reliability

  1. mrschwarz

    Grand Cherokee Summit Reliability and Towing Concerns

    I am looking to trade my Rubicon for a Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit. There is a lot of conversation online about electrical issues with this vehicle, but I figured I'd come here to see if there are people who don't have problems, too. Is there a general consensus about whether or nor this is a car...
  2. BLUE METEOR

    Battle Born Battery Reliability: Testing Methods and Reported Failures

    We have the BB GC-3 batteries in our motorhome and I was wondering if anyone had either taken them someplace to be tested or tested them yourselves. Ours were built before the smart feature was available, so it is not possible to get visibility in to the details of the individual batteries from...
  3. jespo27

    2025 Adventurer 35F: Plumbing Reliability and Leak Concerns

    I am looking at purchasing a 2025 adventurer 35f and wanted to know if anyone with this model 2025 or 2026 has had water leaks. I was told that majority of supply lines are that white flexible lines that connect to pex fitting by crimp clamp and are prone to leaking. Has anyone had leak issues...
  4. clhjsh-iRV2

    Starlink Gen 2 Reliability and Upgrade Experiences

    We currently have a Starlink gen 2 system at home and few days ago it quit. After checking it out I determined that the router had died most likely the internal power supply. Doing some research it appears that the power supply is the weak link of the system. Anyway I called Starlink customer...
  5. Larry N.

    Winter Reliability Issues for EV Buses in Vermont

    Check out this problem with EV buses: https://tech.slashdot.org/story/26/02/18/1732246/vermont-ev-buses-prove-unreliable-for-transportation-this-winter
  6. SU

    2016 Tiffin Open Road 34PA: Real-World Reliability, Towing, and Frame Issues

    We are looking at purchasing a 2016 Tiffin Open Road 34PA with 16,000 miles on odometer. Love the floor plan but have read that Tiffin has problems with frame build. How about towing? What are your experiences with this RV- Good & bad are appreciated. Thanks much!
  7. RJ

    2016 Nissan Versa Reliability and CVT Transmission Concerns

    This thread is for the general discussion of the classified ad Nissan Versa. Please add to the discussion here.
  8. SD

    Thor Palazzo GT 33.6 thoughts?

    Hello All! Wanted to get a basic feedback on the Palazzo Gt 33.6 coming from a 2022 Thor Miramar? The Miramar has been ok, had its fair share of issues that overall have been manageable and fixable through Thor. The main issue we have is motor problems with the 7.3 Godzilla. Been in 4 times...
  9. OL

    Are full side slideouts reliable?

    shopping motorhomes. many have a slideout that is practically the entire length of the unit. Having had my share of slide out difficulties I'm wondering if such a huge slide can be trouble free. thx to anyone taking the time to offer advice.
  10. LD

    Furrion 12v Fridge

    Just picked up my trailer yesterday and today the fridge throws an error code that is the 2 light flashing. Dealer has the trailer saying the control board is bad and the fridge needs replaces. So the question is are these fridges reliable or is this a comon proble.
  11. HE

    How feasible is it to keep an older ('99-2003) 7.3l diesel running for the next 20-30 years or so.

    This isn't really about what's better 7.3l or v10 but what's going to be easier and cheaper to keep on the road and running for the next 30 years Debating between going with an older 7.3l diesel (ideally in the 99-2003 range though found a nice '97 for sale) or going with a newer 2008-2014 v10...
  12. bob7889

    Engine reliability Maxforce 10

    What has everyone heard of the Maxxforce 10 engine in the Monaco Diplomate?
  13. Camping Rhodys

    IRV36 Radio unit.

    Wondering why this IRV36 radio unit has not been recalled??? What a scam absolute useless junk? How are companies like this allowed to stay in business?? Even the app was a useless joke? IRV36 do the right thing with the app?? Nope stops support and takes the app off the app store! RV INDUSTRY...
  14. DR

    CP4 High Pressure Fuel Pump

    I am about to turn over my 2015 F350 SuperDuty Platinum Diesel. It only has 77K miles on it, and has been impeccably maintained. Only issue I have had is the turbo went out a couple of years ago, replaced with a new one (ouch!). I have a SIL who wants to buy it, and he is a pretty darn good...
  15. m1noel

    My troublesome Thor?

    Just winterizing our coach for the winter. We put almost 5k miles on it this year. A little more last year. Four fairly long trips and quite a few local camping experiences this summer. In the last two years (we bought this unit new Sept. 1, 2017) this is what I have fixed. 1- one window came...
  16. Sandyedens

    Ford V10 thoughts

    Well, here I am back again. We sold our Dynamax last year thinking we're done with RV'ing. But we're back! We're thinking of buying a 2013 Phoenix coach powered by the Ford V10 gas engine. We've always had diesel and believe it or not our 6.0L Powerstroke was problem free but well...
  17. PA

    1997 VW Eurovan

    Hello me again, lost out on the Ford V-10 so once again back in search mode. Hopefully this is ok to ask here, if not I apologize. Looking at 1997 VW Eurovan with only 16000 miles. Know little about it except it has 6 cylinder engine and some possible recent work on transmission (cooler and...
  18. PD

    Advice Please

    Hello, I'm looking to buy a Class C that I can use and rent out when not in use. I found a 2017 THOR FREEDOM ELITE 24 FT CLASS C MOTORHOME near me in my price range. Does anyone have this model and can give me some feedback as to reliability and ease of use? Thanks much!
  19. kcomer

    DT444 reliability

    I'm not sure if this is already on here, I'm still new. So I apologize if it is somewhere. I'm looking at a bus with a DT444 and have read some mixed thoughts on this engine in a bus. What are your thoughts/experiences? It already has about 220k on it, but seems to run well right now. Am I...
  20. SC

    Service from Afar?

    Hi, I am new to this forum and am considering an Escape 19/21. I have a couple of questions, please forgive me in advance if this has been asked before. First a little background and introductions. My wife and I bought a brand new 2014 28' Airstream flying cloud and traveled with it for two...
  21. JO

    Cat 3116/Allison advice needed!

    So we had a baby and now after a year have decided to do some traveling by bus. I am usually over cautious which often prevents me from actually pulling the trigger on what may be a good deal. Looking for some sound advice and input from y'all! We located one that seems great but would love...
  22. BO

    Is this possibly worth buying?

    Its an 88 thomas gmc mini bus. Seller said engine replaced w/ 6.5liter deisel claims only 10k on motor. Claims bought from school dist. 9 months ago. Odometer in 3500k range. Worth having mechanic check out?
  23. BR

    Another newbie, soon to be full timer

    Hey everyone! Bread here. Currently living in the UP, Marquette Michigan. I love it here. I blow glass for a living, and am fascinated with tiny home living. Not to mention sick of paying rent, and with the heart of a gypsy I'm having a hard time picking a place to start a mortgage. So I am...

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