What would you do?

JiminMaine

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I hope this is okay? These are some of the other issues.....
 

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I bought my 2016 fleet new. It had similar issues. Overall it was totally fine. But if I look too close, I can see the level of craftsmanship. Not horrible, not perfect.
 
I had the same experience on my new 2017 hawk flatbed. A few dings, a few missing screws, a couple of misdrilled holes. I let it go because none of it was big enough to warrant the hassle. Now, five years later, I have covered up all the dings with much much bigger ones and drilled many new holes for my various upgrades.
To me, your electrical challenges are of a totally different order and things should be made right.
 
A bit of trail cred will hide those issues real quick. Thanks for your posts on electrical challenges. My incoming Hawk will have the same systems.
 
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Unfortunately this is the reality of the RV industry. Four Wheel Camper is definitely better than average, but the average is so poor that it is not saying much. That said, even if the finishes aren't fantastic, the underlying structure seems to be reasonably well done - after 50k rough miles ours isn't much worse than when we got it (besides some extra scratches).
 
I got too close to an old juniper on cedar mesa in southern Utah. Put a nice crease in the side, but no damage beyond cosmetic. My wife looked at it right afterwards and said - no damage done. I realized I did not feel bad about it under the circumstances. Now it is just another war story to wow the looky-loos.
 
Update! Firstly, many thanks to those who have shared their own experiences. I spoke with Zac at FWC they want to address/repair the issues I have with the camper. Most importantly the electrical and then body work. I am simply the recipient of some misfortune. On the grand scheme, there are people without homes and basic necessities. This places everything else into perspective. I am utterly grateful! Thanks again everyone.
 
Well said Jim! We all need to keep things in perspective..... most stuff is the small stuff! Glad to hear they will address the electric issues. Keep on Trucking!
 
A lot of people got out of the fires with nothing but the shirt on their back but if you did escape with your camper you'd be so much better off. Not having to stay in a shelter, having at least a bit of your stuff. I prefer staying in my camper over a motel any day.
 
A lot of people got out of the fires with nothing but the shirt on their back but if you did escape with your camper you'd be so much better off. Not having to stay in a shelter, having at least a bit of your stuff. I prefer staying in my camper over a motel any day.
I drove my FWC out of a fire - the front bumper and furnace cover are a little melted as a result, but I am happy that is not one of the thousands of things I have had to replace. It also brings a sense of normalcy, as the camper is basically the one thing that is not new/changed since the fire.

I did not stay in mine after the fire, but it was January in Colorado.....
 
I managed to clear the snow off the driveway and take a few more clear photos in natural daylight. The location of the exterior solar port has wear marks. What could have caused this?
I'm conflicted about returning the camper to Woodland for repairs. Looking at the exterior aluminum, the repairs seem very time consuming.
Redarc were very helpful diagnosing my electrical issues. Unable to determine why the isolator keeps tripping, the tech (Nick) had me bypass the isolator to allow the heater to stay on. I will update another post with this information.
 

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If this was my new camper I would want all those dented siding pieces replaced. It would bug me every time I looked at them because I didn’t make those dents. Also, if for some reason you decide to sell the camper in the first few years, any buyer is going to see those dents as a negative to some extent.

One of the selling points of that old-style corrugated siding is that sections are supposedly relatively easily replaceable. I suspect FWC repair people are very good at it.
 
I (wife) emailed Zac at FWC with additional photos. My wife and I have decided not to camp in the Fleet until it is repaired. Fortunately we still have our Project M. Thanks to all for the moral support.
 
My 2021 Grandby was nearly defect free. It has smooth siding. The only issues I have found were a missing screw under the overhang, and about a six inch long scratch on the outside of the glass of the entry door. I asked my dealer (Mule Outfitters near Seattle) to have FWC mail me a new window so I could replace it myself, and I received a new window in not much more than a week.
 

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