FloridaGuy
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Hi all,
Long time lurker, first time poser
Short version: After 2+ months of repetitive issues, we are trying to back out of our purchase of a fifth wheel. We are looking for a lawyer in Central Florida who can help with this, to the point of suing if necessary. We are curious if any forum members have any recommendations or experiences with any lawyer(s) in the Central Florida area (Tampa to Daytona) who tackle RV cases.
Long version:
At the beginning of November, we decided to purchase a fifth wheel trailer. We went to a large dealer about 2 hours from our house, and eventually decided on one. Next weekend, we went down for the walk through and to sign paperwork. During this time, we came up with a punchlist of items to be fixed. All cosmetic in nature other than the fireplace.
The dealer agreed to fix the items in a week or two after getting the parts, then would deliver (as we do not yet have our dually... waiting for fifth wheel to sell our house, using proceeds to buy the truck).
Around the week of Thanksgiving, the parts are finally ordered.
Fast forward to around the week before Thanksgiving, despite weekly calls, still no ETA and now being told +/- 6 weeks to get the parts. Dealer offers to deliver the unit and come back for it when the parts come in. During the attempted delivery, their delivery truck damages the unit. Unit goes back to the dealer.
No communication since this occurred and still no ETA or resolution within sight. Due to the issues to date, lack of clear communication and constantly shifting timelines, we are pretty much burnt and done. We want out of the deal. Even if they fix it, at this point the value of the trailer is already diminished due to the damage they caused. I know, it is a depreciating asset to begin with... but damages to the unit further push down the value.
I'm not yet naming the dealer as I'd like to seek legal advise to try and get out of this situation. So, I am hoping someone here can help point us in the right direction as we're struggling to find an attorney who will take on an RV case.
Thanks,
Florida Guy
Long time lurker, first time poser
Short version: After 2+ months of repetitive issues, we are trying to back out of our purchase of a fifth wheel. We are looking for a lawyer in Central Florida who can help with this, to the point of suing if necessary. We are curious if any forum members have any recommendations or experiences with any lawyer(s) in the Central Florida area (Tampa to Daytona) who tackle RV cases.
Long version:
At the beginning of November, we decided to purchase a fifth wheel trailer. We went to a large dealer about 2 hours from our house, and eventually decided on one. Next weekend, we went down for the walk through and to sign paperwork. During this time, we came up with a punchlist of items to be fixed. All cosmetic in nature other than the fireplace.
The dealer agreed to fix the items in a week or two after getting the parts, then would deliver (as we do not yet have our dually... waiting for fifth wheel to sell our house, using proceeds to buy the truck).
Around the week of Thanksgiving, the parts are finally ordered.
Fast forward to around the week before Thanksgiving, despite weekly calls, still no ETA and now being told +/- 6 weeks to get the parts. Dealer offers to deliver the unit and come back for it when the parts come in. During the attempted delivery, their delivery truck damages the unit. Unit goes back to the dealer.
No communication since this occurred and still no ETA or resolution within sight. Due to the issues to date, lack of clear communication and constantly shifting timelines, we are pretty much burnt and done. We want out of the deal. Even if they fix it, at this point the value of the trailer is already diminished due to the damage they caused. I know, it is a depreciating asset to begin with... but damages to the unit further push down the value.
I'm not yet naming the dealer as I'd like to seek legal advise to try and get out of this situation. So, I am hoping someone here can help point us in the right direction as we're struggling to find an attorney who will take on an RV case.
Thanks,
Florida Guy