opener when I tour the newer ones & see sooo many problems with them! Things are falling off. Fake Wood veneer strips coming loose & just hanging there. Toured a fairly new one a week ago & the entire kitchen counter top was pulled away from the wall. A corian top. nice top, but...and leaks galore. All over the ceilings of these rigs. It's shocking when you get into inspecting the nooks & crannies. No one wants to accept the responsibility for it either. It's a buyer beware market for sure. Although my rig is older, a 96, so far, inside construction is still pretty sound. Except for those cheap plastic drawer fixtures that keep breaking.TexCynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05174615550131393975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809406582739580270.post-91589585239723982462011-10-17T10:39:24.749-05:002011-10-17T10:39:24.749-05:00We agree with your observations of the RV industry...We agree with your observations of the RV industry. The lack of quality control is staggering. <br /><br />We were watching CNBC the other day and listened to an interview with Randy Potts, the new CEO of Winnebago. (Winnie had just announced poor earnings...) He said something about understanding that they produce a luxury product, and we screamed at the TV in unison: "REALLY? DO YOU REALLY GET THAT?"<br /><br />We don't think he does.<br /><br />Congrats on tackling your latest project!Paul and Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07236102580496167796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809406582739580270.post-34034954214937517792011-10-17T08:42:37.417-05:002011-10-17T08:42:37.417-05:00buyer beware!..so sorry to hear you have had so ma...buyer beware!..so sorry to hear you have had so many issues..there is no 'pride in workmanship' anymore!..if you find one that is well built I am sure you will let us know!!Sue and Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11436889944386917688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809406582739580270.post-82709705646776349582011-10-17T08:29:08.259-05:002011-10-17T08:29:08.259-05:00American Made ........ this used to mean something...American Made ........ this used to mean something. It was pride in workmanship. When we bought our motor home, a 40' Intruder, I learned to keep a note pad in the glove box so that I could note each item that needed attention when we would take it in for warranty repairs. On one trip the awning opened while we were driving down a road. We bought it in winter and had never opened the awning. My husband and a friend were unable to close it and finally ripped it off while standing in a ditch and up to their butts in snow!. The dealer did not want to repair it and tried to say it was our fault.<br /><br />I always point out that I have a good command of my vocabulary and a big mouth ....... negative publicity is always unwanted.Kathy's Klotheslinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17881966393157941515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809406582739580270.post-4435339311500843962011-10-17T05:08:40.458-05:002011-10-17T05:08:40.458-05:00I've been RV'ing since 1972. I can tell yo...I've been RV'ing since 1972. I can tell you from experience, that the quality of RV's have gone down, WAY DOWN! It makes me think that my '96 Winnebago Adventurer will be my last RV. I just can't see why you have to pay well over $100,000.00 for a MH, get only a 1 year warranty, and when you take it back to the dealers, the quality of their work is as bad or worse than the manufacture!<br />I can't agree with you more on your blog today. It's not a rant, it's pointing out the sorry condition of our RV industry!<br />I really enjoy your blogs, keep up the good work.Fred W. H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07609555500406505507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-809406582739580270.post-3694387763656241542011-10-16T21:47:36.298-05:002011-10-16T21:47:36.298-05:00Erik, this is everywhere. I went to cricket yester...Erik, this is everywhere. I went to cricket yesterday to see about upgrading my broadband. This lazy good for nothing was sitting at his desk in a lounging postition and said he couldn't help me because I didn't have the phone number attached to the broadband. And that was it.JoJonoreply@blogger.com