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Service on the road.

We all know that good service facilities are hard to find when some service is needed while on the road.
If there was a folder here that when a member had a good experience he could add by state, city, name of the shop what service was provided and a short overall view of that facility, that could be a great resource when broke down on the road.
Over time as that list grows it could become very helpful for a member needing help on the road.
Thoughts?
John Duld
1995 U320C SE 40'

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Reply #1 –
Sounds like a great idea. However great service is perceived, what is good for someone is not do good for another. One may be hesitant to recommend them. Example a couple of weeks ago a friend asked about a vendor, I replied that I had used them several times. As far as I know they never called him back. Just my thoughts.
Bruce, Linda, and Macy
Zoey RIP 1/20/19
1999 U295 40' build #5400
2017 silver Jeep Wrangler, 1260 watts of solar on top
Moving around the country

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Reply #2 –
I tried 3 different shops in Phoenix to fix a brake/abs/trans retarder related problem and none of them could figure it out.  Foretravel shop got it done.

 Phoenix Transmission
 W.W.W. Williams
 Freightliner of Chandler Az      Couldn't because the "computer" couldn't tell them what was wrong.  Sad,    And prolly a sign of times to come for all of us.....      ( they still charged us to "look" at it).
Robert and Susan
 1995 36' 280 WTBI 8.3 3060r
 1200 watts on the roof, 720 Ah of lithium's
 Build # 4637. Motorcade # 17599
        FMCA  # 451505
        18  Wrangler JLUR

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Reply #3 –
Quote from: Bob & Sue –
I tried 3 different shops in Phoenix to fix a brake/abs/trans retarder related problem and none of them could figure it out.  Foretravel shop got it done.

 Phoenix Transmission
 W.W.W. Williams
 Freightliner of Chandler Az      Couldn't because the "computer" couldn't tell them what was wrong.  Sad,    And prolly a sign of times to come for all of us.....      ( they still charged us to "look" at it).
Computers can't ask why, most programs are very rigid
Old Phart Phred, EIEIO
89 GV ored 36' #3405 300 hp cat 3208 ATAAC side radiator, mountain tamer exhaust brake

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Reply #4 –
Quote from: Bob & Sue –
  ( they still charged us to "look" at it).
I owned a service business for thirty years, my motto was "No Fix, No Fee."  ^.^d
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

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Reply #5 –
I think for something like this to be useful we need to keep it simple. No personal spin on the information you provide. Just the facts, did the shop fix the problem?
Were the charges reasonable? Would you go back?
If so add them to the list. It would be a better place for the next guy to go to than picking a shop out of the yellow pages.
John Duld
1995 U320C SE 40'

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Reply #6 –
There is a website called "Pis.ed off. com." A lot of RV dealers are in that 'Hall of Imfamy'.
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

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Reply #7 –
Ran across this site a few years ago and have found it to be helpful - http://www.rvservicereviews.com/index.asp

Used it to find a mobile RV tech in Tucson who, as rated, was indeed excellent!  ^.^d
Bill Jackson & Kim Sweeney
2013 27' Lazy Daze RK
2002 U320 PBDS 36' Build 5941 (Sold)
1999 U320 40' (Sold)
2005 Country Coach Intrigue 40' (Sold)

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Reply #8 –
Who dat?....big Ken Cameron?? I'm a big fan.
Glenn and Amy Beinfest
2001 36' U320
#5812
2014 Honda CRV

No Whining on the YACHT

Re: Service on the road.

Reply #9 –
This idea was mentioned a some years back but never got past the good idea stage..
Dub McBride 1996 270

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Reply #10 –
Quote from: GleamB –
Who dat?....big Ken Cameron?? I'm a big fan.
Someone I should know? I like taking the coach to Tucson FAR BETTER than Phoenix!  ^.^d
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

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Reply #11 –
Quote
Who dat?....big Ken Cameron?? I'm a big fan.

Can't beat Ken and his wife, Rachel. He is a wild man and a very good fixer. They were working on my Aqua Hot one time when Rachel pulled herself out of the compartment. She looked like a chimney sweep, covered in soot. Rachel sets the bar pretty high!
jor
93 225
95 300
97 270
99 320

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Reply #12 –
Yes!  Both Ken and his wife replaced our front AC and found out it was still under warranty so no cost to us.  He also replaced the main slide motor which had been giving us problems before melting down on us.

Highly recommend them.
Bill Jackson & Kim Sweeney
2013 27' Lazy Daze RK
2002 U320 PBDS 36' Build 5941 (Sold)
1999 U320 40' (Sold)
2005 Country Coach Intrigue 40' (Sold)

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Reply #13 –
I'm speed reading and may have missed something so would somebody give me a clue where Ken and Rachael are located, I've not had the pleasure.
Dub McBride 1996 270

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Reply #14 –
Quote from: mike leary –
Someone I should know? I like taking the coach to Tucson FAR BETTER than Phoenix!  ^.^d
Where is Ken and/or what's the name of the shop?  ^.^d
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'
 

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Reply #15 –
Here's a link to his information, Mike. He is only mobile. He has an incredibly well equipped trailer. If you are looking for a cheap fix though, he is not your guy. He charges what he's worth. If you contact him say hello for me.
Cameron
jor
93 225
95 300
97 270
99 320