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Old 02-07-2012, 05:26 PM   #41
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We have been lucky we have had very few issues with the 5th wheels we have owned. But there are very few that want have some issues seems as thought some have lots of issues. But its like anything else you will have issues with anything man made. I'm still convince that Drv makes a good product and I will continue to buy Drv products until I'm not satisfied and when that happen I will trade or sell and move on.

And its the same with Trucks, I only buy GM Trucks and Cars they are the best for my use. And everyone has opinions.. You have yours and I have mine. Happy Trails..
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Old 02-07-2012, 05:35 PM   #42
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Jerry, thanks for info but like I told view I'm not in the market yet.Carriage made their own frames maybe someone with principles will come on market. Maybe in time Lippert will stand up and produce quality. Maybe our politicians will vote to only accept what real people get for perks. Maybe
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Old 02-07-2012, 06:53 PM   #43
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Time-Out!

Let's chill a bit.
This thread is really getting off topic.
Thanks to all
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Old 02-07-2012, 06:53 PM   #44
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oops too distracted by Jeopardy, should have previewed oh well the jist is there
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Old 02-07-2012, 06:57 PM   #45
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sorry Mike, your right
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Old 02-26-2012, 01:06 PM   #46
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Axles

Well guys I now have the new axles mounted and now need an appointment to the alignment shop to have them checked. For some reason I just don't trust that the axles are true.
DRV has asked me to bring the unit back to the factory for the window replacements, paint problems and some other issues. Probably around the end of April I will take the 1200 mile trip. Damn fuel is going to kill me. RV World in Nokomis, Fl. was to do the repairs under warranty but decided to get ignorant with their labor rates so now I have to go to Ind. If I felt better then it would not be a problem but this is the hand that I have to play.
The guys at DRV are a great bunch to deal with so I feel I need to try and help out as much as I can to get these issues resolved. I will keep everyone posted as to the outcome of the alignment check.
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Old 02-26-2012, 01:59 PM   #47
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Pat, America's Choice in Clermont, Fl did a good job for me last year. They represented DRV at Tampa show.
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Old 02-26-2012, 02:09 PM   #48
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I forgot I think America's Choice has another spot at or near Ocala
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Old 02-26-2012, 07:56 PM   #49
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There will be a cold day in hell before I would ever let America Choice RV ever touch my coach again. A big part of the many problems is because they screwed up and did not do a complete service and PDI. They lied and tried to cheat us. They are lucky that I made it home, 180miles, before something started falling off. I would burn it on their front entrance before I would ever let that sorry bunch of half ass idiots touch it.
Sorry for the rant but now you know why they are not doing any warranty work. DRV knows about it so that is why they want it at the factory.
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Old 02-26-2012, 08:45 PM   #50
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Pat, sorry to hear that. I went to them because of problems with International the dealer who sold me this rig. Seems there's a lot of trouble with dealers.
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Old 02-27-2012, 05:30 AM   #51
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Pat l,
Although the trip to the factory is certainly something you would prefer not to do, the fellows that do the warrantee work do some great work. We were there in Sept. 2010 and had some repair work done on our MS and they did a ton of extra things and gave us some upgrades to our 2007 unit for free. The work they did was outstanding. Make a nice trip out of it doing some site seeing. It will be good to have all your issues taken care of by people that know what they are doing, not some idiot at the stealer.
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Old 02-27-2012, 08:26 AM   #52
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I have never used a dealership. Toward the end of the 1 year warranty I have always went back to the factory. I prefer not to leave my Suites at a Dealership.

However I know this will upset some, I have never had a lot of issues.. Two issues with the 2010 Suites and the 2009 Suites only had 1 issue a bubble in the linoleum, very simple repair..

I highly recommend a return to the factory within the first year.... Happy Trails....
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Old 02-27-2012, 11:04 AM   #53
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Thanks Guys,
I know that you all are correct about the trip to the factory. Living down here in SW Fl. does make a long trip about 1200 miles. I hope I can work out the timing so as to get the coach repaired in late April and the first week of May so we can head for KC after that. It is our #2 grandsons graduation that we must attend.
(A little bragging): He did sign a National Letter of Intent to play football for Baker U. for 4 years.
Sandy has a few other shoddy craftsmanship issues that the factory can take care of. Like wrong color putty in the nail holes. This just drives her nuts which in turn trickles down to me. It will be a good time to go there with the weather and we should have a great time. I will look positive!
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Old 02-27-2012, 01:07 PM   #54
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If you are in Indiana the first weekend in May you are welcome to join the Indiana chapter of the SOITC at our spring rally in Anderson. The information is in the events section of the SOITC website or I can send it to you. Any "suite" owner is welcome to our state rallies. Travel safe.
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Old 02-27-2012, 02:08 PM   #55
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Thanks for the invite. We would love to join you all. It just depends on the situation. Thanks again.
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Old 03-04-2012, 07:28 PM   #56
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I to had axle problems. Went through a set of Tires in 6000 miles. My 2010 was out of warrenty so I paid to have the axles re-bent. Time will tell.
P.S. I bought my Mobile at Americas Choice in Clermont. To be nice, I will just say I would NEVER NEVER EVER use that dealership again!
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Old 06-07-2012, 10:28 PM   #57
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Hi guys,
Well with the new axles under the MS away we go headed to the factory. The tires continued to wear and was throwing rubber from the wear on the outside edge. Mike Chaney at DRV and Chad Olenger looked at the unit and had Lippert come to the shop. First thing out of Lipperts mouth was we were over loaded. So DRV got their scales, that had just been calibrated, and weighed the beast. 7700# per axle. well within specs. Tires were in specs also. So the 3 rd set of axles were installed. After that we had new tires installed. While on the trip from Howe to St. Louis I noticed that the outside edge of the tires are wearing. Not as bad but wearing. Tried to get it in an alignment shop in St. Louis but was not possible. So now we are back in SW Fl. and I will get it up to Tampa Spring & Axle for an alignment.
ALWAYS SOMETHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old 06-09-2012, 03:29 PM   #58
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Interesting thread on DRV/Lippert Axel problems. Just for your info, here is my experience with another manufacturer. May 2011 purchased KZ Escalade with 2 year warranty and Al-KO axels. Wore out the goodyears during the winter (estimated 4-5000 miles). Dealer indicated it was an alignment (maybe bent spindle) problem that had existed since day one but suspension problems not covered by warranty. Called KZ...."Suspension not covered by warranty". Called Al -Ko and they would look at the axels if I paid the freight both ways. They would repair them only if they determined it was an axel manufacturing problem but no labor to remove and reinstal them. Have now spent $350/tire to replace the tires and likely need to replace 2 axels on my dime.
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