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RE: Keystone Cougar poor design
I think I understand what you are talking about regarding the LP compartment. A friend had a Keystone product and was concerned to. You aren't talking about the fact the bottomis open (for obvious reasons it needs to be) you are referring to the floor/wall material that terminates out to this compartment and has raw unfinished edges.
The friend of mine was upset at how unfinished it looked and knowing that exposed edges of waferboard swell when exposed to road spray fron the underside he sealed the edge with a enamel spray paint. It seales the edges and the color black matched the black painted framing within the compartment.
I would not feel comfortable with "open" area's like this. On my Cruiser the compartment has a foam gasket around the edge to keep the road spray within the compartment. Addtionally, there is black expansion foam in other area's to shut out water and bugs.
Good luck and appologies for other's who may be overzealous an defensive of Keystone. I liked the fact someone suggested you are uninformed - I guess owning one doesn't count as being informed. LOL.
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mwebber78
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12/15/09 07:45pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Anybody seen a Front Bunk House
I appreciate your enthusiasm but almost every manufacturer has this layout now, front master kids bedroom over the pin box with the adult master bedroom in the rear with a slide and 1/3 bath. Some even have a half bath and door to the outside.
Very nice floorplan.
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mwebber78
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12/15/09 04:53pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: This economy's killing me!!!
I am sorry to her of your employment woes. I understand your fustration but take your time selling off toys - they are much more expensive to replace then to hold onto.
You will be in our thoughts and prayers - I hope for a speedy rehire.
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mwebber78
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12/14/09 03:08pm |
Hybrid Travel Trailers
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RE: Travel Trailer Factory Ladders?
I climb the first rung on the ladder and kick off my shoes for the remainder of the climb and to get onto the roof. I typically "crawl" around the roof to spread my weight evenly.
The only times I go up there are cleaning and maint. work - other then off stay off.
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mwebber78
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12/12/09 07:48am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Roof issue
I would have the factory do the work. Here are the reasons:
- The factory created the issue and therefore should repair the sloppy work themselves at their costs. If the unit is repaired to the factory it goes to Jayco's repair center. One large difference is the reapir center is NOT production line - your unit will be repaired using the time required. When in production, it's a free for all and they really rush. I can bet from other's reports that the service crew is more thorough.
- If the factory repairs it and it fails again you have more recourse towards a resolution. I understand you feel the dealer is capable but what happens if Jayco pays them and your disatisfied with the repair? Your on your own if this occurs, Jayco's paid and their obligation ends there.
So if it were me I'd unpack the RV and send it back. Jayco is better equipped to repair any issues you have. Also, if you make a wish list of items to be touched up or repaired I bet you Jayco takes care of them while it's at the factory!
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mwebber78
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12/12/09 07:26am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: 2010 F-350 6.4 requires anti-gel for fuel?
I think it was a suggestion to help you avoid any possbile issues in the climate you are in. Even gas engines don't like an arctic front that drops temp's under the magical number "0".
You might not need it but you just might. As mentioned, local blends are different in various parts of the country.
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mwebber78
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12/11/09 06:41pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Common sense and the Flying J dump station..
Not accusing - sorry if that was implied. I meant, in a situation where people feel the urge to "re-educate" me after an event I have found they are self-serving to reduce the pent up stress they have incurred becuase of my apparent wrong-doing.
In most of those situations I was given the hairy eyeball as I committed the apparent crime against humanity.
We are not very good judges of our facial expressions when we are fustrated, angry or impatient. That was my line of thinking.
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mwebber78
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12/11/09 06:37pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Bighorn 5th wheel by Heartland
Sorry but Sunnybrook reduced their warranty by a year and I have heard many grumblings about their lack of support after the year is up and difficulties in dealer's getting paid for work.
A manufacturer doesn't cut a year off their warranty becuase they believe the product is superior to others.
PS - I owned a SB, it had it's fair share of problems that showed up in the 2nd season of use....
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mwebber78
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12/11/09 10:02am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Common sense and the Flying J dump station..
I don't let this carp bother me. Way to many other things to worry about. When I traveled west the Flyin J's were often a zoo and there was a lack of signs explaining direction and such. The ones I stopped at had RV islands and the dump station was built in. You dumped and fueled at the same time. I'm not sure how I'd feel about someone who offered to re-educate me, especially if they were shooting me dirty looks 5 minutes earlier?
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mwebber78
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12/10/09 07:01pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Bighorn 5th wheel by Heartland
Too bad they don't up the warranty tomatch Jayco, KZ, Crossroads, Carriage, etc...
I really think 1 year is too short to adequetly work out the bugs in a rig, especially if you live in an area where the campign season is only 6 months long.
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mwebber78
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12/10/09 03:59pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: 2005 Jayco 23b roof sag / possible leak
There are several posts about full roof replacements on 2005-2007 Jayco Jayfeather's on RV.net - in all cases the factory helped out either fully or partially. Perhaps you have not gotten the right people on the phone? I understand your frustration but keep calling!
It's too bad Jayco has had so many issues with Jayco Jayfeather roofs, it detracts from the entire product.
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mwebber78
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12/10/09 03:08pm |
Hybrid Travel Trailers
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RE: Your Rig
One sharp looking combo. I especially like the truck.
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mwebber78
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12/09/09 05:29pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: New Keystone Alpine
There is a news release on features located on rvdailynews.com
It appears they have taken some new innovations and put them into the Alpine. I like the large Z drop frame and bus style slam cargo doors. The overall outside profile looks sort of like a Bighorn to me. It looks like the front bedroom will have some generous head space.
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mwebber78
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12/08/09 06:09pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Bent Frame
No matter what the outcome is, I suggest you file a complaint so the issue is investigated. It isn't the first time the gov't has had a Lippert complaint regarding frames and axles.
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mwebber78
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12/06/09 07:32am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Open Range slide cables
I wish all OR owners the best, I personally like them. However, I wanted to provide the OP with what I saw in how the units hold up. From what I saw, I did not like the slide seals ripping and some other trim/construction issues.
No need to get defensive, I believe OR makes a great product.
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mwebber78
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12/05/09 08:56pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Open Range slide cables
I like the Open Range products - I like the styling, colors and floorplans. However, I have had the opportunity to see a few used units and I've been disappointed. For example, the 2009 I saw had slide tearing at the upper corners of each slide, the slide floors on the exteriors had a raw exposed wood edge that appeared to be swelling for wicking water and on the exterior a lot of movement must occur around the front cap as there was a lot of caulking.
Of course, I know from the other threads that OR has worked hard for continous improvement. I have not had the chance to look at the new 2010's yet but I will be looking at them in the Springfield show.
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mwebber78
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12/05/09 08:16am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Thanks again all in regards to our Sundance
I won't post anything against the poster or Heartland, I'm simply a armchair RV'er here. However, this reaffirms my selection of products in the past and current that come with at least a 2 year warranty.
I sincerely believe that 1 year is way to short for issues to arise that may relate to structual shortcomings and material issues. Also, in Maine a 1 year warranty means really, a 6 month warranty. Most people use their rig up here from May thru September.
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mwebber78
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12/01/09 02:55pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Backing
I always try to back with the trailer turning into the drivers side so I can see where the rear end is going with the drivers mirror. I pull past 15' or so to start the rear turning into the site/driveway. It also gives me time to decide if I need to put a harder angle on the trailer to cut into a spot.
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mwebber78
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11/27/09 01:56pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Troubles with Bighorn
I feel the urge to post on this subject - not to bash Heartland but to make a few observations about the industry as a whole. Let me preface my comments with my resume - I have worked for the last 14 years as an employee of the largest military jet engine producer in the world and the 3rd largest commercial engine producer in the world. My degree (working hard to finish!) is in Management with a specialty in lean manufacturing and production. We hold all ISO certificates and work vigiriously in adopting lean manufacturing or what most would know as Kaizan, the "Toyota" way.
After visiting first hand a few of the Indiana based RV makers I can report that production inefficiencies and lack of production control (process control) is quite standard in RV production. To be honest, I am amazed that more people aren't having issues and perhaps this speaks to the amazing ability of RV workers to run around with their heads cut-off yet still make a decent product.
The industry deliveres a lot of value for the money. It isn't to much to expect that the prices be where they are today, I think I paid a fair price for my coach given the systems, components, labor and materials.
I am waiting for the day someone joins the RV business from a large aerospace or automotive producer and incorporates Six Sigma, ACE, Lean Manufacturing and statistical process control. There is NO extra cost in creating lean manufacturing; in fact efficiencies pay for themselves ten fold. You can not "inspect" quality into a product - we refer to this in the business as "tailgate" inspection... Tailgate inspection simply allows error's to continue by correcting them after the fact. You must build quality into the process.
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mwebber78
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11/27/09 10:11am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: best TT brands
Happytrails posted the floorplan I was thinking. Sadly, that one has a 74" queen which is a tad short for me. But I changed out the mattress in ours first thing. I went to a closeout place and got a King Koil residential sized queen bed - best $200 I ever spent.
I agree ont he booth dinette - ditch it and order the free standing table/chairs.
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mwebber78
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11/25/09 08:10am |
Travel Trailers
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