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Nacogdoches Repair Prices

Our coach has developed a leak in the slide bladder, so I called both FOT and MOT for repair quotes. I was shocked at the difference. One shop quoted 7200 and the other quoted 4800. I am not going to say which quote is from which dealer because I am not trying to bad mouth anyone. I am just posting this as a reminder that before you take your coach anywhere for high dollar repairs, make sure you get more than one quote. That $2400 difference will buy a lot of fuel.
Dave and Kathy Bennett
2004 U270
Build #6253
1600W Solar
700 AH Battle Born Lithium
2015 Jeep Wrangler

No matter what happens, remember you always get the trip out of it.

Re: Nacogdoches Repair Prices

Reply #1 –
Mine was cheaper than that at HWH last year

2000 GV320 4010 build #5712  2019-?
1999 Bounder 2000-2008
Bardstown, KY
🥃The Bourbon Capital of the World🥃

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Reply #2 –
Looked up bill for bladder repair on the living room slide it was $3252 in July of 22', including manifold.

2000 GV320 4010 build #5712  2019-?
1999 Bounder 2000-2008
Bardstown, KY
🥃The Bourbon Capital of the World🥃

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Reply #3 –
Quote from: Tommy D –
Looked up bill for bladder repair on the living room slide it was $3252 in July of 22'.
With the the 2000 model you have to remove the whole slide for the repair.  On yours you can push the slide inward to do the repair. So should be easier/cheaper?

2000 GV320 4010 build #5712  2019-?
1999 Bounder 2000-2008
Bardstown, KY
🥃The Bourbon Capital of the World🥃

Re: Nacogdoches Repair Prices

Reply #4 –
Quote from: dbennett9 –
Our coach has developed a leak in the slide bladder, so I called both FOT and MOT for repair quotes. I was shocked at the difference. One shop quoted 7200 and the other quoted 4800.

Does either quote include replacing the slide manifold block?  If it hasn't been replaced already, the newer bladders require it.  That alone can be $1K of the cost, I believe.

Replacement slide bladder issue

Replaced bedroom slideout bladder at Oregon MotorCoach (note figures are from 6 years ago)
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

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Reply #5 –
Yes, both quotes include the new manifold. I am not complaining about the cost or looking for an option other than going to Nacogdoches. I am just posting a reminder that prices can vary greatly between MOT and FOT.
Dave and Kathy Bennett
2004 U270
Build #6253
1600W Solar
700 AH Battle Born Lithium
2015 Jeep Wrangler

No matter what happens, remember you always get the trip out of it.

Re: Nacogdoches Repair Prices

Reply #6 –
To be honest, I would expect the factory to be more expensive.. Really no different than going to the Ford dealer or a local repair shop - generally the dealers are significantly higher.

I have MoT do the majority of my service work when I am passing thru in the fall on my way to Tucson and have been very happy with them. The exception for me is HWH - since they are only a couple hours from me and their work is outstanding on anything HWH..
Scott Powell
Doylestown, Ohio
2002 U320 3610 WTFS

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Reply #7 –
Quote from: Spowell –
To be honest, I would expect the factory to be more expensive.. Really no different than going to the Ford dealer or a local repair shop - generally the dealers are significantly higher.

Do we know that the factory was the higher quote?

When I was talking to the factory about bladders the parts guy told me that them make the bladder up from master roll as they go.  I would think that would be cheaper but I do not know who was the cheapest. I do know MOT charges $10.00 more per hour.
2014 ih45  (4th Foretravel owned)
 1997 36' U295 Sold in 2020, owned for 19 years
  U240 36' Sold to insurance company after melting in garage fire
    33' Foretravel on Dodge Chassis  Sold very long time ago

Re: Nacogdoches Repair Prices

Reply #8 –
Always be careful when comparing quotes, especially on slide outs or other large jobs. In the case of a slide bladder repair, there are "blocks" that may or may not be replaced in that job, and if one quote had them and one did not, the cost would vary significantly.

I have no idea if the quotes were in writing and equivalent (if so the price  delta is pretty astounding!) - in any event - best practice suggestion - always get quotes in writing as hard estimates so you know what you are getting on any job requiring this much investment, and any "upcharges" above the estimate should require owner approval.

Tim Fiedler
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 –
Generally speaking we rarely go with the highest bid or price on anything.... But, we also never go with the cheaper price either.  Too cheap is a red flag to me.   
On our coach Foretravel gets the benefit of doubt usually.
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