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Better than most of the larger manufacturers. Definitely more fit and finish/quality oriented, but still nowhere near the experience in design as Winnebago.

The main area of concern is where the roof and front cap meet the sidewall this area flexes so much, the sealant fails within a couple of years of road use. Most repair facilities will do a half assed job cleaning up the old sealant, if they even bother doing that…then reapply and call it a day. Make sure when you have your fifth wheel roof serviced that this area and across the front cap transition molding are done correctly.

Other areas of concern are where the slideouts go in to the body of the cabin. If there are leaks from the flexing above these areas, it’s game over for your 5th wheel. The structural supports (kiln dried 2x4’s) will rot and the colon will crack.

The other guy that recommended spending time looking at your camper before you buy it is spot on. Spend HOURS looking over everything. TEST everything. Check the fit and finish. Open all the cabinets and look for any areas they might be hiding something they screwed up while putting it together…it will be evident if something has been ham and egged. See if the dealership will loan you a repair tech for a few hours so you don’t have some slimy sales dickhead salivating over his commission while you’re trying to make sure you’re getting what you’re paying for.

<blockquote data-quote="76Too" data-source="post: 8328717" data-attributes="member: 41442">Better than most of the larger manufacturers. Definitely more fit and finish/quality oriented, but still nowhere near the experience in design as Winnebago. The main area of concern is where the roof and front cap meet the sidewall this area flexes so much, the sealant fails within a couple of years of road use. Most repair facilities will do a half assed job cleaning up the old sealant, if they even bother doing that…then reapply and call it a day. Make sure when you have your fifth wheel roof serviced that this area and across the front cap transition molding are done correctly. Other areas of concern are where the slideouts go in to the body of the cabin. If there are leaks from the flexing above these areas, it’s game over for your 5th wheel. The structural supports (kiln dried 2x4’s) will rot and the colon will crack. The other guy that recommended spending time looking at your camper before you buy it is spot on. Spend HOURS looking over everything. TEST everything. Check the fit and finish. Open all the cabinets and look for any areas they might be hiding something they screwed up while putting it together…it will be evident if something has been ham and egged. See if the dealership will loan you a repair tech for a few hours so you don’t have some slimy sales dickhead salivating over his commission while you’re trying to make sure you’re getting what you’re paying for.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="76Too, post: 8328717, member: 41442"] Better than most of the larger manufacturers. Definitely more fit and finish/quality oriented, but still nowhere near the experience in design as Winnebago. The main area of concern is where the roof and front cap meet the sidewall this area flexes so much, the sealant fails within a couple of years of road use. Most repair facilities will do a half assed job cleaning up the old sealant, if they even bother doing that…then reapply and call it a day. Make sure when you have your fifth wheel roof serviced that this area and across the front cap transition molding are done correctly. Other areas of concern are where the slideouts go in to the body of the cabin. If there are leaks from the flexing above these areas, it’s game over for your 5th wheel. The structural supports (kiln dried 2x4’s) will rot and the colon will crack. The other guy that recommended spending time looking at your camper before you buy it is spot on. Spend HOURS looking over everything. TEST everything. Check the fit and finish. Open all the cabinets and look for any areas they might be hiding something they screwed up while putting it together…it will be evident if something has been ham and egged. See if the dealership will loan you a repair tech for a few hours so you don’t have some slimy sales dickhead salivating over his commission while you’re trying to make sure you’re getting what you’re paying for. [/QUOTE]

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