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Old 01-16-2019, 09:13 AM   #21
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Wow, 100 plus list of issues. Would like to see the list. Is it possible to get a copy?
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Old 01-16-2019, 09:49 AM   #22
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My arrival at the DRV repair facility early Monday was a bit odd.
Surprisingly, there were no customer rigs in the camp-lot. And none of the sites had my name on the “reserved for plaques”

Doors all locked. Finally someone came out (Kevin ?) and asked what I was doing here - not on the schedule. What? “You better get someone in charge, because I just drove 700+ miles through 2 snow squalls and low single digit temps for an appointment I have confirmed in writing November 30th!”

It got worked out the rig wheeled in about 30 minutes later, after break.

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I HIGHLY advise you PERSONALLY walk thru the rig with EdFry AKA "Mr NO".

I HIGHLY advise you get him to personally say YES or NO to whether he is going to deal with EACH item.
Ed had a shop guy do the walk through. he seemed attenitive enough to my concerns. A couple of times mentioning how these fine rigs usually do not have such an extensive list. More then once I let him know at this price point, some of these things are just inexcusable. He seemed to think most items would be no issue at all to correct.

Although there was some push back by the shop supervisor to my complaint of missing coax to the dinette outside TV. ‘That’s a big job you know trying to run that coax from the ODS slide to the DS slide.’

And the point is? It’s supposed to be there per the DRV supplied schematic.
I specifically requested on the order to insure it was there and I need it to use my DirecTV and over the air antenna.

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Duane,
Wish you great luck with the DRV factory--will be very interesting to see how it comes out, and if they are 'great to work with.'
Joe
Thanks, I’m expecting all to be good.

After all, after these rigs are built across the street (next to the newer Cruiser facility) the service center is where the puppy dogs and Unicorns are whelped and the rainbows are colorized before being shipped off to Oklahoma or Knoxville.
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Old 01-16-2019, 12:38 PM   #23
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Mark my words YA better get ED to confirm he will take care of aLL your items.

One of his best lines "I have seen worse on million dollar homes".

My pantry cabinet is WAYYY out of square and plumb, it's basically twisted. NO WAY the 4 doors can be adjusted so their faces can be flush.

Not to make you worry but we had Fred for 4 of the 5 days and Kevin on the last. NO comparison, Fred is a Craftsman and Kevin is the bull in the china closet that basically gets the job done.

Anyone questioning my ability to critique these nice guys I am a Journeyman/Master Carpenter and considered to be a FINE FINISH Craftsman.

I was a Construction Superintendent for many years so I know quality in workers, materials and craftsmanship.

I truly hope you are satisfied!!!
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Old 01-16-2019, 12:56 PM   #24
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I’m home now. Will have to wait until pickup time.
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Old 01-17-2019, 06:46 AM   #25
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I’m home now. Will have to wait until pickup time.

When they call to tell you it's ready request "Mr NO" be there to walk thru the rig with you.
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Old 01-17-2019, 07:06 AM   #26
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When they call to tell you it's ready request "Mr NO" be there to walk thru the rig with you.
If you followed along on the 🦄 🌈 + puppy 🐶 facebunk group you’d know you were mistaken about Mr.No

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Old 01-17-2019, 07:09 AM   #27
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If you followed along on the 🦄 🌈 + puppy 🐶 facebunk group you’d know you were mistaken about Mr.No

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Too funny!!!
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Old 01-17-2019, 07:22 AM   #28
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Of all my items I’m really only expecting one push back, and that is because Kevin didn’t seem to pleased with having to do it.

My SAT coax was not installed from the ODS slide electronics cabinet to the DS slide outside TV.

‘That’s a big job, do you really need it?’

I told him him I knew it was a big job that’s why I didn’t fix it myself while fixing all the other things I have.

(The SAT wires in the roof were not installed correctly as well, but I was able to do a reasonable work around).

I told him shouldn’t be that big a deal since you’re probably going to pull the kitchen slide anyway - then I showed him how the entire fridge compartment was pulling away from the slide ��
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Old 01-17-2019, 09:19 AM   #29
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This is going to be interesting.....again, wishing you the best on the results. Big trip, poor time of year to be making it--right!
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Old 01-17-2019, 01:28 PM   #30
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This is going to be interesting.....again, wishing you the best on the results. Big trip, poor time of year to be making it--right!
Was dodging the snow, well trying to anyway. The high point elevation in PA (RT 80, Penfield) I drove through some snow squalls and the rest stops were not plowed.

Mid teens. Stopped at one of the Ohio rest stops. In case you don't know, the travel plazas on RT 80 through Ohio have RV sections. $20 for 24 hours. 50 amp.

Takes awhile to heat a trailer up after 400 miles of low 20's.
The first rest stop had no snow. The next one I stopped at I almost got stuck.

Hit a low temp of 2 degrees near the Ohio Indiana border.

But on the plus side, the DRV lot was empty.

I'll have to see if DRV comps any money back on expenses. I have $370 in fuel just for the trip out and back empty.

Heartland does, maybe that has trickled down.
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Old 01-18-2019, 11:58 AM   #31
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"I'll have to see if DRV comps any money back on expenses. I have $370 in fuel just for the trip out and back empty."

HAAAAAA, that will be a COLD day!

NOT fun driving in those conditions. Darn near lost it in an icy overpass that was curved. I felt everything shift.


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Old 01-21-2019, 07:36 PM   #32
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wingnut.....even us old guys learn some things.

I miss my old MS

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Old 01-21-2019, 07:52 PM   #33
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My memory is so bad, every day is a learning experience...

Hope you are well.

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