Worst 5th Wheel Brands You Should Avoid.
A 5th wheel RV (recreational vehicle) is a van equipped with conveniences like beds, cooking utensils, and more for a temporary stay, especially during a holiday trip. RVs don’t come cheap, which is why it’s such a great idea that you take enough time to critically research 5th wheel RV brands before taking the final purchasing decision.
Even though newer RV models come equipped with latest amenities and conveniences, it’s not unusual to come across brands that don’t meet your specifications or worse; RVs with all kinds of unexpected and embarrassing issues.
Below is a list of 5th wheel RV brands to avoid like a plaque:
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1. Fleetwood
This well-known brand, around now for more than six decades, has obviously lost touch with its ability to continue to deliver high-quality products to its end users. Apparently, their focus is now on producing more RVs than paying special attention to total quality management.
Many recent owners of this brand are discovering that the quality of the interior is nowhere near the quality standard of other RV brands. For instance, the seats of newer models peel and collapse faster than it should, losing its value and appeal in a matter of a few years.
Another issue is the battery. They sometimes refuse to recharge. After a memorable timeout camping and you’re ready to return home, you might discover much to your shock that the battery is flat, leaving you stranded in the middle of nowhere.
2. Winnebago
This brand is no new-comer in the RV industry. And even though they have a fleet of enviable models that can compete well with other top-notch brands, some still lack the high-quality standards expected of a brand like Winnebago.
The reason for the drop in quality is probably due to not being able to effectively balance quantity and quality. As demand increased, it became more and more difficult to keep up with the quality standards that made their products sought after in the first place.
Embarrassing leaks, failing lighting system, and caving-in wall panels are top on the list of issues that this brand has, and why you should avoid it.
3. Coachmen
Around long before many buyers were born, and with several models to choose from, Coachmen’s main issue, judging from buyer’s complaint is its poor workmanship. Drawers and slides are not able to hold as much weight as it should. Showers and sinks leak, making a mess of the floor in the process.
4.Gulfstream
Gulfstreams aren’t made with special consideration to high-quality workmanship. Hence, inner and outer screws are known to loosen without warning, after only traveling a short distance.
It’s not unusual to have heaters, refrigerators, and even standby generators malfunction when you least expect, messing up what could have been a fun trip and getaway!
Amazingly, when you take a Gulfstream for repairs, some technicians refuse to work on it, leaving you confused and frustrated.
5. Thor Hurricane
This brand is not mainstream like the others. However, the manufacturers are so nonchalant that new Thor Hurricane RVs are sometimes coupled with fairly used parts!
Not surprisingly, roofs leak, parts rot, and there have been some recalls on the basis of exhausts positioned too close to areas where they could easily catch fire; failing battery control centers which in effect is the powerhouse of the entire vehicle; uncalibrated parking brake capable of making the RV’s braking system to fail in motion!
Well, there you have it! This piece was put together in hopes that you don’t fall prey to any of the flaws of these otherwise popular 5th wheel RV brands.
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