ALWAYS something!

[RJL]

Been in the Class "A" camping thing since about 07. This is our second unit.

EVERY time I've gone out, in this one and the one before something breaks. EVERY time. This time I have several issues. Outside radio not working. Awning acting up. Outdoor lights pooped the bed. (the decorative type you clip to your awning). Levels test decided to stop working inside to see your tank levels, literally just now, worked before we went out for dinner. Steps, they went last trip. Main TV and VCR went two trips ago.

Getting exhausting.

Rant over.

[Matt_Colie]

All of you people with you brand new coaches are not even close to my issues. Our wonderful coach will officially be 50 in a few weeks. As it is a very truly 50yo vehicle it requires all the love and attention that vehicles of that era required to stay reliable. Fortunately, I am very tuned to the regular services she requires and have tooled up and am ready for them. Yes, things do break and/wear out, but that is part of the charm of the old girl. While there is an incredible level of support available for the known needed parts, there are not may technicians that understand these coaches. As I do not mind most of the work, what I really don't mind is that if I do what is required, it will be done right.

Matt

[dodge_guy]

My steps just stopped working when I picked it up from storage. I did the motor 3 1/2 years ago. I just ordered another. I would replace the steps but the new ones are $1200!
I Laos have my shower door that need fixing. The little black clips at the bottom broke and the one panel flops all over, I did the other one a couple years ago.
I have a tick that just developed from the exhaust flange. Not the manifold, but the collector at the catalytic converter. Looks like one of the nuts backed off a bit.
And I’ve got a license plate light out!
Always something!

[Mr_Mark1]

wa8yxm wrote:
"Outdoor lights pooped the bed. (the decorative type you clip to your awning)"

Trying to figure this one out.

VCR.. My RV came with a Zenith(Made by LG.. LG = Lucky Goldstar.. So far in my life I've had JUST ONE Gold/LG product that has performed as advertised.. That was NOT it). (Panasonic replacement worked fine).

Levels test works right... The first trip never again.

Main TV.... If your rig has a VCR you likely need to upgrade TV.

Hello wa8yxm! Just wondering, did you not replace your 'totaled-out' RV or did you keep it?

I remember in the past that the motor was broken, I know that was a while ago.

Safe travels,
MM.

[FLY_4_FUN]

I think many of us sometimes question the balance of fun vs frustration of rv's. I just put thousands of dollars into suspension, bearings, and slide repairs and it almost broke my spirit. Then we set up for a few wonderful trips with family and friends and I realized yes its been great. You really need to be handy and take the break downs in stride cause they happen more and more with todays "shoddy" units. I bet a lot of folks got into rv's during Covid and are now regretting the payments/storage/maintenance/insurance etc that go into our hobby. Life is short so im glad to put up with the negatives to enjoy the positives.

Daryll

[C20]

Always something. Just did 9000 miles to Alaska and back, and actually was surprised that we had only minor issues. Roads suck there though. Broke a bilstien shock on the toad!

[RJL]

Thank you all. I've been through this before. In both rigs. This one seems very problematic though. I was/am just ranting. I'll get it fixed, and we'll camp with no problems and I'll be happy. But the next few trips, with absolute certainty there will be more carnage.

Anyway thanks for the words of encouragement.

Bob

[theoldwizard1]

My daughter's family Jayco TT is like that ! They have given up trying to get many items fixed (water heater won't re-light, you have to cycle the switch; broken interior light fixtures; awning arms bent/mangled)

[chuckftboy]

If you go on an RV trip and return home with nothing broken, you wern't gone long enough. I gage the quality of a trip with the number of broken things when I return home. Happens to all of us!

[YC_1]

Blaster Man wrote:
You must remember, all RVs are in one of the following three conditions....in any order:

1. It's broken.
2. You just fixed it.
3. It's getting ready to break.

You missed something that is broken.

Carry a note pad and prioritize repairs and replacements.

Be glad you don't fly a helicopter or fly a plane. The maintenance seems unending, which it is.

We have owned our 2008 HR Endeavor. When it moves, something breaks.

You have to be:

Handy with tools
Handy with a voltmeter
Handy with a check book

All the above at once.

[jjj]

Unfortunately things are not made to last anymore.
I still have a 2005 tv in my trailer that is 26 inch and
is heavier then **** but still works and my manual awning
is still working but this year needs a replacement
fabric,anything I bought in the last 5-6 years gives me
trouble one way or another. My truck is a 2002 and has
38000 miles on it and the only problem I had was a
bad fuel pump and that is why I will keep it until
it won't go anymore.

[Lwiddis]

Bouncing down the road breaks a bunch of stuff before it would die in a house.

[rgatijnet1]

Think of your RV as a small home that is in a continuous earthquake. With today's roads it sometimes is amazing that they hold together as well as they do. As mentioned just enjoy the travels and don't let the occasional repair get you down. On my coaches, if I wasn't doing a repair, I was doing an "improvement" to make it more pleasant for the next trip.

[Blaster_Man]

You must remember, all RVs are in one of the following three conditions....in any order:

1. It's broken.
2. You just fixed it.
3. It's getting ready to break.

[WinMinnie02]

Try to relax and enjoy Rving. Same as a home and vehicle maintenance always needed. Except for a home if you buy used they are others people's problems.

[Bruce_Brown]

I feel your pain. If our second MH had been our first one there never would have been another.

Fortunately we already had the RV bug so we jumped in with both feet and in 2000 we ordered our first new one, a Newmar Dutch Star gasser. We've owned (2) more Newmars since, owning our current one for 15 years now.

I'm happy to give you hope, it can get better.

Since 2000 we've made exactly ONE trip back to a dealer. Sure we've had a few things wear out, and I'm fairly mechanical, but obviously we haven't had anything too complicated.

Keep your chin up, get things fixed, and keep in mind your fix will most likely be better than it came from the factory.