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Our first time for service at MOT

Credit where it is due, to MOT for the way they handle their business.

I called and set up the appointment months in advance to work into our schedule in east TX.  We had a number of things on our wish list.  After some number of calls and talks with service and parts we narrowed our list to about 7 items.  We had a follow up chat about a week before our arrival.  They had a space for us to overnight before the Monday we were to be inside their service bay.

We were inside at 8:15, after a read of the list with Keith, and Rei.  The list was assigned to the crew of about 6 guys, and they got right on the tasks.  Part of the crew, 3-4 started on the airbag replacement, first the rear axle, then moving on to the front axle.  With teams on each corner, it was stay out of their way, as the old bags fell off, and the new ones were put on.  By about 10:15 they were done, floor swept clean, tools gone!  They had us max. raised, and checked for leaks for the next couple of hours, as other work was done, in the engine bay for leak and service, brakes checked, shocked checked for leaks, as a new rear view camera and dash monitor were installed.

The work was explained, work progressed, the shop guys were in constant motion, question were answered.  An amazing operation.  My 12 volt tech was pulled off for a few minutes to answer another owners questions, and to get him on the road.
Keith was like a blur, all around, everywhere he was needed, with his quiet composure.

We were out of there mid afternoon, reparked and level, with only a very positive feeling about all that happen is such a very short time inside the shop.  I would have to give them a 10+, and 5 star rating.

Only down side is all the choices of coaches to tempt one, open, lite and ready to be viewed on the lot.  Tempting, oh so tempting.
Dave Cobb
Buckhorn Lake Resort The Club, #6202, Kerrville TX
check the map.  I do rent it out when I am traveling!
2001, U320, 36' #5887, in Kerrville, FT Club #17006, (7/23 to present)
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Summit, white
EX: 98 U295, 36' #5219, (mid door), (4/13-10/23)
EX: 93 U225, 36' (4/11 to 4/13)

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Reply #1
Don't do it Dave!  Don't go over to the Dark Side!  What are the odds of finding another Rare Mid-Entry?
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

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Reply #2
A very positive endorsement Dave.  Stories like these are great to hear.  Must be that East Texas mentality...
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, Dave for a good report at MOT.  Exactly our experience.  And thanks for a positive message.  Seems like many of the conversations lately have been negative, angry and unhappy.  All of that sort of drags down everything else.
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

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Reply #4
Just out of curiosity: how far in advance should I expect to have to schedule an appointment?  I suppose that depends on what work is being done, but was just wondering what everyone's experience has been. 

Thanks,
Chris
1996 U295 36' WTBI

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Reply #5
Good advance planning seems to be the best way to get all your needs met.  There are "just in time parts" to be delivered, can only be a select number of parts on the shelves.  Any service center is limited by parts and man hours that can be put in the shop.  The whole day the bay's were full, and there was a coach that  took my space as I settled my bill.

Poor planning on our part, only hampers their ability to make us happy coach owners.  An added benefit is lower freight costs.

This service was scheduled a couple months out.  Plus MOT knew of Dolly's health issues, and went above and beyond to help us get to our appointments latter that week in Dallas.
Dave Cobb
Buckhorn Lake Resort The Club, #6202, Kerrville TX
check the map.  I do rent it out when I am traveling!
2001, U320, 36' #5887, in Kerrville, FT Club #17006, (7/23 to present)
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Summit, white
EX: 98 U295, 36' #5219, (mid door), (4/13-10/23)
EX: 93 U225, 36' (4/11 to 4/13)

Re: Our first time for service at MOT

Reply #6
It is an excellent notion to reach out to the Service Department well in advance of your arrival. We did that when we planned to coincide some service items with interior remodeling and began a ticket with Josh Love (now somewhere else) that had our needs listed and any parts itemized. We had a date window that coincided with the remodel and kept a running email conversation going as we had questions or additions to the list. By the time we actually arrived there were no surprises and all the parts were ready for us. Our emails always had a timely response and we could also reach out by phone if necessary.  Now ... Our beloved Davis Flanagan is such a dinosaur that he does not do email (at least I haven't heard that he has joined the 21st century), but he will always call you back!
Carol & Jeff Savournin
Usta have a '93 U225 36', Usta have a '95 U320 40', Usta have a '02 U320 40'
Usta have a 2006 Born Free, Usta have a 2011 Phoenix Cruiser
Usta have a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4dr
"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life."  Steve Jobs

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Reply #7
I usually have to schedule 4/6 weeks in advance at MOT.  If emergency then may be very quick help, or hit a slack time then week advance may work but that unusual.  Xtreme about six weeks best have done unless very minor
Mike
2001 U320 4010 Build 5878 (Gus)
Wrangle Unlimited Toad
Nacogdoches

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Reply #8
Xtreme = two months out per James yesterday.

MOT, they work their butts off to fit you in, regardless, I have seen drop ins get taken care of, but more time is better

FOT remodel - I did 3 weeks and it was fine, but that ebbs and flows.

Cant speak to FOT service, have not used in years.
Tim Fiedler    2025 LTV Unity MBL on Order
2000 Chevy Tracker 2 Door Convertible 4WD Now lifted 4.5"
1985 Citroen 2CV6 Charleston
Murphy Rebel on wheels with 175HP Titan
Cessna P337
1980 48' Westport MY (!/4 Share)

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Reply #9
We scheduled our visit to FOT a couple of months in advance, then had to move it ahead (sooner) closer to the scheduled date. No problem. We stopped in so they could see what we wanted done in January, then had the work done in March.

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Reply #10
We are going to be there in mid October and I have a few things I need them to look at but not sure what I want done until we have a chance to visit.
Andy & Eileen
MONTROSE COLORADO
1992 U300  40' 6V92 TA
2016 4 Runner
1998 Jeep Grand cherokee

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee) Build # 4135 Skp# 122921

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Reply #11
Communication is your friend, starting before you arrive.

I asked questions as I built my list.  Armed with their bids was able to decide what I would do myself, and what to have them do.  After I arrived I asked about an item, and they quoted and then added the items.

I ended up doing my own Splendide, and Magmum inverter installs. 

They were spot on their quotes, for parts and labor. 
Dave Cobb
Buckhorn Lake Resort The Club, #6202, Kerrville TX
check the map.  I do rent it out when I am traveling!
2001, U320, 36' #5887, in Kerrville, FT Club #17006, (7/23 to present)
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Summit, white
EX: 98 U295, 36' #5219, (mid door), (4/13-10/23)
EX: 93 U225, 36' (4/11 to 4/13)

Re: Our first time for service at MOT

Reply #12
Thanks Dave will start now with my list and calls.
Andy & Eileen
MONTROSE COLORADO
1992 U300  40' 6V92 TA
2016 4 Runner
1998 Jeep Grand cherokee

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee) Build # 4135 Skp# 122921

Re: Our first time for service at MOT

Reply #13
Thanks Dave will start now with my list and calls.
Andy & Eileen
MONTROSE COLORADO
1992 U300  40' 6V92 TA
2016 4 Runner
1998 Jeep Grand cherokee

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee) Build # 4135 Skp# 122921