First, we love our ElkRidge Fifth-wheel. And show it off with pride.
Second, we hate it being fixed all the time : )
We have owned our unit for ten months. 4 trips so far, none longer than 2 weeks.
It's been in the shop (5 times) for warranty work longer than we've had it on the road.
We are new to fifth wheels, but have been trailering/camping all our lives.
The things we've had fixed already, Sink plumbing leaks (3 times), Electric Jacks, Electric Awning (3 times), Shower leaks, Furnace stopped working, Fridge stopped working, Ceiling panel dividers falling down, screw heads coming up through the kitchen floor, T.V. froze,
Coach drawer slides fell apart (little ball berrings everywhere). Slide out rubber roof tape coming off ALL FOUR SLIDES...and there are a number of much smaller things...
Finally my question (sorry it took so long). Is this normal when buying a new fifth-wheel?
We are planning on longer seasonal trips and this is starting to scare us off...
If this is the norm...why is it? I would never accept a new car, or boat with this many problems. (yes, I've had boats all my life as well).
Second, we hate it being fixed all the time : )
We have owned our unit for ten months. 4 trips so far, none longer than 2 weeks.
It's been in the shop (5 times) for warranty work longer than we've had it on the road.
We are new to fifth wheels, but have been trailering/camping all our lives.
The things we've had fixed already, Sink plumbing leaks (3 times), Electric Jacks, Electric Awning (3 times), Shower leaks, Furnace stopped working, Fridge stopped working, Ceiling panel dividers falling down, screw heads coming up through the kitchen floor, T.V. froze,
Coach drawer slides fell apart (little ball berrings everywhere). Slide out rubber roof tape coming off ALL FOUR SLIDES...and there are a number of much smaller things...
Finally my question (sorry it took so long). Is this normal when buying a new fifth-wheel?
We are planning on longer seasonal trips and this is starting to scare us off...
If this is the norm...why is it? I would never accept a new car, or boat with this many problems. (yes, I've had boats all my life as well).