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MOT or FT for minor mechanical work

We will be headed to Texas in a month and want to have some minor mechanical work done on the coach and also our scheduled oil change.  We don't very often get to do this in Texas.  We have had work done at both places in the past and wandered if they are both still competitive in price and quality.  Thanks for your responses.  Art

1999 U320
full timers since 2006
Art Golfis

Re: MOT or FT for minor mechanical work

Reply #1 –
Art:

We just came from FOT and are now at Xtreme.

We only prefer FOT because of their over night facilities. It is a lot easier to drive and park around FOT than MOT.

Either place is OK. But I suggest that you call for an appointment in advance.

Bob
2000 U270
Winter: Texas Rio Grande Valley or Foley, AL
Summer: The Gardens RV Community of Crossville, TN
2000 40 FT U270, Xtreme FBP
2017 C-Max Towed

Re: MOT or FT for minor mechanical work

Reply #2 –
For the items you want to get done (mechanical, oil change) MOT & FOT are both competitive (definitely cheaper than Cummins).  It's all in your outlook.  You can make either experience a good one or a bad one.  Just stick around when the techs are working on the coach and ask a lot of questions.
Peter
Peter & Beth Martin
No Forrest? What have you done?
MC# 15890 until Dec 2016; FMCA #F329677
Cincinnati, OH

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Reply #3 –
Thanks for the info.  If your still at Xtreme, say hi to James and Jennifer for us.  Art and Anita Golfis
Art Golfis

Re: MOT or FT for minor mechanical work

Reply #4 –
Art,
I have experience with both. "you pays your money and you takes your choice". as far as competence, courtesy, efficiency, price, it makes not a particle of difference. The campground at FOT is a plus IF you are overnighting. Do, please, heed Peter's advice, stick around and be involved, but not in the way.
No RV! Have hung up the keys.
In the past: 2016 Winnebago Era, 1994 Foretravel U240, 1995 Foretravel U240 (wide body), 1999 Foretravel 320, 36 Foot, 2003 Foretravel U320 38 foot,

Re: MOT or FT for minor mechanical work

Reply #5 –
I will say for most repairs, I use MOT as they are more responsive and open about staying in the coach and talking to the tech. Also they have a better billing system.  IF they remove something all the parts and the shops supplies etc are removed. Their billing is much easier to read.  As for service skills, I have found more consistent results with MOT than FOT.  SOme things though at FOT are stronger. David Flanigan shop is second to none...
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Former Coaches  covering. 360,000 miles
1999 34 U270
2000 36 U320
2001 42' double slide U320
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Re: MOT or FT for minor mechanical work

Reply #6 –
Quote from: John S –
Their (MOT) billing is much easier to read. 

Sigh.... especially since FOT changed their system, I think it was this year.  Older work orders/receipts contain much more useful information than the new software (boat/marine-industry-based, I believe).  We would vote for FOT to, at minimum, change back to what they had before.

We use both depending on what we need to have done (and in some specific cases, who is running the best pricing at the time). 

Michelle
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: MOT or FT for minor mechanical work

Reply #7 –
echo all these comments - FOT for remodel. MOT for mechanical and repairs - TV's etc., Xtreme for mods and paint
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2000 Chevy Tracker 2 Door Convertible 4WD Now lifted 4.5"
1985 Citroen 2CV6 Charleston
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Reply #8 –
We have always gone to MOT but our last service was done at FOT because some minor body work was needed and decided on FOT rather than have to move the coach. I have to give MOT the edge on service because of the quality of the technicians and better comunication with the technicians. I have no complaints with their paint deptartment. Like others have said it depends on what needs to be done.
Felix and Gail Mathieu
99 U320
Jeep Liberty CRD
Build number 5522