The Official Camper and Camping Thread

[giles]

When my last camper did that it was on a bind. Right at the gear box. I was able to get on it with a pipe wrench to get me home. But I did junk it. Warranty fix

 

[5Cent]

Same

When my last camper did that it was on a bind. Right at the gear box. I was able to get on it with a pipe wrench to get me home. But I did junk it. Warranty fix

Just outside of warranty and wish she was just bound up/outta wack. Unfortunately it wasnt and even tho out of warranty, gonna stop by dealer tomm to see if they'll warranty the motor since this seems to be a common issue. This is the same exact failure mode as shown in the YT videos

 

["J"]

Hopefully they take care of it for you, Adam!

 

[giles]

Bummer. I was able to talk them into an entire new slide and everything.

 

[Clay Showalter]

Let's hope they take care of you, always something

 

[Concordmeadowsfarm]

Mom is selling. Grand Designs Solitude. Very nice camper. Stepfather passed away. She won’t camp alone.
RCD offered $42k sight unseen. Always stored under roof. All service done at dealership.
If anyone’s interested. Central Ohio.

 

[5Cent]

Went to dealer this AM, no help, out of warranty and don't have motor in stock. Called around for pricing, ranges from $104-$400. Got pissed and called BAL (motor manufacturer) and Forest River (maker of trailer), logged complaints with both and offered to send pictures/return untampered with motor back to engineering team.

BAL engineering team called, said yep, we're sending you a new RH motor, return your old one. Were also throwing in a LH just in case and as an appreciation for the partnership. Ship out tomm, be there 1-2 days....yeah baby!