Roo
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I'm getting ready to sign the papers on a used 2007 WW 30FS. This unit seems to be in very good shape and we are getting a good deal on it. (We think).
To the best of my "limited" knowledge this model is not involved with the Weekend Warrior fiasco, but I want to get a direct input from the more "In the Know Crowd".
First of all, is this model involved? Any thing special I should look for during the PDI, or should we just run away?
I did a quick look over when we first looked at it and didn't notice anything that jumped out at me. Looks like it has been used very little and the Gen has only about 137 hrs on it.
Before we sign we will make sure every thing works of course.
The only real issue, if you want to call it an issue, is there is no ladder for roof access. The dealer said they would get one, but if they back peddle, where can I get a ladder to fit this model?
Thanks in advance for you input.
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Broccoli1
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“Class Members” are all United States residents who were, are, or become owners of any Weekend Warrior trailer that was manufactured between January 1, 1998 and December 31, 2006 and equipped with a frame manufactured by Zieman or its affiliates.
The 2007 FS3000 you are looking at was probably built in 2006- Check the sticker on the Trailer as it will have the build date.
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Broccoli1
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What is the price?
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desert_dad
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You can get details of the class action settelemnt at
www.trailersettlement.com
Your trailer probably is covered under the class action settlement, but that doesn't mean anything is wrong with it. There seems to be a few trailers that had problems, and MANY that did not.
At that site you can also see the prohphylactic fix which may be done even if you don't have any problems.
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You can go here http://www.trailersettlement.com/sa.pdf and start looking at page 61. If the frame rails or Channels do not extend all the way to the front of the trailer box it will probably need to be beefed up as shown.
I would look at the front of the trailer where the sides meet the front, if you see any sign of the caulking pulling away from the edging or the siding that's where the problems begin. It can be couple of years before it shows up though.
I'm not sure but the problem may be worse on the aluminum sided trailers?
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Roo
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Is the 30FS the same as the FS 3000? Or was there a model change with the years?
Is there a time limit to getting the "fix" done?
If WW is closing its doors, which it sounds like it has, who performs the "fix"?
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desert_dad
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Roo wrote:Is the 30FS the same as the FS 3000? Or was there a model change with the years?
Is there a time limit to getting the "fix" done?
If WW is closing its doors, which it sounds like it has, who performs the "fix"?
A 30FS is another name for an FS300, basically any 30' long trailer with a bed in the front.
To call it a fix is somewhat misleading. It was intended to be a modification to prevent any damage before it occured, and would remove a trailer from eligibility for any future claim.
The fix was to be done bt WW, but now you would have to pay someone to do it. I researched it and it appears that I could get it done to the FS2600 I am buying for about $400 - $600. I am not sure I will do it, however, because I am not sure it needs it.
Remember that there are lawyers involved who make money off of the settlement. There are so many trailers that haven't had any problems.
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Roo
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Hmmmm.
Got to wondering and looked at my current toy hauler and it has only 1/8" thick metal on the tongue.
So why were/are the WW's having so many issues? Is it because the tongue weights are heavier than advertised?
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The ladder on my 2004 FS 3000 was made by Top Line Mfg in Paramount Ca.
Check the frame and A frame tongue. Mine has not had any mods in that area. WW told me that the damage was a function of leaving the WD bars on while going over the whoop-de-dos for the off-road guys. They advised just loosening the bars for those situations.
Just be aware that the tongue weight will be around 2,000lbs loaded for a trip.
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Roo
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Tee Jay wrote:
WW told me that the damage was a function of leaving the WD bars on while going over the whoop-de-dos for the off-road guys. They advised just loosening the bars for those situations.
Is that the real reason, or just their excuse? I thought that was the whole point of a WD hitch. To help with the load.
Tee Jay wrote:
Just be aware that the tongue weight will be around 2,000lbs loaded for a trip.
2000 lbs, Holy Cow. My truck, an 05' F350 is rated for 1250 lbs tongue weight. SO how does that work?
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